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Wolf Researcher Settles With WSU, Exits

From: Capital Press

"Wolf scientist Rob Wielgus, cheered by environmentalists and jeered by cattlemen, parted ways Tuesday with Washington State University, leaving with $300,000 to…

NGOs Decry Biocides Exemption in EPA 'Science Transparency' Proposal

From: Chemical Watch

"The proposal, which was issued late last month, seeks to ensure that the data, models and science underpinning agency regulatory decisions are "transparent" and…

Ethics complaint Dismissed Against Rep. Joel Kretz for Opposing WSU Wolf Research

From: The Spokesman-Review

"Kretz opposed Wielgus’ research, which contends that killing members of a wolf pack actually increases predation on livestock, and supported UW research…

Controversial Wolf Researcher Agrees to Leave WSU; Will Be Paid $300,000

From: The Lewiston Tribune

"Rob published in very prestigious journals. You would think they would be proud of him and have his back," Ruch said of WSU administrators. "Instead, they…

Controversial Wolf Researcher Agrees to Leave WSU

From: The Bellingham Herald

"Wielgus angered ranchers with his research of wolf behavior. He concluded the state's policy of killing wolves that preyed on cattle was likely to increase…


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MOVE TO MAKE SYNTHETIC PLAYGROUNDS LEAD-FREE

Syn-Turf Marketing for Children Triggers Consumer Product Safety Jurisdiction

PARK RANGERS CALL FOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

Plan to Address Growing Risks to Both Rangers and Visitors

FEDERAL SAFETY AGENCY PLAYS PIPELINE RUPTURE ROULETTE

Hundreds of Spills Draw No Inspection; 2 Million Pipeline Miles Remain Uninspected

VISITORS EXACT HEAVY TOLL ON NATIONAL PARK WILDLIFE

Individual Parks Take Different Tacks in Response to Mounting Road-Kill

FEDERAL SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY POLICIES MISSING AND MEDIOCRE

Several Agencies Still Yet to Finalize While Others Field Weak or Incomplete Policies