Lawsuit follows years of inaction by the Forest Service to prevent livestock from illegally entering the Preserve

Concerns remain about source population fragility

State failed to require adequate monitoring of toxic pollution from Arch Coal’s West Elk Mine

Protecting the wildlife, habitat, water, and cultural resources of the Gila Wilderness and surrounding wild, yet unprotected, landscape of the Greater Gila region

“If we want ecosystem resilience, healthy salmon runs, and cooler, cleaner water, this is the obvious step,” said Ryan Talbott, Pacific Northwest Conservation Advocate with WildEarth Guardians.