Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 13
Acknowledgements and Authorities Consulted
A number of regional experts and graduate students provided direct comments or unpublished and published data to assist with the writing of this report. Cameron Aldridge provided a wealth of information on the biology, status and distribution of Greater Sage-Grouse and provided additional contact information. Sue McAdam, Pat Fargey, Rob Sissons, Dale Eslinger, Joel Nicholson, Gordon Court, and Wayne Norstrom provided data on recent and historical lek counts. Krista Bush and Jason Tack commented on population genetics and dispersal of Greater Sage-Grouse into Montana. John Carlson provided insight into management and status of Greater Sage-Grouse in northern Montana. Other authorities contacted include Sue Cotterill, Gloria Goulet, Christian Hagen, Jennifer Carpenter, Ron Bjorge, and John Rintoul.
Authorities contacted
- Aldridge, Cameron L.: Post Doctoral Fellow, Colorado State University and U.S. Geological Survey
- Bush, Krista L.: PhD Candidate, University of Alberta
- Carlson, John C.: Wildlife Biologist, BLM Glasgow, Montana
- Court, Gordon: Provincial Wildlife Status Biologist, Alberta Fish and Wildlife Division Sustainable Resource Development
- Eslinger, Dale: Area Wildlife Biologist, Alberta Fish and Wildlife Division Sustainable Resource Development, Co-chair Canadian Sage-Grouse Recovery Team
- Fargey, P.: Manager, Ecosystem Programs, Grasslands National Park of Canada
- McAdam, Sue: Ecological Specialist, Saskatchewan Environment Fish and Wildlife Branch
- Nicholson, Joel: Species at Risk Biologist, Alberta Fish and Wildlife Division Sustainable Resource Development
- Sissons, Robert A.: Conservation Biologist, Grasslands National Park of Canada
- Tack, Jason D.: M.Sc. Candidate, University of Montana