Local Data for Better Conservation Act

The Local Data for Better Conservation Act proposes an amendment to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, specifically targeting the process for listing and delisting species. The bill introduces a new requirement for the Secretary, who is responsible for these determinations.

Under the proposed change, the Secretary would be mandated to accept and integrate State-collected data when deciding whether a species should be classified as threatened or endangered. This provision aims to ensure that local, state-level information plays a direct and integral role in federal conservation decisions.