Appendix D.
Biological Assessment and Supporting Materials
OCT 21 1992
PGA
Mr. Doug Smithey
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
U.S> Fish and Wildlife Service
911 NE. 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232-4181
Dear Mr. Swanson:
Subject: Request for List of Endangered and Threatened Species in the
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Service Area, for Inclusion
in the Non-Federal Participation (NFP) Environmental Impact
Statement (eis)
The NFP eis considers alternatives for use of BPA's share of the Pacific
Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie. This includes BPA powerâmarketing and
non-Federal utility access to recently-added capacity. It addresses needs
which have developed since BPA's Intertie Development and Use eis of 1988.
These alternatives may involve entities located throughout BPA's service
area, which covers the States of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho: the portion
of Montana west of the Continental Divide; and small portions of Wyoming,
Utah, Nevada, and northern' California. Our study area also includes areas in
Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming surrounding coal plants that serve the Pacific
Northwest.
In compliance with section 7(c) of the amended Endangered Species Act, BPA is
requesting a list of endangered and threatened species that may occur in the
area of any of these facilities: and any information on these species that
might be available, such as locations and' how they might be affected. If no
alternatives, please notify BPA of this finding as well.
Our understanding is that Regions 2 and 6 will each take the lead to consult
and coordinate the species list with their respective field offices and that
each region will provide a single response to this request. We would,
however, appreciate a list of contact at the appropriate field offices,
should the need arise in the future for more detailed followup during the
consultation process.
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If possible, we would appreciate having any information you may obtain by
December 18, 1992, so that we can include it in our draft eis. If you need
additional information, or further assistance, please contact Yvonne Johnson
at (503) 230-3596 or FTS 429-3596.
Sincerely,
Maureen R. Flynn
NFP eis Project Manager
Coordination and Review
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OCT 21 1992
PGA
Mr. Galen Buterbaugh
Regional Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
P.O. Box 25468
âDenver Federal Center
Denver, CO 80225
Dear Mr. Buterbaugh:
Subject: Request for list of Endangered and Threatened Species in the
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Service Area, for Inclusion
in the Non-Federal Participation (NFP) Environmental Impact
Statement (eis)
The NFP eis considers alternatives for use of BPA's share of the Pacific
Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie. This includes BPA power marketing and
non-Federal utility access to recently-added capacity. It addresses needs
which have developed since BPA's Intertie Development and Use eis of 1988.
These alternatives may involve entities located throughout BPA's service
area, which covers the States of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho; the portion
of Montana west of the Continental Divide; and small portions of Wyoming,
Utah, Nevada, and northern California. Our study area also includes areas in
Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming surrounding coal plants that serve the Pacific
Northwest.
In compliance with section 7(c) of the amended Endangered Species Act, BPA is
requesting a list of endangered and threatened species that may occur in the
area of any of these facilities; and any information on these species that
might be available, such as locations and how they might be affected. If no
species or their critical habitat are being or will be affected by these
alternatives, please notify BPA of this finding as well.
Our understanding is that Regions 2 and 6 will each take the lead to consult
and coordinate the species list with their respective field offices and that
each region will provide a single response to this request. We would,
however, appreciate a list of contacts at the appropriate field office,
should the need arise in the future for more detailed followup during the
consultation process.
D3
If possible, we would appreciate having any information you may obtain by
December 18, 1992, so that we can include it in our draft eis. If you need
additional information, or if you need further assistance, please contact
Yvonne Johnson at (503) 230-3596 or FTS 429-3596.
Sincerely,
Maureen R. Flynn
NFP eis Project Manager
Coordination and Review
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Nov 4 1992
PG
Mr. Doug Smithey
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
911 NE. 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232-4181
Dear Mr. Smithey:
Subject: Request for list of Endangered and Threatened Species in the
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Service Area, for Inclusion in
the Non-federal Participation (NFP) Environmental Impact Statement
(eis)
In reference to our previous letter dated October 21, 1992, we are enclosing
tables that show all major electric power plants in the Affected Environment
for the NFP eis. Alternatives may influence expected operation of these
plants.
