There’s no upside to the reintroduction of wolves in the Northwest or the lower 48 for that matter. More funds from Fish & Game money used for their management. Less game available for hunters. More livestock and pet depredation and although small an additional danger to humans.
The lack of wolves for the last 80 or so years has caused no problems whatsoever, they should leave well enough alone.
That's false right there - The grey wolf doesn't belong in WA, MT, ID, WY. It has never been here - And the Timber Wolf, while endangered, never left here, so reintroduction is a misnomer... But you are right about the 'no upside' thing.