Wolf Email 6H - Mexican Gray Wolf: Environmental Impact Statement
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Wolf Email 6H - Mexican Gray Wolf: Environmental Impact Statement
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 <[email protected]>; 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 58cd1774.3229445040.7341.00076.p01c11m087.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); 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 <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Teresa Parcell <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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 protected]> 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 protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/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 <[email protected]>; 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-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 48cd1774.3271404464.7341.00076.p01c11m087.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); 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 <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Elizabeth Wilds <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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 protected]> 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 protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/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 <[email protected]>; 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 <[email protected]>); 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 <[email protected]>; 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: <[email protected]> X_MS_Has_Attach: X_MS_TNEF_Correlator: Thread_Topic: Comments on the Mexican Wolf Program thread_index: AchHeA+xt9qb3d9bSFa/ZAQcgxc6vA== From: "Dianne Douglas" <[email protected]> SendTo: <[email protected]> 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: <[email protected]> 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: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/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 <[email protected]>; 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 165d1774.2659937200.135677.00014.p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); 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 <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Norma Hescheles <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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 protected]> 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 protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. 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 It 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 <[email protected]>; 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 065d1774.2481609648.135677.00014.p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); 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 <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Elah Bozorg-Grayeli <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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 protected]> 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 protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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 <[email protected]>; 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-5.3.03) with ESMTP id f55d1774.2450140080.135677.00014.p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); 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 <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Michelle Collar <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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 protected]> 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 protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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 <[email protected]>; 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-5.3.03) with SMTP id 901d1774.3670977456.113263.00018.p01c11m084.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); 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:MIMEVersion: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 <[email protected]> Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping SendTo: [email protected] MIME_Version: 1.0 $MessageID: <[email protected]> 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: <[email protected]> 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: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/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 [email protected] _______________________________________________________________________ ____ _________ 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 <[email protected]>; 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-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 46ec1774.2619005872.2109.00047.p01c11m065.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); 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 <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Sonora Murphy <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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 protected]> 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 protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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 <[email protected]>; 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 46ec1774.2651700144.29505.00067.p01c11m007.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); 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 <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Tara Braithwaite <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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 protected]> 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 protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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 <[email protected]>; 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 36ec1774.2630720432.29505.00067.p01c11m007.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); 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 <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Terry Mook <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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 protected]> 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 protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/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! late! Someday, it may be too 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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 <[email protected]>; 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-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 26ec1774.2662190000.29505.00067.p01c11m007.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); 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 <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Pat Nee <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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 protected]> 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 protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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 <[email protected]>; 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 d47c1774.2537020336.177454.00028.p01c11m022.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); 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 <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Curtis Du Puis <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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 protected]> 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 protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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 <[email protected]>; 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 d47c1774.3618585520.49531.00007.p01c11m092.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); 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 <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Melodie Cleveland <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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 protected]> 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 protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122520152526-139978 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:15:25 -0700 Received: from p01c11m092.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id BB8F719E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:48:48 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m092.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id c47c1774.3419278256.49531.00007.p01c11m092.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:15:24 -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: <23519324.1198638922988.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 08:15:22 PM From: Judith Philpot <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Judith Philpot <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ9ME@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(1071125155537); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 08:15:25 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 protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 08:15:25 PM-12/25/2007 08:15:26 PM,12/25/2007 08:15:27 PM-12/25/2007 08:15:27 PM $Orig: E8DFE2C51084D37F872573BD0011E42E Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 08:15:27 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Judith Philpot 306 Coral Reef Dr Unit 49 Huntington Beach, CA 92648-3678 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122520152545-139979 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:15:25 -0700 Received: from p01c11m022.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id E772B19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:48:48 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m022.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id c47c1774.2505550768.177454.00028.p01c11m022.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:15:24 -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: <18072055.1198638923015.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 08:15:23 PM From: Zachary Maichuk <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Zachary Maichuk <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ9Mt@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001222334; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.011(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122532); R=0.009(1071125155538); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 08:15:25 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:06 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:06 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 08:15:25 PM-12/25/2007 08:15:26 PM,12/25/2007 08:15:27 PM-12/25/2007 08:15:27 PM $Orig: 547BF07F01C3D908872573BD0011E441 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 08:15:27 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Zachary Maichuk 23728 Bpo Way Piscataway, NJ 08854-8137 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122520152453-139977 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:15:24 -0700 Received: from p01c11m092.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0756A19E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:48:47 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m092.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id c47c1774.3198991280.49531.00007.p01c11m092.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:15:24 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 21:15:22 -0600 $MessageID: <9690199.1198638922968.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 08:15:22 PM From: George Riker <[email protected]> ReplyTo: George Riker <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ9MM@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0002324912; 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 protected]> 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 08:15:24 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:06 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:06 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 08:15:24 PM-12/25/2007 08:15:25 PM,12/25/2007 08:15:26 PM-12/25/2007 08:15:26 PM $Orig: 3E6AD028020555C0872573BD0011E3E5 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 08:15:26 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. George Riker 63 Webster Hill Blvd West Hartford, CT 06107-3458 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122520152379-139976 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:15:23 -0700 Received: from p01c11m092.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 47EAB19E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:48:47 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m092.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id b47c1774.3471727536.49531.00007.p01c11m092.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:15:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 21:15:22 -0600 $MessageID: <22153249.1198638922955.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 08:15:22 PM From: Brian Ford <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Brian Ford <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ9My@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0003505111; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.033(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122532); R=0.009(1071125155537); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 08:15:23 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:07 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:07 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 08:15:23 PM-12/25/2007 08:15:24 PM,12/25/2007 08:15:25 PM-12/25/2007 08:15:25 PM $Orig: B3BEDB908A2A9B37872573BD0011E39B Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 08:15:25 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Brian Ford 4350 Alamosa St Cocoa, FL 32927-3977 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122519452504-139889 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:45:25 -0700 Received: from p01c11m003.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 34F2719E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:18:48 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m003.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 440c1774.2440977328.14542.00075.p01c11m003.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:45:24 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 20:45:23 -0600 $MessageID: <22745692.1198637123915.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 07:45:23 PM From: Sheri Reeves <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Sheri Reeves <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ9M4@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(1071125155611); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 07:45:25 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:07 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:07 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 07:45:25 PM-12/25/2007 07:45:26 PM,12/25/2007 07:45:26 PM-12/25/2007 07:45:27 PM $Orig: F9562348B15A4C29872573BD000F24F8 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 07:45:27 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Sheri Reeves 151 N Maple St Apt 105 Burbank, CA 91505-4260 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122519452520-139890 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:45:25 -0700 Received: from p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 59B4D19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:18:48 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 440c1774.2432076720.60735.00031.p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:45:24 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 20:45:24 -0600 $MessageID: <1210774.1198637124254.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 07:45:24 PM From: Raine Lynn <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Raine Lynn <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ9M9@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0002737880; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.026(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122532); R=0.009(1071125155535); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 07:45:25 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:08 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:08 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 07:45:25 PM-12/25/2007 07:45:26 PM,12/25/2007 07:45:26 PM-12/25/2007 07:45:27 PM $Orig: 11095C2CAC9E6B25872573BD000F2508 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 07:45:27 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Raine Lynn 28 Seminary Ave Dayton, OH 45403-3069 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122519452447-139888 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:45:24 -0700 Received: from p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9CE0D19E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:18:47 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 340c1774.166566832.60735.00031.p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:45:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 20:45:23 -0600 $MessageID: <4495375.1198637123354.