Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Status Reviews for 78 Species in Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, and California

The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation supports the Five-Year Review of the northern Idaho ground squirrel, arguing that recent science shows water management infrastructure and active forest management provide conservation benefits. They advocate for a management approach that considers multiple ecological factors, such as hydrology and predation risk, rather than focusing on a single threat narrative.