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Trump Orders Review of Wolf Protections and Possible Delisting under ESA
politics1 month ago

Trump Orders Review of Wolf Protections and Possible Delisting under ESA

Trump signs an executive order directing the Interior Department to study whether gray wolves (and the Mexican subspecies) have recovered enough to be delisted from the Endangered Species Act and to urge states to loosen protections and widen lethal-wolf options, with a three‑month deadline to assess recovery. Delisting efforts are already stalled in court, Mexican wolves near the population target face genetic diversity concerns, and environmental groups warn the move could weaken ESA safeguards.

via The Guardian|
#endangered-species-act#environment#executive-order
Trump pushes to lift gray wolf protections, widening hunt permissions
politics1 month ago

Trump pushes to lift gray wolf protections, widening hunt permissions

President Trump directed the Interior Department to start removing Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves and to coordinate with the Agriculture Department to ease rules enabling ranchers to kill wolves, renewing a long-running clash between conservationists and ranchers; wolves have largely recovered since their ESA listing, but the move is expected to spark legal challenges and political backlash.

via washingtonpost.com|
#endangered-species#environmental-conservation#gray-wolves
"$50,000 Reward Offered for Information on Deaths of 3 Endangered Gray Wolves in Oregon"
environment2 years ago

"$50,000 Reward Offered for Information on Deaths of 3 Endangered Gray Wolves in Oregon"

Federal officials are offering a $50,000 reward for information about the deaths of three endangered gray wolves found in southern Oregon. The wolves, including an adult breeding female and two subadults, were discovered in an area of known wolf activity. Gray wolves in western Oregon are protected under the Endangered Species Act, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is aware of just seven remaining in the Gearhart Mountain pack. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward.

via CNN|
#endangered-species#environment#gray-wolves
wildlife-conservation2 years ago

"$50K Reward Offered for Information on Deaths of 3 Endangered Gray Wolves in Oregon"

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a $50,000 reward for information regarding the deaths of three endangered gray wolves in southern Oregon, two of which were collared. The wolves were found dead in an area known to be inhabited by wolves, and officials are seeking information leading to an arrest, criminal conviction, or fine for those responsible. Gray wolves are protected under the Endangered Species Act, and it is illegal to harm or kill them.

via ABC News|
#endangered-species#gray-wolves#oregon
"Resistant Gray Wolves: Cancer Findings in Northern Ukraine"
environment2 years ago

"Resistant Gray Wolves: Cancer Findings in Northern Ukraine"

Following the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the local population of gray wolves in northern Ukraine and Belarus has thrived, prompting scientists to investigate whether the wolves are genetically resistant to cancer or simply benefitting from reduced human interference. Researchers are eager to collaborate with them to understand the potential implications for human cancer research.

via NPR|
#chernobyl#environment#gray-wolves
"Federal Government Rejects Gray Wolf Protections, Proposes National Recovery Plan"
environment2 years ago

"Federal Government Rejects Gray Wolf Protections, Proposes National Recovery Plan"

Federal wildlife officials rejected requests to restore protections for gray wolves in the northern U.S Rocky Mountains, citing their population's lack of danger of extinction, and proposed a national recovery plan for wolves to be completed by December 2025. Conservationists criticized the decision, as state-sanctioned wolf hunts continue in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, with aggressive wolf-killing measures approved. Despite hunting pressure, wolves from the Northern Rockies region have expanded into new areas, while political pressure to remove protections for wolves in the western Great Lakes region continues.

via PBS NewsHour|
#endangered-species#environment#federal-wildlife-management
"Federal Wildlife Service Denies Gray Wolf Protections, Proposes National Recovery Plan"
wildlife-conservation2 years ago

"Federal Wildlife Service Denies Gray Wolf Protections, Proposes National Recovery Plan"

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed a status review and announced a National Recovery Plan for gray wolves in the Western United States, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to conservation involving federal, state, and Tribal governments. Following an extensive assessment, the Service found that gray wolves are not at risk of extinction in the Western United States and will not be listed under the Endangered Species Act. The Service will develop a nationwide gray wolf recovery plan by December 2025 and engage in a national dialogue on coexistence with wolves. Collaboration with states and Tribes will be crucial in ensuring the long-term conservation and acceptance of gray wolves on the landscape.

via US Fish and Wildlife Service|
#endangered-species-act#gray-wolves#national-recovery-plan
Colorado's Controversial Wolf Reintroduction Sparks Political Outrage
environment2 years ago

