Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122521455835-141025 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:45:58-0700 Received: from p01c11m087.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id D1F3919E800C for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:19:22-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m087.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 58cd1774.3229445040.7341.00-076.p01c11m087.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:45:57-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 22:45:56-0600 $MessageID: <6354079.1198644357695.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 09:45:57 PM From: Teresa Parcell <defenders@mail.defenders.org> ReplyTo: Teresa Parcell <tlparcell@suddenlink.net> SendTo: r2fwe_al@fws.gov Subject: Mexican Gray Wolves MIME_Version: 1.0 Organization: Defenders of Wildlife X_Convio_Version: 5.3.22 X_Gateway: poolcons XData: 1010,9@nyMQ9t4@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0002141384; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.020(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122532); R=0.009(1071125155541); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3 September 26, 2007) at 12/25/2007 09:45:58 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1 January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:18:59 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:18:59 PM SMTPOriginator: email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy:,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT- SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 09:45:58 PM-12/25/2007 09:45:59 PM,12/25/2007 09:45:59 PM-12/25/2007 09:46:00 PM $Orig: 7D0BA5DB329A4689872573BD001A2E7B Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 09:46:00 PM Dec 25, 2007 Brian Millsap Dear Millsap, Your Mexican wolf recovery efforts in the Southwest are very much unbecoming. Your reintroduction efforts are abysmal with only 60 wolves after ten years.
Mexican wolves deserve just as much right to exist as we do and if we think we are above the web of life than we will pay dearly for our destructive practices of species extinction. Human hubris will cost the ecosystem dearly. There are millions of acres of public land in the Southwest where wolves could thrive, but Mexican wolves continue to be confined to a much smaller, politically defined recovery area. The rules as they stand do not live up to the promise of the Endangered Species Act. I am, therefore, asking you to make the following changes in the reintroduction rule. First, "uplist" the Mexican wolf to Experimental Essential status. This will preserve the management flexibility of the rule, but require that other agencies consult about impacts on wolves. Second, allow the wolves to disperse beyond the recovery area, and to be released where biologists say is best. Third, don't limit wolf numbers, or allow any new reasons to kill them and ensure that any authorized removals take into account individual wolves' genetic value, the size and health of the population, the number of breeding pairs, and whether progress toward recovery is being made. I am confident that if you make all of these changes, the Mexican gray wolf recovery program will get back on track and these wolves will have a real chance at recovery in the wild lands of the Southwest. Thank you for considering my viewpoints on this incredibly important matter. Sincerely, Ms. Teresa Parcell 530 Little Sandy Rd Elkview, WV 25071-9255
Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122521455713-141024 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:45:57-0700 Received: from p01c11m087.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9E1B819E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:19:21-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m087.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with ESMTP id 48cd1774.3271404464.7341.00-076.p01c11m087.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:45:56-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 22:45:55-0600 $MessageID: <14991764.1198644356311.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 09:45:56 PM From: Elizabeth Wilds <defenders@mail.defenders.org> ReplyTo: Elizabeth Wilds <wildmamalizzard@yahoo.com> SendTo: r2fwe_al@fws.gov Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf, etc. MIME_Version: 1.0 Organization: Defenders of Wildlife X_Convio_Version: 5.3.22 X_Gateway: poolcons XData: 1010,9@nyMQ9t9@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0008227941; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.075(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122532); R=0.009(1071125155541); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [66.45.103.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3 September 26, 2007) at 12/25/2007 09:45:57 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1 January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:00 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:00 PM SMTPOriginator: email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy:,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT- SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 09:45:57 PM-12/25/2007 09:45:58 PM,12/25/2007 09:45:58 PM-12/25/2007 09:45:59 PM $Orig: E6C31DDA18654A12872573BD001A2E01 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 09:45:59 PM Dec 25, 2007 Brian Millsap Dear Millsap, Once gone, they will be gone forever. Genetically, the numbers are so sparse, that the viability of a
