Recent Local News Nov 4, 2009
CHEYENNE -- A new report says barbed-wire fence can be deadly to sage grouse, a chicken-like bird found in 11 Western states that's being considered for endangered species protection. Nov 03, 2009 | 7:35 am. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Grisham: Printed books are endangered species Nov 4, 2009
Best-selling author worries about effect of $9 hardcovers, electronic books. 3: Author John Grisham talks to TODAY's Matt Lauer about his new short story collection, discounting of best-sellers and the future of printed books. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Report: Barbed-wire fences deadly to sage grouse Nov 4, 2009
CHEYENNE -- An ongoing study found that collisions with a relatively short section of barbed-wire fence killed dozens of sage grouse over a seven-month period, research that could affect a decision on whether to protect the bird under the Endangered Species Act ... The service has until the end of February to decide whether to protect sage grouse under the federal Endangered Species Act. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
How Threatened Are Killer Whales in the Wild? Nov 4, 2009
Orcas may not have a clear-cut conservation status internationally, but the U.S. government is concerned enough about the that ply the waters of Washington s Puget Sound and San Juan Islands (known as the southern residents ) to put them on the federal endangered species list. Chief among threats to orcas there is loss of food supply, mostly West Coast salmon populations destroyed by hydroelectric dams and other human encroachment. (Scientific American)
Climate Change Could Create Agricultural Winners And Losers In East Africa, New Study Warns Nov 4, 2009
(June 2, 2009) Climate change can have devastating effects on endangered species, but new mathematical models may be able to aid conservation of a population of bighorn. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Blowing jobs to China Nov 4, 2009
Wild ginseng is now considered an endangered species in much of its former North American habitat. As the wild variety became scarcer, the commercial pressure to successfully engage in domestic cultivation rose. (Salon)
Poaching throws wrinkles in wolf-hunting season Nov 4, 2009
Wilcox, for one, thinks more poaching is inevitable now that wolves no longer enjoy the protections of the Endangered Species Act, and are instead considered fair game ... Although a federal judge allowed this year's hunt to continue despite ongoing legal wrangling, he still has to rule on a case that would place wolves back on the endangered species list. (Montana Standard, MT)
17,000 Species Face Extinction, Group Says Nov 4, 2009
Switzerland-based IUCN surveyed a total of 47,677 animals and plants for this year's "Red List" of endangered species and determined that 17,291 of them are threatened with extinction ... The Switzerland-based group surveyed 47,677 animals and plants for this year's of endangered species, determining that 17,291 of them are at risk of extinction. (CBS News)
Read the story Nov 3, 2009
Twenty years later, the group counts the Endangered Species Coalition, the Alaska Rainforest Campaign, the Sierra Club and the World Wildlife Fund among its partners. It has been honored by the White House and praised by Al Gore - years before "An Inconvenient Truth.". (CBS News -- Evening News)
Lizards, rodent, frog added to endangered list Nov 3, 2009
Switzerland-based IUCN surveyed a total of 47,677 animals and plants for this year's "Red List" of endangered species and determined that 17,291 of them are threatened with extinction. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
Usain Bolt adopts Kenyan "Lightning Bolt" Nov 3, 2009
Kenya has about 800 cheetahs that the government has marked as endangered species. Bolt has spent four eventful days in Kenya where he has been on charity tour of conservation matters through Zeitz Foundation -- the brainchild of Jochem Zeitz who is CEO of the sportswear that sponsors him Puma. (Xinhuanet, China)
2,800 More Species Considered Endangered Nov 3, 2009
Switzerland-based IUCN surveyed a total of 47,677 animals and plants for this year's "Red List" of endangered species and determined that 17,291 of them are threatened with extinction. More than one in five of all known mammals, over a quarter of reptiles and 70 percent of plants are under threat, according to the survey, which featured over 2,800 new species compared with 2008. (Time.com)
Over 1,000 fish species 'threatened with extinction' Nov 3, 2009
More than 1,000 freshwater fish species are threatened with extinction, reflecting the strain on global water resources, an updated global "Red List" of endangered species showed Tuesday. The list by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the most respected inventory of biodiversity covering more than 47,000 of the world's species. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Grizzly bears fared poorly in October Nov 3, 2009
Last year, 80 bears died in the Wyoming portion of that ecosystem, prompting authorities to reconsider plans to remove the grizzly from Endangered Species Act protection there. "Every mortality is a concern for us," Servheen said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Property owners along Rogue bemoan removal of dam (3) Nov 3, 2009
