Provided by the League of Conservation Voters San Diego (LCVSD).
The following environmental articles are for information purposes only. They do not constitute an endorsement by LCVSD or a reflection of opinion by LCVSD.
Click here to sign up for email news alerts.
Copyright 2007 League of Conservation Voters San Diego
Less protection for the Least Tern?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has ignored it's staff biologist and recommended reducing the protection status of the California Least Tern. If approved, that may allow some prime land to be developed, including land at the San Diego Airport. The Least Tern is vulnerable because it lays eggs directly on the sand. Since most sandy beaches are used for recreation, the hatching is disrupted. The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a notice of its intent to sue the wildlife service. More information is in this Voice of San Diego article.