Grizzly bears are considered functionally extinct in Washington state because no one has seen a grizzly here for decades.But a new federal plan could bring large brown bears back to the North Cascades wilderness.Ecologist Chris Morgan is with us to explain why he thinks it’s a good idea, and why some people don’t care for the plan.Public Comment on Grizzlies: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?parkID=327&projectID=112008&documentID=132104We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback