NOAA Seeks Public Input on Renewal of Pinniped Removal Program in Columbia River
March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025
WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has opened a public comment period regarding a request to renew a permit allowing the lethal removal of California and Steller sea lions in the Columbia River basin.
This permit, originally issued in 2020 under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), enables several state and tribal agencies to take action against sea lions that pose a significant threat to endang . . .
This permit, originally issued in 2020 under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), enables several state and tribal agencies to take action against sea lions that pose a significant threat to endang . . .