DRAFT STOCK ASSESSMENT REPORT AVAILABLE FOR SEA OTTERS OFF THE CALIFORNIA COAST
June 9, 2008
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today released a draft stock assessment report for the southern sea otter (Enhydra lutris nereis) off the California coast. This report was developed in accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
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TEHACHAPI UPLANDS MSHCP NOI CLARIFIED, CORRECTED, COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED
June 4, 2008
Tejon Ranch is preparing the MSHCP to apply for a 50-year incidental take permit under Section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (Act). The permit is needed to authorize the incidental take of threatened and endangered species that could occur as a result of activities covered by the plan.

ASHY STORM-PETREL TO BE CONSIDERED FOR POSSIBLE FEDERAL PROTECTION UNDER ESA
May 14, 2008
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) today announced its determination that a petition has presented sufficient information indicating that listing under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) may be warranted for the ashy storm-petrel (Oceanodroma homochroa), a California seabird.  The Service is initiating a status review to determine if listing the species is warranted.

CORRECTED: U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE COMPLETES 14 FIVE YEAR REVIEWS
May 13, 2008
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) today announced the completion of 5-year reviews for 14 species in California. Of the reviews being announced today, the Service has recommended downlisting for the San Clemente Island larkspur from endangered to threatened. The Service has recommended no change in status for the 13 other species reviewed.