In this action for declaratory and injunctive relief under the Endangered Species Act, plaintiffs seek protection for the Pacific fisher. All parties have moved for summary judgment. For the reasons stated, plaintiffs’ motion is granted in part and defendants’ motions are denied.

Rare carnivore has been reduced to two populations in California, Oregon

Four conservation groups have filed suit in U.S. District Court challenging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's unexpected decision in April 2016 to deny Endangered Species Act protection to Pacific fishers.

Rare mink-like carnivore threatened by logging, poaching, poisoning

Notice of Intent to Sue Regarding Withdrawal of Proposed Rule to List West Coast Distinct Population Segment of the Fisher (Pekania pennanti) as ‘Threatened’ Under the Endangered Species Act

Rare carnivore has been reduced to two populations in California, Oregon

Agency abruptly withdraws proposed rule that would have protected the Pacific fisher under the Endangered Species Act. Earthjustice has been working for almost two decades to protect this species.

California Fish & Game Commission must protect fishers pending final review of listing petition

Who is the Pacific fisher, and why did he want your socks?

California Fish and Game Commission ignored significant threats to fishers

California Fish and Game Commission ignored studies showing that fishers face significant threats

Happy Belated Endangered Species Day

A close relative of the mink, otter, and wolverine, the Pacific fisher (Martes pennanti) once roamed the old-growth forests of the West Coast from Washington state to the Sierra Nevada. As with many other predatory species, however, fisher populations have declined dramatically in recent decades due to trapping, logging, farming, and fire. Survey information indicates…

Mink, otter relative needs old growth forests to survive

A quick primer on the Pacific fisher

Rare relative of the mink and otter still waiting for protection