Opinion – Another view: Myths of species law – sacbee.com
“As far as Perdido Key Beach mice and reconstruction after Hurricane Ivan are concerned, it’s worth noting the hurricane struck the Florica Panhandle in 2004. The Fish and Wildlife Service didn’t propose critical habitat until December 2005, and it was not finalized until October 2006. No lawsuit was ever threatened by us. And in the case of this natural disaster and others, homeowners were given the green light to rebuild on existing footprints, no questions asked.”
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