Eli Francovich

Eli Francovich

Eli Francovich

About Eli Francovich

Eli Francovich covers the environment, conservation and outdoor recreation in Washington for the Spokesman-Review. His first book, about the return of wolves to Washington and the West will be published in April 2023. His work has been published in the Seattle Times, the Chicago Tribune, the Miami Herald, the Charlotte Observer, Men's Journal and elsewhere. He lives in Spokane.
Jan 27, 2022

Salmon are no longer kings of the Columbia. That has biologists worried

2023-05-02T15:01:39-07:00Jan 27 2022|Categories: Indigenous Issues, Salmon, Wildlife|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Salmon are no longer kings of the Columbia. That has biologists worried

A recent report shows an explosion of growth of a non-native species in the Columbia River. What does that mean for salmon and the cultures built on them?

Dec 6, 2021

As West withers corporations consolidate land and water rights

2023-07-12T13:59:07-07:00Dec 6 2021|Categories: Agriculture, Land Use, Water|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on As West withers corporations consolidate land and water rights

With farms, ranches and rural communities facing historic drought, a worrying trend leads to a critical question: Who owns the water? 

Jul 8, 2021

It’s a trap! Politics, science collide as Idaho wolf law takes effect

2023-04-07T17:26:59-07:00Jul 8 2021|Categories: Wildlife, Wolves|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on It’s a trap! Politics, science collide as Idaho wolf law takes effect

Wildlife biologists and legislators wrangle over a controversial new law aimed at reducing Idaho's wolf population. Are the right people making the wrong decisions?

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