The federal Bureau of Reclamation was able to secure federal funding for the project, largely as a way to improve fish passage for the Rogue s wild coho salmon, which are protected as a threatened species under the federal Endangered Species Act. After lengthy consideration, however, upstream riparian improvements to the unnatural lake became a secondary issue that didn t get the immediate attention that dam-removal did, said Bob Hamilton, the bureau s project manager. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Wyoming briefs Nov 3, 2009
In 2003, the roundtail chub was considered for endangered species protections in the Colorado River drainage below Glen Canyon Dam. Wyoming is a participant in a conservation plan with Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah to work on restoring the fish's population. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
World's fastest man adopts world fastest feline Nov 3, 2009
The money will go to the Kenya Wildlife Service, and some will be used to protect Kenya's endangered species, KWS director Julius Kipngetich said. Bolt was joined on the trip by Colin Jackson, a former 110-meter hurdles Olympic champion, and Jochen Zeitz, the chief executive of athletic gear manufacturer Puma. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Commentary:Politics won in legislative efforts to deal with taxes Nov 2, 2009
Lacr0ix wrote on Nov 1, 2009 9:52 AM:" Despite an otherwise well-written letter, one must question the legal acumen of a law-maker who repeatedly uses a word in a context that suggests the inverse (proscribed rather than prescribed) of the word used.Despite his complaints about 'posturing' - what exactly is this letter - published too late to recruit complaints against the actors and committees who were doing this stuff in the now-past-tense?This is too little public communication, too late, and... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Male pregnancy: the sex life of seahorses Nov 2, 2009
No matter how tempting such a strange tale of creation may be, seahorses are real creatures, a product of natural selection and an endangered species. They inhabit a wide stretch of the oceans and are not, as we might suppose, restricted to warm azure waters that lap on equatorial shores. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
In Gotham, even jokers are free to run Nov 2, 2009
If they were Brits, they would be anti-vivisectionists or partisans of the apostrophe or some endangered species of tea rose. But, this being New York, we have the reverend of the Church of Life After Shopping, a performance artist who s fighting the big box stores with the aid of the Life After Shopping Gospel Choir and the Not Buying It Band. (Boston Globe)
Restoration agreement two views Nov 1, 2009
Symbiotic Organism wrote on Oct 30, 2009 6:30 PM:" Hello! I wonder why Roger Nicholson, Andrea Rabe, Tom Mallums and Garrett Roseberry are attacking Becky Hyde with their accusations. If in fact they are as successful in their endeavors as they would have us believe (I would love to see proof, not hearsay, a link to their website?I cannot find one, not one),then why on earth are they even the least bit concerned with her. Their type of behavior is characteristic of someone that is on the losing... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Fish and Wildlife Service to review grayling status Nov 1, 2009
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it has begun its review of the fluvial Arctic grayling s status in the upper Missouri River system to determine whether the species should be protected under the Endangered Species Act. The review is expected to take nearly a year, with findings announced at the end of next August, according to a statement released Friday by FWS s Mountain-Prairie Region office in Colorado. (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)
Feds probe amphibian's well-being Nov 1, 2009
The status assessment will serve as the basis for the agency's determination as to whether the frog population warrants protections under the Endangered Species Act ... USFWS officials completed an initial review of the petition in May, which concluded that western populations of the frog may warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act ... Under Endangered Species Act rules, species' populations that are discrete, significant and threatened can be considered for protection. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Rell Temporarily Withdraws Plan For Girls Detention Center In Bridgeport Nov 1, 2009
At Caruso's request, Blumenthal wrote Thursday to Genuario, asking that he review state public works officials' conclusion that the proposed Bridgeport facility for girls "does not require an environmental impact statement." Blumenthal said he found that the public works documents "lack any consideration of ... whether the proposed site includes any significant watercourses or aquifers or whether the proposed project would affect any endangered species.". Blumenthal said he supports development... (FOX61, CT)
Polar bear tourism is growing on Alaska's North Slope Nov 1, 2009
In May 2008, the polar bear was listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act after research indicated the sea ice vital to the bears' existence is declining. The decline is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. (Anchorage Daily News)
Letters to the editor Nov 1, 2009
This is where most zoos come in, with trying to educate visitors and trying to increase populations of endangered species. I don't see where the two letter-writers offered better ways to educate the public or help the animals in the wild. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Two Rare Oryx Die at National Zoo Nov 1, 2009
