April 22, 2009
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If SB1175 is signed into law collaborative group may collapse Today there was meeting of the Idaho Bighorn Sheep/Domestic Sheep Advisory Group which ended early due to concerns of various groups about how Senate Bill 1175 will affect what the group does. At the present time SB1175 is awaiting Governor Otter’s signature or veto and…
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The IEC was pretty much Idaho’s original environmental group- Rocky Barker wrote today about the IEC putting out their last newsletter. Jerry Jayne, who was the primary person keeping the IEC going in recent years, was probably the first Idaho environmentalist I met. His dogged and unheralded work over many years should be recognized. He…
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You might remember the controversial project that resulted in an IDFG regional supervisor to lose his job after pointing out the obvious – namely, that energy developments (yes, even ‘blessed’ Wind) on public lands impact wildlife and habitat in southern Idaho. The wind company at issue on China Mountain/Brown’s Bench is RES Americas Inc., and…
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Stimulus package gives the national parks a rare pot of money- Despite how Americans love their national parks, this rarely translates into appropriations. While an big increase in appropriations is still needed, this is a significant event, which, according to the article, will also create many jobs. National parks to get $750 million today. By…
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Let’s hope they don’t find them and the wolves make it to the legal safety of Colorado- Officials hunt for pair of wolves south of Casper. Casper Star Tribune.
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Mostly likely there will be events near you. One billion expected to celebrate Earth Day. CNN
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Anti-Wolf Group Spreads Message in Idaho Falls. By Danielle Grant, Local News 8 Reporter