Endangered and Threatened Species: Status for Barrens Darter
Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to officially protect the Barrens Darter, a small fish species, under the Endangered Species Act. This protection would restrict activities that harm the fish or its habitat, and the public has until early September 2025 to submit comments on whether this protection is a good idea.
Key Points
- 1The Barrens Darter, a small freshwater fish found in the southeastern United States, may be listed as an endangered or threatened species
- 2If approved, the protection would limit activities like development, pollution, and water management that could damage the fish's stream habitats
- 3Landowners and businesses operating in areas where the fish lives could face restrictions on their activities
- 4The public can submit written comments until September 3, 2025 to support or oppose the proposed protection
- 5The Fish and Wildlife Service will review all public comments before making a final decision on whether to officially protect the species
Key Dates
July 1, 2025
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