Making New Endangered Species Rule Workable

Annie Krueger of Compliance Services International led a workshop in Vancouver, Washington on implementing new EPA pesticide-use rules to protect endangered species. The workshop emphasized the importance of making the program understandable and feasible for pest managers, trainers, and regulators to ensure its success. Participants from various groups collaborated to find ways to effectively implement the rules in Oregon and Washington, focusing on protecting wildlife and agricultural production simultaneously. The workshops aimed to develop strategies that could be a model for other states facing similar challenges with EPA's endangered species efforts. Challenges were highlighted during a practical exercise at the workshop, leading to discussions on potential technological solutions and regional approaches for defining mitigations. The Western Integrated Pest Management Center funded these workshops as part of its efforts to address pest problems in agriculture and natural settings across the West.

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