conservation

Sierra Club, Conservation Groups Plan to Sue Trump Over Attempts to Eliminate Protections for Threatened Species & Favor Corporate Interests Instead of Science

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Conservation groups notified the Trump administration of their plans to challenge two rulemakings weakening the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that were finalized today.

Trump Administration Further Guts Endangered Species Act Implementation With Two New Rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is finalizing two new regulations that will undermine the implementation of federal protections for wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the nation’s cornerstone conservation law. One rule rescinds the longstanding blanket 4(d) rule, ending the practice of automatically extending key ESA protections from killing, injury, and harassment to newly listed “threatened” species.

Grizzly Bears Become Trump’s Latest Target in All-Out Assault on the Endangered Species Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is proposing more regulatory changes aimed at weakening Endangered Species Act protections for grizzly bears. The proposed changes from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would revise the protective regulations under ESA section 4(d) for grizzlies in the Lower 48, which establish the circumstances under which killing, injury, and harassment of grizzlies are allowed.

Trump Administration Cuts Vast Area from Canada Lynx Critical Habitat

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made available its final decision to drastically reduce designated critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act for the Canada lynx in Wyoming.

Lawsuit Seeks to Protect America’s Wildlife From Trump Administration

SEATTLE — Conservation groups today sued the Trump administration over its decision to strip endangered species of protections for the places where they live, a decision that contradicts all scientific and legal understanding of the importance of habitat to Am

Trump Administration Attempts To Eliminate Habitat Protections for Endangered Species

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration announced that it has finalized a decision to eliminate long-standing regulatory language regarding habitat protections for endangered species in the U.S. The move comes after a proposed rulemaking and public comment period in which more than 150,000 Americans spoke out against the changes.

Sierra Club Statement on Interior’s Decision to Give Away 1.4 Million Acres of National Public Lands for Mining and Drilling Projects

The Department of the Interior announced today that it intends to transfer approximately 1.4 million acres of national public lands in Alaska’s Dalton Utility Corridor to the State of Alaska. The transfer follows the Trump administration’s unlawful earlier decision to revoke protections on more than two million acres of public lands north of the Yukon River and open them to mining and drilling activity.

Supreme Court cements public lands victory in Wyoming corner crossing case

The Supreme Court today declined to hear an appeal from businessman Fred Eshelman in his lawsuit, Iron Bar Holdings v. Cape, which asserted a trespass claim against hunters who accessed public land via “corner crossing” near Elk Mountain, Wyo.

Sierra Club Statement on the Passing of Jane Goodall

Washington, DC – World-renowned primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91. A friend and leader for the entire environmental movement, Goodall was honored with the Sierra Club’s Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual Trail Blazers Ball event in April 2025.

In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Loren Blackford released the following statement:

Sierra Club: Trump’s Alaska Orders a Threat to Fragile Landscapes, Wildlife, and Communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee conducted a hearing on exploiting fragile Alaskan landscapes for the benefit of fossil fuel companies.

The hearing on “Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential,” focused on oil and gas and mining opportunities in the state.

Sierra Club Idaho: Roadless Rule is Essential to Region's Economy and Wildlife

Boise, ID — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened a public comment period on its proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule, a critical conservation policy safeguarding nearly 60 million acres of undeveloped national forest lands across the country.

Sierra Club Montana Chapter Calls for Roadless Rule Comments

Missoula, MT — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened a public comment period on its proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule, a critical conservation policy safeguarding nearly 60 million acres of undeveloped national forest lands across the country and 6.4 million acres in Montana.