If you need additional information, or futher assistance, please contact me
at (503) 230-3596 or FTS 429-3596.
Sincerely,
Yvonne E. Johnson
Public Utilities Assistant
Enclosures
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NOV-4 1992
PG
Mr. John Rogers Jr. â â
Regional Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Region 2
500 Gold Avenue SW, Room 3018
Albuquerque, NM 87103
Dear Mr. Rogers:
Subject: Request for list of Endangered and Threatened Species in the
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) -Service Area, for Inclusion in
the Non-Federal Participation (NFP) Environmental Impact Statement
(eis)
The NFP eis considers alternatives for use of BPAâs share of the Pacific
Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie. This includes 8PA power marketing and
non-Federal utility access to recently-added capacity. It addresses needs
which have developed since 8PA's Intertie Development and Use eis of 1988.
These alternatives may involve entities located throughout 8PAâs service
area, which covers the States of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho; the portion
of Montana west of the Continental Divide; and small portions of Wyoming,
Utah, Nevada, and northern California. Our study area also includes areas in
Montana, Nevada, and Nyoming surrounding coal plants that serve the Pacific
Northwest.
In compliance with section 7(c) of the amended Endangered Species Act, 8PA is
requesting a list of endangered and threatened species that may occur in the
area of any of these facilities; and any information on these species that
might be available, such as locations and how they might be affected. If no
species or their critical habitat are being or will be affected by these
alternatives, please notify BPA of this finding as well.
âOur understanding is that Regions 2 and 6 will each take the lead to consult
and coordinate the species list with their respective field offices and that
each region will provide a single response to this request. Ne would,
however, appreciate a list of contacts at the appropriate field office,
should the need arise in the future for more detailed followup during the
consultation process.
âThe enclosed tables show all major electric power plants in the Affected
Environment for the NFP eis. Alternatives may influence expected operation
of these plants.
If possible, we would appreciate having any information you may obtain by
December 18, 1992, so that we can include it in our draft eis. If you need
additional information, or if you need further assistance, please contact
âYvonne Johnson at (503) 230-3596 or FTS 429-3596.
Sincerely,
Maureen R. Flynn
NFP eis Project Manager
Enclosures
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Nov -4 1992
PGA
Mr. Galen Buterbaugh
Regional Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
P.O. Box 25468
Denver Federal Center
Denver, CO 80225
Dear Mr. Buterbaugh:
Subject: Request for list of Endangered and Threatened Species in the
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Service Area, for Inclusion in
the Non-Federal Participation (NFP) Environmental Impact Statementâ
(eis)
In reference to our previous letter dated October 21, 1992, we are enclosing
tables that show all major electric power plants in the Affected Environment
for the NFP eis. Alternatives riy influence expected operation of these
plants. â â
If you need additional information, or if you need further assistance, please
contact meat (503) 230-3596 or FTS 429-3596.
