United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The USFWS is an agency of the United States Department of the Interior authorized by Congress to administer and enforce FESA with respect to terrestrial wildlife, certain fish species, insects and plants, and to enter into agreements with states, local governments, and other entities to conserve threatened, endangered, and other species of concern. The NCCPA and this Planning Agreement require coordination with USFWS with respect to FESA.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. National Wildlife Refuges in Florida and southern Georgia support or have the potential to support gopher tortoises within the range covered under this CCA. The following National Wildlife Refuges are among those placing priority emphasis on applying management practices resulting in restoration and maintenance of habitats that support gopher tortoises: • Okefenokee NWR, GA • Xxxxxx Xxxx NWR, FL • Everglades Headwaters NWR, FL • Hobe Sound NWR, FL • J.N. “Ding” Darling NWR, FL • Pelican Island NWR, FL • St. Xxxxxxx NWR, FL • St. Marks NWR, FL • Lower Suwannee NWR, FL • Egmont Key NWR, FL • Lake Xxxxxxxx NWR, FL • Xxxxxxx Island NWR, FL • Lake Wales Ridge NWR, FL • Chassahowitzka NWR Complex , FL Management practices on National Wildlife Refuges are usually targeting objectives for several associated species. Within the distribution of the gopher tortoise, habitat is managed to support and increase red-cockaded woodpecker, Florida scrub-xxx, Eastern indigo snake, Florida sand skink, and many xeric scrub plants, among other federally listed species. In addition, a larger number of non- listed species otherwise of conservation concern in these same habitats include migratory birds (e.g., Xxxxxxx’x and Xxxxxxx’s sparrows), reptiles and amphibians (e.g., Eastern diamondback rattlesnake, gopher frog), and small mammals (e.g., Florida mouse). All these species are associated with grassy-herbaceous dominated ground cover and many are specifically associated with gopher tortoise xxxxxxx. The USFWS has concerns with leaving gopher tortoises in harm's way, on refuges or anywhere else. Historically, concerns have been raised on the translocation of gopher tortoises both on and off refuges. The extent of the impacts from translocation on this species, both positive and negative, is currently unknown. The USFWS will continue to follow the long-term monitoring of gopher tortoise translocation to determine its success. The following are examples of ongoing and planned management actions focused on gopher tortoises: • Protect and maintain the threatened and endangered species populations, expanding their populations where possible, and enhancing the habitat on the refuge by working with adjacent landowners. Encourage other land managers in the area to promote appropriate habitat for threatened and endangered species to create a larger gene pool, increase opportunities for survival within the ecosystem, and restore a piece of the area’s natural heritage. • Develop and imple...
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Among other authorities, the USDI USFWS has authority for conservation of the GUSG through: (1) the ESA of 1973, as amended; (2) the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended; and (3) the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended. Congress, in Section 2 of the ESA, declares that there is value in having incentives for conservation, and
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Associate Solicitor, Division of Parks and Wildlife, Office of the Solicitor Authorized Official (Signature) (Name) (Date) EXHIBIT A Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan EXHIBIT B
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. 2015a. 2015 Range-wide Indiana Bat summer survey guidelines. United States Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region, xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/midwest/endangered/mammals/inba/inbasummersurveyguidance.html. United States Fish and Wildlife Service. 2015b. Endangered and Threatened wildlife and plants; Threatened Species Status for the Northern Long-Eared Bat with 4(d) Rule; Final Rule and Interim Rule. Federal Register 80:17974-18033. United States Fish and Wildlife Service. 2016. National White-Nose Syndrome Decontamination Protocol - Version 04.12.2016. xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. United States Fish and Wildlife Service. 2018a. 2018 Range-wide Indiana Bat summer survey guidelines. United States Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region, xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/midwest/Endangered/mammals/inba/inbasummersurveyguidance.html. United States Fish and Wildlife Service. 2018b. National White-nose Syndrome Decontamination Protocol - Version 09.13.2018. United States Fish and Wildlife Service. 2019. 2019 Range-wide Indiana Bat Survey Guidelines. Wyoming Natural Diversity Database. 2017. xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/wyndd/.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. For the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, data is being submitted for both the Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program and for the National Wildlife Refuges (NWR).
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. By: Name: Title: Date: Approved as to form: Regional Solicitor Date: Santa Xxx Watershed Project Authority By: Name: Title: Date: Orange County Water District By: Name: Title: Date: Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District By: Name: Title: Date: Riverside County Transportation Department By: Name: Title: Date: San Bernardino County Flood Control District By: Name: Title: Date: Orange County Flood Control District, County of Orange Public Facilities & Resources Department By: Name: Title: Date: City of Riverside Regional Water Quality Control Plant By: Name: Title: Date: City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department Rapid Infiltration & Extraction Facility
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Date BY Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Date Secretarial Approval
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Xxxxxx 000 Xxx Xxxxx Xxxx., Xxxx 0-000 Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxx 00000 Telephone: 000-000-0000 Facsimile: 000-000-0000 Email Addresses: Xxxxxx_Xxxxx@xxx.xxx and Xxxxxxxx_Xxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx and Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Pūlama Lānaʻi Address: Pacific Guardian Center, Makai Tower 000 Xxxxxx Xx., Suite 2000 City/State/Zip: Honolulu, HI 00000-0000 Phone: (000) 000-0000 Email Addresses: xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx and xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Castle & Xxxxx Properties, Inc. Attn: Legal Department Address: 000 Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000 Xxxx/Xxxxx/Xxx: Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000 Phone: (000) 000-0000 Email Address: xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. For FY22, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) data is being submitted for the National Wildlife Refuges (NWR), National Fish Hatchery System (NFHS), and Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) program. Those refuges and fish hatcheries contributing to the annual report include: Florida: Xxxxxx Xxxx NWR (AC); Chassahowitzka NWR (CH); Egmont Key NWR (EK); Everglades Headwaters NWR (EH); Hobe Sound NWR (HS); J.N. “Ding” Darling NWR (DD); Lake Wales Ridge NWR (LWR); Lake Xxxxxxxx NWR (LW); Lower Suwannee/Cedar Key NWR (LS); Xxxxxxx Island NWR (MI); Pelican Island NWR (PI); St. Marks NWR (SM); St. Xxxxxxx NWR (SV); Florida Panther NWR (FP); and Ten Thousand Islands NWR (TTI) Georgia: Okefenokee NWR (OK), Xxxxxx Neck (HN), Warm Springs NFH (WSNFH) Alabama: Eufaula (EU) Xxxxxx Xxxx NWR: Approximately 8 acres were chemically treated for woody invasive plants. No xxxxx or gopher tortoise surveys conducted in 2022. There is, however, a known/previously surveyed population of gopher tortoise. This year’s report reflects updated information for the refuge. Report only reflects federally owned or managed lands and does not include county owned protected properties within the Xxxxxx Xxxx NWR acquisition boundary. On Chassahowitzka NWR, a total of 30 acres of uplands (longleaf pine) is gopher tortoise habitat. This area surrounds the Chassahowitzka maintenance shop and is owned fee title and managed. Egmont Key NWR totals 328 acres (fee title), but due to erosion, the island is estimated to be about 262 acres currently. The entire island is gopher tortoise habitat. A 6.54-acre inholding within Egmont Key NWR is owned by Hillsborough County and leased by the Tampa Bay Pilots Association. This area is marked as private property with no public access. It is not under a gopher tortoise management plan, but the gopher tortoises are protected.
