releases: https://walden.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/greg-walden-statement-administrations-decision-not-list-sage-grouse
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| https://walden.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/greg-walden-statement-administrations-decision-not-list-sage-grouse | Greg Walden statement on Administration's decision not to list sage grouse as endangered species | 2015-09-22 | 2015 | 2015-09 | Republican | House | OR | Greg Walden | W000791 | walden.house.gov | legacy | Greg Walden statement on Administration's decision not to list sage grouse as endangered species WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) today issued the following statement on the Department of the Interior's decision not to list the sage grouse as an endangered species: Farmers and ranchers in Eastern Oregon have been working hard to avoid a listing of the sage grouse, a move that would severely impact jobs in rural communities throughout the west. I'm glad that the Administration recognized these efforts and decided not to move forward with a listing. This will give communities in Oregon time to implement locally driven conservation efforts without the federal government's heavy hand getting in the way. While this is a positive step, obstacles remain. At town halls in Eastern Oregon last week, I heard strong concerns with the Bureau of Land Management's sage grouse plans. The BLM must be flexible and continue working with the local communities to ensure these plans work for the people who live there. Walden has worked hard to avoid an endangered species listing of the sage grouse. Last year, he helped pass into law a one year prohibition on a listing as part of a government funding bill. This year, Walden worked with the House Armed Services Committee to include a ten year listing prohibition in the House's annual defense authorization bill. AsWalden has said, The effect of the sage grouse's listing could make the spotted owl look like child's play, which is why he hasrepeatedly urged the Administrationto build solutions from the ground up and collect crucial input from local communities. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |