National Parks
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Where do we go from here (on YNP snowmobiles)? About 2 weeks ago, we reported that a federal judge had voided YNP’s winter use plan, bringing yet another change, and a big one, in this 7-year old studying, planning, commenting, and legal battle over the use and number, if any, of snowmobiles allowed inside Yellowstone…
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8-19. Change marks Glacier’s approach to centennial. Park positioning itself to deal with new realities, emerging as a leader. By Michael Jamison. Missoulian. 8-20. Glacier grabs hold of uncertain future. By Michael Jamison. Missoulian. 8-21. Glacier Park: The next century – Threats from all sides. By Michael Jamison. Missoulian. The 100th year celebration of the…
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House Natural Resoures Committee Invokes Rarely Used Powers to Block Uranium Mining Near Grand Canyon. Ascribe Newswire. There is also an AP story on this unusual emergency action. This is not only a threat to the scenic national park, but to the drinking water of 25-million people. – – – – – Update: Permanent protection.…
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“U.S. Cattlemen’s Association said Monday that the federal government should reduce Yellowstone’s elk and bison populations to keep the animals separated from domestic livestock.” They aren’t satisfied with pushing bison toward extinction, and at the same time care little for elk in the Park or in the Greater Yellowstone. It’s all about the cattle industry…
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In Montana, bison plan paused. Ranchers and conservationists are increasingly at odds, as Yellowstone herd numbers plunge. By Todd Wilkinson. Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor. Actually, I think the genetically pure bison is now in danger of extinction and should be added to the endangered species list.
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The buffalo held at Stephens Creek capture facility have been released and are heading back into the park on their own. Bison heading back to summer ranges On the west side of the park, buffalo are being hazed deep into the park using helicopters, ATVs, and horses from the Horse Butte Peninsula.
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New rules governing air quality around national parks and wilderness could make it easier for big energy to put a power plant closer to a park or wilderness area near you : Is that a power plant on the park horizon ? – The Washington Post
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After one of the most devastating winters for Yellowstone bison to-date, the five agencies of the Interagency Bison Management Plan are announcing the implementation of a haze today that, among other things, will expect remaining buffalo calves to march 20 + miles back into the park. Buffalo Field Campaign Blog has some comments, and the…