PRESS RELEASES

Check out the latest news from our coalition partners surrounding grizzly bear protection.

Report: A New Vision for Grizzly Bear Recovery in the Northern Rocky Mountains

(February 20, 2025) WildEarth Guardians released a comprehensive report proposing a holistic framework for grizzly bear recovery. The report emphasizes sustainable coexistence between bears and humans, advocating for updated management strategies to ensure the species' long-term survival.

WildEarth Guardians’ Statement on the Cancellation of Grizzly Bear Hearings

(January 27, 20215) Events would have provided transparency, public learning, and engagement.

Statement on Fish & Wildlife Service’s Grizzly Bear Proposal

(January 8, 2025) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed a rule to maintain federal protections for grizzly bears in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Washington, while removing protections for other Lower 48 populations. WildEarth Guardians responded, highlighting concerns about the implications for grizzly bear conservation.

‘Grizzly Bears Not Recovered’ Says Leading Biologist, 15 Regional & National Groups Petition for New Recovery Vision

(December 11, 2024) Former U.S. Fish & Wildlife Grizzly Coordinator updates his own 30-year-old Recovery Plan.