US Pushes Changes to Western Land Plans That Judge Blocked
A federal judge in Idaho blocked the Trump administration plans last year over concerns that they could harm greater sage grouse, a ground-dwelling bird.
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Sage Grouse Slow Kanye West's Wyoming Building Project
Local officials recently denied the project.
Interior Department, States Appeal Sage Grouse Ruling
Idaho and Wyoming back the Trump administration plan that eases restrictions on energy companies and other industries.
Judge Blocks Administration From Easing Energy Rules in US West
U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill did not say in his order when he will make a final decision in the case.
Sage Grouse Numbers Stumble in Montana, Across US West
Grouse numbers in Idaho have dropped more than 50 percent since 2015.
Wyoming Governor Issues New Order Protecting Sage Grouse
The executive order reflects many of the public comments collected earlier this year.
Sage Grouse Numbers Continue to Drop in Idaho
Currently, Idaho's three-year average is about 27% lower than the baseline.
Forest Service to Change Sage Grouse Protections in Five States
Western Watersheds Project said the plan guts protections for sage grouse created under the Obama administration in 2015.
Wyoming Officials Seek Dead Sage Grouse for West Nile Tests
Wyoming is among just a handful of states with large populations of sage grouse.
Conservation Groups Seek Wyoming Grouse Protection Changes
The comment period for recommendations on the Wyoming sage-grouse plan ends next Wednesday.