healthy reintroduction seems highly challenging even if given the best of protections and lack of interference. The wolves need to be able to have the territory to hunt and breed. As a citizen I speak that I wish for my representatives to all that they can do in order to preserve the species(and sub-species not yet determined separate enough to fall under protection) of this planet for generations to come. Sincerely, Ms. Elizabeth Wilds PO Box 6007 Santa Fe, NM 87502-6007
Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122521362463-140829 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:36:24-0700 Received: from p01c11m054.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0C70219E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:48-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [129.219.187.20] (EHLO epo-int1.asu.edu) by p01c11m054.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) over TLS secured channel with ESMTP id 74ad1774.2575403952.139097.00-021.p01c11m054.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <dianne.douglas@asu.edu>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:36:23-0700 (MST) Received: from EX07.asurite.ad.asu.edu (excl3-a0.asurite.ad.asu.edu [129.219.12.235]) by epo-int1.asu.edu (Switch-3.1.8/Switch-3.1.7/asupostoffice-prod) with ESMTP id lbq4ajdl018789 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:36:20-0700 X_MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.5 MIME_Version: 1.0 Subject: Comments on the Mexican Wolf Program PostedDate: 12/25/2007 09:36:21 PM $MessageID: <82BDA737BDB9934D9F63ED4891A025DC25DE83@EX07.asurite.ad.asu.edu> X_MS_Has_Attach: X_MS_TNEF_Correlator: Thread_Topic: Comments on the Mexican Wolf Program thread_index: AchHeA+xt9qb3d9bSFa/ZAQcgxc6vA== From: "Dianne Douglas" <Dianne.Douglas@asu.edu> SendTo: <r2fwe_al@fws.gov> X_Virus_Scanned: by amavisd-new X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122532); R=0.009(107112515565); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <dianne.douglas@asu.edu> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3 September 26, 2007) at 12/25/2007 09:36:24 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1 January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:00 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:00 PM SMTPOriginator: dianne.douglas@asu.edu RoutingState: $UpdatedBy:,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT- SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 09:36:24 PM-12/25/2007 09:36:26 PM,12/25/2007 09:36:26 PM-12/25/2007 09:36:27 PM $Orig: 75BE6209B5D952C3872573BD00194E61 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 09:36:27 PM Brian Millsap, State Administrator U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Please correct the mistakes of the past and ensure a bright future for wolf recovery.
I am deeply concerned with how the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service continues to issue orders to remove some of the most genetically viable packs from the wild. Under the Bush administration the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program has become the Mexican Wolf Eradication Program. The US Fish and Wildlife Service has removed 15 wolves already this year without regard to their mandate to recover this critically endangered wolf under the Endangered Species Act. We must prevent attempts to cause the second extinction of Lobos in the wild. Sincerely, Dianne Douglas Every life has a purpose. All animals are individuals and they have feelings and thoughts and they suffer the pain and the joy that we do. They are entitled and they deserve an opportunity to live. "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi
Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122521152961-140339 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:15:29-0700 Received: from p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id BDBF719E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:48:53-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 165d1774.2659937200.135677.00-014.p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:15:29-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 22:15:27-0600 $MessageID: <31031041.1198642528029.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 09:15:28 PM From: Norma Hescheles <defenders@mail.defenders.org> ReplyTo: Norma Hescheles <normazh@aol.com> SendTo: r2fwe_al@fws.gov Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping MIME_Version: 1.0 Organization: Defenders of Wildlife X_Convio_Version: 5.3.22 X_Gateway: poolcons XData: 1010,9@nyMQ9Qy@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122532); R=0.009(107112515569); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3 September 26, 2007) at 12/25/2007 09:15:29 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1 January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:01 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:01 PM SMTPOriginator: email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy:,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT- SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 09:15:29 PM-12/25/2007 09:15:30 PM,12/25/2007 09:15:31 PM-12/25/2007 09:15:31 PM $Orig: 8DF6A710906624A2872573BD00176421 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 09:15:31 PM Dec 25, 2007 Brian Millsap Dear Millsap, As a supporter of scientifically sound wildlife management who understands the value wolves can bring to ecosystems, I am writing to urge you to take a more balanced approach to Mexican wolf recovery efforts in the Southwest.
