Upcoming scientific-based meetings will also be posted. Ken has talked with Sherry at the UofM to get science items posted on our web page. Organizing poster sessions at the state meeting will continue to be an objective. Ken should be added to all mailing lists. Greg presented a policy committee report.
Lynx is proposed for listing as a threatened species.
Conferencing with various federal agencies to develop a conservation strategy is taking place. A draft plan for internal federal comment did not allow for outside comments. A more interdisciplinary team approach is now being used to draft a plan for public comment later in the summer. Greg believes listing is inevitable due to court ruling that will be brought on by advocacy groups. The legal risks apply to private landowners as well.