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trying to convince the federal government that the greater sage grouse doesn't need to be listed under the Endangered Species Act.
That's a familiar effort to folks in Gunnison. CPR News reporter Grace Hood reports this morning on what happens when a community tries to head off a listing -- in this case over the Gunnison sage grouse -- but it happens anyway.
And if you're unclear on what the Endangered Species Act covers in Colorado or how a species is listed -- check out this nifty explainer.