Center for Biological Diversity v. Bureau of Land Management

ELR Citation: 46 ELR 20140
No(s). 14-15836 (9th Cir. Aug 15, 2016)

The Ninth Circuit upheld BLM's proposal to expand access for off-road vehicle use in the Imperial Sand Dunes Special Recreation Management Area. The Dunes, located in California, are home to two threatened species: the desert tortoise and the Peirson's milkvetch. Under the proposed plan, a 26,098-ac...