After ten years of reintroduction efforts, there are fewer than 60 wolves in the wild lands of the Southwest, more than 40 short of the reintroduction goal of establishing 102 wolves in the wild by 2006. Mexican wolves are one of the most endangered animals in the world and play an important role in restoring balance to Southwest forests. But despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. There are millions of acres of public land in the Southwest where wolves could thrive, but Mexican wolves continue to be confined to a much smaller, politically defined recovery area. The rules as they stand do not live up to the promise of the Endangered Species Act. As one of 900,000 members and supporters of Defenders of Wildlife, I am asking you to make the following changes in the reintroduction rule. First, "uplist" the Mexican wolf to Experimental Essential status. This will preserve the management flexibility of the rule, but require that other agencies consult about impacts on wolves. Second, allow the wolves to disperse beyond the recovery area, and to be released where biologists say is best. Third, don't limit wolf numbers, or allow any new reasons to kill them and ensure that any authorized removals take into account individual wolves' genetic value, the size and health of the population, the number of breeding pairs, and whether progress toward recovery is being made. I am confident that if you make all of these changes, the Mexican gray wolf recovery program will get back on track and these wolves will have a real chance at recovery in the wild lands of the Southwest. It is imperative that something be done. Thank you for considering my viewpoints on this incredibly important matter. Sincerely, Ms. Norma Hescheles PO Box 300 Woodland Hills, CA 91365-0300
Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122521152888-140338 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:15:28-0700 Received: from p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0A98819E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:48:52-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 065d1774.2481609648.135677.00-014.p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:15:28-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 22:15:27-0600 $MessageID: <7298892.1198642527819.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 09:15:27 PM From: Elah Bozorg-Grayeli <defenders@mail.defenders.org> ReplyTo: Elah Bozorg-Grayeli <elah_grayeli@yahoo.com> SendTo: r2fwe_al@fws.gov Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping MIME_Version: 1.0 Organization: Defenders of Wildlife X_Convio_Version: 5.3.22 X_Gateway: poolcons XData: 1010,9@nyMQ9QK@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0002211870; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.021(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122532); R=0.009(107112515569); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3 September 26, 2007) at 12/25/2007 09:15:28 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1 January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:01 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:01 PM SMTPOriginator: email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy:,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT- SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 09:15:28 PM-12/25/2007 09:15:29 PM,12/25/2007 09:15:30 PM-12/25/2007 09:15:30 PM $Orig: 63BBC95563E55161872573BD001763D8 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 09:15:30 PM Dec 25, 2007 Brian Millsap Dear Millsap, As a supporter of scientifically sound wildlife management who understands the value wolves can bring to ecosystems, I am writing to urge you to take a more balanced approach to Mexican wolf recovery efforts in the Southwest.
After ten years of reintroduction efforts, there are fewer than 60 wolves in the wild lands of the Southwest, more than 40 short of the reintroduction goal of establishing 102 wolves in the wild by 2006. Mexican wolves are one of the most endangered animals in the world and play an important role in restoring balance to Southwest forests. But despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. There are millions of acres of public land in the Southwest where wolves could thrive, but Mexican wolves continue to be confined to a much smaller, politically defined recovery area. The rules as they stand do not live up to the promise of the Endangered Species Act. As one of 900,000 members and supporters of Defenders of Wildlife, I am asking you to make the following changes in the reintroduction rule. First, "uplist" the Mexican wolf to Experimental Essential status. This will preserve the management flexibility of the rule, but require that other agencies consult about impacts on wolves. Second, allow the wolves to disperse beyond the recovery area, and to be released where biologists say is best. Third, don't limit wolf numbers, or allow any new reasons to kill them and ensure that any authorized removals take into account individual wolves' genetic value, the size and health of the population, the number of breeding pairs, and whether progress toward recovery is being made. I am confident that if you make all of these changes, the Mexican gray wolf recovery program will get back on track and these wolves will have a real chance at recovery in the wild lands of the Southwest. Thank you for considering my viewpoints on this incredibly important matter. Sincerely, Mr. Elah Bozorg-Grayeli Msc 196 Pasadena, CA 91126-0001
Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122521152814-140337 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:15:28-0700 Received: from p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4C66319E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:48:52-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with ESMTP id f55d1774.2450140080.135677.00-014.p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:15:27-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 22:15:26-0600 $MessageID: <20475694.1198642527323.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 09:15:27 PM From: Michelle Collar <defenders@mail.defenders.org> ReplyTo: Michelle Collar <bcshell47@yahoo.com> SendTo: r2fwe_al@fws.gov Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping MIME_Version: 1.0 Organization: Defenders of Wildlife X_Convio_Version: 5.3.22 X_Gateway: poolcons XData: 1010,9@nyMQ9Et@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122532); R=0.009(107112515569); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [66.45.103.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3 September 26, 2007) at 12/25/2007 09:15:28 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1 January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:02 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:02 PM SMTPOriginator: email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy:,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT- SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 09:15:28 PM-12/25/2007 09:15:28 PM,12/25/2007 09:15:29 PM-12/25/2007 09:15:29 PM $Orig: 1E836B89EF8527CE872573BD0017638E Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 09:15:29 PM Dec 25, 2007 Brian Millsap Dear Millsap, As a supporter of scientifically sound wildlife management who understands the value wolves can bring to ecosystems, I am writing to urge you to take a more balanced approach to Mexican wolf recovery
efforts in the Southwest. After ten years of reintroduction efforts, there are fewer than 60 wolves in the wild lands of the Southwest, more than 40 short of the reintroduction goal of establishing 102 wolves in the wild by 2006. Mexican wolves are one of the most endangered animals in the world and play an important role in restoring balance to Southwest forests. But despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. There are millions of acres of public land in the Southwest where wolves could thrive, but Mexican wolves continue to be confined to a much smaller, politically defined recovery area. The rules as they stand do not live up to the promise of the Endangered Species Act. As one of 900,000 members and supporters of Defenders of Wildlife, I am asking you to make the following changes in the reintroduction rule. First, "uplist" the Mexican wolf to Experimental Essential status. This will preserve the management flexibility of the rule, but require that other agencies consult about impacts on wolves. Second, allow the wolves to disperse beyond the recovery area, and to be released where biologists say is best. Third, don't limit wolf numbers, or allow any new reasons to kill them and ensure that any authorized removals take into account individual wolves' genetic value, the size and health of the population, the number of breeding pairs, and whether progress toward recovery is being made. I am confident that if you make all of these changes, the Mexican gray wolf recovery program will get back on track and these wolves will have a real chance at recovery in the wild lands of the Southwest. Thank you for considering my viewpoints on this incredibly important matter. Sincerely, Ms. Michelle Collar 35 Sunset Ave North Attleboro, MA 02760-1421
Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122520565845-140119 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:56:58-0700 Received: from p01c11m084.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 64E5F19E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:30:22-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [68.142.200.118] (HELO web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com) by p01c11m084.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 901d1774.3670977456.113263.00-018.p01c11m084.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <bsbeattie@yahoo.com>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:56:57-0700 (MST) Received: (qmail 33556 invoked by uid 60001); 26 Dec 2007 03:56:57-0000 DomainKey_Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=x-ymail-osg:received:date:from:subject:to:mime- Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding:Message-ID; b=1qxtvcvvrsbiykcbsuzs+z5suuodpzr5tybqgtpyix1gnmi/xw4xx49rtmrngzjuvvlhu ekd3stnesncta2d+dtgwu77emfqleaqrumucgugsmjquqqox3vt58qq/aynzgrm8fyf9wrz Tr0X3LipJaOrFhq+/sFxGQ17ZXHWO0M=; X_YMail_OSG: fz5keoovm1npqpx4muwixjmzvrufwoacehmoxlnoqfprb3jukteubafudg7cdskk2zc1cxv 2iNbEp7NeqbPiHoBp1WyJbQ8gxh1QktFH0KD4AFSLcDpcE2Rd80xvqQ-- Received: from [71.213.163.16] by web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:56:57 PST PostedDate: 12/25/2007 08:56:57 PM From: brenda beattie <bsbeattie@yahoo.com> Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov MIME_Version: 1.0 $MessageID: <591778.33543.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> X_Spam: [F=0.0008562936; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122532); R=0.078(1071125155541); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <bsbeattie@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [68.142.200.118] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3 September 26, 2007) at 12/25/2007 08:56:58 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1 January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:02 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:02 PM SMTPOriginator: bsbeattie@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy:,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT- SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 08:56:58 PM-12/25/2007 08:57:00 PM,12/25/2007 08:57:00 PM-12/25/2007 08:57:01 PM $Orig: EECD32BD46A0689A872573BD0015B215 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 08:57:01 PM Dear Mr. Millsap: My name is Brenda S. Beattie, and my address is 221 N. Melendres, Las Cruces, NM 88005. I would like to throw my support behind the Mexican Gray Wolf.
