The transmitters, which will be used until mid-October, have a mortality sensor to allow biologists to locate dead calves. Once a signal is detected, biologists will try to locate the calf within 24 hours. Early detection may allow biologists to find evidence of the cause of death. Cattle deaths and missing cattle in the area have increased since the Jureano wolf pack established a territory within cattle grazing area in 1996. Deaths and missing cattle increased from an average of about two percent in 1994-1996 to three percent in 1997, to 15.7 percent in 1998.
Local ranchers believe the increase is a direct result of wolf reintroductions in central Idaho.
Action Mining has been treating the water from the buried pipes since ordered to do so by DEP in February 1996. With proper care, the Casselman can become the premiere fishing grounds in this region. It is the largest known solar winery project in the world. Fetzer placed 360 PV modules on the roof of its facility in Mendocino County, California. The system generates enough electricity to bottle 1.2 million bottles of wine a year.