think they need to get better doctors if they want to save precious endangered species. ABC 7 Talkback - Story Comments You need to be a registered member of ABC 7 News to leave comments on news stories. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Attorney: County not liable for windmill bird strikes Nov 1, 2009
When endangered species are harmed by buildings or vehicles, it is the owner or operator that can be held liable, not the county, Jung said. He also said that the bill would generally permit structures that can already be constructed with variances and zoning permits he estimated there had been almost 10 landowners to already go that route or even without those steps if the windmill fits into existing height limits in the comprehensive zoning ordinance. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Ghost stories with a Chinese twist Oct 31, 2009
Organ harvesting from prisoners, forced lobotomies, poaching and killing endangered species, bribing officials and doctors, running a rigged legal system and corrupting Buddhist priests are all fodder for Compestine's imagination and graphic storytelling. People get chopped up, buried alive and grabbed by skeletons reaching up from their graves in these hair-raising tales, which work both as pure entertainment and subtle commentary. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Scanner Review: Epson Perfection V500 Office Color Oct 31, 2009
With the rise in popularity of multi-function printer/scanner/fax devices over the last few years, the standalone desktop scanner might seem to be an endangered species, especially around the office. Don't be fooled. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Proposal Pulled For Girls' Detention Facility In Bridgeport Oct 31, 2009
At Caruso's request, Blumenthal had written Thursday to Genuario, asking that he review state public works officials' conclusion that the proposed Bridgeport facility for girls "does not require an environmental impact statement." Blumenthal said he found that public works documents "lack any consideration of ... whether the proposed site includes an significant watercourses or aquifers or whether the proposed project would affect any endangered species.". Blumenthal said he supports development... (FOX61, CT)
Stocks Plunge amid Worries about Spending Oct 31, 2009
Not only does, Made in America not mean what it used to, it's becoming an endangered species. by billpl-2009 October 30, 2009 5:29 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Zoo thieves pay price Oct 31, 2009
The parrot, part of an endangered species, was valued at $1,000. On top of the $18,000 to $23,000 value of the animals, the zoo spent about $15,000 for two days of intensive care, which included oxygen, blood tests and X-rays, the report said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Remotely Operated Vehicles And Satellite Tags Aid Turtle Studies Oct 31, 2009
Loggerhead turtles, the most common sea turtle in U.S. coastal waters, are currently a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. Smolowitz has worked with the NEFSC group since 2002 trying to learn more about sea turtles. (Science Daily)
Environmental group to sue over beluga whales Oct 31, 2009
The whales were listed as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act a year ago, meaning they likely are headed toward extinction. Brendan Cummings, senior attorney for the Center for Biological Diversity, said that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration missed an Oct. 22 deadline to designate critical habitat. (Juneau Empire)
Steinberg defends proposed water legislation Oct 31, 2009
The project is being studied by the Bay Delta Conservation Plan, a coalition of water agencies and environmental groups that would seek approval for the project under the federal Endangered Species Act. Steinberg said the legislation neither supports nor opposes a canal. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Agriculture Bill funds Minnesota wolf program Oct 30, 2009
The gray wolf is an endangered species and is not subject to hunting and other means of control ... Minnesota's wolf population dropped to an all-time low of about 750 by the early 1960s, but since the Endangered Species Act was passed in the late 1970s, the number of gray wolves in Minnesota has grown to nearly 3,000 ... The Endangered Species Act is allowing Minnesota's wolf population to grow, but that success means that wolves are now present in areas where they have not lived for decades. (Agri-View, WI)
PREACHING PATIENCE Oct 30, 2009
Outside special interest groups are misusing the Endangered Species Act to restrict oil drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf, he said. The state filed two legal briefs urging the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., to reject the listing of the polar bear as threatened, he said. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
PETA wants end to Oregon elephant car wash Oct 30, 2009
An Oct. 22 letter from the animal rights group to Wildlife Safari calls the elephant car wash a gimmick that does nothing to foster respect for endangered species. The letter urges executive director Dan Van Slyke to discontinue the spring-and-summer attraction. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Global Warming Cycles Threaten Endangered Primate Species Oct 30, 2009
