CDP: Wildlife Clips: June 22, 2022
White House Weighs Changes To Eagle Kill And Injury Permits. According to Politico, “Potential changes in the permit system that regulates the accidental killing or injuring of bald and golden eagles are getting scrubbed by the White House. Pressed by industry on one side and environmentalists on the other, the Fish and Wildlife Service told E&E News today that it "has submitted a proposed rule revising our eagle incidental take regulations" to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget. Once the evaluation that began June 10 concludes, a public review will start. While the package being assessed by OMB's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs remains under wraps, the Fish and Wildlife Service’s initial call for public suggestions last fall prompted energy companies to urge greater flexibility.” [Politico, 6/21/22 (=)]
Departments
Tennessee Wildlife Agency Names Executive Director. According to Politico, “Tennessee's wildlife agency has appointed its interim executive director to serve in the position permanently. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says Jason Maxedon was picked for the post last week after interviews and a unanimous vote by the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission. Maxedon has been the interim director since former Executive Director Bobby Wilson announced his upcoming retirement on April 29. Maxedon had previously served in the deputy executive position at the agency and as the Region I wildlife program manager in west Tennessee before that.” [Politico, 6/21/22 (=)]
California Must Euthanize 350,000 Trout After Bacteria Outbreak. Recreational Fishing Could See Impact. According to the LA Times, “A bacteria outbreak in two state hatcheries is forcing the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to euthanize about 350,000 rainbow trout, which could affect fishing stock in some state waterways this summer. Two Fish and Wildlife hatcheries in the Eastern Sierra have been fighting an outbreak of a naturally occurring bacteria, Lactococcus petauri, since it was first detected in April, according to a news release from the agency. But this week, staff at the Black Rock and Fish Springs hatcheries determined that about 350,000 infected rainbow trout were showing signs of disease and must be euthanized. The two facilities typically stock waterways for recreational fishing in Imperial, Inyo, Mono, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, so availability in those areas will potentially be affected. But Fish and Wildlife officials are working to contract with external vendors to ship in other stock to not substantially affect fishing opportunities, the statement said.” [LA Times, 6/21/22 (=)]
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