Entries by Carissa Winter

Emails show Colorado’s first gentleman is pursuing more wolf-related laws

From 9News: GRANBY, Colo. — In emails obtained by 9NEWS Investigates, Colorado’s first gentleman Marlon Reis was in contact with a group that included the governor’s wildlife adviser. He wanted to meet to “craft legislation” related to wolves, and the adviser replied they would not meet without him. Click here for the full story.

Legislation Introduced To Protect Wolves, Bison, And Grizzly Bears

From National Parks Traveler: Legislation has been introduced to both chambers of Congress to provide permanent protection for wolves, grizzly bears, and bison and to expand recovery efforts for them. Crafted by U.S. Rep. Rául Grijalva of Arizona and Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, the Tribal Heritage and American Bison, Grizzly Bear, and Wolf Restoration […]

Former Yellowstone resource chief seeks ‘audacious acts’

From Jackson Hole News & Guide: Tom Olliff was leaving the Thorofare, the most remote region in the lower 48 states, and walking toward Yellowstone National Park’s southern entrance when he noticed something unsettling. A dry, brown grass had spread across the landscape. “I was shocked to see fields and fields of cheatgrass,” Olliff said. […]

Feds seek court OK for ending gray wolf federal protections

From E&E News by Politco: The Fish and Wildlife Service maintains that the gray wolf has recovered throughout the continental United States and no longer requires Endangered Species Act protections, a new court filing shows. In a legal brief filed on its behalf Friday, the agency declared the gray wolf to be “one of the ESA’s biggest […]