"Unfortunately for endangered species, such studies also are incredibly rare. We hope our results bring attention to the importance of maintaining long-term monitoring efforts." ... (June 2, 2009) Climate change can have devastating effects on endangered species, but new mathematical models may be able to aid conservation of a population of bighorn. (Science Daily)
Katzenberg: A Front-Row Seat at the Movies Oct 30, 2009
Are movies an endangered species. No. I think just the opposite. (BusinessWeek)
Farmers won't go quietly Oct 30, 2009
The reason is clear: The Endangered Species Act is long overdue for reform and must stop being viewed as an infallible document by the Democrats and environmentalists. Few have taken up the plight of the Valley with such dedication as Rep. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Good times in the Dogs-Gators series Oct 30, 2009
The Everglades are overrun with a once endangered species. Guess what. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Controversy stalks wolf hunt Oct 29, 2009
Conservationists fear that allowing the wolves to be targeted just four months after they were removed from the endangered species list could damage the recovery process ... But the real danger, she said, is that conservationists' lawsuit to shut down the hunt will succeed, and the wolves will be returned to the endangered species list. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
4 poachers arrested in UP Oct 29, 2009
"The four men have admitted that they work for a Kolkata-based team involved in wildlife trade of various animals including leopards and peacocks and other endangered species," police inspector Vijay Singh told reporters. "Though the 12 tortoises we have seized do not belong to any rare species, those arrested have admitted that their aides who managed to escape had some star tortoises t 00004000 hat come under the endangered category," he added. (India Times)
Groups Sue Over Legal Protections For Pika Oct 29, 2009
In June, the state Fish and Game Commission rejected a petition for the second time to list the pika under the California Endangered Species Act. Researchers at the Center for Biological Diversity say global warming is destroying the habitat of the tiny pika. (KSBW 8, CA)
* Kending sees more of rare bird species Oct 29, 2009
Gray-faced buzzard eagles, also known as the National Day Bird, are listed in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), which includes species for which trade must be controlled to avoid utilization incompatible with their survival. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Westlands backs key proposals for state water deal Oct 29, 2009
Westlands, the nation's largest agricultural water district, with most of its acreage in Kings and Fresno counties, has a huge stake in the outcome because virtually all of Westlands' water gets delivered through the environmentally sensitive and endangered species challenged Sacramento-San Joaquin River delta. Woolf called the current language a "holistic" approach that includes funding for new dams and incorporates a different way of getting water from Northern California. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Peregrine Falcons Return to SoCal B... Oct 29, 2009
Peregrines came off the endangered species list in 1999, but it took 9 more years for even the fastest animals on Earth to re-establish their nests at Torrey Pines Park ... The Peregrine falcon became an endangered species and based on most local accounts, no nests were observed for approximately 60 years at the Torrey Pines State Reserve ... Banned pesticides, captive breeding and release programs, and other environmental efforts eventually led to the recovery of falcon populations and the... (Suite101.com)
Tuna ban 'justified' by science Oct 29, 2009
The analysis was triggered by Monaco's recent proposal to ban international trade in the Atlantic bluefin under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) - a proposal that has gathered support from several other European countries. ICCAT's track record isn't too good, but they could surprise us. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Texas unveils plan to help save species Oct 29, 2009
Texas unveils plan to help save endangered species near Camp Bullis - San Antonio Business Journal ... Texas unveils plan to help save endangered species near Camp Bullis ... We recommend using the most cost effective measures to support the military, protect an endangered species and safeguard the private property rights of landowners. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Press Release: Wild, natural, and free: the Wildlife Art Festival Oct 29, 2009
These refuges are used by one-third of our threatened and endangered species, two-thirds of our most important commercial and sporting species of marine fish, and songbirds, shorebirds, and countless other species. Birdwatchers, photographers, fishermen, and others who enjoy wildlife can contribute to the conservation of wildlife habitat by purchasing Duck Stamps at most post offices, wildlife refuges, and many licensed hunting retail stores. (AbsoluteArts.com)
S.D. ferrets are surviving plague Oct 29, 2009
Their numbers grew when poisoning on federal land was halted while officials considered whether the black-tailed prairie dog should be protected under the Endangered Species Act. The Fish and Wildlife Service decided in 2004 not to protect prairie dogs, but the agency is considering the issue again. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