Several years ago I was watching a program about the American Revolutionary War. The British were in the northern part of New York State, attempting to cut a road/path down to New York City. What I found interesting was that it was noted that at night the British soldiers were kept awake by the howling of wolves, something that had NOT been heard in Britian and other parts of Europe for hundreds of years! This statement stood out in my memory. That is something I would not want to happen in American. We need our wolves! I ask that we put an immediate end to removing wolves from the wild (trapping or shooting) until population goals are reached, and allow direct release of wolves from the captive population into the Gila National Forest. And please allow wolves to roam beyond the boundaries of recovery area. Also, resolve livestock-wolf conflicts over the long term throught a voluntary grazing retirement program that allows ranchers to relocate their livestock operations to wolf-free areas. The last item I would like to comment on was your department's choice of locations for your public meetings. I live in Las Cruces, but could not attend the Dec 4 meeting at the Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, located on Dripping Springs Rd. I though it odd that you would choose the Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. It seems to me you should have chosen a neutral location for such an important public meeting. Thank you for the opportunity to voice my opinion. Brenda S. Beattie 221 N. Melendres Las Cruces, NM 88005 bsbeattie@yahoo.com Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=ahu06i62sr8hdtdypao8wcj9tacj
Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122520454136-140081 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:45:41-0700 Received: from p01c11m065.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 32DD019E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:19:05-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m065.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with ESMTP id 46ec1774.2619005872.2109.00-047.p01c11m065.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:45:40-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 21:45:40-0600 $MessageID: <15644045.1198640740571.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 08:45:40 PM From: Sonora Murphy <defenders@mail.defenders.org> ReplyTo: Sonora Murphy <rosemauve2001@yahoo.com> SendTo: r2fwe_al@fws.gov Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping MIME_Version: 1.0 Organization: Defenders of Wildlife X_Convio_Version: 5.3.22 X_Gateway: poolcons XData: 1010,9@nyMQ9EQ@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122532); R=0.009(1071125155549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [66.45.103.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3 September 26, 2007) at 12/25/2007 08:45:41 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1 January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:03 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:03 PM SMTPOriginator: email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy:,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT- SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 08:45:41 PM-12/25/2007 08:45:43 PM,12/25/2007 08:45:43 PM-12/25/2007 08:45:44 PM $Orig: 237F2A80FB6FE4C6872573BD0014A998 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 08:45:44 PM Dec 25, 2007 Brian Millsap Dear Millsap, As a supporter of scientifically sound wildlife management who understands the value wolves can bring to ecosystems, I am writing to urge you to take a more balanced approach to Mexican wolf recovery
efforts in the Southwest. After ten years of reintroduction efforts, there are fewer than 60 wolves in the wild lands of the Southwest, more than 40 short of the reintroduction goal of establishing 102 wolves in the wild by 2006. Mexican wolves are one of the most endangered animals in the world and play an important role in restoring balance to Southwest forests. But despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. There are millions of acres of public land in the Southwest where wolves could thrive, but Mexican wolves continue to be confined to a much smaller, politically defined recovery area. The rules as they stand do not live up to the promise of the Endangered Species Act. As one of 900,000 members and supporters of Defenders of Wildlife, I am asking you to make the following changes in the reintroduction rule. First, "uplist" the Mexican wolf to Experimental Essential status. This will preserve the management flexibility of the rule, but require that other agencies consult about impacts on wolves. Second, allow the wolves to disperse beyond the recovery area, and to be released where biologists say is best. Third, don't limit wolf numbers, or allow any new reasons to kill them and ensure that any authorized removals take into account individual wolves' genetic value, the size and health of the population, the number of breeding pairs, and whether progress toward recovery is being made. I am confident that if you make all of these changes, the Mexican gray wolf recovery program will get back on track and these wolves will have a real chance at recovery in the wild lands of the Southwest. Thank you for considering my viewpoints on this incredibly important matter. Sincerely, Ms. Sonora Murphy 815 Trojan Loop Apt B Las Cruces, NM 88007-5116
Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122520454072-140080 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:45:40-0700 Received: from p01c11m007.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8ABA119E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:19:04-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m007.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 46ec1774.2651700144.29505.00-067.p01c11m007.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:45:40-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 21:45:40-0600 $MessageID: <21634525.1198640740079.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 08:45:40 PM From: Tara Braithwaite <defenders@mail.defenders.org> ReplyTo: Tara Braithwaite <therainemaiden@care2.com> SendTo: r2fwe_al@fws.gov Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping MIME_Version: 1.0 Organization: Defenders of Wildlife X_Convio_Version: 5.3.22 X_Gateway: poolcons XData: 1010,9@nyMQ9EE@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001625068; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.015(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122532); R=0.009(1071125155611); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3 September 26, 2007) at 12/25/2007 08:45:40 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1 January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:03 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:03 PM SMTPOriginator: email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy:,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT- SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 08:45:40 PM-12/25/2007 08:45:42 PM,12/25/2007 08:45:42 PM-12/25/2007 08:45:43 PM $Orig: E09579690D9D1ECC872573BD0014A958 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 08:45:43 PM Dec 25, 2007 Brian Millsap Dear Millsap, As a supporter of scientifically sound wildlife management who understands the value wolves can bring to ecosystems, I am writing to urge you to take a more balanced approach to Mexican wolf recovery efforts in the Southwest.
