Every year, the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST) releases an annual report on the state of grizzly bears. "This Annual Report summarizes results of grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) monitoring and research conducted in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) by the IGBST .... The report also contains a summary of grizzly bear management actions to address conflict situations."
Reports usually come out in spring for the previous year. Given the fact a delisting decision is expected to occur very soon, it is imperative that the report be published as soon as possible. Experts need to see the latest data to determine the health of Yellowstone's grizzly population.
Please contact Frank Van Manen of USGS, the head of the IGBST, and ask: Where Is the Annual IGBST Report for 2016? When will it be published? It is important for the public to have the opportunity to review it prior to a delisting decision.
EMAIL: fvanmanen@usgs.gov
PHONE: 406-994-5043
FAX: 406-994-6416
REGULAR MAIL: 2327 University Way, Suite 2, Bozeman, MT 59715
FACEBOOK: Comment on an existing post on USGS Facebook page. Ask when the 2016 IGBST report will be out.
TWITTER: .@USGS When will 2016 IGBST Annual Report be out? Needed ASAP to assess GYE population health prior to delisting pic.twitter.com/ghTsVnaThV
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