ONLINE FIRST: Officials want to protect Hawaii, Guam, N. Marianas species

Governors of two western states say the process of removing Endangered Species Act protections from species that have rebounded in number ought to be more straightforward and predictable. Governor Mead is Chairman of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) and is main a delegation of different governors to Washington, D.C. 63 percent of Americans are convinced that Engendered Species Act (ESA), is obsolete by this time of history and that it should be updated. Raúl M. Grijalva, the lawmakers asked the administration to reject the many proposals that undermine the Endangered Species Act, including those weakening or blocking protections for specific imperiled species.

On Monday, governor Meat went to the Senate to discuss the ESA. “Unfortunately, state governments are often left out of the conversation when it comes to ESA decisions”.

The Interior Department said last week that sage grouse don’t need Endangered Species Act protections. I am confident we can work with environmental groups and others to improve the Act. “There are also numerous ways the federal government can better engage with states and Western Governors will address them”.

Here’s a List of anti-Endangered Species Act measures added as riders to the FY16 House and Senate bills funding the Department of the Interior and other federal agencies, and a link to the full letter, courtesy Defenders of Wildlife.

“We endorse this strong statement from almost 100 members of Congress, which reflects the resolve of the vast majority of American voters who support the Endangered Species Act”, said Drew Caputo, of the nonprofit Earthjustice.

At 10 a.m. tomorrow, he will testify before the House committee on the matter of “Respecting State Authority, Responsibilities and Expertise Regarding Management and Energy Development”.