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 07:45:23 PM From: Amy Wilson <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Amy Wilson <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ9yt@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0002114074; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.020(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122532); R=0.009(1071125155535); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 07:45:24 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:08 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:08 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 07:45:24 PM-12/25/2007 07:45:25 PM,12/25/2007 07:45:25 PM-12/25/2007 07:45:26 PM $Orig: 60A0B844FDAC1D56872573BD000F24BF Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 07:45:26 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Amy Wilson 16100 NE 150th St Luther, OK 73054-9438 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122519452375-139887 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:45:23 -0700 Received: from p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id E055919E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:18:46 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 340c1774.2631383984.60735.00031.p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:45:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 20:45:22 -0600 $MessageID: <20288677.1198637122927.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 07:45:22 PM From: Dixie Kellogg <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Dixie Kellogg <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ9yy@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0003562719; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.034(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122532); R=0.009(1071125155535); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 07:45:23 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:08 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:08 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 07:45:23 PM-12/25/2007 07:45:24 PM,12/25/2007 07:45:24 PM-12/25/2007 07:45:25 PM $Orig: B0F865CCA13E557A872573BD000F2477 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 07:45:25 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Mrs. Dixie Kellogg 649 S Railroad St Merryville, LA 70653-3336 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122519153423-139795 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:15:34 -0700 Received: from p01c11m076.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 14EF519E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:48:57 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m076.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 549b1774.2461957040.189080.00060.p01c11m076.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:15:33 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 20:15:32 -0600 $MessageID: <27459869.1198635333469.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 07:15:33 PM From: Diane Beck <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Diane Beck <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ9yn@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0007736570; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.071(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155535); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 07:15:34 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:09 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:09 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 07:15:34 PM-12/25/2007 07:15:35 PM,12/25/2007 07:15:36 PM-12/25/2007 07:15:36 PM $Orig: 69157DE065E7A871872573BD000C696F Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 07:15:36 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Mrs. Diane Beck 97 Jackstay Ct Kiawah Island, SC 29455-5703 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122519153411-139794 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:15:34 -0700 Received: from p01c11m082.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id E7F2119E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:48:56 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m082.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 549b1774.3524324272.15391.00017.p01c11m082.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:15:33 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 20:15:32 -0600 $MessageID: <1719992.1198635333442.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 07:15:33 PM From: Robin Katzenstein <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Robin Katzenstein <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ9yK@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0002531948; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.024(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155541); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 07:15:34 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:09 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:09 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 07:15:34 PM-12/25/2007 07:15:34 PM,12/25/2007 07:15:35 PM-12/25/2007 07:15:35 PM $Orig: 824E1E2BFE791A67872573BD000C6963 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 07:15:35 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Robin Katzenstein 38694 Neely Rd NE Albany, OR 97322-7427 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122519152861-139793 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:15:28 -0700 Received: from p01c11m082.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7326C19E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:48:51 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m082.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 049b1774.3608243120.15391.00017.p01c11m082.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:15:28 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 20:15:27 -0600 $MessageID: <7087445.1198635327804.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 07:15:27 PM From: "C. Schafer" <[email protected]> ReplyTo: "C. Schafer" <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ9Kt@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001185900; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.011(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155541); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 07:15:28 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:10 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:10 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 07:15:28 PM-12/25/2007 07:15:29 PM,12/25/2007 07:15:30 PM-12/25/2007 07:15:30 PM $Orig: D73CD810A5A2C4C6872573BD000C673D Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 07:15:30 PM Dec 25, 2007 Brian Millsap Dear Millsap, Mexican wolves are one of the most endangered animals in the world and play an important role in restoring balance to Southwest forests. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. 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. Please consider my viewpoints on this incredibly important matter. These animals must be restored to our lands so that they can provide the niche required in a balanced ecosystem. Please do not be swayed by special interests i.e. ranchers. If they would follow proper procedures for downed cattle, the wolves would leave their cattle alone. Sincerely, Ms. C. Schafer PO Box 54514 Phoenix, AZ 85078-4514 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122519152445-139791 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:15:24 -0700 Received: from p01c11m032.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4797F19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:48:47 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m032.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id b39b1774.2472446896.1637.00035.p01c11m032.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:15:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 20:15:21 -0600 $MessageID: <25772253.1198635322330.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 07:15:22 PM From: Lynn Jenkins <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Lynn Jenkins <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ9e4@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001321777; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.012(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155538); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 07:15:24 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:10 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:10 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 07:15:24 PM-12/25/2007 07:15:25 PM,12/25/2007 07:15:26 PM-12/25/2007 07:15:26 PM $Orig: 5E93A2986F46BDC0872573BD000C659D Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 07:15:26 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Lynn Jenkins 11 Melody Ln West Milford, NJ 07480-1916 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122519152498-139792 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:15:24 -0700 Received: from p01c11m021.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id CCC0619E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:48:47 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m021.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id c39b1774.2406759344.39117.00098.p01c11m021.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:15:24 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 20:15:21 -0600 $MessageID: <26393541.1198635322386.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 07:15:22 PM From: Lisa Wolterman <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Lisa Wolterman <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ9eK@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001391324; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.013(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155538); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 07:15:24 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:11 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:11 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 07:15:24 PM-12/25/2007 07:15:25 PM,12/25/2007 07:15:26 PM-12/25/2007 07:15:26 PM $Orig: 8CD868CCA6A86733872573BD000C65D2 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 07:15:26 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Mrs. Lisa Wolterman 2826 SW Polk City Ct Ankeny, IA 50023-6237 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122519152429-139790 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:15:24 -0700 Received: from p01c11m021.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 248C819E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:48:47 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m021.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id b39b1774.2490678192.39117.00098.p01c11m021.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:15:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 20:15:21 -0600 $MessageID: <15280347.1198635322254.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 07:15:22 PM From: Marc Rachmuth <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Marc Rachmuth <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ94t@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001098043; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155538); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 07:15:24 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:11 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:11 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 07:15:24 PM-12/25/2007 07:15:25 PM,12/25/2007 07:15:26 PM-12/25/2007 07:15:26 PM $Orig: 27676BB5DFE82481872573BD000C658D Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 07:15:26 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Mrs. Marc Rachmuth 2125 Bermuda Dunes Pl Oxnard, CA 93036-2787 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122519152356-139789 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:15:23 -0700 Received: from p01c11m021.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 675A519E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:48:46 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m021.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id b39b1774.2616556464.39117.00098.p01c11m021.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:15:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 20:15:21 -0600 $MessageID: <233675.1198635322254.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 07:15:22 PM From: Harry Rohr <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Harry Rohr <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ9e9@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001048334; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155538); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 07:15:23 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:11 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:11 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 07:15:23 PM-12/25/2007 07:15:24 PM,12/25/2007 07:15:25 PM-12/25/2007 07:15:25 PM $Orig: A27C5DA89E5949DC872573BD000C6544 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 07:15:25 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Harry Rohr 3226 Cummings Ave Berkley, MI 48072-1155 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122519152284-139788 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:15:22 -0700 Received: from p01c11m021.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id A99E219E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:48:45 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m021.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id a39b1774.2385779632.39117.00098.p01c11m021.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:15:22 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 20:15:21 -0600 $MessageID: <23485964.1198635322029.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 07:15:22 PM From: Megyan Rucker <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Megyan Rucker <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ94E@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001063199; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155538); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 07:15:22 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:12 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:12 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 07:15:22 PM-12/25/2007 07:15:23 PM,12/25/2007 07:15:24 PM-12/25/2007 07:15:24 PM $Orig: C6B1C990638DDCE7872573BD000C64FC Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 07:15:24 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Megyan Rucker Bedford St. Cincinnati, OH 45227 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122518452080-139659 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:45:20 -0700 Received: from p01c11m084.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4EA0A19E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:18:43 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m084.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 032b1774.3189955504.161058.00050.p01c11m084.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:45:20 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 19:45:18 -0600 $MessageID: <5479917.1198633519138.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 06:45:19 PM From: Dennis DeMarinis <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Dennis DeMarinis <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ99t@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001905958; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.018(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155541); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 06:45:20 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:12 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:12 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 06:45:20 PM-12/25/2007 06:45:22 PM,12/25/2007 06:45:22 PM-12/25/2007 06:45:23 PM $Orig: 69A8A2E23DB1B8D4872573BD0009A510 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 06:45:23 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Dennis DeMarinis 1149 Victoria St New Bedford, MA 02745-1621 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122518452000-139658 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:45:20 -0700 Received: from p01c11m084.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8067A19E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:18:42 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m084.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id f22b1774.3336813488.161058.00050.p01c11m084.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:45:19 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 19:45:17 -0600 $MessageID: <17485285.1198633518433.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 06:45:18 PM From: Karen Bond <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Karen Bond <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ94e@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001033544; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155541); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 06:45:20 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:13 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:13 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 06:45:20 PM-12/25/2007 06:45:21 PM,12/25/2007 06:45:21 PM-12/25/2007 06:45:22 PM $Orig: 2F311D47F46C1EDA872573BD0009A4C0 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 06:45:22 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Karen Bond 701 W Grove Pkwy Apt 203 Tempe, AZ 85283-4505 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122518451923-139657 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:45:19 -0700 Received: from p01c11m084.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id B8C0919E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:18:41 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m084.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id e22b1774.3326323632.161058.00050.p01c11m084.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:45:18 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 19:45:17 -0600 $MessageID: <19714044.1198633518413.