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Trump Administration Orders Review Of Sage Grouse Protections

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced that the regulations – which have been subject to years of negotiation and controversy in Western states – are once again under review.
The U.S. Department of the Interior has ordered an internal review of sage grouse plans and programs.

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has announced that regulations protecting the sage grouse – rules which have been subject to years of negotiation and controversy in Western states – are once again under review.

This puts the Greater Sage Grouse Conservation plan, finalized in 2015, in a state of flux.

wants to see improvement in the bird's conservation,

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