Endangered Species Management: More State Control and Property Rights
This bill changes how endangered species are protected, giving states more control over species found only within their borders. It also introduces new rules for compensating landowners whose property value decreases due to conservation regulations. Additionally, it makes it easier to remove certain birds like black vultures and ravens in specific situations.
Key points
States gain exclusive control over endangered species found only within their borders, potentially impacting local development and land use decisions.
Property owners can seek compensation if endangered species regulations reduce their land's value by at least 50%.
It becomes easier to remove black vultures if they threaten property (e.g., livestock, vehicles) and ravens if they threaten endangered species.
All listed endangered species will be automatically removed from the list after 5 years unless re-approved by Congress, potentially affecting long-term conservation efforts.
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