WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Cynthia Lummis issued the following press release:
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today introduced the Local Data for Better Conservation Act, legislation to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require federal officials to accept and incorporate data collected by state wildlife agencies when making listing and delisting determinations for endangered and threatened species.
"Smart conservation means using the best data available," said Senator Cynthia Lummis. "State agencies are on the ground every day, generating critical, real-time data on the species they manage. This bill ensures that information is fully considered in Endangered Species Act decisions, improving the accuracy and scientific integrity...