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 06:45:18 PM From: Erin Bowling <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Erin Bowling <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ944@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0003645652; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.034(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155541); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 06:45:19 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:13 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:13 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 06:45:19 PM-12/25/2007 06:45:20 PM,12/25/2007 06:45:20 PM-12/25/2007 06:45:21 PM $Orig: 014D59CBE72BC3C0872573BD0009A473 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 06:45:21 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Erin Bowling 313 Thistle Dr Garland, TX 75043-3235 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122518300066-139608 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:30:00 -0700 Received: from p01c11m014.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id F26A919E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:03:22 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.133.183.227] (EHLO mx10.roch.ny.frontiernet.net) by p01c11m014.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 89ea1774.2514308016.41451.00005.p01c11m014.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:30:00 -0700 (MST) X_IronPort_Anti_Spam_Filtered: true X_IronPort_Anti_Spam_Result: Ao8CAL08cUdChbZp/2dsb2JhbACRYZZJ Received: from relay01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net ([66.133.182.164]) by mx10.roch.ny.frontiernet.net with ESMTP; 26 Dec 2007 01:29:59 +0000 X_Virus_Scanned: by amavisd-new-2.5.2 at filter03.roch.ny.frontiernet.net X_Trace: 53616c7465645f5fe3c67031853cdd813340c4ae7020a8ca25e096f2495e437ad233b19 508c360a97a8c61dbd719e408f5066a335b339422ade9d4e967b81d04aceb300bf2e7be ca0bb064372ef7c7b3263bad947c42a868f445094ab617ea19 Received: from localhost (webmail06.roc.ny.frontiernet.net [66.133.182.105]) by relay01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5B296B4965 for <[email protected]>; Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:29:59 +0000 (UTC) X_Received: from 74-46-32-63.br1.stmc.az.frontiernet.net (74-46-3263.br1.stmc.az.frontiernet.net [74.46.32.63]) by webmail.frontiernet.net (Horde MIME library) with HTTP; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:29:59 -0700 $MessageID: <[email protected]> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 06:29:59 PM From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] Subject: Mexican Grey Wolf NEPA Scoping MIME_Version: 1.0 User_Agent: Internet Messaging Program (IMP) H3 (4.1.5-cvs) X_Spam: [F=0.0002856783; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.027(107112515569); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> X_SOURCE_IP: [66.133.183.227] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/25/2007 06:30:00 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:14 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:14 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 06:30:00 PM-12/25/2007 06:30:01 PM,12/25/2007 06:30:01 PM-12/25/2007 06:30:01 PM $Orig: E86EF7E7A3C2DDCE872573BD00083DA2 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 06:30:01 PM I am Jeffrey R. Kamps and live at 305 Lone Pine Drive in Navajo , New Mexico with a mailing address of Box 48 , Navajo , NM 87328 ,Since I was not able to attend any of the public hearings, I wanted to submit my feelings by email . I have followed what has happened to the wolf for many years and believe the reintroduction of the Mexican Grey Wolf is an important project and worth our government's support . I have read untold books , watched TV programs about them and have tried to learn everything I could about them . I have gone to many places to see them whether it was at the Albuquerque Zoo on numerous occasions , been to the Wolf Preserve between Zuni & Grants , NM on several occasions , I have seen them at the exhibit outside of Yellowstone Park but the best viewing was when I saw them at Lamar Valley in Yellowstone Park . To see them in person was a great experience . Seeing them as part of their normal place in the food chain in YNP was thrilling . Being able to see them at the park was the high point of my trip . I know the reintroduction of the wolves in Yellowstone has not been without its problems but overall , I have seen it as a success . In view if the current problems at Rocky Mountain National Park with elk overpopulation , I wish they had had the normal predators in their food chain . I lived near RMNP for many years and saw in person what the overpopulation by elk was doing to the habitat there . While I may not be an expert on wildlife , I think it is very important to have the food chain in nature as it was intended.Currently we are trying to figure out what to do with all the excess elk who are destroying the environment there .I enjoyed seeing the elk every year during their fall rutting season but saw how the overpopulation was ruining the habitat . As a hunter , its sad to see what may happen to all these excess elk who may have to be eliminated by government hunters when hunters would be willing to reduce the population in a controlled way as has been done by restricted hunts at the US Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs .When there are no natural predators, we leave ourselves open to all kinds of problems . I realize that wolves can do damage to cattle and sheep but I think the Yellowstone wolf reintroduction program has been successful in that area. While NM / AZ are not Yellowstone , we could use the lessons they learned . Ranchers need to be compensated for these losses without question if it is a verified loss to wolves. But there should be a way for both to share the wilderness . Just because they see a wolf , doesn't give them the right to shoot one . The Southwestern Wolf stands at the verge of extinction and we should not allow that to happen .. It is an important and vital part of the natural environment and needs to be there . Yes , ranchers need to be compensated for their verified losses and the problems wolves may cause them should not be ignored . Wolves were part of Southwest for a long time and need to be there today and not just be in zoos . . I very strongly support having the wolves continuing to be reintroduced and part of the habitat as natural predators in this area as are the mountain lion and bears . Without predators , we open ourselves up to all kinds of problems .Let's find a way to work together !!! I appreciate the opportunity to voice my opinion and would appreciate being updated in the progress of of these hearings . If you have any questions about my comments , I can be reached at (505)777-2557 , Box 48 , Navajo , NM 87328 or at this email address . Thank you for your attention , Jeff Kamps Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122518152051-139563 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:15:20 -0700 Received: from p01c11m066.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id A81CB19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:48:42 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m066.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 82ba1774.2535762864.221813.00056.p01c11m066.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:15:20 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 19:15:18 -0600 $MessageID: <28301442.1198631718130.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 06:15:18 PM From: John Ludwig <[email protected]> ReplyTo: John Ludwig <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEttt@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001604877; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.015(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 06:15:20 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:15 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:15 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 06:15:20 PM-12/25/2007 06:15:22 PM,12/25/2007 06:15:22 PM-12/25/2007 06:15:23 PM $Orig: 10A4B6611816BEE4872573BD0006E5D3 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 06:15:23 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. John Ludwig 1629 Lamborn Ave Superior, WI 54880-2815 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122518152183-139566 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:15:21 -0700 Received: from p01c11m024.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 043FA19E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:48:43 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m024.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 92ba1774.2484632496.121410.00095.p01c11m024.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:15:21 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 19:15:18 -0600 $MessageID: <30315895.1198631718201.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 06:15:18 PM From: Carol Gomez <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Carol Gomez <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ99M@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155538); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 06:15:21 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:15 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:15 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 06:15:21 PM-12/25/2007 06:15:23 PM,12/25/2007 06:15:23 PM-12/25/2007 06:15:23 PM $Orig: 480A5860457288A8872573BD0006E657 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 06:15:23 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Carol Gomez 20 River Rd. Rocks Village Haverhill, MA 01830 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122518152124-139565 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:15:21 -0700 Received: from p01c11m066.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 65DCE19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:48:43 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m066.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 82ba1774.2640661424.221813.00056.p01c11m066.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:15:20 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 19:15:18 -0600 $MessageID: <14909338.1198631718191.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 06:15:18 PM From: Alice Bucknam <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Alice Bucknam <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ99y@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001826055; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.017(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 06:15:21 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:16 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:16 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 06:15:21 PM-12/25/2007 06:15:22 PM,12/25/2007 06:15:22 PM-12/25/2007 06:15:23 PM $Orig: FC8095C474B5C82A872573BD0006E61C Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 06:15:23 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Mrs. Alice Bucknam 1634 Highwood Rd Xxxxxxxxxx Great Falls, MT 59405-8040 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122518152035-139562 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:15:20 -0700 Received: from p01c11m024.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 83CA419E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:48:42 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m024.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 72ba1774.2453162928.121410.00095.p01c11m024.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:15:19 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 19:15:18 -0600 $MessageID: <983883.1198631718107.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 06:15:18 PM From: Paul Moseley <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Paul Moseley <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ99e@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155538); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 06:15:20 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:16 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:16 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 06:15:20 PM-12/25/2007 06:15:21 PM,12/25/2007 06:15:21 PM-12/25/2007 06:15:22 PM $Orig: A4554F4ED2ABC9A6872573BD0006E5C5 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 06:15:22 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Paul Moseley 1739 View Point Terrace Cannon Beach, OR 97110 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122518152108-139564 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:15:21 -0700 Received: from p01c11m024.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 41FB219E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:48:43 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m024.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 82ba1774.2421693360.121410.00095.p01c11m024.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:15:20 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 19:15:18 -0600 $MessageID: <28277809.1198631718156.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 06:15:18 PM From: Susan Lowe <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Susan Lowe <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ99K@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155538); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 06:15:21 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:17 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:17 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 06:15:21 PM-12/25/2007 06:15:22 PM,12/25/2007 06:15:22 PM-12/25/2007 06:15:22 PM $Orig: 85F59F00EA12B08A872573BD0006E60C Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 06:15:22 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Susan Lowe 5400 NE 22nd Ter # B Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308-3210 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122518151962-139561 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:15:19 -0700 Received: from p01c11m024.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id C331619E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:48:41 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m024.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 72ba1774.2463652784.121410.00095.p01c11m024.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:15:19 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 19:15:18 -0600 $MessageID: <31725737.1198631718097.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 06:15:18 PM From: Chauncey Wood <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Chauncey Wood <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ999@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155538); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 06:15:19 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:17 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:17 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 06:15:19 PM-12/25/2007 06:15:21 PM,12/25/2007 06:15:21 PM-12/25/2007 06:15:21 PM $Orig: A0FDFD1B2B9E0FD8872573BD0006E57A Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 06:15:21 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Dr. Chauncey Wood 16444 E Monaco Dr Unit B Fountain Hills, AZ 85268-4740 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122518151887-139560 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:15:18 -0700 Received: from p01c11m024.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0B78319E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:48:40 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m024.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 62ba1774.2715409328.121410.00095.p01c11m024.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:15:18 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 19:15:17 -0600 $MessageID: <26867015.1198631718026.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 06:15:18 PM From: michol stelma <[email protected]> ReplyTo: michol stelma <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMQ994@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0004516196; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.042(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155538); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 06:15:18 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:18 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:18 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 06:15:18 PM-12/25/2007 06:15:20 PM,12/25/2007 06:15:20 PM-12/25/2007 06:15:20 PM $Orig: 5F992A281FAE7F4E872573BD0006E52F Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 06:15:20 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. michol stelma 124 Center St Hughestown, PA 18640-2952 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122517451762-139481 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:45:17 -0700 Received: from p01c11m076.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 72F6919E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:18:39 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m076.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id d14a1774.2650774448.50110.00086.p01c11m076.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:45:17 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 18:45:16 -0600 $MessageID: <27215606.1198629916232.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 05:45:16 PM From: Linda Exum <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Linda Exum <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtty@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0006109057; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.057(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155535); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 05:45:17 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:18 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:18 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 05:45:17 PM-12/25/2007 05:45:19 PM,12/25/2007 05:45:19 PM-12/25/2007 05:45:20 PM $Orig: 280E8DA191821D89872573BD00042592 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 05:45:20 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Linda Exum 1100 Fieldstone Rd Watkinsville, GA 30677-1573 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122517451690-139480 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:45:16 -0700 Received: from p01c11m076.