Sincerely,
Yvonne E. Johnson
Public Utilities Assistant
Enclosures
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Table D-1
FEDERAL COLUMBIA RIVER POWER SYSTEM
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OF PROJECTS EXISTING, AUTHORIZED OR LICENSED, AND POTENTIAL NANEPLATE RATING OF INSTALLATIONS
September 24, 1985
Oper-
ating Initial Number Number Number Number
Agen- Stream (if H) Date in of 2/ Nornoplote of Nameplate of Nameplate of Nornoplote
Project Type cy State City (if Fuel)1 Service Units Rating-kW Units Rating-kW Units Rating-kW Units Rating-kW
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Minidoka HH BR ID Snake 05/07/09 7 13 7 13,400
Boise Rvr Div H BR ID Boise 05/00/12 3 1,500 3 1,500
Black Canyon H BR ID Payette 12/00/25 2 8,000 2 8,000
Bonneville H CE OR-WA Columbia 06/06/38 18-2 1,076,600 18-2 1,076,600
Grand Coulee H BR WA Columbia 09/28/41 24-3 6,163,000 6 4,200,000 30-3 10,363.000
Anderson Rnch H BR ID S Fk Boise 12/15/50 2 40,000 1 13,500 3 53,500
Hungry Horse H BR MT S Fk Flathead 10/29/52 4 285,000 4 285,000
Detroit H CE OR N Santiam 07/01/53 2 100,000 2 100,000
McNary H CE OR-WA Columbia 11/06/53 14 980,000 6 747,000 3/ 20 1,727,000
Big Cliff H CE OR N Santiam 06/12/54 1 18,000 1 18,000
Lookout Point H CE OR M Fk Willamette 12/16/54 3 120,000 3 120,000
Albeni Falls H CE ID Pend Oreille 03/25/55 3 42,600 3 42,600
Dexter H CE OR M Fk Willamette 05/19/55 1 15,000 1 15,000
Chief Joseph H CEE WA Columbia 08/28/55 27 2,069.000 13 1,573,000 40 3,642,000
Chandler H BR WA Yakima 02/13/56 2 12,000 2 12,000
Palisades H BR ID Snake 02/25/57 4 118,750 2 135,000 6 253,750
the Dalles H CE OR-WA Columbia 05/13/57 22-2 1,807,000 22-2 1,807,000
Roza H BR WA Yakima 08/31/58 1 11,250 1 11,250
Ice Harbor H CE WA Snake 12/18/61 6 602,880 6 602,880
Hills Creek H CE OR M Fk Willamette 05/02/62 2 30,000 2 30,000
Cougar H CE OR S Fk Mckenzie 02/04/64 2 25,000 1 35,000 3 60,000
Green Peter H CE OR Middle Santiam 06/09/67 2 80,000 2 80,000
John Day H CE OR-WA Columbia 07/17/68 16 2,160,000 4 540,000 20 2,700,000
Foster H CE OR South Santiam 08/22/68 2 20,000 2 20,000
Lower
Monumental H CE WA Snake 05/28169 6 810,000 6 810,000
Little Goose H CE WA Snake 05/19/70 6 810,000 6 810,0000
Dworshak H CE ID N Fk Cleanwater 09/18/74 3 400,000 3 660,000 6 1,060,000
Grand
Coulee PG PG BR WA Columbia 12/30/74 6 300,000 6 300,000
Lower Granite H CE WA 5nake 04/15/75 6 810,000 6 810,000
Libby H CE MT Kootenai 08/29/75 5 525,000 3 315,000 4/ 8 840,000
Lost Creek H CE OR Rogue 12/01/77 2 49,000 2 49,000
Libby
Reregulating H CE MT Kootenai 3 76,400 3 76,400
Strube H CE OR S Fk Mckenzie 1 4,500 1 45,000
Teton H BR ID Teton 3 30,000 3 30,000
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Total Number of Units and Nameplate Rating 204-7 19,502,980 24 2,407,900 22 5,921,500 250-7 27,832,380
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Total Number of Projects 31 3 0 33
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1/ CE - Corps of Engineers Br - Bureau of Reclamation, BPA - Branch of Generation Planning
2/ Numbers after dashes indicate auxillary units.
3/ McNary Second Powerhouse estimates includes six unites at 124.500 kW each.
4/ Libby Unties 6. 7, 8 at 105,000 kW each have been deferred.
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Table D-2
MAJOR THERMAL GENERATING RESOURCES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Plant Location Net Capability
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(MW)
Nuclear
Trojan Rainier, OR 1,080
WPPSS No. 2 Hanford, WA 1,100
WPPSS No. 1 & 3 (suspended) Hanœord/Satsop, WA 2,490
Coal
Colstrip No. 1 Colstrip, MT 330
No. 2 Colstrip, âMT 330
No. 3 Colstrip, MT 700
No. 4 Colstrip, MT - 700
Jim Bridger No. 1 Rock Springs, WY 500
No. 2 Rock Springs, WY 500
No. 3 Rock Springs, WY 500
No. 4 Rock Springs, WY 500
Centralia No. l Centralia, WA 640
No. 2 Centralia, WA 640
Boardman Boardman, OR 530
Valmy No. 1 â& 2 Valmy NV 522
Source: Western Systems Coordinating Council, "Summary of Estimated Loads and
Resources" issued April 1986.
