Sentry Milk-Vetch Recovery Plan Targets 8 Populations of 1,000 Plants in Grand Canyon

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a revised recovery plan for the sentry milk-vetch, a tiny endangered plant found exclusively in Grand Canyon National Park. Announced on April 10, 2025, this updated plan aims to help the species recover enough to be removed from the endangered species list. The sentry milk-vetch has been federally protected since 1990. It grows only in shallow soil pockets on the Kaibab limestone at the North and South Rims of the Grand Canyon, making it one of Arizona’s rarest plants. “This recovery plan serves as a roadmap for cooperation in conservation for listed … Continue reading Sentry Milk-Vetch Recovery Plan Targets 8 Populations of 1,000 Plants in Grand Canyon