Posted on 09/30/2023 1:22:15 AM PDT by george76
The Biden administration unveiled a proposal to reintroduce grizzly bear populations in the federally-managed North Cascades National Park in northern Washington.
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As part of the announcement, the public is invited to comment through mid-November.
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“The National Parks Service and Fish and Wildlife Service should end this process immediately by rescinding the draft EIS and proposed 10(j) rule. The introduction of grizzlies into the North Cascades would be devastating for our North Central Washington communities,” said Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse, R-Wash.
“Time and again, our communities have spoken to express staunch opposition to the introduction of these apex predators, which would be detrimental to our families, wildlife and livestock alike,” he added. “I’m beyond disappointed that the Biden administration is ignoring our concerns by moving forward with the introduction while putting on the façade of seeking more public input after their decision has clearly been made.”
Plans to reintroduce grizzly bears to the North Cascades dates back years to the Obama administration. Then, after significant state opposition led by Newhouse, the Trump administration concluded that grizzly bears would not be restored in the ecosystem.
Former Interior Secretary David Bernhardt noted in July 2020 that grizzly bears are not in danger of extinction and that his agency could manage populations across their existing range.
But late last year, following extensive litigation from environmental groups, the Biden administration announced it would again review whether to move forward
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Washington Cattlemen’s Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council have opposed reintroducing grizzly bears to the region over the species potential devastating impact on cattle.
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between illegals and grizzly bears, at least grizzly bears won’t carjack you.
True🤣
Post of the day!
Rub all the drug addicts in Seattle with bacon grease and turn the grizzlies loose in Seattle.
That’s what you call a win/win situation.
Oh, what could possibly go wrong???
Skin that one Pilgrim, and I'll get you another!
And yet, employees from Fish and Wildlife at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge shot two buffalo who had wandered from the reserve and on to private property. They shot and killed both animals without telling the property owner and they LEFT them to rot in the hot Oklahoma sun. The dead animals were left in a dry creek bed. Wonderful and responsible employees of the feral gooberment.
PS: When attempts were made to contact “officials” at the refuge near Lawton, Oklahoma they would not respond or return calls. Sounds familiar. Not accountable to the public.
Yes kids and pets first no end to his twisted logic.
How about Rehoboth Beach?
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