September 2010
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What about willows? One of the main criticisms I’ve heard is that the story fails to mention studies indicating measurable changes in willow growth. Willows, a riparian species, have really made a comeback in many areas where wolves are present and have increased the habitat for birds, beavers and fish. Elk, aspen & wolves: a…
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Dust from livestock grazing in the southwest reduces water runoff in the Colorado River Basin by 5% An interesting study has been released by the Center for Snow and Avalanche Studies which explains that spring runoff from the Colorado Rockies has been compressed into a shorter period of time due to high levels of dust…
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Preemptive killing didn’t stop the outbreak. After wildlife officials killed many bighorn sheep last winter, in the Yakima River Canyon, to prevent the spread of deadly pneumonia, the outbreak continues to kill most of the newborn lambs. Deadly illness spreading among bighorn sheep . Seattle Times
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Best known for ruling on the wolf, judge is concerned about the disappearance of concern for the common good- This is a interesting and lengthy bio of Montana’s best known federal judge. Who is Judge Don Molloy? By Daniel Person. Bozeman Chronicle Staff Writer I certainly agree with the Judge on his greatest concern. It…
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Latest “shocker” from anti-wolf is no shock at all- The anti-wolf folks are always coming up with new charges, which generally just show they haven’t been paying attention. The latest is that there were wolves in Montana prior to the reintroduction in Idaho and Yellowstone!!!! This is true, but it is not some hidden conspiracy.…
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Grazing and slaughter threaten the viability of bison and other sensitive species- The US Forest Service and the National Park Service are violating the law by not allowing bison the use of public lands. The grazing allotments provide the excuse the Montana Department of Livestock wants for their annual abuse of buffalo inside and outside…
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The unique Oregon effort garnered international attention- OPB News · Wolf-Watching Range Rider Quits. Don’t know what really happened here, but the suggestion that the range rider was forced out for not being anti-wolf enough is disturbing. I think it is true that there is social pressure in many rural areas to be anti-wolf. If…
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Condition of fish in Lake Athabasca appall scientists, natives- The tar sand pits have been called the world’s greatest on-going environmental disaster. Many are fingering the pits as the cause of hideously deformed fish showing up downstream. Mutant fish lead to calls for Ottawa to monitor oil sands. Bob Weber. Edmonton — The Canadian Press.…