May 2008
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Plans are underway begin developing public lands to accommodate big energy, a move which promises to further fragment already diminishing wildlife habitat : Feds begin scoping for Gateway West transmission project – Casper Star Tribute Many of these areas are some of the last best habitat for wildlife such as sage grouse, pygmy rabbit, and…
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Whatever your take on whether the quid pro quo is worth it with wilderness designation, we’re in a different political atmosphere and that is beginning to show results – the bills are getting better : Simpson removes criticized portion of Boulder-White Clouds wilderness bill – Idaho Statesman 94 federal acres that would have been transfered…
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Sage grouse ~ sign of rock hopping in the mud in the Jarbidge: “sure shows why petroglyphs are so alluring – their irregularities imitate nature more precisely than a symmetrical or polished western-style depiction/image …” Photograph © Katie Fite 2008 – Western Watersheds Project
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The first bighorn sheep ram was killed last Tuesday near Riggins, Idaho under the new Idaho policy to keep bighorn and domestic sheep and goats apart. Fish and Game kills bighorn to prevent disease Rocky Barker, Idaho Statesman.
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The buffalo held at Stephens Creek capture facility have been released and are heading back into the park on their own. Bison heading back to summer ranges On the west side of the park, buffalo are being hazed deep into the park using helicopters, ATVs, and horses from the Horse Butte Peninsula.
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It’s the season. Bighead clover in Atremisia rigida sites. Photograph © Katie Fite 2008
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The International Herald Tribune features and article about oil exploration, environmentalism, and the politics of both in the West: Backlash against energy exploration could hurt Republicans out West David Sirota suggests that environmentalism is an asset to Western Democrats that may make the difference in upcoming elections. Update 5-19 – NYT: Enviro Populism Threatens the…
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The state of Wyoming has submitted briefs to Judge Molloy’s court rejecting a broad coalition of conservation and animal rights groups’ request for an injunction of the decision to delist wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountains. Wyo argues against relisting – Star Tribune Once more, the state avoids mentioning the precipitous nature of the wolf…