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Predator control: more pain than gain
A survey in Montana shows that predators account for just 2.2 percent of all cattle losses in the state in 1995.
by Scott Mcmillion, Jun 24, 1996 -
Proposed hatchery breeds conflict
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's plan to build the $4 million Grandy Creek steelhead hatchery faces stiff opposition from fishing groups, scientists and conservationists.
by John Rosapepe, Jun 24, 1996 -
Babbitt wins Interior, by a hair
Babbitt wins as Secretary of the Interior by a narrow margin.
by Tony Davis, Jan 25, 1993 -
Senior BLMer recalls how James Watt did things
Senior BLM director, Bob Moore, gives his opinion on appointees and career people.
by Ed Marston, Jan 25, 1993 -
Big changes are coming to Interior, Udall says
The former Secretary of the Interior, Stewart Udall, speculates on Babbitt's effect on the agency.
by Ed Marston, Jan 25, 1993 -
Babbitt in his words
Babbitt speaks out on multiple use policy, the BLM and western water policy.
by Staff, Jan 25, 1993 -
Interference in environmental programs by political appointees
Excerpts from the House subcommittee staff report reveal details of of Lorraine Mintzmyer's transfer and changes to Yellowstone's "Vision' document.
by Staff, Jan 25, 1993 -
Conspiracy destroyed a Vision for Yellowstone
A Bush administration conspiracy destroys a plan for environmental protection in Yellowstone and costs a Park Service official her job.
by Michael Milstein, Jan 25, 1993 -
Wolves in Idaho
The Fish and Wildlife Service is slow to confirm wolf sightings, which could affect wolf reintroduction in Yellowstone.
by Arden Trewartha, Jan 25, 1993 -
Western visions
Conference on environment, land use and alternative economic strategies planned in Boulder.
by Staff, Jan 25, 1993 -
Seeds of change
The book "Seeds of Change' examines massive agricultural changes arising from contact between the continents.
by Arden Trewartha, Jan 25, 1993 -
Queen salmon tours Northwest
A theater troupe will perform "biologically explicit' musical comedy.
by Staff, Jan 25, 1993 -
Mutual aid
'Making A Change: A Student Guide to Social Change Internships in the Northern Rockies', describes internships in the west.
by Staff, Jan 25, 1993 -
Forest watchdogs in Montana
The forest-watchdog group, Gold Creek Resources Protection Association, wins its first battle in a timber fight against the Burnt Bridge Timber Sale.
by Staff, Jan 25, 1993 -
Avalanche alert
Silverton will host another avalanche training course.
by Staff, Jan 25, 1993 -
Nuclear power gets gassed
The Washington Public Power Supply System is too expensive, says the Bonneville Power Administration.
by Staff, Jan 25, 1993 -
Justice in Nevada
The Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 helps nab a pot hunter.
by Staff, Jan 25, 1993 -
FAA limits canyon flights, yet again
The FAA agrees to strictly enforce flight-free zones over the Grand Canyon.
by Mary Tolan, Jan 25, 1993 -
Action in Idaho
Four species of Snake River snails and a limpets are now under Endangered Species Act Protection.
by Staff, Jan 25, 1993 -
Wyomingites shoot to kill M-44s
An Animal Damage Control plan to use M-44s to poison animals is under fire in Wyoming.
by Staff, Jan 25, 1993
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