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Action   17.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting - 10:00 am
Board of Supervisors
Meeting Date:
07/22/2025
Title:
Resolution expressing Opposition to the current Implementation of the Mexican Gray Wolf Reintroduction Program
Submitted By:
Lara Loewenheim, Board of Supervisors
Department:
Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Document Signatures:
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
NAME
of PRESENTER:
Joe Casey
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
Deputy County Administrator
Mandated Function?:
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:

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Agenda Item Text:

Adopt Resolution 25-21 Expressing Opposition to the Current Implementation of the Mexican Gray Wolf Reintroduction Program and Calling for Reforms.

Background:

This resolution expresses the Board of Supervisors’ formal opposition to the current implementation of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Mexican Gray Wolf Reintroduction Program under the Endangered Species Act. Citing significant economic harm to local ranchers, increased livestock predation, and insufficient compensation and oversight, the resolution calls for immediate reform, enhanced state authority, and recognition of local impacts. It includes requests for federal and state agencies to revise operating procedures, expand compensation programs, improve enforcement presence, and engage in cooperative management. The resolution also designates the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office as the lead agency for incident reporting and oversight, and directs preparation of an annual report on wolf-related activity in the county.

Department's Next Steps (if approved):

As the Board directs

Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:

n/a

To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:

Record and send copies to Sheriff, Arizona Legislature, US Game and Fish

Fiscal Impact

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