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In 1974, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) grizzly bear was on the brink of extinction. An estimated 136
roamed the habitat and were rapidly disappearing. The decision to add the grizzly bear to the Endangered Species List saved the species, and it is
almost a perfect example of an Endangered Species Act success story. Almost. The year is 2023 and the GYE is recovered by
every scientific measure. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the last three administrations has recommended its delisting, yet the decision
keeps getting caught up in litigation brought by out-of-touch, out-of-state environmental extremists who do not live near the bears and whose
livelihoods are not impacted by the bears. That is unacceptable. Just last month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
announced, once again, that the Greater Yellowstone grizzly was recovered and began the process of removing the grizzly from the Endangered Species
List, and this time, I hope it sticks. To drive home the notion that those who know the bears best, the ones who live near them and
interact with them, should be the ones who manage them, I reintroduced the Grizzly Bear State Management Act this week with Senators John
Barrasso (R-WY), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Steve Daines (R-MT). This legislation puts state wildlife scientists in charge of managing
the GYE grizzly, which will benefit their populations for decades to come. The grizzlies are an important part of our ecosystem,
and I want their population to thrive. This legislation makes that possible. <>
Happy Trails, 
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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR WYOMING
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Big news released from the U.S. Department of
Energy could be what the doctor ordered for Wyoming: DOE’s-initial launch of $350 million supporting programs that produce or recycle advanced energy products
needed for clean energy supply in areas with closed coal mines or retired coal-fired power plants. Advanced Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Program (40209). The Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains is investing $750 million to speed
up clean energy manufacturing in coal communities. Federal funding opportunities are
being announced on a regular basis. Please contact our office with any grant funding questions you might have: [email protected] |
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Congratulations to Phoebe Allbright of Lusk and Sophia Gomelsky of Laramie for their selection to the Senate Youth Program. This prestigious
program gives students from across the country the opportunity to visit D.C. and learn more about a career in public service. I look forward to
meeting you both when you come to D.C. next month! |
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