OTHER SPECIES INVOLVED. The primary focus of this Agreement is the conservation and enhancement of Pacific Lamprey and their habitats within watersheds of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. The important role of Pacific Lamprey in the food-web (as prey at all life stages, and as a source of marine-derived nutrients that fuel relatively sterile tributary ecosystems) would suggest benefits to a broad array of species: anadromous salmonids; resident fish; aquatic and terrestrial based wildlife; aquatic and semi-aquatic vegetation; riparian zones; and upland vegetation. These other aquatic species are also expected to benefit from Pacific Lamprey conservation activities that will potentially ameliorate threats.
OTHER SPECIES INVOLVED. The primary focus of this Agreement is the conservation and enhancement of the Columbia spotted frog and the ecosystems upon which it depends. The needs of listed species and other species of concern, as well as common species that are native to the area, will be considered in planning and designing management actions to benefit the Columbia spotted frog. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), 0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxx, Xxxxxx Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxx, Xxxxxx Nevada Natural Heritage Program (NNHP), 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Suite 5002, Carson City, Nevada Xxx County, 000 Xxxxx Xxxx, X.X. Xxx 000, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxx University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE), 000 Xxxxxx Xx., Xxxx, Xxxxxx Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), 0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxx, Xxxxxx U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), 0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxx, Xxxxxx U.S. Forest Service (USFS), 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Separate Agreements will be developed with additional parties as necessary to ensure implementation of specific conservation measures. The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) holds regulatory authority for management of Columbia spotted frogs in Nevada as resident wildlife. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will maintain their lead federal management roles in the implementation of habitat conservation and restoration activities for Columbia spotted frogs on public lands. The CSFTT will cooperate and coordinate with other states and with other Columbia spotted frog conservation efforts in Nevada as needed in the implementation of this Agreement.
OTHER SPECIES INVOLVED. This Agreement is primarily designed to ensure the persistence of roundtail chub, bluehead sucker, and flannelmouth sucker within their respective distributions. This will be achieved through conservation actions to protect and enhance these species and their habitats. Although these actions will be designed to benefit the three species, they may also contribute to the conservation of other native species with similar distributions. Bonytail (Gila elegans), Colorado pikeminnow (Ptychocheilus lucius), humpback chub (Gila cypha), and razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus) are currently listed as endangered under the ESA. In the Upper Colorado River Basin, recovery of one or more of these species has been undertaken by the Recovery Implementation Program for Endangered Fish Species in the Upper Colorado River Basin and the San Xxxx River Basin Recovery Implementation Program. In the Lower Colorado River Basin, the Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center and the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Plan have committed to recovery actions for these species. Conservation actions for native fish in the Virgin River Basin are occurring under the direction of the Virgin River Resource Management and Recovery Program in Utah and the Lower Virgin River Recovery Implementation Team in Nevada and Arizona. Fish managed under these programs include the federally endangered woundfin (Plagopterus argentissimus) and Virgin River chub (Gila seminuda), as well as the Virgin spinedace (Lepidomeda mollispinis mollispinis), desert sucker (Catostomus clarkii), and flannelmouth sucker. Virgin spinedace is the subject species of a conservation agreement and is listed as a “conservation species” in Utah; it is also listed as “protected” in Nevada. The programs described above focus primarily on mainstem rivers where, in some cases, the three species spend parts of their life cycles. Although the three species are also found in tributary streams, conservation actions in these habitats have received less emphasis to date. Such actions are, therefore, likely to be the focus of state conservation and management plans developed as part of this Agreement. Any conservation actions implemented through existing recovery programs and/or this Agreement may benefit both the endangered fishes mentioned as well as the three species. The signatories will commit to implement conservation actions under this Agreement and Strategy that neither conflict with nor replicate any conservation...
OTHER SPECIES INVOLVED. The primary focus of this agreement is the conservation and enhancement of least chub and the ecosystems upon which they depend; however, other species occurring within or adjacent to least chub habitat may also benefit. Some of these species include Columbia spotted frog (Rana luteiventris), California floater (Anodota californiensis), and Ute Ladies’-Tresses (Spiranthes diluvialis). By emphasizing the conservation of habitats and ecosystems where least chub occur, the accomplishment of actions identified in the Strategy should significantly reduce or eliminate threats for several of these species, and the need for federal listing pursuant to the ESA.
