Endangered Species Act Evolving? A Look at Significant Recent and Upcoming
Changes to ESA Administration
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Endangered Species Act (ESA) administration has seen significant shifts during the past decade, including changes to ESA implementing regulations, policies and guidance and a number of significant decisions by federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. This post provides a brief overview of important recent developments and what we can expect in the near future. Recent Developments in ESA Administration Vacatur of Certain Consultation Regulations under ESA Section 7: On March 30, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California vacated certain ...