The ASA has hired one of the best botanists available to study the Pierson's Milkvetch--Dr. Arthur Phillips III. Click on his name to view his qualifications.

We chose Dr. Phillips because he is the best, and he is beyond reproach--a person who can be impartial and search for the scientific truth without bias. Click here to view his resume.

The census performed by Dr. Phillips:
Over 71,000 plants were found in the open areas alone, and we suspect at least that many more in the closed areas...
Bio Report

Appendix A of the census report:
exact locations so anyone else can duplicate the census
Bio Appendix A

The seed bank study:
OHV use does not have any appreciable impact on germination or survival rates...
Seed Bank report

Understanding seed germination:
Germination Explained

The 2003 Follow-Up Survey:
Also shows rainfall is the overwhelming factor in plant survival
2003 Final Report

The delisting petition:
...so we want it delisted!
Delisting Petition

Press release announcing the lawsuit:
we are serious about this folks
Press release

The BLM reports on their monitoring:
The BLM agrees with our findings
BLM Reports

The Fish & Wildlife Service responds to our petition with a 90-day review.
Our petition has merit!
Press Release
The Finding
Q & A about the Finding

2004 Final Monitoring Report
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2004 BLM Raw Monitoring Data
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2005 Final Monitoring Report
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2005 PMV Delisting Video
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2005 Delisting Petition
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