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id B742619E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:18:38 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m076.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id c14a1774.2482936752.50110.00086.p01c11m076.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:45:16 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 18:45:15 -0600 $MessageID: <33300331.1198629915970.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 05:45:15 PM From: Nicki Hedinger <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Nicki Hedinger <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEttE@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0006460812; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.060(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155535); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 05:45:16 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:19 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:19 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 05:45:16 PM-12/25/2007 05:45:18 PM,12/25/2007 05:45:18 PM-12/25/2007 05:45:19 PM $Orig: CD6744BF96C39CB2872573BD0004254A Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 05:45:19 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Nicki Hedinger 227 Alpern Ave Long Branch, NJ 07740-8025 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122517151461-139375 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:15:14 -0700 Received: from p01c11m036.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 1D54E19E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:48:36 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m036.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 21d91774.2609810352.128094.00014.p01c11m036.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:15:14 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 18:15:12 -0600 $MessageID: <11778792.1198628112992.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 05:15:12 PM From: Megan Kennedy <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Megan Kennedy <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtte@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155538); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 05:15:14 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:19 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:19 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 05:15:14 PM-12/25/2007 05:15:16 PM,12/25/2007 05:15:16 PM-12/25/2007 05:15:16 PM $Orig: 69ADE1EC7A531A80872573BD00016545 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 05:15:16 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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 Megan Kennedy 1553 Blue Ln Roseville, CA 95747-7339 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122517151384-139374 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:15:13 -0700 Received: from p01c11m036.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 56FB419E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:48:35 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m036.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 11d91774.2452462512.128094.00014.p01c11m036.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:15:13 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 18:15:12 -0600 $MessageID: <24171649.1198628112986.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 05:15:12 PM From: Sharon Barbell <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Sharon Barbell <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtt9@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001411391; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.013(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122531); R=0.009(1071125155538); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 05:15:13 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:20 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:20 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 05:15:13 PM-12/25/2007 05:15:15 PM,12/25/2007 05:15:15 PM-12/25/2007 05:15:15 PM $Orig: 89C6D858EA332471872573BD000164F8 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 05:15:15 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Sharon Barbell 202 Adams St Ithaca, NY 14850-3515 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122516451386-139294 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:45:13 -0700 Received: from p01c11m087.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0AEFE19E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:18:34 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m087.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 90691774.3134651312.51893.00083.p01c11m087.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:45:13 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 17:45:12 -0600 $MessageID: <22906042.1198626312385.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 04:45:12 PM From: Samantha Krone <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Samantha Krone <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtQy@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0002176722; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.021(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122530); R=0.009(1071125155541); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 04:45:13 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:20 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:20 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 04:45:13 PM-12/25/2007 04:45:14 PM,12/25/2007 04:45:15 PM-12/25/2007 04:45:15 PM $Orig: 94716CFE7D7DBFE8872573BC00827BDA Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 04:45:15 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Samantha Krone 210 E La Paz Dr Goodyear, AZ 85338-1220 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122516451313-139293 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:45:13 -0700 Received: from p01c11m087.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 48B0119E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:18:34 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m087.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 80691774.3617184688.51893.00083.p01c11m087.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:45:12 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 17:45:12 -0600 $MessageID: <16890881.1198626312282.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 04:45:12 PM From: Michelle Delorme <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Michelle Delorme <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtQn@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001472351; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.014(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122530); R=0.009(1071125155541); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 04:45:13 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:21 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:21 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 04:45:13 PM-12/25/2007 04:45:13 PM,12/25/2007 04:45:14 PM-12/25/2007 04:45:14 PM $Orig: 6C90AEC917CF7C1D872573BC00827B91 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 04:45:14 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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 Michelle Delorme 5225 Trojan Ave Apt 45 San Diego, CA 92115-5225 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122516151405-139181 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:15:14 -0700 Received: from p01c11m031.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id D975119E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:48:34 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m031.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 10f81774.2525367216.21237.00004.p01c11m031.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:15:13 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 17:15:11 -0600 $MessageID: <10610149.1198624511764.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 04:15:11 PM From: Sarah Diehl <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Sarah Diehl <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtEM@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0002216563; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.021(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122528); R=0.009(1071125155538); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 04:15:14 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:21 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:21 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 04:15:14 PM-12/25/2007 04:15:16 PM,12/25/2007 04:15:16 PM-12/25/2007 04:15:17 PM $Orig: AD51E929D2FB6BE2872573BC007FBCCD Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 04:15:17 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Sarah Diehl 109 Beechwood Dr Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-1019 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122516151330-139180 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:15:13 -0700 Received: from p01c11m031.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2474219E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:48:34 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m031.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 00f81774.2441448368.21237.00004.p01c11m031.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:15:12 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 17:15:11 -0600 $MessageID: <23786015.1198624511746.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 04:15:11 PM From: Stephanie Lippel <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Stephanie Lippel <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtEQ@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0002577117; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.024(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122528); R=0.009(1071125155538); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 04:15:13 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:22 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:22 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 04:15:13 PM-12/25/2007 04:15:15 PM,12/25/2007 04:15:15 PM-12/25/2007 04:15:16 PM $Orig: 6EF08715FE4E463C872573BC007FBC82 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 04:15:16 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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 Stephanie Lippel 1905 SE Morrison St Portland, OR 97214-2732 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122516151256-139178 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:15:12 -0700 Received: from p01c11m031.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 65EE419E800B for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:48:33 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m031.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 00f81774.2703694768.21237.00004.p01c11m031.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:15:12 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 17:15:11 -0600 $MessageID: <4061422.1198624511747.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 04:15:11 PM From: Dan Delaney <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Dan Delaney <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtEy@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0002171151; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.021(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122528); R=0.009(1071125155538); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 04:15:12 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:22 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:22 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 04:15:12 PM-12/25/2007 04:15:14 PM,12/25/2007 04:15:14 PM-12/25/2007 04:15:15 PM $Orig: 8315FF2040B74A3C872573BC007FBC38 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 04:15:15 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Dan Delaney 1030 Highland Woods Rd Chapel Hill, NC 27517-4410 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122515451344-139076 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:45:13 -0700 Received: from p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id E771E19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:18:33 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 8f781774.2535877552.84829.00089.p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:45:12 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 16:45:10 -0600 $MessageID: <26392386.1198622710389.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 03:45:10 PM From: Teresa Hammond <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Teresa Hammond <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtEe@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122526); R=0.009(107112595615); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 03:45:13 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:23 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:23 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 03:45:13 PM-12/25/2007 03:45:14 PM,12/25/2007 03:45:14 PM-12/25/2007 03:45:14 PM $Orig: FD077E419AF72B3D872573BC007CFD70 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 03:45:14 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Teresa Hammond 6725 San Luis Obispo Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87109-5624 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122515451292-139075 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:45:12 -0700 Received: from p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 68BB419E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:18:33 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 8f781774.2631355312.90615.00046.p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:45:12 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 16:45:10 -0600 $MessageID: <24036901.1198622710384.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 03:45:10 PM From: Aggie Parish <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Aggie Parish <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtMn@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122526); R=0.009(107112595615); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 03:45:12 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:23 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:23 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 03:45:12 PM-12/25/2007 03:45:13 PM,12/25/2007 03:45:13 PM-12/25/2007 03:45:14 PM $Orig: 5AE09C9F2465C8C5872573BC007CFD3C Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 03:45:14 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Aggie Parish 14210 S 44th St Phoenix, AZ 85044-6059 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122515451269-139074 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:45:12 -0700 Received: from p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2FDE919E8019 for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:18:33 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 8f781774.2493918128.84829.00089.p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:45:12 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 16:45:10 -0600 $MessageID: <31835865.1198622710383.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 03:45:10 PM From: Maryann Tully <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Maryann Tully <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtMK@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122526); R=0.009(107112595615); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 03:45:12 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:24 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:24 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 03:45:12 PM-12/25/2007 03:45:13 PM,12/25/2007 03:45:13 PM-12/25/2007 03:45:13 PM $Orig: 42573CBABCA79DD0872573BC007CFD25 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 03:45:13 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Maryann Tully 4419 E Elmwood St Tucson, AZ 85711-2960 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122515451195-139073 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:45:11 -0700 Received: from p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 71D9719E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:18:32 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 7f781774.2441468848.84829.00089.p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:45:11 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 16:45:10 -0600 $MessageID: <4521870.1198622710382.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 03:45:10 PM From: Jen Rios <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Jen Rios <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtMt@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122526); R=0.009(107112595615); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 03:45:11 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:25 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:25 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 03:45:11 PM-12/25/2007 03:45:12 PM,12/25/2007 03:45:12 PM-12/25/2007 03:45:13 PM $Orig: 0DD1FA4A0DA85DED872573BC007CFCDB Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 03:45:13 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Jen Rios 3241 Taper Ave San Jose, CA 95124-2143 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122515451123-139072 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:45:11 -0700 Received: from p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id B2C5519E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:18:31 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 6f781774.2577836976.84829.00089.p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:45:10 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 16:45:10 -0600 $MessageID: <6414046.1198622710383.