TSL:SFN – Return of Wolves w/ Eli Francovich
Following a February 10, 2022, court order, gray wolves in the contiguous 48 states and Mexico – with the exception of the Northern Rocky Mountain population – are now protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and listed as threatened in Minnesota and endangered in the remaining states. After being nearly eradicated in the 1990s, the gray wolf has made an astonishing comeback in Washington state, delighting conservationists but infuriating ranchers. Eli Francovich is a journalist who covers the environment, conservation, and outdoor recreation in Washington for the Spokesman-Review, the state’s second-largest newspaper.
In his new book, The Return of Wolves: An Iconic Predator’s Struggle to Survive in the American West, Francovich combines interviews, extensive research, and on-the-ground reporting to reveal the deep social and political struggles at the core of this debate over the endangered species. Ultimately, he endeavors to find a solution that will appease both parties—and perhaps mend an ever-widening division in American culture.
What can our relationship with wolves teach us about our relationship with nature as a whole? About our society? Listen to find out!
Find Eli Francovich Online
- The Return of Wolves, An Iconic Predator’s Struggle to Survive in the American West
- Eli Francovich on Twitter
- The Spokesman-Review
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