Environmental Documents: Endangered Species
EA/EIS | Biological Assessments/Opinions | Resource Management Plans | Studies | Miscellaneous |
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The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was passed by Congress to protect species that are in danger of becoming extinct or are threatened with extinction. Reclamation complies with the ESA in the operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of projects and facilities, and on new construction projects, by completing Biological Assessments for actions that may affect those species. ESA compliance is also fully incorporated into the region's National Environmental Policy Act process.
NOAA Fisheries Service oversees the protection and recovery of certain marine-related endangered or threatened species, including salmon and steelhead. NOAA Fisheries’ judgment of how to protect these species is presented in a Biological Opinion issued to Federal agencies. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also issues Biological Opinions for actions affecting non-marine endangered/ threatened species. |
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| Biological Assessments and Opinions |
| Oregon |
| 04/2012 |
Endangered Species Act Biological Opinion and Manuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Essential Fish Habitat Response for the Future Operation & Maintenance of the Rogue River Basin Project-NOAA |
| 03/2012 |
Biological Assessment on the Future Operation and Maintenance of the Rogue River Basin Project and Effects on Essential Fish Habitat Under the Magnuson-Stevens Act |
| 10/2009 |
Biological Assessment on the Future Operation and Maintenance of the Rogue River Basin Project, Talent Division |
| 03/2009 |
Biological Assessment for Bureau of Reclamation Future Operations and Maintenance in the Tualatin River Subbasin |
| 07/2008 |
Willamette Project Supplemental Biological Assessment and Opinion |
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| Idaho |
| 08/2010 |
Biological Opinion for the Repairs to Deadwood Dam Access Bridge Project |
10/2009 |
Biological Assessment and Opinion for Operation of the Lewiston Orchards Project | Decision Document |
| 08/2007 |
2007 Upper Snake Biologi cal Assessment and Opinions |
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| Washington |
| 01/2013 |
Endangered Species Act Biological Opinion and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Essential Fish Habitat Consultation Prepared by National Marine Fisheries Service Regarding Bureau of Reclamation's Odessa Subarea Modified Partial Groundwater Replacement Project on the Columbia River in Adams, Lincoln, Franklin and Grant Counties, Washington |
| 10/2012 |
Biological Assessment of Effects to Species & Critical Habitat for 13 Anadromous Salmon ESUs, Pacific Eulachon, Green Sturgeon, & Killer Whales in the Columbia Basin from Implementation of the Modified Partial Groundwater Irrigation Replacement Alternative (Alternative 4A) |
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Columbia/Snake Salmon Recovery Program |
| Reclamation and US Army Corps of Engineers own and operate the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS), a series of hydropower projects on the Columbia and lower Snake Rivers. The Bonneville Power Administration markets and distributes the power generated from these dams. The FCRPS is operated in compliance with the Endangered Species Act and other Federal laws. Details on FCRPS and the ESA>> |
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| ESA Coordinator |
Christopher Eder
ESA Policy Specialist & Coordinator
ceder@usbr.gov
(208) 378-5319 |
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| Related Links |
Tributary Habitat Program
NOAA Fisheries
US Fish and Wildlife Service
http://www.salmonrecovery.gov
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/ |
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Last Update:
March 28, 2013 11:10 AM
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