In hopes of keeping the greater sage grouse off the endangered species list, Wyoming has created a new model for wide-reaching species conservation while letting industry activity continue on the landscape. But the state is running out of time to convince the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that sage grouse are safe from threats that […]
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Wyoming farmers land $10.4M to protect sage grouse
Wyoming farmers land $10.4M to protect sage grouse The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Thursday it will provide $18.2 million to three western states to conserve sage grouse habitat through the Grassland Reserve Program. Wyoming’s share will be $10.4 million. Idaho will receive $5.5 million, and Utah will receive $2.3 million. “USDA and its […]
Wyoming farmers land $10.4M to protect sage grouse
Wyoming farmers land $10.4M to protect sage grouse The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Thursday it will provide $18.2 million to three western states to conserve sage grouse habitat through the Grassland Reserve Program. Wyoming’s share will be $10.4 million. Idaho will receive $5.5 million, and Utah will receive $2.3 million. “USDA and its […]
SAGE GROUSE: Mead extends 'core area' restrictions
Reprinted with permission from Environment & Energy Publishing, LLC. www.eenews.net. Not for republication. Wyoming’s recently elected Republican governor will uphold a key wildlife conservation strategy initiated by his Democratic predecessor, effectively continuing restrictions on development around greater sage grouse habitat. Gov. Matt Mead (R) issued an executive order last week that essentially maintains 15 million […]
Fracking & Leasing; Fear and loathing in the Rockies
State and industry officials have repeated the “no documented case” mantra ever since the Pavillion fracking trial began many years ago. Rather than instill confidence in their ability protect drinking water, state and industry official run the risk of appearing disingenuous in their pursuit of definitively finding answers in this matter.