Fish & Wildlife, National Parks Requests Hiker Input on Grizzly Bear Plan
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service are seeking public comments on a proposal to reintroduce grizzly bears in the North Cascades.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service are considering a proposal to reintroduce grizzly bears in the North Cascades, and they are seeking public comments (as part of an environmental analysis process).
“The Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan calls on us to fully consider the restoration of the grizzly bear in the North Cascades, and this process will ensure we solicit the public for their input before putting any plan into action,” said Fish and Wildlife Service Pacific Regional Director Robyn Thorson. “We will continue to work with our partners to make this an open and transparent process.”
The North Cascades ecosystem being evaluated extends into Canada. In Washington, the ecosystem includes North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
How to give your feedback
Hikers can submit comments online or attend one of the following meetings before the comment period closes March 26.
Winthrop
March 3, 5-7:30 pm
Red Barn Upper Meeting Room
51 N. Hwy 20
Winthrop, WA 98862
Okanogan
March 4, 5-7:30 pm
Okanogan PUD Meeting Room
1331 2nd Ave N
Okanogan, WA 98840
Wenatchee
March 5, 6-8:30 pm
Chelan County PUD Auditorium
327 N. Wenatchee Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Cle Elum
March 9, 5-7:30 pm
Putnam Centennial Center Meeting Room
719 East 3rd Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Seattle
March 10, 5-7:30 pm
Seattle Pacific University Bertona Classroom 1103
West Bertona
Seattle, WA 98119
Bellingham
March 11, 5-7:30 pm
Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room
210 Central Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98227
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