Colorado's Controversial Wolf Reintroduction Sparks Political Outrage

Five gray wolves have been released into the Rocky Mountain woods in Colorado as part of the state's voter-backed reintroduction program. The arrival of these wolves marks the first time in nearly a century that wolves have returned to the state. The reintroduction effort has faced opposition from ranchers and hunters, but advocates hope that the wolves will help restore a thriving population and complete a chain of canis lupus from the Northern Rockies to the Southwest. The state has implemented measures to manage conflicts between wolves and livestock, including compensation for livestock producers. The plan is to release 30 to 50 wolves over the next three to five years.

via The Washington Post|
#colorado#environment#gray-wolves
Colorado's Controversial Wolf Reintroduction Sparks Debate and Excitement
environment2 years ago

Colorado's Controversial Wolf Reintroduction Sparks Debate and Excitement

Representative Lauren Boebert, a Republican from Colorado, has criticized the reintroduction of gray wolves in Colorado, claiming that it puts ranchers and farmers' livestock at risk. However, environmentalists argue that this effort is necessary to address the biodiversity extinction crisis. The reintroduction of five gray wolves came after voters narrowly approved the measure in 2020. Opponents, including ranchers and rural residents, have raised concerns about the wolves preying on livestock. To address these concerns, the state will compensate ranchers for any animals preyed upon by the wolves. The exact reintroduction location has not been disclosed to protect the wolves.

via The Independent|
#colorado#environment#environmentalists
"Colorado's Gray Wolf Reintroduction Sparks Controversy and Conservation Efforts"
environment2 years ago

"Colorado's Gray Wolf Reintroduction Sparks Controversy and Conservation Efforts"

Colorado has reintroduced five gray wolves in an effort to restore the endangered species, with plans to release more in the coming months. The wolves were brought over from Oregon after other states refused to share their wolves. While the plan has received support from conservationists, ranchers and rural communities are concerned about the threat to livestock and hunting. The state will compensate ranchers for any losses, and wolves that threaten livestock can be killed. The reintroduction of gray wolves in Colorado is seen as a historic event, as it marks the first time voters have decided to reintroduce a native species.

via The Guardian US|
#colorado#conservation#endangered-species
"Wolf Controversy Erupts as Colorado Reintroduces Predators"
environment2 years ago

"Wolf Controversy Erupts as Colorado Reintroduces Predators"

Colorado congresswoman Lauren Boebert criticized the reintroduction of gray wolves to a remote area in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, expressing concern over potential attacks on livestock. Despite opposition from ranchers, the reintroduction effort was approved by voters in 2020. Boebert argued that the decision disregarded the concerns of rural America and called for listening to ranchers and farmers instead of radical environmental groups. The wolves were reintroduced after nearly being hunted to extinction, and advocates argue that they play a crucial role in the local ecosystem.

via Newsweek|
#colorado#environment#gray-wolves
"Colorado's Wolf Reintroduction Initiative Takes Flight with Five Releases in Grand County"
environment2 years ago

"Colorado's Wolf Reintroduction Initiative Takes Flight with Five Releases in Grand County"

Colorado has begun a first-of-its-kind state reintroduction effort by releasing five gray wolves into the central mountains. The wolves were captured in Oregon and flown to Colorado for release. This reintroduction is the first voter-mandated reintroduction of the endangered species in the United States. Wildlife advocates see it as an opportunity to restore a crucial species to an ecosystem where wolves have not existed in large numbers since the early 1900s. However, some ranchers and hunters have expressed concerns about potential harm to livestock and hunting game herds. The wolves are expected to disperse from the release site and find suitable habitat. Colorado plans to release up to 50 wolves over the next three to five years.

via The Denver Post|
#colorado#environment#gray-wolves
Federal Judge Upholds Wolf Reintroduction in Colorado Despite Rancher Lawsuit
environment2 years ago

Federal Judge Upholds Wolf Reintroduction in Colorado Despite Rancher Lawsuit

A federal judge has denied a request from Colorado's cattle industry to temporarily halt the reintroduction of gray wolves in the state. The judge's ruling allows Colorado to proceed with its plan to capture and transport up to 10 wolves from Oregon starting Sunday. The lawsuit, filed by the Colorado Cattlemen's Association and The Gunnison County Stockgrowers' Association, claims that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service failed to adequately review the potential impacts of the wolf reintroduction plan. However, the judge ruled that the ranchers' concerns did not outweigh the public interest in meeting the will of the people of Colorado, who voted for wolf reintroduction in a 2020 ballot initiative.

via The Associated Press|
#cattle-industry#colorado#environment