A coalition of environmental groups are suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for not listing an isolated population of Greater Sage Grouse on the CA - NV border as endangered. (nar.realtor)
Under former President Barack Obama, the Interior Department in 2015 adopted plans to protect greater sage grouse after the ground - dwelling bird lost much of its habitat due to energy development and other causes. (cnbc.com)
In 2015, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined an endangered species listing for greater sage grouse was not warranted in Wyoming or elsewhere. (sciencedaily.com)