Grizzly

Grizzly Bear Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are initiating an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process to evaluate options for restoring and managing grizzly bears in the North Cascades of Washington, where the animals once thrived.

Planning, Environment, and Public Comment

• EIS Project Homepage - Main page and project description
• Plan Process - Current status of the planning process
• Document List - Review the final EIS and other related documents
• Frequently Asked Questions
  • Final EIS Frequently Asked Questions
  • 10(j) Frequently Asked Questions
• Proposed 10(j) Rule - View the proposed 10(j) rule from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

News Releases

3.21.24 Agencies release final environmental impact statement evaluating options for restoring grizzly bears to the North Cascades
10.13.23 Additional public meetings scheduled on options for restoring grizzly bears to the North Cascades
9.28.23 Public comments sought on options for restoring grizzly bears to the North Cascades
11.10.22 National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to evaluate options for restoring grizzly bears to the North Cascades

Additional Resources

Grizzly Bear Videos - Visit the park's YouTube page for grizzly bear biology and bear safety videos

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Grizzly Bear Recovery

Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee