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Minnesota bird flu, wolf tracking programs clouded in uncertainty amid Trump's federal funding freeze


Published on 2025-02-20 21:40:45 - MSN
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  • Minnesota farmers say they are in a valley of uncertainty amid the layoffs and cost-cutting measures of the first few weeks of President Trump's second term. "It's really ... a day-to-day, hour-to-hour situation,

The article from MSN discusses the uncertainty surrounding wildlife research programs in Minnesota due to a federal funding freeze initiated by former President Donald Trump. Specifically, it highlights the impact on bird flu surveillance and wolf tracking initiatives. The funding freeze, which was part of Trump's broader budget cuts, has left researchers and conservationists in limbo, unsure if they will receive the necessary financial support to continue their work. This situation has raised concerns about the ability to monitor and manage wildlife diseases like avian influenza and to track wolf populations effectively. The article notes that while some funding has been restored or rerouted, the overall atmosphere of uncertainty persists, potentially jeopardizing long-term ecological studies and conservation efforts in the state.

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