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Table D-3
CALIFORNIA POWER PLANT OPERATION DATA:
FUEL USE CHARACTERISTICS FOR PLANTS INDICATING CHANGE IN GENERATION
Net Primary Secondary
Power Plant/ Location Util- Cap. Primary Secondary Fuel Trans Fuel Trans
Unit Number County State ity MW Fuel Fuel Meth. Meth.
Contra Costa 6 Contra Costa. CA PG&E 340 Natural Gas Fuel Oil No.6 Pipeline Pipeline
Contra Costa 7 Contra Costa. CA PG&E 340 Natural Gas Fuel Oil No.6 Pipeline Pipeline
Etiwanda 3 Sin Bern., CA SCE 320 Fuel Oil No.4 Natural Gas Pipeline Pipeline
Etiwanda 4 San Bern.. CA SCE 320 Fuel Oil No.4 Natural Gas Pipeline Pipeline
Naynes 1 Los Angeles. CA LDWP 222 Fuel Oil No.6 Natural Gas Pipeline Pipeline
Haynes 3 Los Angeles. CA LDWP 222 Fuel Oil No.6 Natural Gas Tr/Pl/Shipâ Pipeline
Haynes 4 Los Angeles. CA LDWP 222 Fuel Oil No.6 Natural Gas Tr/Pl/Ship Pipeline
Haynes 5 Los Angeles. CA LDWP 341 Fuel Oil No.6 Natural Gas Tr/Pl/Ship Pipeline
Haynes 6 Los Angeles. CA LDWP 341 Fuel Oil No.6 Natural Gas Tr/Pl/Ship Pipeline
Hunt. B. 3 Orange. CA SCE 215 Fuel Oil No.6 Natural Gas Pl/Ship Pipeline
Hunt. B. 4 Orange. CA SCE 225 Fuel Oil No.4 Natural Gas Pl/Snip Pipeline
Morro Bay 1 San Lu. Ob.. CA PG&E 163 Natural Gas Fuel Oil No.6 Pipeline Ship
Morro Bay 2 San Lu. Ob.. CA PG&E 163 Natural Gas Fuel Oil No.6 Pipeline Ship
Morro Bay 3 San Lu. Ob.. CA PG&E 331 Natural Gas Fuel Oil No.6 Pipeline Ship
Morro bay 4 San Lu. Ob.. CA PG&E 331 Natural Gas Fuel Oil No.6 Pipeline Ship
Moss Land. 4 Monterey. CA PG&E 117 Natural Gas Fuel Oil No.6 Pipeline Ship
Moss Land. 5 Monterey, CA PG&E 117 Natural Gas Fuel Oil No.6 Pipeline Ship
Moss Land. 7 Monterey. CA PG&E 739 Natural Gas Fuel Oil No.6 Pipeline Ship
Pittsburg 1 Contra Costa. CA PG&E 163 Natural Gas Fuel Oil No.6 Pipeline Pipeline
Pittsburg 4 Contra Costa. CA PG&E 163 Natural Gas Fuel Oil No.6 Pipeline Pipeline
Pittsburg 5 Contra Costa. CA PG&E 325 Natural Gas Fuel Oil No.6 Pipeline Pipeline
Pittsburg 6 Contra Costa, CA PG&E 325 Natural Gas Fuel Oil No.6 Pipeline Pipeline
Pittsburg 7 Contra Costa. CA PG&E 720 Natural Gas Fuel Oil No.6 Pipeline Pipeline
Scattergood 1 Los Angeles. CA LDWP 179 Fuel Oil No.6 Natural Gas Truck-Rail Pipeline
Scattergood 2 Los Angeles. CA LDWP 179 Fuel Oil 10.6 Natural Gas Truck-Rail Pipeline
Scattergood 3 Los Angeles. CA LDWP 284 Natural Gas None Pipeline -----
Valley 1 Los Angeles. CA LDWP 101 Fuel Oil No.6 Natural Gas Truck-Rail Pipeline
Valley 2 Los Angeles. CA LDWP 101 Fuel Oil No.6 Natural Gas Truck-Rail Pipeline
Valley 3 Los Angeles, CA LDWP 164 Fuel 011 No.6 Natural Gas Truck-Rail Pipeline
Valley 4 Los Angeles. CA LDWP 160 Fuel Oil No.6 Natural Gas Truck-Rail Pineline
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SOURCE: Western Systems Coordinating Council. "Coordinated Bulk Power Supply Prograa. 1984-1994."