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 03:45:10 PM From: Nancy Bain <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Nancy Bain <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtMQ@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122526); R=0.009(107112595615); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 03:45:11 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:25 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:25 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 03:45:11 PM-12/25/2007 03:45:12 PM,12/25/2007 03:45:12 PM-12/25/2007 03:45:12 PM $Orig: A46BF39E99372A96872573BC007CFC93 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 03:45:12 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Mrs. Nancy Bain 10614 Palomino St El Paso, TX 79924-2026 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122515151025-138972 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:15:10 -0700 Received: from p01c11m052.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6989319E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:48:30 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m052.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id de081774.2702883760.236534.00048.p01c11m052.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:15:09 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 16:15:07 -0600 $MessageID: <27245911.1198620907903.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 03:15:07 PM From: Barbara Austin-Newton <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Barbara Austin-Newton <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] Subject: Please Help the Mexican Gray Wolf MIME_Version: 1.0 Organization: Defenders of Wildlife X_Convio_Version: 5.3.22 X_Gateway: poolcons XData: 1010,9@nyMEtyE@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001139770; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.011(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122526); R=0.009(107112595618); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 03:15:10 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:26 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:26 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 03:15:10 PM-12/25/2007 03:15:12 PM,12/25/2007 03:15:12 PM-12/25/2007 03:15:12 PM $Orig: 2C37E15C3AEB9FBD872573BC007A3D11 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 03:15:12 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Mrs. Barbara Austin-Newton 5401 Matthews Mint Hill Rd Charlotte, NC 28227-9320 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122515151045-138973 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:15:10 -0700 Received: from p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9934119E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:48:30 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id de081774.3683003312.207531.00073.p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:15:09 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 16:15:08 -0600 $MessageID: <18023937.1198620908096.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 03:15:08 PM From: Celeste Gale <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Celeste Gale <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtyy@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0002322012; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.022(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122526); R=0.009(107112595616); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 03:15:10 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:26 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:26 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 03:15:10 PM-12/25/2007 03:15:12 PM,12/25/2007 03:15:12 PM-12/25/2007 03:15:12 PM $Orig: E614B9FC9028BA0E872573BC007A3D25 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 03:15:12 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Celeste Gale 6219 Lakeshore Dr Dallas, TX 75214-3611 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122515150952-138971 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:15:09 -0700 Received: from p01c11m052.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id A87CE19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:48:29 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m052.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id de081774.2545535920.236534.00048.p01c11m052.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:15:09 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 16:15:07 -0600 $MessageID: <17224538.1198620907900.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 03:15:07 PM From: Nancy Christy <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Nancy Christy <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtyQ@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001667795; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.016(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122526); R=0.009(107112595618); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 03:15:09 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:27 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:27 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 03:15:09 PM-12/25/2007 03:15:11 PM,12/25/2007 03:15:11 PM-12/25/2007 03:15:11 PM $Orig: FB64D4D60D815868872573BC007A3CC8 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 03:15:11 PM Dec 25, 2007 Brian Millsap Dear Millsap, Please help save the Mexican wolves. Thank you! 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Mrs. Nancy Christy 2234 E Lawrence Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016-1148 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122515150874-138970 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:15:08 -0700 Received: from p01c11m052.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id DE62E19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:48:28 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m052.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id ce081774.2451127216.236534.00048.p01c11m052.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:15:08 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 16:15:07 -0600 $MessageID: <23017204.1198620907886.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 03:15:07 PM From: Megumi Nakayama <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Megumi Nakayama <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtyM@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0002115327; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.020(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122526); R=0.009(107112595618); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 03:15:08 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:27 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:27 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 03:15:08 PM-12/25/2007 03:15:10 PM,12/25/2007 03:15:10 PM-12/25/2007 03:15:10 PM $Orig: FC396F9D53363634872573BC007A3C7A Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 03:15:10 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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 Megumi Nakayama 12534 Moorpark St Studio City, CA 91604-1357 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122514450771-138888 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:45:07 -0700 Received: from p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 85E5219E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:18:27 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 3e971774.2610662320.137618.00033.p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:45:07 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 15:45:05 -0600 $MessageID: <13413845.1198619106130.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 02:45:06 PM From: Kyle Tracy <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Kyle Tracy <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtyK@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001367623; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.013(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122524); R=0.009(107112595615); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 02:45:07 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:28 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:28 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 02:45:07 PM-12/25/2007 02:45:09 PM,12/25/2007 02:45:10 PM-12/25/2007 02:45:10 PM $Orig: E94688D0112C150D872573BC00777CF3 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 02:45:10 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Kyle Tracy 3753 Gumtree Ln Saint Louis, MO 63129-2233 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122514450697-138887 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:45:06 -0700 Received: from p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id C2F5B19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:18:26 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 2e971774.2600172464.137618.00033.p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:45:06 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 15:45:05 -0600 $MessageID: <25130186.1198619106130.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 02:45:06 PM From: Elizabeth Motteler <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Elizabeth Motteler <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtye@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001044069; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122524); R=0.009(107112595615); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 02:45:06 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:29 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:29 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 02:45:06 PM-12/25/2007 02:45:08 PM,12/25/2007 02:45:09 PM-12/25/2007 02:45:09 PM $Orig: A30496CD1EFCA83A872573BC00777CA9 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 02:45:09 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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 Elizabeth Motteler 5556 SW Murray Blvd Beaverton, OR 97005-3604 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122514150984-138783 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:15:09 -0700 Received: from p01c11m085.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 53DCB19E8019 for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:48:29 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m085.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id dd271774.3547077552.8817.00108.p01c11m085.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:15:09 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 15:15:08 -0600 $MessageID: <25808067.1198617308271.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 02:15:08 PM From: Themis Glatman <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Themis Glatman <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtnQ@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0002485182; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.024(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122524); R=0.009(107112595733); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 02:15:09 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:29 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:29 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 02:15:09 PM-12/25/2007 02:15:11 PM,12/25/2007 02:15:11 PM-12/25/2007 02:15:12 PM $Orig: 6A40F5940D486B3C872573BC0074BEA8 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 02:15:12 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Mrs. Themis Glatman 20034 Calvert St Woodland Hills, CA 91367-3814 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122514151038-138784 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:15:10 -0700 Received: from p01c11m017.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id DB9D219E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:48:29 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m017.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id dd271774.2543111088.137064.00055.p01c11m017.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:15:09 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 15:15:09 -0600 $MessageID: <26186317.1198617309162.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 02:15:09 PM From: Robert Pavese <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Robert Pavese <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtnn@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001093183; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122524); R=0.009(107112595759); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 02:15:10 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:30 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:30 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 02:15:10 PM-12/25/2007 02:15:11 PM,12/25/2007 02:15:11 PM-12/25/2007 02:15:12 PM $Orig: 8834B42670546E4C872573BC0074BEE0 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 02:15:12 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Robert Pavese 1986 Windsor Dr North Palm Beach, FL 33408-2843 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122514150966-138782 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:15:09 -0700 Received: from p01c11m017.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2A36E19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:48:29 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m017.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id dd271774.2553600944.137064.00055.p01c11m017.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:15:09 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 15:15:07 -0600 $MessageID: <5680723.1198617307744.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 02:15:07 PM From: Laura Karowsky <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Laura Karowsky <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtKt@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001637861; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.015(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122524); R=0.009(107112595759); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 02:15:09 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:30 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:30 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 02:15:09 PM-12/25/2007 02:15:10 PM,12/25/2007 02:15:10 PM-12/25/2007 02:15:11 PM $Orig: FDA6F55C3CE02514872573BC0074BE96 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 02:15:11 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Laura Karowsky 7756 Winding Way Fair Oaks, CA 95628-5735 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122514150893-138781 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:15:08 -0700 Received: from p01c11m017.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6A61819E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:48:28 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m017.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id cd271774.2469682096.137064.00055.p01c11m017.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:15:08 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 15:15:07 -0600 $MessageID: <4971512.1198617307700.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 02:15:07 PM From: Colin Hasen <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Colin Hasen <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtn9@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001221303; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.011(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122524); R=0.009(107112595759); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 02:15:08 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:31 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:31 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 02:15:08 PM-12/25/2007 02:15:10 PM,12/25/2007 02:15:10 PM-12/25/2007 02:15:11 PM $Orig: 9C83147C8BE25375872573BC0074BE4D Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 02:15:11 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Colin Hasen 137 Washington St Long Branch, NJ 07740-5942 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122514150819-138780 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:15:08 -0700 Received: from p01c11m017.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9DCEE19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:48:27 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m017.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id bd271774.2417232816.137064.00055.p01c11m017.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:15:07 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 15:15:07 -0600 $MessageID: <23050139.1198617307320.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 02:15:07 PM From: Carolyn Kelso <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Carolyn Kelso <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtKQ@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001307508; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.012(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122524); R=0.009(107112595759); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 02:15:08 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:31 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:31 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 02:15:08 PM-12/25/2007 02:15:09 PM,12/25/2007 02:15:09 PM-12/25/2007 02:15:10 PM $Orig: 90ACEC8EE3D89118872573BC0074BE03 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 02:15:10 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Carolyn Kelso 18849 Kosich Dr Saratoga, CA 95070-3512 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122513584322-138718 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:58:43 -0700 Received: from p01c11m072.