WASHINGTON - A proposal by Nevada's U.S. Sens. Harry Reid and Dean Heller is looking at ways to improve odds for sage grouse by embarking on a collaboration between a variety of stakeholders.
The discussion draft begins to outline ways to help bolster sage grouse populations in Nevada.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering whether to list the bird on the endangered species list, a move that would put many western states in a conundrum.
Trout Unlimited announced their support of the draft, specifically noting the move to protect and improve habitat as a major benefit to not just sage grouse but many of the species associated with healthy riparian areas and sagebrush-steppe landscapes.
"What's good for trout is often good for sage grouse, and vice-versa," said Jim Jeffress, public lands coordinator for Trout Unlimited. "Native and sport fish waters are a primary concern of Trout Unlimited. Healthy stream systems and riparian areas for trout provide late summer brood areas for sage grouse, a key component for this species."[[In-content Ad]]