OTHER SPECIES INVOLVED. The primary focus of this agreement is the conservation and enhancement of the Virgin spinedace and its habitat; however, other species occurring within or adjacent to Virgin spinedace habitat may also benefit. Three hundred and sixty-six species of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals are known to co- exist in the same or adjacent habitat of the Virgin spinedace. Eighty-one of these species are listed as sensitive in either Utah, Arizona or Nevada and/or are listed under the ESA by FWS (Appendix A in Conservation Strategy). An additional eight sensitive plant species and seven sensitive invertebrate species also co-exist in the same or adjacent habitat of the Virgin spinedace. Using an ecosystem approach, the Virgin spinedace Conservation Agreement could reduce or possibly eliminate threats for several of these species, which could preclude their need for federal listing pursuant to the ESA.
OTHER SPECIES INVOLVED. The primary focus of this agreement is the conservation of Columbia spotted frog and enhancement of the ecosystems upon which they depend; however, other species occurring within or adjacent to spotted frog habitat may also benefit. Some of these species include least chub (Iotichthys phlegethontis), California floater (Anodota californiensis) and Utes ladies’- tresses (Spiranthes diluvialis). By emphasizing the conservation of habitats and ecosystems where Columbia spotted frog occur, the accomplishment of actions identified in the Strategy should significantly reduce or eliminate threats for several of these species, and the need for federal listing pursuant to the ESA.
OTHER SPECIES INVOLVED. The primary focus of this agreement is the conservation and enhancement of spotted frog and the ecosystems upon which they depend; however, other species occurring within or adjacent to spotted frog habitat may also benefit. Some of these species include least chub (Iotichthys phlegethontis), California floater (Anodota californiensis), Utes ladies’-tresses (Spiranthes diluvialis), etc. By using an ecosystem approach, the accomplishment of actions identified in the Strategy should significantly reduce or eliminate threats for several of these species and the need for federal protection pursuant to the ESA.
OTHER SPECIES INVOLVED. The primary focus of this Agreement is the conservation and enhancement of PL and the watersheds in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California upon which they depend. Other native species occurring within or adjacent to PL habitat should also benefit from PL conservation activities. Since the strategy focuses on ecosystem health, the Agreement will potentially ameliorate threats facing many of these species. The important role of Pacific lamprey in the food-wed (directly as prey at all life stages, and as a source of marine-derived nutrients that fuel relatively sterile tributary ecosystems) would suggest benefits to a broad array of species; anadromous salmonids, resident fish, aquatic and terrestrial based wildlife, aquatic and semi-aquatic vegetation, riparian zones and upland vegetation.
OTHER SPECIES INVOLVED. The primary focus of this Agreement is the conservation and enhancement of the BCT and the ecosystems upon which it depends. The needs of other species of concern (Appendix B), as well as species that are native to the area will be considered in planning and designing management actions to benefit the BCT. Using an ecosystem approach could minimize or possibly eliminate threats to these native plant and animal species, which could preclude their need for federal listing under the ESA. Nevada Department of Wildlife, 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxx, Xxxxxx 00000 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxx, Xxxxxx 00000 Bureau of Land Management, Nevada State Office, 0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxx, Xxxxxx 00000-0000 National Park Service, Pacific West Region, 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Oakland, California 94607-4807 Forest Service, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx 00000 Separate Memorandum(s) of Understanding and Cooperative Agreements will be developed with additional parties and supporting entities as necessary to ensure implementation of specific conservation measures. Interested local governments (city, county, etc.), environmental organizations, sportfishing organizations, and individuals will be given an opportunity to review and provide input on specific actions. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, 1596 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Trout Unlimited, Southern Nevada Chapter, 000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 Trout Unlimited, Great Basin Chapter, P.O. Box 117, Baker, NV 89311 Hidden Canyon Guest Ranch, P.O. Box 66, Baker, NV 89311 Deep Creek Mountain Ranch, 000 Xxxxxx Xxxx Xx., Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000 Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, Goshute Natural Resource Commission, P.O. Box 6104, Ibapah, UT 84034 • The signatory parties hereto enter into this Agreement and attached Strategy under Federal and State laws as applicable, including but not limited to, Section 2(c)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, and sections 501.351 and 503.584 of Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS). • Section 6(c)(1) of ESA provides encouragement to the states and other interested parties, through federal financial assistance and a system of incentives, to develop and maintain conservation programs, which meet national and international standards. This is a key to meeting the United States’ international commitments and to better safeguard, for the benefit of all citizens, the Nation’s he...
OTHER SPECIES INVOLVED. The primary focus of this Agreement is the conservation and enhancement of RGCT and the watersheds in Colorado and New Mexico upon which they depend; however, other species occurring within or adjacent to RGCT habitat should also benefit. Some of these species include Rio Grande sucker (Catostomus plebeius), Rio Grande chub (Gila Pandora), and boreal toad (Bufo boreas). Since the strategy focuses on ecosystem health, the Agreement will potentially ameliorate threats facing several of these species.