The plight of the bluefin Oct 29, 2009
They kept saying "there's no shortage of fish, but at the same time, they were selling parrot fish (filleted to disguise), because they completely overfished the reefs with massive numbers of fishpots. About 15 years ago a fishpot ban was introduced in Bermuda and parts of the reef system were set aside as breeding grounds. The fishermen were furious, but the law stood. Its taken all this time for the fish population to start to recover but there is still a long way to go. There are some... (BBC News -- Science)
Wolves Lose Their Predatory Edge In Mid-life, Study Shows Oct 28, 2009
Montana legalized hunting wolves after they were removed from the endangered species list in 2007 ... 4, 2008) As western states debate removing the gray wolf from protection under the Endangered Species Act, a new study cautions that doing so may result in an unintended decline in another species: the. (Science Daily)
Two Gates pump plan gets mixed reaction Oct 28, 2009
The National Academy is the most highly respected scientific body in the nation, and a review would settle questions about whether the federal government used the best-available science in determining how much water can be pumped without violating the Endangered Species Act. In my view, they should look at ways to protect fish without reducing water supply. (Fresno Bee)
Pack's Bryan catches on fast Oct 28, 2009
In a sport where coaches say spread offenses are making tight ends an endangered species at the college level, Bryan's career is off to an unusually fast start, thanks in part to a teammate's misfortune. Kushner's big opportunity last season came as a result of Hill's injury. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Nepal warning over tiger traders Oct 28, 2009
But endangered species continue to attract huge sums of money in China and elsewhere in Asia, with their body parts used in traditional medicines and aphrodisiacs while their skins are used for furniture and decoration. Wildlife experts estimate that a single tiger trades for a maximum of about $1,000 in Nepalese markets, but can fetch at least $10,000 internationally. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Ocean Watch: Discovering new wildlife like beaverlike nutrias Oct 27, 2009
In their native lands, these furry creatures are an endangered species because people have destroyed most of the wetlands the animals need to survive ... In their native lands, these furry creatures are an endangered species because people have destroyed most of the wetlands the animals need to survive. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Mont shuts down wolf hunting for much of state Oct 27, 2009
Public wolf hunts this fall in Montana and Idaho are the first since the animals were removed from the endangered species list earlier this year. Montana has a statewide quota of 75 wolves, including 12 for south-central and southeast Montana. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sage-grouse Populations In US Intermountain West May Be Threatened By Energy Development, Study Predicts Oct 27, 2009
The greater sage-grouse is currently a candidate for Endangered Species listing -- a result that would have far reaching implications for a wide range of industries in the region. "Sage-grouse are useful in prioritizing conservation because their abundance is indicative of large and intact shrub-dominated grasslands, the most endangered ecosystem in North America," said study co-author, Dr. David Naugle, Associate Professor, University of Montana. (Science Daily)
Elizabeth McLean Oct 27, 2009
Jim Wiegand wrote on Nov 9, 2008 9:40 AM:" Rare Red kites disappearing from Italian Countryside after Wind Turbine Farm Construction Italian Bird of prey expert Stefano Allavena warns the world of the dangers of wind turbine farms. The once nearly extinct Red Kite, had made a comeback with conservation efforts in recent decades. Now Red Kites have disappeared from an area of hills and low mountains named "Appennino Dauno", in the province of Foggia, in Puglia Region, and in nearby areas in the... (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Wind energy project update Oct 27, 2009
While the wind resource is unarguably the greatest in our global portfolio as the world's third largest wind company and the project has strong local support, Horizon decided not to file our Industrial Siting Council permit application until there is greater regulatory certainty regarding the Endangered Species Act and the sage grouse listing decision. As good stewards of the land and partners in the community, Horizon is committed to scientifically valid research efforts to determine how and to... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Montana concludes wolf hunt Oct 27, 2009
Conservationists sued after they were removed four months ago from the endangered species list in Montana and Idaho, arguing that their numbers could drop precipitously if hunting were allowed. The Northern Rockies wolves remain protected in Wyoming. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Club flying high for 50 years Oct 27, 2009
"If you tie them yourself, it costs only dimes. Unfortunately, we can't get exotic feathers now because the birds are endangered species.". In 2007, when Meghan Boyd died, her flies were going for $1,000, he said. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
