Tag: executive order

May 10, 2017

New programs tackle Burmese pythons in Florida

Florida wildlife officials have launched a number of new initiatives to tackle the spread of the invasive Burmese python, an introduced species that has been impacting native wildlife in the...

March 28, 2017

Trump administration aims for reorganization of government

The Trump administration has continued to take action and propose methods to streamline the government through cuts to regulations and spending. Recently, President Trump has implemented executive orders and made...

February 13, 2017

Trump administration quickly implements executive actions

Since taking office on Jan. 20, the Trump administration has taken several executive actions, including issuance of twelve executive orders and twelve presidential memoranda. Some of these actions align with...

December 14, 2016

President Obama updates Executive Order on invasive species

Last week, President Obama issued an executive order that directs member agencies of the National Invasive Species Council (NISC) to consider human and wildlife health, climate change, and innovations in...