What are the next steps for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit?
Currently, the Service participates on a Science Advisory Group, along with representatives from the WDFW, Oregon Zoo, Washington State University, and other experts in rabbit ecology, conservation genetics, and captive breeding. This group will advise the WDFW and the Service during the recovery process, suggesting and approving recovery measures for the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit. The Service intends that any recovery actions undertaken for the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit will be as accurate and effective as possible. Therefore, the Service is requesting additional information and comments from the general public, other governmental agencies, the scientific community, industry, or any other interested party concerning potential recovery actions for the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit. Comments or additional information may be sent to the Upper Columbia Fish and Wildlife Office, 11103 East Montgomery Drive, Spokane, Washington 99206. The Service will continue to work cooperatively with o
