Sonoran Desert Tortoise FB

Jun 4, 2025

Sonoran Desert Tortoise FB

“The Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to deny protections to the imperiled Sonoran desert tortoise was flawed from the start because it was based on a purely speculative and overly optimistic population estimate,” said David Woodsmall, attorney with the Western Environmental Law Center representing the groups. “The agency also severely downplayed likely future effects to the tortoise from increased drought frequency and severity. We are disappointed to have to bring this case, but the agency simply refuses to follow the best available science as required by law.”

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