Endangered and Threatened Species: Removal of Gila Chub From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to remove the Gila Chub, a small freshwater fish, from the federal list of endangered and threatened species because conservation efforts have successfully restored its population. If approved, this would mean the fish no longer needs the special legal protections that have kept it safe for the past several decades.
Key Points
- 1The Gila Chub, a fish native to Arizona and New Mexico, would lose its endangered species status if this proposal is approved
- 2Conservation programs and habitat restoration efforts have helped the fish population recover enough that it may no longer need federal protection
- 3The public has until August 19, 2025 to submit comments supporting or opposing this proposal before a final decision is made
- 4Removing endangered species status typically means fewer restrictions on water use and development in areas where the fish lives
- 5This is considered a potential conservation success story, showing that endangered species protections can sometimes lead to full recovery
Key Dates
June 17, 2025
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