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  • On the great Slickspot Peppergrass Controversy

    Ralph Maughan

    Various players reflect on the recent listing of the plant, the ESA, conservationists, and the government- I think this is a big issue for Governor Otter because the plant grows where a lot of his pals graze. I wish so much attention was paid to Idaho’s staggering education education system and all the unemployed people. …

  • Big Victory for Slickspot Peppergrass!

    Ken Cole

    Rare plant will receive protection across its entire range. WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT NEWS RELEASE October 1, 2009 Contact: Todd Tucci, Advocates for the West (208) 342-7024 Jon Marvel, Western Watersheds Project (208) 788-2290 Katie Fite, Western Watersheds Project (208) 429-1679 SCIENCE FINALLY TRUMPS POLITICS IN PROTECTING RARE DESERT FLOWER Boise, Idaho – Conservation groups applauded…

  • Big Western Watersheds Project victory on Slickspot Peppergrass

    Ralph Maughan

    There have been a lot of posts here on the failure to protect and add the beautiful range plant, slickspot peppergrass to the endangered species list. Once again, the federal courts have told the Administration to get off its butt. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was ordered by Idaho federal judicial district to reconsider…

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