Pandora’s Box

Wildllife Services' deadly force opens Pandora's box of environmental problems

By Tom Knudson tknudson@sacbee.com Published: Monday, Apr. 30, 2012 – 12:00 am | Page 1A Last Modified: Monday, Apr. 30, 2012 – 9:52 am Second of three parts   Like the prow of a ship, the Granite Mountainsrise sharply from the creamy-white playa of theBlack Rock . . . → Read More: Pandora’s Box

The killing agency

The killing agency: Wildlife Services' brutal methods leave a trail of animal death

Share 

By Tom Knudson tknudson@sacbee.com Published: Saturday, Apr. 28, 2012 – 9:00 pm | Page 1A Last Modified: Monday, Apr. 30, 2012 – 6:52 am First of three parts   The day began with a drive across the desert, checking the . . . → Read More: The killing agency

Public Is Behind Wolves; Will Government Get the Message?

By Billie Hughes / White Mountain Conservation League Board Member on Sun, Apr 15, 2012

http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2012/04/15/opinion/public-is-behind-wolves-will-government-get-the-message.html

Support for the reintroduction and ultimate recovery for the Mexican gray wolf in the Southwest is stronger than ever –  and where it counts most, with the people . . . → Read More: Public Is Behind Wolves; Will Government Get the Message?

Lobo Rally in Albuquerque

 

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS   First Posted: April 13, 2012 – 6:33 pm Last Updated: April 13, 2012 – 6:33 pm ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Activists want the U.S. Fish and WildlifeService to release more captive Mexican gray wolves into the SouthwestAbout four dozen people gathered outside the agency's regional headquarters in downtown Albuquerque on Friday. They were armed with . . . → Read More: Lobo Rally in Albuquerque

Loss of Predators in Northern Hemisphere Affecting Ecosystem Health

ScienceDaily (Apr. 9, 2012) — A survey on the loss in the Northern Hemisphere of large predators, particularly wolves, concludes that current populations of moose, deer, and other large herbivores far exceed their historic levels and are contributing to disrupted ecosystems. The research, published recently by scientists from Oregon State University, examined 42 studies done over the . . . → Read More: Loss of Predators in Northern Hemisphere Affecting Ecosystem Health

EPA Allows Widespread Lead Poisoning of Wildlife to Continue

 

Agency Rejects New Petition Asking for Nontoxic Hunting Ammunition; Wildlife Advocates Vow to Sue

 

For Immediate Release, April 9, 2012

Contact:         Jeff Miller, (415) 669-7357

. . . → Read More: EPA Allows Widespread Lead Poisoning of Wildlife to Continue

ATV deaths prompt action

 

http://azdailysun.com/news/local/atv-deaths-prompt-action/article_e387bd74-e4e9-5458-996c-525572b673c1.html

The Coconino County Sheriff's Office is stepping up its efforts to prevent off-highway vehicle accidents with a new education campaign and a $50,000 grant.

The money helped the office purchase two new off-road vehicles to give deputies access to remote locations and attract eyeballs during education events.

Sheriff's office officials say eight people . . . → Read More: ATV deaths prompt action

The Mating Game: Couple Number One!

Hey folks!  Welcome the Wolf Conservation Center's THE MATING GAME! Now that wolf breeding season has come to a close, it's time to wait and see which of our lucky four breeding pairs will be winners of game. The winning couples will be celebrating their pups come this month or next and global "audience" . . . → Read More: The Mating Game: Couple Number One!