Wisconsin GOP revises wetland permit exemptions bill
Under new language, would limit locations and number of acres that could be developed without oversight.
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Lawsuit: Water diversions in Utah’s Sawtooth Valley harming salmon
Says U.S. Forest Service is violating environmental laws by failing to do mandatory consulting on the 23 projects with other federal agencies and instead is continuing to authorize the irrigation diversions in violation of the Endangered Species Act.
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In Wyoming, specialty license plates would help fund highway projects friendly to wildlife
JACKSON, Wyo. — A bill introduced in the Wyoming Legislature would give motorists the option of purchasing specialty license plates to help fund highway projects friendly to wildlife. Under House Bill 39, motorists would pay $130 extra for plates with the money going toward wildlife crossings, signage, game fences and other infrastructure. The plates would
Are Maine moose shaking deadly ticks?
Biologists are optimistic that the state will issue a similar number of moose hunting permits in 2018 as in 2017.
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Experts: Road salt threatens U.S. waters, particularly in Midwest, Northeast
Experts fear road salt is putting everything from fish and frogs to microscopic zooplankton at risk.
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Washington state helicopter crash kills 1 during mule deer survey
POMEROY, Wash. — Officials say one person has died following the crash of a helicopter contracted by Washington state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife to help with mule deer surveying. Garfield County Sheriff Drew W. Hyer says the crash happened at about 2 p.m. Saturday. The investigation has been turned over to the Washington State
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Michigan man criticized for memo about pink hunting attire
LANSING, Mich. — A Michigan man has testified in support of allowing hunters to wear pink so that women can “look and feel attractive” while hunting. Drew Born submitted a memo to the House Natural Resources Committee in support of allowing pink hunting attire because he said he believes the option will attract more women
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Efforts to protect crucial Lake Superior fish spawning area go before the public
LAKE LINDEN, Mich. — A campaign to protect a crucial Lake Superior fish spawning area gets underway this week. A public meeting on Buffalo Reef is scheduled for 6 p.m. today (Tuesday, Jan. 30) at Lake Linden-Hubbell High School in Houghton County. Waste material known as “stamp sands” were dumped into the lake during the
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Idaho won’t have to alter trap rules to protect Canada lynx
Judge reconsidering his prior decision based on new evidence put forward by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service making clear the agency allows the incidental capture of lynx that are released unharmed.
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