Budd says rig activity is not shifting to core habitat, despite spikes in leases and permits. The rate of drilling there, however, has doubled.
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Zinke review team calls for big changes to Obama era-plans
Originally published by E&E News A team of federal researchers directed by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to review Obama-era greater sage grouse conservation plans is recommending potentially fundamental changes, including moving away from a framework of prioritizing habitat protection and allowing states to develop “appropriate population objectives” for complying with the plans. The 52-page report, […]
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Wyoming warns climate rule imperils sage grouse conservation
Wyoming is challenging the Obama administration’s signature climate change rule on the grounds that it’ll hamper efforts to protect the greater sage grouse.
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Interior proposes banning new mining on 10M sage grouse acres
The Interior Department is considering withdrawing up to 10 million acres in six states from new hardrock mining claims to protect and restore greater sage grouse habitat.
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Sage grouse winter habitat in limbo
A federal plan to preserve sage grouse habitat across 10 western states does not include a well-developed winter strategy, leaving some critical habitat in limbo.
