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Season 2 Episodes

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Segment 1: Sage Grouse in Utah, S2 EP38 part 1

The possibility of the Sage Grouse becoming listed as a threatened species has many local officials worried. How will a listing effect oil and gas development, roads, recreation, and grazing? And what exactly is a Sage Grouse? Click this story to find out.

 

Segment 2: Sage Grouse in Utah, S2 EP38 part 2

The planning that is taking place among the states and counties along with BLM, Forest Service, and US Fish and Wildlife is aimed at avoiding a listing in September 2015. As a result the groups are looking at the factors that affect sage grouse populations and what is required to stabilize the species. The most important component is making sure sage brush habitat is restored.

Segment 3: Sage Grouse in Utah, S2 EP38 part 3

The panel discusses the potential challenges that would be created by an endangered species listing. The goal of the involved agencies is to work towards a solution that will protect sage grouse, and restore habitat without a formal listing.

Segment 4: Sage Grouse in Utah, S2 EP38 part 4

Utah and other planning states are heading in the right direction in terms of creating plans that will prevent a listing. A lot of work has gone into creating a plan that starts at the local level and works up. The bottom line is protecting and restoring sage brush habitat in order to protect sage grouse.

Sage Grouse in Utah Webcast

The panel discusses the importance of restoring the habitat for sage grouse in order for a healthy rebound of the species. There are other issues to take into account such as predators as well. This requires a plan that will allow flexibility in management because what is good for one population might not be best for another. The panel also discusses how sage grouse became a candidate species for listing under the endangered species list.

Sage Grouse in Utah: Webcast Pt. 1

Sage Grouse in Utah: Webcast Pt. 2

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