FWSFinal Rule
Endangered and Threatened Species: Removal of Roanoke Logperch From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
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Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has removed the Roanoke Logperch, a small freshwater fish, from the federal endangered species list because the species has recovered enough to survive on its own. This means the fish no longer receives special federal protections, though it may still be protected by state laws where it lives.
Key Points
- 1The Roanoke Logperch fish is no longer considered endangered and has been removed from the federal endangered species list
- 2The species recovery was achieved through habitat restoration efforts and pollution reduction in rivers where it lives
- 3The fish will no longer receive automatic federal legal protections, though some state-level protections may remain in place
- 4People and businesses in the Roanoke area will have fewer federal restrictions on activities affecting the fish's habitat
- 5This removal shows that endangered species protection efforts can work when habitats are properly restored and maintained
Key Dates
Published
July 22, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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