Two Major Proposals of Endangered Species Critical Habitat
Federal agencies have proposed to designate millions of acres in California as “critical habitat” of two…
California Supreme Court Complicates State Regulation of Endangered Species
The California Supreme Court has interpreted the California Endangered Species Act (“CESA”) to require landowners and…
Court Orders State and Regional Water Boards to Revise Water Quality Standards to Account for Economic Impacts and Housing Needs
A California superior court has ordered the State Water Resources Control Board and the Los Angeles…
Supreme Court Decreases Federal Control Over Waters and Wetlands
On June 12, 2006, the Supreme Court issued its decision on the jurisdictional reach of the…