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Western environmentalists oppose wolf delisting
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Western environmental groups say they're alarmed that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering a plan to end federal protections for gray wolves in areas where the animals no longer exist. The groups say ending...
Tags: Politics, Environmental Issues, Endangered Species, Wildlife, Lobbying
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Group says it can force state vote on hunting recently-endangered wolves
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A coalition opposed to hunting recently-endangered gray wolves in Michigan says it has gathered more than enough petition signatures to force a statewide referendum on the issue. Michigan legislature approved a bill...
Tags: Hunting, Environmental Issues, Endangered Species, Lifestyle and Leisure, Crime, Law and Justice
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Congress members seek continued wolf protections
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Dozens of U.S. House members urged federal regulators Tuesday to retain legal protections for gray wolves across most of the lower 48 states, saying the resilient predator could continue expanding its range if humans don'...
Tags: U.S. Congress, Environmental Issues, Endangered Species, Wildlife
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Ideas aplenty at 'Code for South Bend' seminar
South Bend TribuneBring neighbors together to maintain an abandoned property. Find a local business. Identify bicycle routes that commute to school or work. Locate polling places. Even adopt a fire hydrant. The ideas kept coming Saturday when an estimated 50 residents...Tags: Environmental Issues, Barbara Turner
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Indiana man wants deer antlers he was promised by DNR
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A central Indiana man who helped authorities catch a deer poacher wants the Department of Natural Resources to hand over the rack of antlers he was promised. Tom Miller pointed a Hendricks County sheriff's deputy toward the...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Energy Resources, Natural Resource Industry
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Advocates want statewide vote on wolf hunting
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — In Michigan, where gray wolves were designated as game animals just months after they were removed from the endangered species list in 2012, animal welfare activists are trying a new tactic: taking their case against...
Tags: Science and Technology, Hunting, Referenda, Politics, Energy Resources
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UPDATE: DNR asks for dismissal of charges in deer rescue case
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources said Friday it is asking a prosecutor to drop charges against a couple who nursed an injured baby deer back to health and kept it in an enclosure on their property for two years....
Tags: Lawyers, Environmental Issues, Energy Resources, Natural Resource Industry, Justice System
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Gov. Pence explains vision for Indiana in his first State of State
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Gov. Mike Pence used his first State of the State address Tuesday night to lobby for a personal income tax cut, an expansion of Indiana's school voucher system and improved vocational training. The new Republican governor highlighted...
Tags: Business, Politics, Government, Republican Party, Executive Branch
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About 800 sign up for Fla. 'python challenge' hunt
MIAMI (AP) — Nearly 800 people have signed up to hunt Burmese pythons on public lands in Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a month-long "Python Challenge." Officials are offering cash prizes to whoever...Tags: Environmental Issues, Endangered Species, Everglades, Wildlife
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DNR reminds Indiana residents to be wary on ice
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The state Department of Natural Resources is warning Indiana residents to be careful on ice. Indiana Conservation Officers recommend that people don't fish unless the ice is at least 4 inches thick and shouldn't use all-terrain...Tags: Environmental Issues
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'Faith response to climate change' -- Churches work to reduce carbon footprint
KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) — Indiana churches are cutting down their carbon footprint as part of a statewide initiative to promote "a faith response to climate change." The goal is to not only help the environment, but also save money. Hoosier Interfaith...
Tags: Religion and Belief, Ecosystems, Global Change, Environmental Issues, Weather
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Fraser fir an endangered species in Indiana?
Indiana Christmas tree growers are rethinking their planting strategies after the summer's heat and drought took a steep toll on one of their most popular holiday trees. Some growers lost up to 10 percent of their Fraser fir crops. As a result they're...Tags: Environmental Issues, Endangered Species, Wildlife
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