Don Young: “But the big thing is, it doesn't do any good to get on the board or the council if they don't have the authority.”

It was sponsored by Congressman Debbie Dingell and initially by Congressman Don Young.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss Willow with you at any time, and further to facilitate your meeting with the groups above to hear from them directly.

The Endangered Species Act, we should celebrate when these species get to the numbers that we need, so we can have Minnesota manage these wolves.

We therefore firmly believe that a 45-day comment period will allow all stakeholders and the general public more than enough time to review the SEIS and provide meaningful comment.