Endangered Species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has designated **1.5 million acres** of critical habitat for the endangered rusty patched bumble bee. This action necessitates federal agencies and contractors to implement habitat conservation measures in project planning and permitting in designated areas, impacting timelines and compliance requirements for infrastructure initiatives.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has downlisted the rough popcornflower from endangered to threatened, changing compliance requirements for land management and infrastructure projects in Douglas County, Oregon. This regulatory revision opens new opportunities for contractors while requiring adjustments to project plans and conservation strategies.