Office of the Secretary

For Immediate Release: January 13, 2000

Contact: Tim Ahern (202) 208-5089

Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt
Comment on the 10th Circuit Court decision
supporting wolf re-introduction at Yellowstone

I am very pleased that the courts have given a ringing endorsement to our wolf reintroduction program in Yellowstone National Park and central Idaho.

The court clearly agreed that the U.S. Fish and; Wildlife Service's reintroduction program is fully consistent with the Endangered Species Act.

Wolf reintroduction is a powerful demonstration of this Nation's commitment to protecting and restoring endangered species. Today's decision is a welcome vindication of our efforts to preserve this magnificent species

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