Fish and Wildlife Service Document Reveals Tainted Listing Decision
for Gunnison Sage-grouse

Biologists Recommendation for Protection Rejected by Political Appointee, Agency Managers

A U.S Fish and Wildlife Service memorandum filed at the Denver regional office provides new evidence that former Deputy Assistant Secretary Julie MacDonald, and the Fish and Wildlife Service Washington and Regional offices frustrated and prevented agency biologists from recommending that the Service list Gunnison sage-grouse as "endangered" or "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act. . . .

News Release

Contacts:
Art Goodtimes, Commissioner, San Miguel County, Colorado · (970) 708-0387
Joan May, Commissioner, San Miguel County, Colorado · (970) 728-3844
Mark Salvo, Director, Sagebrush Sea Campaign · (503) 757-4221

Nicole Rosmarino, Ph.D., Conservation Director, Forest Guardians · (505) 988-9126

• Gunnison Sage-Grouse
• Political Interference in Gunnison Sage-Grouse ESA Listing Decision
• Resignation of Deputy Assistant Secretary Julie MacDonald