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USDA-APHIS updates Sioux County on predator-control hiring, requests state and federal funding support
Summary
USDA-APHIS officials told the board they have a plane available and are progressing to hire an individual for predator-control services; they said additional state and federal funding will be needed and neighboring county commissioners attended.
Representatives from USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services updated the Sioux County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 2 about efforts to hire a person to provide predator-control services.
Ryan Powers and Tim Brewer told the board a plane is available and that hiring is underway; they said additional state and federal funding will be necessary to support the program. Officials from neighboring counties—Vic Rivera and Wally Juhlin of Dawes County and Steve Burke of Box Butte County—attended the discussion.
The minutes record the update and the need for intergovernmental funding but do not list a board directive or a formal vote. The board did not record further action at the meeting.
