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President Trump signs executive order to review Mexican Gray Wolf protections under the Endangered Species Act

The administration announced an executive order signed by President Trump to instruct the Department of the Interior to review whether the Mexican Gray Wolf and the gray wolf meet the requirements to remain under the Endangered Species Act. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum has 90 days to determine if these species should continue to be subject to federal regulations that limit control measures.

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This order aims to support ranchers who report attacks by wolves on their livestock. The Mexican Gray Wolf is a subspecies that faces genetic difficulties in its recovery. Currently, about 317 Mexican gray wolves live freely in the U.S. and Mexico. Conservation organizations have expressed varying views on the review. Greta Anderson of the Western Watershed Project noted that the impact of wolves on livestock is less significant than other problems in the sector, such as trade agreements and changing climate conditions. Regan Downey of the Wolf Conservation Center suggested prioritizing resources for methods that reduce conflicts without resorting to lethal measures.

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