Bi-state sage grouse considered for threatened status under federal protection for third time in 10 years

Federal wildlife officials are considering whether to protect the bi-state sage grouse under the Endangered Species Act again.
The bi-state sage grouse population has declined by nearly half over the last 150 years.
The bi-state sage grouse is only found in Nevada and California, with about 3,300 birds remaining.
In May, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally denied the bi-state sage grouse protection.
If listed as threatened, development and human activity could be restricted in the bi-state sage grouse habitat.