FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 24, 2023
CONTACT: Elizabeth Ward, elizabeth.ward@sierraclub.org
Sierra Club Urges Passage of Wolf Management Plan
MADISON- Ahead of the Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting on Wednesday, the Sierra Club urges NRB members to support the proposed Wolf Management Plan. The vote will be the final step before the plan is implemented. This last stage comes after years of stakeholder meetings and public input opportunities. Thousands of comments were received on the plan, hundreds of which showed support for aspects of the plan, including adaptive management.
Elizabeth Ward, Sierra Club Wisconsin Chapter Director stated:
“While we remain opposed to Act 169, the law that requires a wolf hunt regardless of science and tribal input. We are committed to ensuring the egregious wolf hunt we saw in 2021 doesn’t happen again. This plan is a good first step to restoring sustainable management of wolves in Wisconsin.
“We hope to see the Natural Resources Board members pass the wolf management plan. The plan demonstrates a commitment to science, tribal authority, and public opinion. We commend the Department of Natural Resources for recognizing the ecological and cultural benefits of wolves and remaining committed to adaptive wolf management and low-quota zones. We’d like to see the Natural Resources Board continue this commitment as they get this plan over the finish line.
“Sierra Club has been honored to serve on the Wolf Management Plan Committee, and we forward to continuing to engage as the state and Wisconsin Tribes work to manage Wisconsin’s wolf population.”
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About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with more than 3.5 million members and supporters. In addition to protecting every person's right to get outdoors and access the healing power of nature, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.