Conservationists Sue Feds over Plan to Allow Cattle Grazing on 24 Million Western Acres

Conservationists sue feds over plan to allow cattle grazing on 24 million western acres

Cattle graze along the Snake River. Snake River Basin steelhead are among species that conservationists are concerned could be harmed by expanded cattle grazing under a new federal plan. (Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Land Management)A nonprofit conservation group is suing the federal government over plans to allow cattle grazing on more than 24 million previously restricted federal acres across the West. The Center for Biological Diversity an…

Conservationists sue feds over plan to allow cattle grazing on 24 million western acres • Washington State Standard

Cattle graze along the Snake River. Snake River Basin steelhead are among species that conservationists are concerned could be harmed by expanded cattle grazing under a new federal plan. (Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Land Management)A nonprofit conservation group is suing the federal government over plans to allow cattle grazing on more than 24 million previously restricted federal acres across the West. The Center for Biological Diversity an…

Groups challenge expanded grazing plan across the West

A conservation group is challenging the Trump administration’s new expanded grazing plan, accusing it of violating the Endangered Species Act and threatening critical habitat for imperiled wildlife. Continue reading…