Dear Friends,
The myriad positive ecosystem benefits that result when a once lost top-level predator returns to its native ecosystem continue to pour in for Canis lupis (Gray wolf) in the Northern Rocky Mountains.
Though not a part of our heavily forested Clearwater ecosystem, the latest beneficiary of top level predator reintroduction is the pronghorn. Wolves can significantly limit coyotes to the benefit of their prey, which in southern Idaho and in and around the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem include the pronghorn.
Pronghorn Thrive in Wolves' Shadow
Other beneficiaries in this trophic cascade brought about by wolves so far include aspens, cottonwoods, willows, beavers, beetles, mice, red foxes, ravens, and voles.
Read more on this current research by Dr. Kim Berger of the Wildlife Conservation Society
NREPA KEEPS MOVING
The Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (HR 1975) continues to move in the House of Representatives! It has gained support from several key committee members and now has 133 co-sponsors!
TAKE ACTION TODAY!
Please take the time to contact these reps! Their support is critical as members of the House Natural Resources Committee. And please pass this along to friends and family in these districts. Their support is crucial.
Heath Shuler, NC 202-225-6401
Stephanie Herseth, SD 202-225-2801
Neil Abercrombie, HI 202-225-4580
Jim Saxton, NJ 202-225-4765
John P. Sarbanes, MD 202-225-4016
