Brian Ertz
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The Governor of Wyoming killed water regulations passed by a citizen board aimed at curtailing negative effects of coalbed methane water surges in the state. The board insisted the the methane-water increase in quanitity not implicate the quality of the water. Freudenthal claims the board over-reached. Some folks get upset when judges legislate, how about…
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post 1032 This is regarding the delisting in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota. The parties suing are the Human Society of the United States, the Animal Protection Institute, and Help Our Wolves Live. Groups sue to keep gray wolf on endangered species list Minnesota Public Radio (AP) St. Paul, Minn. — (AP) – Three animal advocacy…
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The Salt Lake Tribune published a welcome editorial about a federal court decision regarding forest plans. The editorial also boldy illustrates the importance of wildness and its uplifting affect. Value of a forest: Federal ruling is a victory for conservation Salt Lake Tribune Editorial
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Well it looks like the Idaho legislature is watering down the already weak legislation which would regulate canned elk-hunting operations. A proposed amendment would require ranchers to “knowingly” violate state law before the state could revoke their license. Read the Statesman’s article… FYI: Pocatello 12 Public TV produced a video entitled “Threat to Idaho Wildlife:…
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Ted Williams has written a very interesting article on ethanol. “America’s corn-based ethanol program carries high costs in fish, wildlife and tax dollars.” Check out Under the Influence of Ethanol on Ted Williams’ Conservation Connection.
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The Billings Gazette has an interesting story on mineral leases that BLM intends to auction in Montana despite state wildlife officials protesting the move. Gas developement could jeopordize quite a bit of habitat and “The development could undercut 100 years worth of conservation efforts across the state.” says T.O. Smith, fish and wildlife planner for…
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A black wolf is said to have been sighted in the Wenaha Wildlife Area in Oregon and tracks found all around outside of Troy. Ralph has posted in the past that There is at least one wolf in NE Oregon and Wild wolves again might be at home in Oregon. This one seems to be in the same general area. Read the…
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Here we have another species that ends up with the short end of the stick with regard to habitat conflicts on public lands. Picture: Washington Department Fish & Game “EPHRATA, Wash. – Wildlife officials Tuesday released 20 Columbia Basin pygmy rabbits that were raised in captivity to a sagebrush-covered area of central Washington state where…