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AGNC disappointed by sage grouse listing

RBC I The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) issued a statement late last week on behalf of its member governments concerning the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) recent decision to list the Gunnison Sage Grouse as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act.

The statement: “We are deeply disappointed that the USFWS disregarded the productive efforts of local communities and stakeholders, and instead saw fit to federally list the Gunnison Sage Grouse. We hope…