U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Mar. 29, 2011
Tiny Smelt Scores Big Win
The tiny delta smelt is just a couple of inches long and it swims only in California waters, but it scored a big national win Friday at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The tiny delta smelt is just a couple of inches long and swims only in California waters, but it scored a big national win Friday at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
A circuit panel voted 3-0 that despite the smelt's miniscule size, lack of commercial value and single-state habitat, it still merits protection under the federal Endangered Species Act.
The panel rejected claims by al...
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