Wyoming Mule Deer Corridor
Wyoming has a Mule Deer migration pathway, known as the Mule Corridor. Each
year, thousands of deer take this 150-mile journey. Unfortunately, the corridor has
been affected by private land developments. As a result, landowners want to
conserve their land.
Five Ways to Contribute to Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife conservation is critical to maintaining the delicate balance of our planet's ecosystems. With biodiversity under constant threat, individuals must actively participate in efforts to protect and preserve wildlife. The Green Earth organization outlines seven...
Exploring Nature’s Wonders: Four Best Wildlife Sanctuaries in the U.S.
The United States boasts an incredible array of wildlife sanctuaries, each offering a unique glimpse into the wonders of nature. From coast to coast, these sanctuaries serve as havens for diverse ecosystems and provide a refuge for countless species. Let's embark on a...
CA Sage Grouse
Greater sage grouse numbers have been dropping for years in California. Scientists have concluded there are several reasons: land development, habitat loss, mining and climate change. It’s feared the bird’s population in the state could disappear. According to the...
Endangered Species Act
The Biden-Harris administration proposed three rule changes to the Endangered Species Act. The changes affect the criteria used for designating critical habitat, the regulation of threatened species, and consultation between federal agencies. Martha Williams, Service...
Idaho’s Wolf Management Plan
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission unanimously adopted a wolf management plan instructing the state to gradually reduce the wolf population from about 1,340 to 500 animals over the next six years. The new wolf-management plan was introduced at a Commission meeting on...
Northern Long-Eared Bat
On May 11, a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the northern long-eared bat’s endangered listing under the Endangered Species Act passed Senate. The endangered classification places a burden on Wyoming landowners, businesses, and infrastructure projects,...
Oil and Gas Drilling
Conservation groups asked to reverse a federal judge’s decision to uphold the Trump administration’s approval of oil and gas drilling in Wyoming’s Upper Green River Valley in May. In 2018, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management approved Jonah Energy’s Normally Pressured...
Carbon Offsetting: A Responsible Approach to Tackling Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Carbon offsetting is a way to reduce the impact of greenhouse gas emissions by investing in projects that either remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or prevent it from being emitted in the first place. While carbon offsetting has been criticized by some as a way...
Conserving Wildlife Migrations in the West
With evolving technology and new research, scientists, conservationists, policymakers, and other stakeholders have a better understanding of how migratory behavior plays an important role in maintaining healthy and abundant ungulate populations, which provides...