WSCC. April, 1985.
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Table D-4
LOCATIONS OF SELECTED COAL-FIRED POWER PLAATS AND LOCAL POPULATIONS
Plant Site Nearby*
location County Community Communities
Plant Utility Co., State Pop. Population >1000
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PACIFIC N0RTRWSST
Boardman PGE Morrow, OR 7,519 Boardman Umatilla, 3199
1,261 Hermiston, 9,408
Stanfield, 1,568
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Centralia 1-2 PPL, Lewis, WA 56,025 Centralia Chehalis, 6,100
11,555 Tumwater, 6,705
Olympia, 27,447
Fords Prarie, 2,582
Raymond, 2,991
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Colstrip 1-3 MPC Rosebud, MT 9,899 Colstrip
1,476
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Jim Bridger 1-4 PPL Sweetwater, WY 41,723 Rock Springs Green River, 12,807
19,458
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Valmy 1-2 SSP Humbolt, NV 9,434 V&1my Kattle Mt., 2,749
<1,000 Winnemucca, 4,140
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INAND SOUTHWEST
Cholla 1-4. APS Navaho, AZ 67,629 Joseph City Holbrook, 5,785
<1,000 Snow Flake, 3,510
Taylor, 1,915
Winslow, 7,921
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Coronado 1-2 SRP Apache, AZ 52,108 St. Johns Eager, 2,797
3,368 Springerville, 1,452
Concho, Hunt,
Nutrioso, Vernon:
<1,000
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Hunter 1-2 UPLC Emery, UT 11,451 Castle Dale Orangeville, 1,309
1,910 Huntington, 2,316
Wellington, 1,406
Price, 9,086
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Table D-5
Plant Site Nearby*
Location County Cornunity Communities
Plant Utility Co., State Pop. Population >l0OO
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Mohave 1-2 SCE Clark, NV 463,087 Laughlin Las Vegas, 164,674
<1,000 Henderson, 24,363
Boulder City, 9,590
Winchester, 19,728
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San Juan 1-4 PNW San Juan, NM 81,433 Waterflow Kirtland, 2,358
<1,000 Shiprock, 7,237
Farmington, 31,222
Aztec, 5,512
Bloomfield, 4,881
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Springerville TEPC Apache, AZ 52,108 Springerville Eager, 2,791
1,452 St. Johns, 3,368
McNary, 1,320
Pinetop, 1,527
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Source: U.S. - Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, General Social and
Economic Characteristics, (states indicated) (Washington, D.C.,
USGP0, 1983) -
*â Nearby communities within approximately 40 miles of the plant site.
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United State Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILD LIFE SERVICE
911 NE. 11th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97232-4181
JAN 19 1993
Ms. Yvonne E. Johnson
Public Utilities Assistant
Bonneville Power Administration
P.O. Box 3621
Portland, Oregon 97208-3621
Dear Ms. Johnson:
This is in reference to the Bonneville Power Administration's (BPA)
preparation of the Non-Federal Participation Draft Environmental Impact
Statement, and your request of October 21, 1992, for a list of endangered and
threatened species that may occur in the BPA service area.
