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Saturday, March 20, 2010

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The Interior Department has stated that listing the sage grouse under the Endangered Species Act is Òwarranted but precluded.Ó

NRCS announces $16 million grouse initiative

The sage grouse isn't listed as an endangered species, but federal officials hope to help ranchers protect the bird's habitat and avoid that fate. "We have a window of time that we can take steps proactively to help the bird's habitat," USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Da ...

Thursday, March 18, 2010 10:42 AM

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Idaho

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Beet growers savor ruling

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Washington

States weigh in on EPA's no-spray buffers

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2 arrested for shellfish poaching on Hood Canal

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California

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Scientist panel says Calif. water limits justified

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CDFA pursues grapevine moth

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Contest promotes fruits, vegetables

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Nevada

Initiative with tax hike for mines before NV judge

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NRCS announces $16 million grouse initiative

The sage grouse isn't listed as an endangered species, but federal officials hope to help ranchers protect the bird's habitat and avoid that fate. "We have a window of t ...

Thursday, March 18, 2010 10:42 AM

2 NV men charged in wild horse shootings

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