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January 14, 2015
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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.

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Tribes join effort to keep Yellowstone grizzlies protected
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.

Okanagan Nation Alliance protecting grizzlies at risk
Kelowna Now - The grizzly bear has been declared at-risk and in need of protection by the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) Chiefs Executive Council.
 
BLM takes ownership of Blackfoot Valley timberlands

Missoulian - Two big chunks of land near Clearwater Junction have moved into Bureau of Land Management ownership as part of the Blackfoot Community Project.        

 

'Maternity penning' offers hope for moutain cariboo

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.

 

Logging project raises concerns
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.

Employment Opportunities

Position - Donor Relations Coordinator (Maternity Leave)
Organization
- Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
Deadline
- February 6, 2015
Position
- U.S. Program Director
Organization
- Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
Deadline
- until filled
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Position
- Manager, Science and Planning - Alberta
Organization
- Nature Conservancy of Canada
Deadline
- January 16, 2015
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