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 82E4F19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:32:02 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [68.230.241.45] (EHLO fed1rmmtao101.cox.net) by p01c11m072.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with ESMTP id 20f61774.2650610608.83425.00-036.p01c11m072.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:58:42 -0700 (MST) Received: from fed1rmimpo01.cox.net ([70.169.32.71]) by fed1rmmtao101.cox.net (InterMail vM.7.08.02.01 201-2186-121102-20070209) with ESMTP id <20071225205841.MLCE22811.fed1rmmtao101.cox.net@fed1rmimpo01.cox.net> for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:58:41 -0500 Received: from [127.0.0.1] ([72.201.97.187]) by fed1rmimpo01.cox.net with bizsmtp id V8yZ1Y00Q42aPJY0000000; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:58:34 -0500 $MessageID: <[email protected]> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 01:58:40 PM From: don conner <[email protected]> User_Agent: Thunderbird 2.0.0.9 (Windows/20071031) MIME_Version: 1.0 SendTo: [email protected] Subject: Mexican gray wolf X_Spam: [F=0.0017078200; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122524); R=0.144(10711259569); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> X_SOURCE_IP: [68.230.241.45] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/25/2007 01:58:43 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:32 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:32 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 01:58:43 PM-12/25/2007 01:58:45 PM,12/25/2007 01:58:45 PM-12/25/2007 01:58:46 PM $Orig: 338AA11881A995B6872573BC00733D42 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 01:58:46 PM December 25 , 2007 Mr. John Slown U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service New Mexico Ecological Services Field Office 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Mr. Slown: I am writing to request that the US Fish and Wildlife Service take actions to better protect the endangered Mexican gray wolf. I encourage you to include a Conservation Alternative in the draft Environmental Impact Statement that will change the classification of the wolves from “experimental, non-essential” to “endangered” to give wolves more protection. These wolves are essential to the long-term recovery of this endangered subspecies; captive populations will not safeguard Mexican wolves from extinction in the long-term. Furthermore, I ask that you eliminate restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements.* *Wolves have large area requirements and need access to good habitat throughout their historic range. Capturing and relocating wolves that wander from the current arbitrary boundaries disrupts packs, thwarts expansion and dispersal of the population, and sometimes causes serious injuries to individual wolves. I would also like to see you expand the area for initial releases to anywhere within the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. * * The US Fish and Wildlife Service must also stop killing and removing wolves.* *The current rule allows excessive wolf removal that is precluding achievement of the reintroduction objective of 100+ wolves in the recovery area. * * Finally, please revise the Recovery Plan. The Recovery Plan is terribly out of date and has not been amended for 25 years. It does not include objectives for full recovery of Mexican gray wolves, an essential element for any recovery plan. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Don Conner 7201 West Paradise Drive Peoria, Arizona 85345 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122513451084-138677 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:45:10 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0219D19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:18:29 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 6db61774.2499746736.65840.00057.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:45:10 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 14:45:09 -0600 $MessageID: <30668898.1198615509265.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 01:45:09 PM From: Susan Smart <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Susan Smart <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtKE@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001041092; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122524); R=0.009(107112595628); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 01:45:10 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:32 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:32 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 01:45:10 PM-12/25/2007 01:45:12 PM,12/25/2007 01:45:13 PM-12/25/2007 01:45:13 PM $Orig: 76C2C36296966B5A872573BC0071FFEC Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 01:45:13 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Mrs. Susan Smart 16280 72nd Rd N Loxahatchee, FL 33470-3107 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122513451026-138676 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:45:10 -0700 Received: from p01c11m057.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6698E19E8019 for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:18:29 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m057.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 5db61774.2675055536.72929.00007.p01c11m057.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:45:09 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 14:45:09 -0600 $MessageID: <31719517.1198615509255.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 01:45:09 PM From: Melanie Alexander <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Melanie Alexander <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf and NEPA Scoping MIME_Version: 1.0 Organization: Defenders of Wildlife X_Convio_Version: 5.3.22 X_Gateway: poolcons XData: 1010,9@nyMEtKy@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001547673; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.015(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122524); R=0.009(107112595618); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 01:45:10 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:33 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:33 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 01:45:10 PM-12/25/2007 01:45:11 PM,12/25/2007 01:45:12 PM-12/25/2007 01:45:12 PM $Orig: 32DBB40AC6136BB1872573BC0071FFB2 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 01:45:12 PM Dec 25, 2007 Brian Millsap Dear Millsap, As a supporter of scientifically sound wildlife management who understands biodiversity and the value wolves can bring to ecosystems, I 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. Mexican wolves,one of the most endangered animals in the world, play an important role in restoring balance to Southwest forests. Despite this, 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, yet 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, Mrs. Melanie Alexander PO Box K Stanfordville, NY 12581-0160 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122513451008-138675 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:45:10 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3B5F019E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:18:29 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 5db61774.2415827888.65840.00057.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:45:09 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 14:45:09 -0600 $MessageID: <10379020.1198615509212.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 01:45:09 PM From: maryan infield <[email protected]> ReplyTo: maryan infield <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtKK@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001607685; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.015(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122524); R=0.009(107112595628); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 01:45:10 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:34 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:34 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 01:45:10 PM-12/25/2007 01:45:11 PM,12/25/2007 01:45:12 PM-12/25/2007 01:45:12 PM $Orig: 57F7C138BCE237BC872573BC0071FFA0 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 01:45:12 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. maryan infield 7780 Balboa Rd Atascadero, CA 93422-1190 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122513450944-138674 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:45:09 -0700 Received: from p01c11m057.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9228319E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:18:28 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m057.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 4db61774.2654075824.72929.00007.p01c11m057.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:45:08 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 14:45:08 -0600 $MessageID: <26818705.1198615508739.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 01:45:08 PM From: Susan Lafferty <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Susan Lafferty <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtK9@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122524); R=0.009(107112595618); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 01:45:09 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:34 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:34 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 01:45:09 PM-12/25/2007 01:45:10 PM,12/25/2007 01:45:11 PM-12/25/2007 01:45:11 PM $Orig: A61739F93688F28C872573BC0071FF60 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 01:45:11 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Susan Lafferty 13135 SW Edgewood St Portland, OR 97225-4815 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122513450783-138673 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:45:07 -0700 Received: from p01c11m057.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id F336419E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:18:26 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m057.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 3db61774.2622606256.72929.00007.p01c11m057.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:45:07 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 14:45:06 -0600 $MessageID: <14581911.1198615506966.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 01:45:06 PM From: Richard Batzler <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Richard Batzler <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEteQ@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001710908; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.016(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122524); R=0.009(107112595618); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 01:45:07 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:35 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:35 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 01:45:07 PM-12/25/2007 01:45:09 PM,12/25/2007 01:45:10 PM-12/25/2007 01:45:10 PM $Orig: D9349BB15A864D30872573BC0071FEBF Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 01:45:10 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Richard Batzler 5116 Clavel Ter Rockville, MD 20853-1547 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122513150925-138567 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:15:09 -0700 Received: from p01c11m011.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 1460B19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:48:28 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m011.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id cc461774.2632313776.104040.00019.p01c11m011.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:15:08 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 14:15:08 -0600 $MessageID: <9278708.1198613708032.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 01:15:08 PM From: Maryant Carreno <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Maryant Carreno <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEteM@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122522); R=0.009(107112595759); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 01:15:09 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:35 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:35 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 01:15:09 PM-12/25/2007 01:15:10 PM,12/25/2007 01:15:10 PM-12/25/2007 01:15:11 PM $Orig: 86CCB04DB39DA4C3872573BC006F402D Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 01:15:11 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Mrs. Maryant Carreno 1150 SW 196th Ave Pembroke Pines, FL 33029-1322 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122513150938-138568 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:15:09 -0700 Received: from p01c11m061.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 31C9E19E8019 for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:48:28 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m061.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id cc461774.2638162864.62887.00076.p01c11m061.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:15:08 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 14:15:08 -0600 $MessageID: <26743077.1198613708032.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 01:15:08 PM From: Andrew Byrd <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Andrew Byrd <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEtey@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122522); R=0.009(107112595610); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 01:15:09 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:36 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:36 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 01:15:09 PM-12/25/2007 01:15:10 PM,12/25/2007 01:15:10 PM-12/25/2007 01:15:11 PM $Orig: B0C92B04730F8795872573BC006F403A Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 01:15:11 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Andrew Byrd 2000 Bagby St Apt 3441 Houston, TX 77002-8589 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122513150852-138566 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:15:08 -0700 Received: from p01c11m011.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5464A19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:48:27 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m011.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id cc461774.2716232624.104040.00019.p01c11m011.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:15:08 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 14:15:07 -0600 $MessageID: <14010721.1198613707539.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 01:15:07 PM From: Gina Coviello <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Gina Coviello <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEteK@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001468080; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.014(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122522); R=0.009(107112595759); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 01:15:08 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:37 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:37 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 01:15:08 PM-12/25/2007 01:15:09 PM,12/25/2007 01:15:09 PM-12/25/2007 01:15:10 PM $Orig: A2055A21D30862D0872573BC006F3FE4 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 01:15:10 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Mrs. Gina Coviello 2556 Ridge Rd Ontario, NY 14519-9503 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122512450388-138435 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:45:03 -0700 Received: from p01c11m002.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5C8B419E8019 for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:18:22 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m002.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id fbd51774.2474367920.210713.00007.p01c11m002.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:45:03 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 13:45:01 -0600 $MessageID: <15264659.1198611901385.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 12:45:01 PM From: Steven Grossvogel <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Steven Grossvogel <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEte9@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001620811; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.015(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122522); R=0.009(107112595623); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 12:45:03 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:37 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:37 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 12:45:03 PM-12/25/2007 12:45:05 PM,12/25/2007 12:45:05 PM-12/25/2007 12:45:06 PM $Orig: 17E17DCD62B92935872573BC006C7EF4 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 12:45:06 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Steven Grossvogel 245 Cherokee Ave Athens, GA 30606-4307 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122512450296-138433 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:45:02 -0700 Received: from p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 71A9D19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:18:21 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id ebd51774.2544950192.51213.00029.p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:45:02 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 13:45:01 -0600 $MessageID: <452107.1198611901385.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 12:45:01 PM From: Madolyn Covill <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Madolyn Covill <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEte4@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001433158; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.013(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122522); R=0.009(107112595759); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 12:45:02 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:38 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:38 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 12:45:02 PM-12/25/2007 12:45:04 PM,12/25/2007 12:45:04 PM-12/25/2007 12:45:05 PM $Orig: 7830B203937D1EF2872573BC006C7E98 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 12:45:05 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Madolyn Covill 2426 Caminito Venido San Diego, CA 92107-1505 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122512450369-138434 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:45:03 -0700 Received: from p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3069019E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:18:22 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id fbd51774.2482011056.51213.00029.p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:45:03 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 13:45:01 -0600 $MessageID: <16604549.1198611901385.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 12:45:01 PM From: Scott Gabel <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Scott Gabel <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEt4n@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122522); R=0.009(107112595759); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 12:45:03 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:38 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:38 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 12:45:03 PM-12/25/2007 12:45:04 PM,12/25/2007 12:45:04 PM-12/25/2007 12:45:05 PM $Orig: B7711E9E31EDE37A872573BC006C7EE1 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 12:45:05 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Scott Gabel 47 Cinnamon Teal Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1800 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122512450223-138432 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:45:02 -0700 Received: from p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id B27FA19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:18:20 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id dbd51774.2691808176.51213.00029.p01c11m016.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:45:01 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 13:45:01 -0600 $MessageID: <15014335.1198611901381.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 12:45:01 PM From: Kathy Murphy <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Kathy Murphy <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEt4Q@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001247878; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.012(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122522); R=0.009(107112595759); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 12:45:02 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:39 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:39 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 12:45:02 PM-12/25/2007 12:45:03 PM,12/25/2007 12:45:03 PM-12/25/2007 12:45:04 PM $Orig: 48D13FBF10793B84872573BC006C7E4F Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 12:45:04 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Mrs. Kathy Murphy 49 Sand Piper Dr Franklinville, NJ 08322-2946 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122512150586-138364 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:15:05 -0700 Received: from p01c11m086.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 04FC519E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:48:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m086.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 9b651774.3661880240.273875.00122.p01c11m086.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:15:05 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 13:15:04 -0600 $MessageID: <11979951.1198610104767.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 12:15:04 PM From: Todd Smarr <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Todd Smarr <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEt9Q@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0002695432; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.025(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122522); R=0.009(107112595733); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 12:15:05 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:39 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:39 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 12:15:05 PM-12/25/2007 12:15:07 PM,12/25/2007 12:15:07 PM-12/25/2007 12:15:08 PM $Orig: C0328904156F9516872573BC0069C09A Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 12:15:08 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Todd Smarr 1322 Hoffman Dr Erie, CO 80516-6868 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122512150516-138363 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:15:05 -0700 Received: from p01c11m086.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4551519E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:48:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m086.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 8b651774.3095428016.273875.00122.p01c11m086.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:15:04 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 13:15:04 -0600 $MessageID: <15347468.1198610104273.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 12:15:04 PM From: Donna Burke <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Donna Burke <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEt9E@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001882916; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.018(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122522); R=0.009(107112595733); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 12:15:05 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:40 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:40 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 12:15:05 PM-12/25/2007 12:15:06 PM,12/25/2007 12:15:06 PM-12/25/2007 12:15:07 PM $Orig: B3550F3C3C5902EE872573BC0069C054 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 12:15:07 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Donna Burke 4107 Shelby Ave Waco, TX 76711-1453 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122511450137-138260 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:45:01 -0700 Received: from p01c11m036.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 30EC819E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:18:19 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m036.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id caf41774.2411465648.203050.00049.p01c11m036.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:45:00 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 12:44:59 -0600 $MessageID: <22455303.1198608299670.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 11:44:59 AM From: Zachary Williams <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Zachary Williams <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEQtQ@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001211759; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.011(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122520); R=0.009(107112595628); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 11:45:01 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:40 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:40 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 11:45:01 AM-12/25/2007 11:45:02 AM,12/25/2007 11:45:03 AM-12/25/2007 11:45:03 AM $Orig: C8C7F49EB0CDB713872573BC0066FFB9 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 11:45:03 AM 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Zachary Williams 2531 Polk St Hollywood, FL 33020-4317 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122511450059-138259 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:45:00 -0700 Received: from p01c11m036.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6888119E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:18:18 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m036.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id caf41774.2411465648.203050.00049.p01c11m036.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:45:00 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 12:44:58 -0600 $MessageID: <17860988.1198608298966.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 11:44:58 AM From: Ashley Nordan <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Ashley Nordan <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEQty@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001321029; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.012(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122520); R=0.009(107112595628); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 11:45:00 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:41 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:41 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 11:45:00 AM-12/25/2007 11:45:01 AM,12/25/2007 11:45:02 AM-12/25/2007 11:45:02 AM $Orig: 7CE9B5E013DBD12A872573BC0066FF6B Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 11:45:02 AM 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Ashley Nordan 8125 Millwright Ln Charlotte, NC 28277-2170 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122511445982-138258 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:44:59 -0700 Received: from p01c11m036.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id A0A6B19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:18:17 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m036.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id baf41774.2421955504.203050.00049.p01c11m036.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:44:59 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 12:44:58 -0600 $MessageID: <33052387.1198608298966.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 11:44:58 AM From: dan bodnaruk <[email protected]> ReplyTo: dan bodnaruk <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEQtM@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001116251; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122520); R=0.009(107112595628); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 11:44:59 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:42 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:42 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 11:44:59 AM-12/25/2007 11:45:01 AM,12/25/2007 11:45:02 AM-12/25/2007 11:45:02 AM $Orig: F75E4B07CFEDCE81872573BC0066FF1E Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 11:45:02 AM 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Dr. dan bodnaruk 5050 Seagrass Dr Venice, FL 34293-4297 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122511150419-138139 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:15:04 -0700 Received: from p01c11m051.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id A6BB319E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:48:21 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m051.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 7a841774.2459945904.105474.00004.p01c11m051.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:15:03 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 12:15:02 -0600 $MessageID: <14060780.1198606502641.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 11:15:02 AM From: Annette Rideoiut <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Annette Rideoiut <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEQte@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001719914; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.016(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122518); R=0.009(107112595618); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 11:15:04 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:42 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:42 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 11:15:04 AM-12/25/2007 11:15:05 AM,12/25/2007 11:15:05 AM-12/25/2007 11:15:05 AM $Orig: 945185178C173A3A872573BC006441B3 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 11:15:05 AM 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Mrs. Annette Rideoiut 17311 State Route 199 Pemberville, OH 43450-9714 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122511150345-138138 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:15:03 -0700 Received: from p01c11m051.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id E7C6119E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:48:20 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m051.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 6a841774.2417986480.105474.00004.p01c11m051.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:15:02 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 12:15:02 -0600 $MessageID: <29223890.1198606502644.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 11:15:02 AM From: Patrick Percy <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Patrick Percy <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEQtn@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001254131; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.012(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122518); R=0.009(107112595618); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 11:15:03 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:43 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:43 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 11:15:03 AM-12/25/2007 11:15:05 AM,12/25/2007 11:15:05 AM-12/25/2007 11:15:05 AM $Orig: 86D54665A4100D79872573BC00644169 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 11:15:05 AM 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Patrick Percy 5511 Moorstone Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70820-4612 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122511150125-138137 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:15:01 -0700 Received: from p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id B78B719E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:48:18 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 4a841774.2622274480.61444.00085.p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:15:00 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 12:14:58 -0600 $MessageID: <23879311.1198606497737.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 11:14:57 AM From: Gregory Taormina <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Gregory Taormina <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEQQt@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0003780784; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.036(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122518); R=0.009(10711259569); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 11:15:01 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:43 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:43 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 11:15:01 AM-12/25/2007 11:15:02 AM,12/25/2007 11:15:02 AM-12/25/2007 11:15:02 AM $Orig: E8D4E52C18007DCC872573BC0064408D Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 11:15:02 AM 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Dr. Gregory Taormina 5063 Custard Rd Stroudsburg, PA 18360-8849 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122511150053-138135 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:15:00 -0700 Received: from p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0667B19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:48:17 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 4a841774.2580315056.61444.00085.p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:15:00 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 12:14:58 -0600 $MessageID: <28274890.1198606497725.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 11:14:57 AM From: Deborah Musgrave <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Deborah Musgrave <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEQQM@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001355117; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.013(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122518); R=0.009(10711259569); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 11:15:00 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:44 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:44 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 11:15:00 AM-12/25/2007 11:15:02 AM,12/25/2007 11:15:02 AM-12/25/2007 11:15:02 AM $Orig: 01450F39D19C58B3872573BC00644045 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 11:15:02 AM 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Deborah Musgrave 15196 Big Ridge Rd Biloxi, MS 39532-2800 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122511150069-138136 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:15:00 -0700 Received: from p01c11m025.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2F94819E801C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:48:18 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m025.