What's New at the Sonoran Joint Venture?
May 2004

Snowy Plover "Threatened" Status Under Examination
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced on 22 March 2004 that it will conduct an in-depth look at the status of the Pacific Coast population of the western snowy plover. The study, known as a “12-month status review”, will examine whether the population of western snowy plovers that breeds in coastal areas in California, Oregon and Washington should retain its current classification as a threatened species. To ensure that the status review is comprehensive and based on the best available science, the Service is opening a 60-day public-comment period to solicit information and data regarding the species. Comments, material, information, or questions concerning this petition and finding should be sent to the Field Supervisor, Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, California 95825-1846. Comments and information should be submitted by 5 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2004. Read the Federal Register notice at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-SPECIES/2004/March/Day-22/e6082.htm.

May SJV E-Newsletter Available!
The Sonoran Joint Venture monthly E-Newsletter has been posted for May. This electronic document contains information about SJV projects, conservation concerns, meetings, workshops, funding opportunities, and more.

Official Mexican Standards for Environmental Protection available
The Norma Oficial Mexicana listing rare, threatened, and endangered bird species in Mexico is now available for viewing and download by clicking here and scrolling down to the bottom of the page.