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The Biden administration has taken steps to reinstate a Trump-era rule that removed gray wolves from the endangered species list. This action has drawn criticism from environmental advocates and some members of Congress who believe that wolves need continued federal protections.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced their review of the rule in October under an order by President Joe Biden for agencies to revisit a variety of Trump-era environmental regulations. The agency said it would collect public comments for the next two months before making a decision.
The delisting rule, which was finalized by former President Donald Trump’s administration in its last days, ended longstanding federal protections for gray wolves in the lower 48 states, except for a small population of Mexican gray wolves in Arizona and New Mexico.
Opponents of the rule argue that the wolves haven’t yet recovered fully and might face renewed threats if states are given the full authority to manage their populations. Supporters, however, argue that the species have recovered sufficiently and that management decisions should be made by states, not the federal government.
It’s important to note that nothing is finalized yet. The public has the opportunity to comment on the proposed rule for two months before the Biden administration makes a final decision.
