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Local Officials Fight to Protect Gunnison Sage-Grouse Habitat

5/26/2025

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In a bold stand for wildlife, the San Miguel Board of County Commissioners has rallied against a proposed rule by the Fish and Wildlife Service that jeopardizes habitat protections for the Gunnison sage-grouse in Colorado. This alarming shift could endanger the species, igniting passionate concerns from local officials determined to safeguard their natural heritage.

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Story summary

In a bold stand for wildlife, the San Miguel Board of County Commissioners has rallied against a proposed rule by the Fish and Wildlife Service that jeopardizes habitat protections for the Gunnison sage-grouse in Colorado. This alarming shift could endanger the species, igniting passionate concerns from local officials determined to safeguard their natural heritage.