Module 4 Lab Discussion

We’re all here to conserve an important species that was extirpated from the American west over 100 years ago, Canis lupus. The gray wolf is making a comeback but is still threatened in many places due to habitat loss and fragmentation, scarcity of food, conflicts with humans and a lack of science and awareness. Please share why you believe YOUR conservation method is the most effective in conserving this species and should be awarded $500,000 from our 3 generous investors to further your work. (Need a reminder on the guidelines for this discussion? See Module 4 Lab.)

Our 3 investors today are (to be determined)

Our 6 groups competing for conservation funds include:

1. 1. 1. Representative for a non-profit organization advocating for stronger federal and/or state legal protections for wolves (such as Greenpeace, Sierra Club, etc.)
      2. Representative for a non-profit that funds the privatization of land or training for private landowners to coexist with livestock (such as the Land Conservancy or the Wildlands Network)
      3. Representative for ranchers (people who keep livestock) arguing for resources to protect livestock (such as non-profit Defenders of Wildlife)
      4. Scientist arguing for more research on the gray wolf
      5. Wolf sanctuary or zoo representative promoting captive breeding programs, education and awareness
      6. Washington Department of Transportation representative advocating for funding for additional highway wildlife crossings