Grizzly Bear and Wolf ESA Protection

I think it is ridiculous that congress, our administration, and western states are trying to bypass the Endangered Species Act and have wolves and grizzlies delisted. These are key species that regulate ecosystems and are essential to the health of our environment. We need these animals and they need continued protection. Reuters

Wolves - Wyoming still wants a management plan allowing its citizens to shoot wolves on sight outside of the Yellowstone area. This is not beneficial for dispersal to historic range in Colorado or Utah and is a significant threat to current populations.

Grizzlies - There are only 600 bears and they are highly isolated. Why are there no grizzlies in central Idaho?

Just look at these maps...



12/02/10

Comments:

Jason:

Wow, the visual from the maps is dramatic! much better perspective than just the numbers... Jason BRFC