Fish and Wildlife Service updates critical habitat boundaries for Canada lynx
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has revised the designated “critical habitat” for the Canada lynx in the contiguous United States. This update changes the specific geographic areas that are considered essential for the species’ survival under the Endangered Species Act.
Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative action intended to resolve a legal settlement regarding how much land is protected under federal wildlife rules.
Who it affects
- Landowners and developers in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and Washington
This information comes from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via the Federal Register; readers should consult the official document before making land-use or legal decisions.
Agency: Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service
Source: Federal Register — read the official document