Proposed rule would eliminate critical habitat from protection under the federal law. But how will it affect existing federal habitat conservation plans, many of which are embedded in local general plans?
Probably not, but there will be more threats to California's independent power, and the Administration will likely do everything it can to undermine that power.
Calfornia's system of habitat conservation planning may be strong enough to withstand the federal government's attack on the Endangered Species Act. >>read more
