Action timeline

November 15, 1994 – The Comal Springs riffle beetle, Comal Springs drypopid beetle, and Peck’s cave amphipod became candidates for listing in a notice of review.

June 5, 1995 – The Comal Springs riffle beetle, Comal Springs drypopid beetle, and Peck’s cave amphipod were proposed for listing under the Endangered Species Act.

December 18, 1997 – After three years in limbo, the Comal Springs riffle beetle, Comal Springs drypopid beetle, and Peck’s cave amphipod were listed as endangered. They were granted no critical habitat.

November 17, 2003 – The Center sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to force critical habitat designation.

August 16, 2007 – A tiny area of central Texas, amounting to less than 40 acres, was designated as critical habitat for the Comal Springs riffle beetle as part of a decision ordered by disgraced former Interior official Julie MacDonald.

August 28, 2007 – The Center filed a notice of intent to sue the Department of the Interior for political interference with 55 imperiled species in 28 states, including the Comal Springs riffle beetle. The notice specifically advocated for more critical habitat for the beetle.