EPA’s recent efforts to make pesticide registrations comply with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) have left farmers swimming in a veritable sea of agency alphabet soup and additional rules that …
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Montana Stockgrowers Advocate for Endangered Species Act Reform
by Colter BrownThis week, the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) submitted a letter of support for the Endangered Species Act Amendments (ESA) of 2025 Act (H.R. 1897) to the House Natural Resource Committee …
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Conservation Groups Launch Suit Against Fish and Wildlife Service for Impairing Species Recovery
by Colter BrownMissoula, MT — Two conservation groups are launching a suit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) over the “blanket rule” that disregards science and hinders habitat restoration efforts …
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Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Endangered Species Protections for Monarch Butterfly
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing federal protections for the monarch butterfly. The Service is seeking public input on a proposal to list the species as threatened with …
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Farmers and pesticide applicators grappling with how to comply with EPA’s impending Herbicide Strategy learned this week that new requirements may not be as stringent or widespread as the agency …
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Grizzly Bear Expansion Leads to Depredation in Area they Haven’t Been Documented in for 50 Years
by Andy SchwabA grizzly bear was euthanized Monday after confirmed cattle depredation on private land south of Ten Sleep. On April 14, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department investigated a report of …
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The Environmental Protection Agency announced a series of steps Wednesday that EPA intends to take to comply with the Endangered Species Act when it comes to pesticide use. In a …
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Montana Files Notice of Intent to Sue Feds Over Wolverine Listing
by Colter BrownHELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) of its intent to pursue legal action over the recent listing of wolverines as …
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Rosendale, Daines and Zinke Send Letter Urging Delay in Wolverine ESA Determination
by Colter BrownCongressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), along with Senator Steve Daines (MT), and Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01), sent a letter on Friday to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Montana …
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Western Senators Working to Keep Greater Sage Grouse Off the Endangered Species List
by Colter BrownNine senators from western states are urging Senate leaders to continue an agreement to prohibit an Endangered Species Act listing for the greater sage-grouse in any upcoming end of year …