The Wildlife News

May 8, 2009

  • Politics trumps science: Obama upholds Bush Administration's rollback of the Endangered Species Act in polar bear decision

    Brian Ertz

    Decision shocks environmentalists, brings glee to the hearts of industry responsible for climate change The Obama Administration upheld Bush’s industry-friendly, obstructionist interpretation of the Endangered Species Act when Obama’s rancher Interior Secretary, Ken Salazar, issued a decision refusing to consider ESA regulation of carbon emissions, the chief threat to the listed Polar Bear. No global…

  • Bush BLM's environmental legacy on trial; Will Salazar listen ?

    Brian Ertz

    Judge B Lynne Winmill ruled in favor of Western Watersheds Project ordering that the group’s comprehensive challenge of over 16 Resource Management Plans, directing management of over 30 million acres, can be litigated in his single court. Resource Management Plans (RMPs) guide management of livestock grazing, off road vehicles, energy development, and other potentially environmentally…

  • Oregon Cattle Association whines over lost lambs, but gets little sympathy from the Oregonian

    Ralph Maughan

    Oregon Cattlemen’s Association wants to shoot wolves on sight- Wolves: Ranchers deserve to protect their property. By Bill Moore, guest opinion. Oregonian. Oregon Cattlemen’s Association The howls over wolves. By The Oregonian Editorial Board – – – – Why the Cattle Association is worried about sheep is hard to say. As usual they fail to…

  • Governor Signs Bighorn Sheep Bill into Law

    Ken Cole

    S1232 was signed into law yesterday by Governor Otter. The law mandates the Idaho Fish and Game Department to “cooperatively develop best management practices with the permittee(s) on the allotment(s)”. To many this is a non-starter and does not address the fundamental problems with grazing domestic sheep in proximity to bighorn sheep. S1232a – F&G,…

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Edward Abbey

“The continued existence of wildlife and wilderness is important to the quality of life of humans.”

Jim Fowler

“Our forests offer much more than just beautiful landscapes and wildlife. Each one has a different story to tell.”

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