After ten years of reintroduction efforts, there are fewer than 60 wolves in the wild lands of the Southwest, more than 40 short of the reintroduction goal of establishing 102 wolves in the wild by 2006. Mexican wolves are one of the most endangered animals in the world and play an important role in restoring balance to Southwest forests. But despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. There are millions of acres of public land in the Southwest where wolves could thrive, but Mexican wolves continue to be confined to a much smaller, politically defined recovery area. The rules as they stand do not live up to the promise of the Endangered Species Act. As one of 900,000 members and supporters of Defenders of Wildlife, I am asking you to make the following changes in the reintroduction rule. First, "uplist" the Mexican wolf to Experimental Essential status. This will preserve the management flexibility of the rule, but require that other agencies consult about impacts on wolves. Second, allow the wolves to disperse beyond the recovery area, and to be released where biologists say is best. Third, don't limit wolf numbers, or allow any new reasons to kill them and ensure that any authorized removals take into account individual wolves' genetic value, the size and health of the population, the number of breeding pairs, and whether progress toward recovery is being made. I am confident that if you make all of these changes, the Mexican gray wolf recovery program will get back on track and these wolves will have a real chance at recovery in the wild lands of the Southwest. Thank you for considering my viewpoints on this incredibly important matter. Sincerely, Miss Tara Braithwaite 6325 Pine Dr Huntington, WV 25705-2433
Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122520453983-140079 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:45:39-0700 Received: from p01c11m007.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id A32EA19E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:19:03-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m007.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 36ec1774.2630720432.29505.00-067.p01c11m007.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:45:39-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 21:45:39-0600 $MessageID: <494537.1198640739178.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 08:45:39 PM From: Terry Mook <defenders@mail.defenders.org> ReplyTo: Terry Mook <terry1220@tds.net> SendTo: r2fwe_al@fws.gov Subject: Among The Missing? MIME_Version: 1.0 Organization: Defenders of Wildlife X_Convio_Version: 5.3.22 X_Gateway: poolcons XData: 1010,9@nyMQ9EM@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001501752; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.014(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122532); R=0.009(1071125155611); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3 September 26, 2007) at 12/25/2007 08:45:39 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1 January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:04 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:04 PM SMTPOriginator: email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy:,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT- SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 08:45:39 PM-12/25/2007 08:45:41 PM,12/25/2007 08:45:41 PM-12/25/2007 08:45:42 PM $Orig: 2F57E5F4351356DE872573BD0014A8FF Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 08:45:42 PM Dec 25, 2007 Brian Millsap Dear Millsap, Please think about the interests of others! Someday, it may be too late! As a supporter of scientifically sound wildlife management who
understands the value wolves can bring to ecosystems, I am writing to urge you to take a more balanced approach to Mexican wolf recovery efforts in the Southwest. After ten years of reintroduction efforts, there are fewer than 60 wolves in the wild lands of the Southwest, more than 40 short of the reintroduction goal of establishing 102 wolves in the wild by 2006. Mexican wolves are one of the most endangered animals in the world and play an important role in restoring balance to Southwest forests. But despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. There are millions of acres of public land in the Southwest where wolves could thrive, but Mexican wolves continue to be confined to a much smaller, politically defined recovery area. The rules as they stand do not live up to the promise of the Endangered Species Act. As one of 900,000 members and supporters of Defenders of Wildlife, I am asking you to make the following changes in the reintroduction rule. First, "uplist" the Mexican wolf to Experimental Essential status. This will preserve the management flexibility of the rule, but require that other agencies consult about impacts on wolves. Second, allow the wolves to disperse beyond the recovery area, and to be released where biologists say is best. Third, don't limit wolf numbers, or allow any new reasons to kill them and ensure that any authorized removals take into account individual wolves' genetic value, the size and health of the population, the number of breeding pairs, and whether progress toward recovery is being made. I am confident that if you make all of these changes, the Mexican gray wolf recovery program will get back on track and these wolves will have a real chance at recovery in the wild lands of the Southwest. Thank you for considering my viewpoints on this incredibly important matter. Sincerely, Mr. Terry Mook PO Box 24 Pillow, PA 17080-0024
Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122520453858-140078 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:45:38-0700 Received: from p01c11m007.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 67A1E19E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:19:02-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m007.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with ESMTP id 26ec1774.2662190000.29505.00-067.p01c11m007.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:45:38-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 21:45:37-0600 $MessageID: <29979889.1198640737765.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 08:45:37 PM From: Pat Nee <defenders@mail.defenders.org> ReplyTo: Pat Nee <stewiestheman591@yahoo.com> SendTo: r2fwe_al@fws.gov Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping MIME_Version: 1.0 Organization: Defenders of Wildlife X_Convio_Version: 5.3.22 X_Gateway: poolcons XData: 1010,9@nyMQ9Ee@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001531902; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.014(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122532); R=0.009(1071125155611); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [66.45.103.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3 September 26, 2007) at 12/25/2007 08:45:38 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1 January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:04 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:04 PM SMTPOriginator: email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy:,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT- SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 08:45:38 PM-12/25/2007 08:45:40 PM,12/25/2007 08:45:40 PM-12/25/2007 08:45:41 PM $Orig: 7BA4FB3723CB6D9E872573BD0014A882 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 08:45:41 PM Dec 25, 2007 Brian Millsap Dear Millsap, As a supporter of scientifically sound wildlife management who understands the value wolves can bring to ecosystems, I am writing to urge you to take a more balanced approach to Mexican wolf recovery
efforts in the Southwest. After ten years of reintroduction efforts, there are fewer than 60 wolves in the wild lands of the Southwest, more than 40 short of the reintroduction goal of establishing 102 wolves in the wild by 2006. Mexican wolves are one of the most endangered animals in the world and play an important role in restoring balance to Southwest forests. But despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. There are millions of acres of public land in the Southwest where wolves could thrive, but Mexican wolves continue to be confined to a much smaller, politically defined recovery area. The rules as they stand do not live up to the promise of the Endangered Species Act. As one of 900,000 members and supporters of Defenders of Wildlife, I am asking you to make the following changes in the reintroduction rule. First, "uplist" the Mexican wolf to Experimental Essential status. This will preserve the management flexibility of the rule, but require that other agencies consult about impacts on wolves. Second, allow the wolves to disperse beyond the recovery area, and to be released where biologists say is best. Third, don't limit wolf numbers, or allow any new reasons to kill them and ensure that any authorized removals take into account individual wolves' genetic value, the size and health of the population, the number of breeding pairs, and whether progress toward recovery is being made. I am confident that if you make all of these changes, the Mexican gray wolf recovery program will get back on track and these wolves will have a real chance at recovery in the wild lands of the Southwest. Thank you for considering my viewpoints on this incredibly important matter. Sincerely, Mr. Pat Nee 5 Chapaquiote Way Sandwhich, MA 02562
Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122520152617-139981 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:15:26-0700 Received: from p01c11m022.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id A4C9B19E800C for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:48:49-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m022.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id d47c1774.2537020336.177454.00-028.p01c11m022.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:15:25-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 21:15:23-0600 $MessageID: <23002505.1198638923890.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 08:15:23 PM From: Curtis Du Puis <defenders@mail.defenders.org> ReplyTo: Curtis Du Puis <neshkie@animail.net> SendTo: r2fwe_al@fws.gov Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping MIME_Version: 1.0 Organization: Defenders of Wildlife X_Convio_Version: 5.3.22 X_Gateway: poolcons XData: 1010,9@nyMQ9Mn@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001739447; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.016(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122532); R=0.009(1071125155538); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3 September 26, 2007) at 12/25/2007 08:15:26 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1 January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:04 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:05 PM SMTPOriginator: email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy:,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT- SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 08:15:26 PM-12/25/2007 08:15:27 PM,12/25/2007 08:15:28 PM-12/25/2007 08:15:28 PM $Orig: A712E249C0C24FBA872573BD0011E489 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 08:15:28 PM Dec 25, 2007 Brian Millsap Dear Millsap, As a supporter of scientifically sound wildlife management who understands the value wolves can bring to ecosystems, I am writing to urge you to take a more balanced approach to Mexican wolf recovery efforts in the Southwest.
