Science & EnvironmentTufted puffins denied Endangered Species Act protectionsBy Bradley W. Parks (OPB)Bend, Ore. Dec. 3, 2020 12:32 a.m. Updated: Dec. 2, 2020 1:54 p.m.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service deemed the tufted puffin unworthy of federal protection, despite declining population in Oregon and elsewhere.THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:Become a Sponsor📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up