Wildlife – Attorneys for Animals

28 Dec 2023

Endangered Species Act: Happy 50th Birthday at a Pivotal Moment

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Analysis, Congress, Endangered Species Act, Endangered Species Act, Federal, federal agency, Legislation, Wildlife, Wolves | 0

The Act reflects our democracy Zygmunt Plater, environmental law professor, Boston College, quoted in “50 years ago, Democrats and Republicans agreed to protect endangered species”Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, December 28, 2023 President Richard Nixon signed the ESA into law 50 … Continued

4 Dec 2023

Lunch + Legislation: Logan Christian, National Caucus of Environmental Legislators

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, AFA Presentation, Analysis, Education, Legislation, Lunch + Legislation, Wildlife | 0

Today we welcomed Logan and learned about a great resource for legislators — and advoates. The NCEL “empower[s] a nonpartisan network of state legislative champions. Created by and for state legislators, NCEL serves as a resource to lawmakers working to … Continued

6 Nov 2023

Lunch + Legislation: Prof. John Vucetich, Academic, Researcher, Scientist … and Policy Wonk

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Endangered Species Act, Endangered Species Act, federal agency, federal regulations, Lunch + Legislation, USFWS, Wildlife, Wolf, Wolves | 0

His book Restoring the Balance: What wolves tell us about our relationship with nature will be published in paperback in Feb. 2024, and is available for pre-order now. Watch the interview here. I’ve come to understand that to no longer … Continued

2 Oct 2023

Lunch + Legislation: Blake Goodman, HSUS Michigan Director, A Look at Lansing and Animal Legislation

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: #TeddysLaw, Advocacy, AFA Presentation, Analysis, Animal Industry Act, Endangered Species Act, Legislation, Lobbying, Lunch + Legislation, MDARD, Michigan Legislature, Natural Resources Commission, Puppy Mills, USFWS, Wildlife, Wolf, Wolves | 0

Today we welcomed Blake Goodman, the Humane Society of the United States Michigan State Director. He talked about his role both as promoting legislation in Lansing and working with groups and individuals in the state who are doing direct animal … Continued

7 Aug 2023

Lunch + Legislation with Nichole Keway Biber, LTBB of Odawa: Activist, Educator, Storyteller

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Activism, Advocacy, Analysis, DNR, Hunting, Legislation, Lobbying, Lunch + Legislation, Michigan Legislature, Michigan Legislature Committees, Natural Resources Commission, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Wildlife, Wolf, Wolf Management Advisory Council, Wolves | 0

Watch the complete interview. Nichole is a member of the Anishinaabek Caucus which acts to promote the interests and concerns of the Anishinaabek people. This June, she and other tribal members were invited to present at both the Senate and … Continued

31 Jul 2023

“Wildlife Conservation Month” is Not About Wildlife

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, AFA Board, Analysis, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, Governor Whitmer, Hunting, Natural Resources Commission, Wildlife | 0

Images: Tina Nord | Pexels (owl); USFWS (beaver) Op Ed by AFA board member, Molly Tamulevich Earlier this month, Governor Whitmer issued a proclamation that July would be, “Wildlife Conservation Month” in Michigan. Unfortunately, the text of her proclamation is … Continued

3 Apr 2023

Lunch + Legislation with Representative and Speaker Pro Tempore Laurie Pohutsky

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, AFA Members, AFA Presentation, Analysis, Legislation, Lunch + Legislation, Michigan House Leadership, Michigan Legislature, Natural Resources Committee, Wildlife | 0

Today we welcomed Michigan Representative Laurie Pohutsky who is Speaker Pro Tempore of the House and Chair of its Natural Resources, Enviromental, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee. The Speaker Pro Tempore talked about her vision for the Committee as a … Continued

30 Dec 2022

Important Themes in Animal Law and Policy: 2022 Annual List

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, Animal Law, Congress, Factory Farming, Farmed Animals, Federal, federal agency, federal regulations, Law Students, Legislation, USFWS, Wildlife, Wolf, Wolves | 0

We’ve been doing these lists since 2015 and it’s become something of an annual tradition. But it’s also important for animal advocates because this assessment brings perspective to our work. We often celebrate a victory for the animals to discover … Continued

2 Sep 2022

#WildlifeWatchingDay in Michigan, Sep. 4, 2022

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Governor Whitmer, Wildlife | 0

Having a designated day is a great opportunity to talk about the deeper meaning of Wildlife Watching Day. #Wildlife Watching Day can be an advocacy tool (use the hashtag) as well as a great opportunity to simply enjoy and appreciate … Continued

10 Feb 2022

“Deer and Wolves and Bobcats, Oh My!”: UPDATE

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Activism, Advocacy, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, Hunting, Legislation, Michigan Legislature, Natural Resources Commission, Urban Deer, Wildlife, Wolves | 0

Timing is everything, and within hours of posting this article, important news broke. The US Fish & Wildlife Service order removing gray wolves from Endangered Species Act listing was “vacated” by US District Judge Jeffrey S. White, meaning that gray … Continued