Common use of Harm Clause in Contracts

Harm. Barriers that preclude fish movement can harm Arctic grayling by restricting movement to more favorable stream locations (e.g., thermal refugia, spawning sites). This is expected to harm grayling by preventing them from spawning and by decreasing survival by preventing Arctic grayling from finding cooler, feeding or shelter habitat. Take of Arctic grayling from fish barriers will be minimized by installing fish ladders and other infrastructure that allow fish passage. • Livestock management may result in direct trampling of habitat and streambanks by livestock. This is expected to harm Arctic grayling by increasing sedimentation and reducing riparian habitat, both of which decrease quality of pool habitat used by Arctic grayling for resting and foraging. Excessive sedimentation also can reduce survival of Arctic grayling eggs. Take resulting from livestock management will be minimized by implementing riparian and grazing management plans and developing alternative stockwater sites. • Habitat restoration activities are expected to result in take of Arctic grayling. These activities, including stream channel and riparian restoration, may temporarily increase sediment to adjacent and downstream habitats. Increased sedimentation may affect survival of Arctic grayling eggs. Take from these activities will be minimized by implementing projects outside the spawning season for Arctic grayling.