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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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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