What information did the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service use to make this determination?
A. The Service systematically collected information on the Gunnison sage-grouse, its habitats, threats and environmental factors affecting the species from a wide array of sources. The scientific literature on Gunnison sage-grouse and its sagebrush habitats is moderate so, where information was lacking and as appropriate, greater sage-grouse information was used to analyze habitat usage, threats, and environmental factors affecting the Gunnison sage-grouse. In addition, the Service received a substantial amount of unpublished information from other Federal agencies, States, counties, non-governmental organizations and individuals. We also solicited information on all Federal, State or local conservation efforts currently in operation or planned for the Gunnison sage-grouse or its habitats. 2. Q. Did the CCAA, Rangewide Conservation Plan or local conservation plans help the Service avoid listing the Gunnison sage-grouse? A. No. The Services decision not to list the Gunnison sage-grouse
