"Landmark Ruling on Sage Grouse Draws Mixed Reviews"

"The greater sage grouse, a bird whose habitat is spread across 11 Western states, has been saved by collaborative conservation effort and won't be listed as endangered or threatened, the Interior Department announced Tuesday.

The decision, which drew mixed reviews from environmentalists and industry groups, ends a controversial and expensive struggle to save the greater sage grouse without the need for additional protections that could further squeeze oil and gas producers and ranchers.

The Interior Department, trumpeting a 'huge #Wildlifewin' on social media, credited collaboration between business and government with saving the little birds."

John Bacon and Doyle Rice report for USA TODAY September 22, 2015.

SEE ALSO:

"Decision Not To List Sage Grouse as Endangered Is Called Life Saver By Some, Death Knell By Others" (Washington Post)

"U.S. Trying to Protect Sage Grouse Without Listing It as an Endangered Species" (New York Times)

"U.S. Rejects Protections for Greater Sage Grouse Across West" (AP)

"Greater Sage Grouse Denied U.S. Endangered Species Act Protection" (Reuters)

"The Endangered Species Act's Biggest Experiment" (High Country News)

"Why The Greater Sage Grouse Isn’t Being Listed As An Endangered Species" (Climate Progress)

"6 Ways to Help Sage-Grouse Right Now" (Audubon magazine)

"Savoring Success With Sage Grouse Decision" (Agri-Pulse)

"Sage Grouse Won’t Get Endangered Species Protection" (McClatchy)