ID: Endangered Species & Wildlife
Fed judge's wolf trapping decision could help ID grizzly recovery
A federal court ruling that limits wolf trapping and snaring in Idaho could aid recovery of grizzly bears in the region. U.S. Judge Candy Dale …
Feds propose plan to return grizzlies in ID's Bitterroots
Grizzly bears could make a comeback in Idaho's Bitterroots under proposed plans from the federal government. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has …
Decades-long effort yields protections for dwindling wolverine population
In a long-awaited decision being celebrated by conservation groups, the wolverine will receive greater protections across the northern Cascades and …
Grizzlies Could Have Protections Removed Under Bill in Congress
Members of Idaho's Congressional delegation want to remove endangered species protections for grizzly bears. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, has introduced …
White House Engages NW on Dams, Future of Salmon
The Biden Administration is considering the future of Pacific Northwest salmon and the effect of dams in the region. The White House Council on …
ID Projects Among Those Selected for Landscape Restoration Funds
The federal government is investing $161 million into restoration projects across the West. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has selected 21 …
Canadian Coal Mine Pollution Threatens North ID River
Pollution from Canadian mines is endangering one of Idaho's largest rivers. Selenium and other pollutants from coal mines across the northern …
As Fires Damage ID Plants, Report Finds Native Seed Supply Insufficient
A new report finds the country's supply of native seeds is falling behind the needs of current and future restoration projects. Researchers with …
Mining Co., ID Conservation Group Partner to Fund Salmon Restoration
A cobalt mining company and conservation group are teaming up in Idaho for the third year in a row to fund projects that restore fish habitat near the…
With Leak Report, Snake River Dams Could Be Showing Their Age
Four dams on the lower Snake River have been the sites of contention in the Northwest, and a recent report of an oil spill at one of the dams could …
First Ever 'Trout-Safe' Certification Awarded to ID Farm
A farm in Idaho has received the first-ever "trout-safe" certification from an organization that protects habitat for the fish. The Nature …
Opossums: Popular Meme, Misunderstood Marsupial
The opossum has become a popular part of the internet, with memes dedicated to the funny-looking animal across the web. In the wild, an Idaho …