Energy & environment · 07/08/2012

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces 90-Day Finding on Petitions to List Endangered Butterflies

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a 90-day finding on petitions to list the Spring Mountains dark blue butterflies and Morand's checkerspot butterfly as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act, and to designate critical habitat. The service will initiate status reviews to determine whether listing is warranted.