Jackson Hole News and Guide - Two decades ago this week federal managers released the initial batch of gray wolves into the Northern Rockies, repatriating a controversial carnivore that's since spurred dozens of lawsuits, countless scientific studies and large doses of delight and indignation.
Flathead Beacon - Leaders of American Indian tribes in the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains have joined an effort to retain federal protections for grizzly bears in and around Yellowstone National Park.
Missoulian - Two big chunks of land near Clearwater Junction have moved into Bureau of Land Management ownership as part of the Blackfoot Community Project.
Vancouver Sun -While B.C's endangered population of mountain caribou continued its precipitous decline last year, a new program of capturing pregnant cows then releasing them with their calves a few months later when they can better flee predators is providing a glimmer of hope for the species.
Lethbridge Herald -A controversial logging project recently began operation in the municipality of Crowsnest Pass, despite longer term environmental concerns from some nearby residents.
Council puts Yukon land use planning on hold Yukon News - Land use planning is on ice while the Yukon government appeals the court decision over the fate of the Peel watershed.
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