Since 2016, 170 tribal nations plus the Assembly of First Nations and the National Congress of American Indians, have banded together to fight grizzly delisting.
The Treaty (primary source)
Protect the Sacred
Multiple court cases (6) by various tribes culminated in order to vacate delisting by Judge Dana Christiansen, blocking proposed bear hunt
PROPOSED LEGISLATION
"Ranking Member Grijalva Introduces a Bill that Permanently Protects the Grizzly Bear & Honors Tribal Sovereignty Agreements" 10/4/17 Native News
Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Protection Act (H.R. 3894)
8/31/18 "Barrasso Statement on Federal Court Decision to Block Grizzly Bear Hunts in Wyoming"
The Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018: Discussion Draft Announcement (7/2/2018)
The Discussion Draft
09/28/18 "Cheney Introduces Legislation Directing Deptartment of the Interior to Re-issue Rule Delisting Grizzly Bear,
Prohibit Further Judicial Review of Decision"
Grizzly Bear State Management Act 0f 2018 - H.R.6877 Summary pending in Congress.gov (10/11/18)
NOTE: Specific legislation is linked from the POINT COUNTER POINT column at right. Laws are considered primary sources. You will see the name of the bill and the bill number, which are linked to full text of the legislation.
Write a synthesis essay taking a position on the de-listing of grizzly bears from the endangered species list.
For the synthesis essay, you will enter the conversation that society is having about the de-listing of Yellowstone grizzly bears. Entering the conversation means that you will thoughtfully consider what others have said, offering an educated and informed position on the topic. As this is a conversation and not a shouting match, your tone should be reasonable and respectful.
Prompt: Establish and defend a position on the de-listing of Yellowstone grizzly bears. In other words, should the bears be protected under the Endangered Species Act?
Minimum requirements:
Outside sources:
Any sources not on the library guide require approval from Mr. Bleh
Reminders:
Ursus arctos horribilis / bruins
delist, delisting, delisted - delist* (wildcard)
protected
self-sustaining population | sustainable habitat
habitat management | wildlife management | species management
Endangered Species Act (ESA)
threatened species list | endangered species
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE)
conservation | preservation | stewardship
Research tip: combine keywords to pinpoint search. Also search using the names of some of the major players and organizations mentioned in the Point Counter Point section below. Mine primary sources for information to use as keywords.
Use primary sources as evidence to build your argument. Primary sources include:
Interactive Timeline:
"Fish & Wildlife Service Proposes to Delist Yellowstone Grizzly: Decision marks the second time the grizzly has faced loss of federal protection" by Gloria Dickie, 3/4/2016
Some excellent questions considered by this independent, non-profit news magazine that focuses on environmental issues in the West.
Looks at all sides of the issue, interviewing scientists, wildlife managers, conservationists, ranchers, etc. Thoughtful background information. Interviews with key stakeholders. |
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CONSERVATION GROUPS
9/24/18 "Grizzlies Saved: Court Stops Trophy Hunt of Yellowstone's Iconic Bears" _____ Sampling of Conservation Organizations Center for Biological Diversity National Parks Conservation Association National Resources Defense Council |
CONSERVATIVE GROUPS Ryan Zinke, _____ Other Special Interest Groups Mountain States Legal Foundation Wyoming Game and Fish Department Meateater (Conservation) |
NOW IT'S YOUR TURN
Build an argument!
Use the articles above as models / springboard...
Suggested databases are linked to your right.
It is important to think critically about all your sources, including the ones below.
When analyzing the content of an article, keep in mind not only the author's bias, but also your own. What is the author's authority and affiliation? How have they developed their argument? Does it make sense to you?
Public interest journalism exploring America's wildest ecosystem.
"Of Bias And Bears: Is Delisting Greater Yellowstone's Grizzlies Based on Science Or Politics?" by Jesse Logan 9/12/2017
Politically charged analysis - but it led me to some interesting studies below.
"To List or Not to List? Experts’ Judgments about Threats to Greater
Yellowstone Grizzly Bears"
byJeremy Bruskotter et al. 6/7/2016
Compelling study from Ohio State University
"Yellowstone Grizzly Delisting Rhetoric: an Analysis of the Online Debate"
Wildlife Society Bulletin, 6/2013 Jstor
This article delineates how rhetoric contributes to polarization of stakeholders in this highly charged environmental conflict.
"Should Grizzly Bears be Hunted or Protected? Social and Organizational Affiliations Influence Scientific Judgments"
by Gabriel Karns et al. 3/2018
Canadian Wildlife Biology and Management
The study found that " Scientists’ professional affiliation (government agency vs. academia) was strongly associated with listing status recommendations."
View / Download this free monograph
from the National Park Service
Detailed ecological & conservation information
"Keep Grizzlies Protected"
Yellowstone's Grizzly Science
Click the More Videos Tab to see much more footage.
Movement by 170+ tribal nations to protect
the sacred grizzly bear
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Project designed by Steven Bleh, for his English elective Woods and Waters. Libguide created by Andrea Owens. Questions or comments? Please contact jdonahue@stxavier.org.
