New Documents/Maps Added to the Website

In December 2024, EPA released their process for developing core maps for pesticide use limitation areas (PULAs) that can be followed by non-governmental entities who wish to develop core maps. EPA announced the publication of some "interim" core maps on June 12, 2025 (EPA Updates Maps to Protect Endangered Species and Provide Flexibility to Farmers | US EPA). The FIFRA Endangered Species Task Force (FESTF) is supportive of this effort to identify areas within a species range that are relevant to protecting the population from pesticides. FESTF has been aggregating data related to species locations and attributes for over 25 years.

COMING SOON: Core Map Development Tracking Document, Maps of Interim Core Maps released by EPA, and other relevant documents.

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What's going on at EPA?

Update on EPA's ESA Strategies 

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What's new at US FWS?

Dockets open for Comment

• Endangered and Threatened Species: Status for Fish Lake Valley Tui Chub - Comments due on July 21, 2025
• Endangered and Threatened Species: Designation of Critical Habitat for Four Distinct Population Segments of the Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog- Comments due on July 28. 2025
• Endangered and Threatened Species: Status for Ghost Orchid - Comments due on August 4, 2025
• Endangered and Threatened Species: Endangered Species Status for Seven Species of Pangolin - Comments due on August 18, 2025
• Endangered and Threatened Species: Removal of Gila Chub From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife - Comments due on August 18, 2025
• Endangered and Threatened Species: Status for Barrens Darter - Comments due on September 2, 2025

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recent Decisions by FWS

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What's new at NOAA Fisheries (NMFS)?

Dockets open for Comment

recent Decisions by NMFS

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Calendar of Events

Representatives of FESTF will be attending and/or presenting at the following events:

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