Policy

— Warming and habitat loss diminished sage grouse populations 80 percent since 1965, putting them on the brink of an endangered listing. Western states, the federal government and energy and ranching interests are struggling to prevent that.

— Public comment period closes on proposed grouse country conservation plans

— Sage-grouse biologist Tom Christiansen's op-ed in the Casper Star Tribune.

— “This legislation is an end-run around how westerners themselves would like to see these lands managed.” 

— BLM public lands update puts critical wildlife habitat, cultural resources, and recreation on a level footing with oil and gas development

— Tell the Bureau of Land Management to preserve Greater Sage-Grouse habitat

— Translating Colorado’s new stream restoration law for birds and people.

— Change would prioritize habitat, sacred lands and other considerations when granting oil and gas leases.

— The draft rule from the Bureau of Land Management will balance development with conservation.

— New law is a win and a good first step to clarifying stream restoration activities.