USFWS proposes new rules for recovery of Canada lynx

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is moving forward with Canada lynx conservation by taking two steps.

The Service is proposing to revise the current habitat designation for the species.

The new habitat designation would cover more than 19,000 square miles in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Washington and Wyoming.

In addition, collaboration between the Service and state, Tribal and federal partners resulted in a newly proposed Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) recovery plan addressing threats like climate change.

The proposed rule will be published in the Federal Register on Nov. 29.

The Service will review public comments by Jan. 28.

This article was first published by The Wildlife Society on 3 December 2024. Lead Image: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing new designated habitat and a recovery plan for Canada lynx. Credit: Ryan Pennesi/USFS.

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