After ten years of reintroduction efforts, there are fewer than 60 wolves in the wild lands of the Southwest, more than 40 short of the reintroduction goal of establishing 102 wolves in the wild by 2006. Mexican wolves are one of the most endangered animals in the world and play an important role in restoring balance to Southwest forests. But despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. There are millions of acres of public land in the Southwest where wolves could thrive, but Mexican wolves continue to be confined to a much smaller, politically defined recovery area. The rules as they stand do not live up to the promise of the Endangered Species Act. As one of 900,000 members and supporters of Defenders of Wildlife, I am asking you to make the following changes in the reintroduction rule. First, "uplist" the Mexican wolf to Experimental Essential status. This will preserve the management flexibility of the rule, but require that other agencies consult about impacts on wolves. Second, allow the wolves to disperse beyond the recovery area, and to be released where biologists say is best. Third, don't limit wolf numbers, or allow any new reasons to kill them and ensure that any authorized removals take into account individual wolves' genetic value, the size and health of the population, the number of breeding pairs, and whether progress toward recovery is being made. I am confident that if you make all of these changes, the Mexican gray wolf recovery program will get back on track and these wolves will have a real chance at recovery in the wild lands of the Southwest. Thank you for considering my viewpoints on this incredibly important matter. Sincerely, Mr. Curtis Du Puis 11515 Entree View Dr SW Olympia, WA 98512-9020
Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122520152601-139980 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:15:26-0700 Received: from p01c11m092.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7BD3D19E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:48:49-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m092.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id d47c1774.3618585520.49531.00-007.p01c11m092.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:15:25-0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 21:15:23-0600 $MessageID: <2319253.1198638923584.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 08:15:23 PM From: Melodie Cleveland <defenders@mail.defenders.org> ReplyTo: Melodie Cleveland <melodie.cleveland@sbcglobal.net> SendTo: r2fwe_al@fws.gov Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping MIME_Version: 1.0 Organization: Defenders of Wildlife X_Convio_Version: 5.3.22 X_Gateway: poolcons XData: 1010,9@nyMQ9MK@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0002297496; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.022(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122532); R=0.009(1071125155537); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3 September 26, 2007) at 12/25/2007 08:15:26 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1 January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:05 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:05 PM SMTPOriginator: email_bounce_handler@bounce.convio.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy:,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT- SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 08:15:26 PM-12/25/2007 08:15:27 PM,12/25/2007 08:15:28 PM-12/25/2007 08:15:28 PM $Orig: AE99CAFD8C041F0D872573BD0011E479 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 08:15:28 PM Dec 25, 2007 Brian Millsap Dear Millsap, As a supporter of scientifically sound wildlife management who understands the value wolves can bring to ecosystems, I am writing to urge you to take a more balanced approach to Mexican wolf recovery efforts in the Southwest.
After ten years of reintroduction efforts, there are fewer than 60 wolves in the wild lands of the Southwest, more than 40 short of the reintroduction goal of establishing 102 wolves in the wild by 2006. Mexican wolves are one of the most endangered animals in the world and play an important role in restoring balance to Southwest forests. But despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. There are millions of acres of public land in the Southwest where wolves could thrive, but Mexican wolves continue to be confined to a much smaller, politically defined recovery area. The rules as they stand do not live up to the promise of the Endangered Species Act. As one of 900,000 members and supporters of Defenders of Wildlife, I am asking you to make the following changes in the reintroduction rule. First, "uplist" the Mexican wolf to Experimental Essential status. This will preserve the management flexibility of the rule, but require that other agencies consult about impacts on wolves. Second, allow the wolves to disperse beyond the recovery area, and to be released where biologists say is best. Third, don't limit wolf numbers, or allow any new reasons to kill them and ensure that any authorized removals take into account individual wolves' genetic value, the size and health of the population, the number of breeding pairs, and whether progress toward recovery is being made. I am confident that if you make all of these changes, the Mexican gray wolf recovery program will get back on track and these wolves will have a real chance at recovery in the wild lands of the Southwest. Thank you for considering my viewpoints on this incredibly important matter. Sincerely, Ms. Melodie Cleveland Cheshire Houston, TX 77018