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Trump’s Budget Cuts Threaten Key Wildlife Research

3/13/2025

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The Trump administration's proposed budget cuts of up to 40% to the U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Research Units threaten crucial fish and wildlife research in the West. Experts fear these reductions could endanger species like elk and sage grouse, disrupt vital projects, and undermine future wildlife management efforts, putting ecosystems at risk.

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The Trump administration's proposed budget cuts of up to 40% to the U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Research Units threaten crucial fish and wildlife research in the West. Experts fear these reductions could endanger species like elk and sage grouse, disrupt vital projects, and undermine future wildlife management efforts, putting ecosystems at risk.