What Happened
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has proposed to up-list the northern long-eared bat (NLEB) from threatened to endangered status, citing white-nose syndrome as the primary factor influencing the species’ viability.
Range map of the northern long-eared bat
SWCA Lens
It generally takes a year to transition from a proposed rule to a final rule. SWCA’s bat biologists and Endangered Species Act compliance teams are ready to help you understand how this news may affect you and your projects. Please reach out today if you find yourself in need of assistance with USFWS coordination, submitting comments, evaluating risk of incidental take, conducting NLEB surveys, or preparing new compliance strategies.
