Abitrary Endangered Species Boundaries?

Activists and developers accuse the use US Fish and Wildlife Service of simply drawing huge circles on the map to protect endangered species.

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September 19, 2000, 8:00 AM PDT

By Laura Kraft

Complaints stem from a "recent change in how the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service maps out 'critical habitat'--land considered crucial for hundreds of endangered creatures and plants. The change came after a slew of legal losses to environmental groups complaining that the agency was not designating crucial habitat where required by law." Many developments and properties in California may be affected.

Thanks to Laura Krafft

FULL STORY: Agency That Marks Habitats Draws Fire From All Sides

Monday, September 18, 2000 in The Los Angeles Times

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