July 27, 2007 -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced plans to review and take further action, as appropriate, for eight decisions made under the Endangered Species Act, after questions were raised about the integrity of the scientific information used and whether the decisions made were consistent with appropriate legal standards.

The decisions in question were overseen by former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Julie MacDonald, who resigned May 1, 2007. USFWS Director H. Dale Hall is reviewing decisions overseen by MacDonald to determine if any of the decisions require revision based on her involvement. Currently, the USFWS has identified eight decisions that require further review, including: White-tailed prairie dog, Arroyo toad, Southwestern willow flycatcher, California red-legged frog, Canada lynx, 12 species of Hawaiian picture-wing flies and Preble’s meadow jumping mouse (proposed delisting and final critical habitat).

Click here for more information on the decisions to be reviewed.

- From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service