Summary
U.S. senators voted on a plan regarding barred owls, resulting in a decision to continue with a strategy to control their population. The plan aims to protect the spotted owl species, which is threatened by the barred owl, through targeted population reduction across several states over the next 30 years. The measure received 25 votes in favor and 72 against stopping the plan.
Key Facts
- U.S. senators voted on a plan to manage barred owl populations to protect the spotted owl species.
- Barred owls, originally from eastern North America, threaten spotted owls by competing for resources.
- The plan, created during the Biden administration, involves reducing barred owl numbers over 30 years.
- The aim is to protect the northern spotted owl and minimize impacts on California spotted owl populations.
- The vote to stop the plan was rejected, with 72 senators voting to continue the current strategy.
- Barred owls have expanded westwards since 1900, affecting local ecosystems.
- The decision reflects bipartisan agreement between the administrations of President Biden and President Trump on this issue.
