Capital News Service
Superintendent Denice Swanke of Isle Royale National Park said removing gray wolves from the endangered species list may make it harder for the population to grow on the island. Image: National Park Service.
The Trump administration recently announced that it will remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list in the lower 48 states.
The gray wolf population in those states, including Michigan, has reached more than 6,000 and has met recovery goals that make it unnecessary for protection, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The agency’s delisting decision has sparked promises of litigation by environmental organizations.