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Recognizing the Right of Waterways to Be Free of Pollution (Orange County, Florida)
Recognizes waterways in Orange County, Florida have a right to exist, flow, be protected against pollution, and maintain a healthy ecosystem -
‘Right to Clean Water’ Initiative Endorsed by Animal Legal Defense Fund
Charter Question 1 would recognize county waters have the right to be free from pollutionOctober 2, 2020 Press Release -
Federal Judge Strikes Down ‘Lake Erie Bill of Rights’
On February 27, 2020, a federal judge struck down as unconstitutional a first-of-its-kind law granting basic rights to Lake Erie.May 4, 2020 Animal Law Update -
Aquatic Animal Law: Overview, Aquaculture, and Alternatives 2019
Aquatic animal law is an emerging field with important undertones throughout the legal system, including animal welfare, environmental issues, sustainability, workers’ health, and more. -
Animal Cruelty Charges Dropped Because Fish Are Not “Animals” Under North Carolina Law
Animals are defined as “property” under U.S. law, which complicates efforts to advocate for them through the legal system. Property classification is not the only aspect of animals’ legal status that presents challenges.June 11, 2019 Animal Law Update -
Fins or Fur — How the Law Differs
These charges leave no doubt that the mistreatment of an aquatic animal can be taken seriously — while also raising important questions concerning these creatures' treatment under the law.January 22, 2018 News -
World Oceans Day Highlights Lack of Protection for Sea Life
World Oceans Day, June 8th, is a global day to honor, help protect, and conserve the world’s oceans.June 8, 2017 News -
We Stand Against Senseless Cownose Ray Killing Contest in Chesapeake Bay
Marylanders should urge their legislators cosponsor bills HB 211 and SB 268 and ban cownose ray killing contests in Maryland once and for all.January 30, 2017 News -
Government Documents Reveal That Killing Cormorants Won’t Help Columbia River Salmon
Despite findings, federal agency authorized killing more than 10,000 cormorants.August 13, 2015 Press Release -
Petitions FTC to Investigate Deceptive Claims of Top Three Tuna Suppliers
In 2012, the Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a petition with the Federal Trade Commission asking the agency to take action to stop Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, and StarKist from making deceptive claims to…
