- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received permit applications for activities aimed at enhancing the survival of endangered species, including the Lost River sucker and short-nose sucker in Oregon.
- These activities include electrofishing, surveying, monitoring, and releasing the fish to promote their recovery in the wild.
- Public comments are invited on these permit applications until June 23, 2025, allowing local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies, as well as the public, to provide input.
- The permits are issued under the Endangered Species Act, which requires public involvement before allowing activities that may impact endangered species.
- The goal of these permits is to support scientific efforts that enhance the propagation and survival of these endangered fish species in Oregon.
- Comments and recommendations supported by quantitative information or studies are particularly encouraged to influence agency decisions.
Endangered Species Recovery Efforts in California, Northern Mariana Islands, and Washington
- In California, similar efforts are underway to aid the recovery of the Lost River sucker and short-nose sucker species, involving activities such as electrofishing, surveying, monitoring, and releasing these fish to enhance their survival.
- The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is focusing on the conservation of the Haggan or green sea turtle and Haggan Karii or Hawksbill sea turtle. This includes monitoring and excavating nests, deploying nest temperature loggers, and conducting handling and tagging activities to support their recovery.
- In Washington, the Island marble butterfly and Columbia Basin DPS of the pygmy rabbit are the focus of recovery efforts. Activities include surveying, monitoring, emergency relocation, and salvage, as well as captive propagation and translocation for the pygmy rabbit.
- Public comments are invited on these permit applications, with the opportunity for local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies, as well as the public, to provide input. Comments supported by quantitative information or studies are particularly encouraged to influence agency decisions.
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