Do western governors really want to preserve and protect the Endangered Species Act, or do they want to devolve it?

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Wyoming has been at the forefront of gubernatorial efforts to change the Endangered Species Act. They would like it to become ‘more effective’. The current effectiveness of the ESA interferes with deliberate and sustained corporate exploitation of our environment and the flora and fauna that live there. The question is whether  the ESA was designed to enhance capitalism or conservation?

http://www.westgov.org/policies/303-wildlife/1210-species-conservation-and-the-endangered-species-act

Thank you Greater Yellowstone Coalition!

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Thank you to Carolyn Byrd and her staff for directly addressing the disturbing downward trend that will result from state management of the grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/opinions/guest_columnists/can-we-live-with-grizzly-bears/article_799688ba-e3d8-51c8-8e30-f9436d90c170.html

The Cougar Fund’s comments on North Dakota’s first three-year study of mountain lions
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Grizzly delisting gets attention from Politicians, Scientists and Celebrities

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As the decision to delist grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem enters its final stages many people are weighing in on the premature rush to release the care and protection of the bears to states with a historical mandate to provide the recreational opportunity to kill them for sport.

These two letters show clearly that the doubts about relegating the great bear to trophy game status not only run deep but are heard in the highest places in the land.

http://democrats-naturalresources.house.gov/imo/media/doc/June%207%20Grijalva%20Letter%20to%20FWS%20Director%20Ashe%20on%20Grizzly%20Delisting.pdf

http://www.outsideonline.com/2088271/grizzly-letter-obama

Excellent review of the Public Trust Doctrine and how it is being violated

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We would like to share this enlightening view of the Public Trust Doctrine as seen through the lens of the decisions being made by the Florida Wildlife Agency Commissioners. This is a long read but a ‘must see’ if you are at all concerned that your interests as a member of  the Public, are being ignored by those entrusted with our wildlife.

http://www.dailykumquat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Taking-the-Trust-Text-Only.pdf

Comments on WGFD mountain lion hunting regulations changes
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