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 4a841774.2633706416.125556.00003.p01c11m025.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:15:00 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 12:14:58 -0600 $MessageID: <18223072.1198606497730.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 11:14:57 AM From: Paola Castano <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Paola Castano <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEQQQ@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122518); R=0.009(107112595744); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 11:15:00 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:44 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:44 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 11:15:00 AM-12/25/2007 11:15:02 AM,12/25/2007 11:15:02 AM-12/25/2007 11:15:02 AM $Orig: 0B8AED1B7C763105872573BC00644056 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 11:15:02 AM 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Paola Castano 3307 W Wellington Ave Chicago, IL 60618-6813 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122511145997-138134 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:14:59 -0700 Received: from p01c11m025.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 71D3F19E801C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:48:17 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m025.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 3a841774.2476358576.125556.00003.p01c11m025.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:14:59 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 12:14:57 -0600 $MessageID: <31461832.1198606497674.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 11:14:57 AM From: Jerry Spetsieris <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Jerry Spetsieris <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEQQE@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001511462; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.014(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122518); R=0.009(107112595744); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 11:14:59 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:45 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:45 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 11:14:59 AM-12/25/2007 11:15:01 AM,12/25/2007 11:15:01 AM-12/25/2007 11:15:01 AM $Orig: 2D1A8CD080B5D61A872573BC0064400D Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 11:15:01 AM 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Jerry Spetsieris 11402 N Saguaro Blvd Unit C Fountain Hills, AZ 85268-5089 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122511145980-138133 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:14:59 -0700 Received: from p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 49EC219E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:48:17 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 3a841774.2664233904.61444.00085.p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:14:59 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 12:14:57 -0600 $MessageID: <33382612.1198606497674.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 11:14:57 AM From: Cathy Sutter <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Cathy Sutter <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] Subject: Help Save the Mexican Gray Wolf! MIME_Version: 1.0 Organization: Defenders of Wildlife X_Convio_Version: 5.3.22 X_Gateway: poolcons XData: 1010,9@nyMEQQn@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001441475; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.014(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122518); R=0.009(10711259569); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 11:14:59 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:45 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:45 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 11:14:59 AM-12/25/2007 11:15:01 AM,12/25/2007 11:15:01 AM-12/25/2007 11:15:01 AM $Orig: F21FC8035F566C81872573BC00643FFC Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 11:15:01 AM 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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 Cathy Sutter 2944 Playa Del Rey St Las Vegas, NV 89169-2240 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122511145908-138132 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:14:59 -0700 Received: from p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8EE0C19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:48:16 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 2a841774.2559335344.61444.00085.p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:14:58 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 12:14:57 -0600 $MessageID: <1815687.1198606497550.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 11:14:57 AM From: Ann Gerschefski <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Ann Gerschefski <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEQQK@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001624009; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.015(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122518); R=0.009(10711259569); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 11:14:59 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:46 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:46 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 11:14:59 AM-12/25/2007 11:15:00 AM,12/25/2007 11:15:00 AM-12/25/2007 11:15:00 AM $Orig: B3BD8A1B6BB5B9C7872573BC00643FB4 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 11:15:00 AM 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Ann Gerschefski 4 Hubbell Mountain Rd Sherman, CT 06784-1730 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122511145836-138130 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:14:58 -0700 Received: from p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id D395019E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:48:15 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 1a841774.2685213616.61444.00085.p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:14:57 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 12:14:57 -0600 $MessageID: <8163615.1198606497546.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 11:14:57 AM From: Brenda Cooke <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Brenda Cooke <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEQQy@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0002764329; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.026(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122518); R=0.009(10711259569); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 11:14:58 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:46 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:46 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 11:14:58 AM-12/25/2007 11:14:59 AM,12/25/2007 11:14:59 AM-12/25/2007 11:14:59 AM $Orig: D02EC79AEC83ACC2872573BC00643F6D Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 11:14:59 AM 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Brenda Cooke 6 Clearbrook Rd Asheville, NC 28805-1715 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122510445863-138037 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:44:58 -0700 Received: from p01c11m081.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id C04DE19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:18:15 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m081.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id a9141774.3421019056.73986.00079.p01c11m081.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:44:58 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 11:44:56 -0600 $MessageID: <5623422.1198604696422.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 10:44:56 AM From: Rob Dolecki <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Rob Dolecki <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEQEM@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001645977; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.016(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122518); R=0.009(107112595733); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 10:44:58 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:47 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:47 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 10:44:58 AM-12/25/2007 10:44:59 AM,12/25/2007 10:45:00 AM-12/25/2007 10:45:00 AM $Orig: 402D8D93DBD91CB9872573BC00618067 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 10:45:00 AM 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Rob Dolecki 30 Finns Dr Wayne, NJ 07470-7366 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122510445790-138036 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:44:57 -0700 Received: from p01c11m081.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0DCFF19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:18:14 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m081.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 99141774.3116813232.73986.00079.p01c11m081.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:44:57 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 11:44:56 -0600 $MessageID: <3255272.1198604696374.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 10:44:56 AM From: Stephen Blakely <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Stephen Blakely <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEQQ9@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001574826; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.015(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122518); R=0.009(107112595733); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 10:44:57 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:47 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:47 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 10:44:57 AM-12/25/2007 10:44:58 AM,12/25/2007 10:44:59 AM-12/25/2007 10:44:59 AM $Orig: A963B5C8C2221F48872573BC0061801E Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 10:44:59 AM 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Stephen Blakely 1439 Windjammer Loop Lutz, FL 33559-6734 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122510445716-138035 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:44:57 -0700 Received: from p01c11m081.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4F19319E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:18:14 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m081.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 89141774.3641306032.73986.00079.p01c11m081.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:44:56 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.2.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 11:44:56 -0600 $MessageID: <12164598.1198604696326.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 10:44:56 AM From: Christina Peterson <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Christina Peterson <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] Subject: Southwestern Wolves MIME_Version: 1.0 Organization: Defenders of Wildlife X_Convio_Version: 5.3.22 X_Gateway: poolcons XData: 1010,9@nyMEQEt@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001521285; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.014(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122518); R=0.009(107112595733); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 10:44:57 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:48 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:48 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 10:44:57 AM-12/25/2007 10:44:57 AM,12/25/2007 10:44:58 AM-12/25/2007 10:44:58 AM $Orig: 751B000F7B23A482872573BC00617FD4 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 10:44:58 AM Dec 25, 2007 Brian Millsap Dear Millsap, I am writing to urge you to take a more balanced approach to Mexican wolf recovery efforts in the Southwest. Despite the fact that Mexican gray wolves play a critical role in restoring balance to Southwest forests, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring wild populations. I, therefore, ask that you consider making the following changes to the current reintroduction policy. 1. Allow the wolves to disperse beyond the designated recovery zones into areas biologists have determined wolves are most likely to be successful. 2. Ensure that any authorization for removals of wolves take into account individual wolves' genetic value, the size and health of the population, the number of breeding pairs, and whether tangible progress toward recovery is being made. Thank you. Sincerely, Ms. Christina Peterson 908 N Bryant Ave Tucson, AZ 85711-1045 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122510145914-137888 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:14:59 -0700 Received: from p01c11m072.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 034AC19E800A for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 09:48:15 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m072.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 29a31774.2505067440.24414.00068.p01c11m072.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:14:58 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 11:14:56 -0600 $MessageID: <7994381.1198602896330.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 10:14:56 AM From: Sissy Yates <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Sissy Yates <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEQEe@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001555565; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.015(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122517); R=0.009(10711259569); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 10:14:59 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:48 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:48 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 10:14:59 AM-12/25/2007 10:15:01 AM,12/25/2007 10:15:01 AM-12/25/2007 10:15:02 AM $Orig: 6309E8EDB9A837A1872573BC005EC17A Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 10:15:02 AM 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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. Sissy Yates 95 E 55th St Long Beach, CA 90805-5259 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122510145933-137889 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:14:59 -0700 Received: from p01c11m042.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 310DE19E800C for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 09:48:16 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] (EHLO mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net) by p01c11m042.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.03) with ESMTP id 29a31774.2597604272.109801.00026.p01c11m042.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:14:58 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 11:14:56 -0600 $MessageID: <15749309.1198602896525.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 10:14:56 AM From: Rayleen Nunez <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Rayleen Nunez <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEQMQ@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122517); R=0.009(107112595615); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 10:14:59 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:49 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:49 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 10:14:59 AM-12/25/2007 10:15:01 AM,12/25/2007 10:15:01 AM-12/25/2007 10:15:02 AM $Orig: 439FC937F3D87C26872573BC005EC18D Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 10:15:02 AM 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Mrs. Rayleen Nunez 725 Tremont St Apt 413 Boston, MA 02118-3425 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122510145884-137887 ; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:14:58 -0700 Received: from p01c11m061.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id AD77E19E800A for <[email protected]>; Tue, 25 Dec 2007 09:48:15 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.45.103.70] by p01c11m061.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 29a31774.2577116080.1398.00014.p01c11m061.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <[email protected]>); Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:14:58 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([10.0.1.62]) by mtapoolcons.cluster2.convio.net with ESMTP; 25 Dec 2007 11:14:56 -0600 $MessageID: <8730976.1198602896310.JavaMail.www@app30> PostedDate: 12/25/2007 10:14:56 AM From: Eva Svingen <[email protected]> ReplyTo: Eva Svingen <[email protected]> SendTo: [email protected] 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@nyMEQE4@4neQ@wa8S5w5LBc1dSx1c X_ConvioDeliveryGroup: poolb X_Spam: [F=0.0001132368; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.011(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122517); R=0.009(107112595610); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <[email protected]> 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 10:14:58 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:19:49 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:19:49 PM SMTPOriginator: [email protected] RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/25/2007 10:14:58 AM-12/25/2007 10:15:00 AM,12/25/2007 10:15:00 AM-12/25/2007 10:15:01 AM $Orig: 650B392CA809C553872573BC005EC15C Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/25/2007 10:15:01 AM 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. despite these facts, the Service hasn't made much progress in restoring them. But 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, Mrs. Eva Svingen 2675 W Highway 89A # 1276 Sedona, AZ 86336-5240