Our letter dated November 20, 1992, provided you with a list of federally
listed endangered and threatened species that may occur in the states of
California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. However, we also stated
that any additional information you could send us concerning the Non-Federal
Participation Intertie Project would be helpful in delineating which species
might occur in the vicinity of project actions. Your reply by letter' dated
November 4, 1992, gave general specifications on all major electric power
generating facilities in the BPA service area.
Our Field Office's have reviewed the new information and have compiled species
lists relative to the location of the power plants and appurtenant facilities.
Please take note of the comments that our Field Office's have made in the
memorandum accompanying the enclosed species lists. The lists and comments
are submitted for your review as follows:
Species List BPA Service Area FWS Field Office
Enclosure No. (by state) responsible for list
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l California Carlsbad, CA
2 California Sacramento, CA
3 California Ventura, CA
4 Idaho Boise, ID
5 Nevada Reno, NV
6 Oregon Portland, OR
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Ms. Yvonne E. Johnson
The species information compiled for projects in the State of Washington is
being revised and will be sent under separate cover as soon as possible. If
you have any questions about the enclosed material, please contact John Nuss
of our staff at 503-231-6241.
Sincerely,
H. Dale Hall
Assistant Regional Director
Ecological Services
Enclosures
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ENCLOSURE No. 1
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
FISH AND WILDLIFE ENHANCEMENT
Carlsbad Office
2730 Loker Ave. West
Carlsbad, California 92008
December 30, 1992
Memorandum
To: Assistant Regional Director - Fish and wildlife
Enhancement Portland, Oregon (atten: John Nuss)
From: Field Supervisor
Subject: BPA' s Request for List of Endangered and Threatened
Species and Other Information for Inclusion in BPA
Service Area Non-Federal Participation Draft
Environmental Statement
Attached is a response to your request dated November
27, 1992. Included are species lists for Etiwanda - San
Bernardino County, Huntington Beach - Orange County, and Los
Angeles County. LA County covers all of the projects
identified as occurring in Los Angeles.
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Wynn of my
staff at (619) 431-9440.
Attachment
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Listed Proposed, Endangered, Threatened,
and Candidate Species
That may occur in the Area of
Bonneville Power Administration Service Area
(l-6-93-SP-74)
Itiwanda, San Bernardino - California
Listed Species
Birds
Least Bell's vireo Vireo bellii nusillus (E)
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus
American peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus anatum (E)
Peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus (E)
Fish
Unarmored threespine stickleback Gasterosteus aculeatus
williamsoni (E)
Plants
Slender-horned spineflower Dodecahema lentoceras (E)
Santa Ana River wooly-star Eriastrum densifolium (E)
sanctorum
Proposed Species
Birds
California gnatcatcher Polioptila californica californica (PE)
Candidate Species
Mammals
San Bernardino kangaroo rat Dipodomys merriami parvus (2)
Spotted bat Euderma maculatum (2)
Greater western mastiff-bat Eumops perotis californicus (2)
San Diego black-tailed jackrabbit Lepus californicus
bennettii (2)
California leaf-nosed bat Macrotis californicus (2)
Occult little brown bat Myotis lucifugus occultus (2)
Southwestern cave myotis Myotis velifer brevis (2)
San Diego desert woodrat Neotoma lepida intermedia (2)
Northwestern San Diego pocket mouse Perognathus fallax
fallax (2)
Pallid San Diego pocket mouse Perognathus fallax pallidus (2)
Los Angeles pocket mouse Perognathus longimembris (2)
brevinasus
Pacific western big-eared bat Plecotus townsendii townsendii (2)
Brush rabbit Sylvilagus bachmani (R1)
Birds
Tricolored blackbird Agelaius tricolor (2)
Southern California rufous-
crowned sparrow Aimophila ruficeps canescens (2)
Bell's sage sparrow Amphispiza bellii bellii (2)
Ferruginous hawk Buteo regalis (2)
San Diego cactus wren Campylorhynchus buirneicappilus couesi (2)
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Mountain plover Charadrius montanus (2)
Southwestern willow flycatcher Emnidonax trailii extimus (2)
California horned lark Eromophila alpestris actia (2)
Loggerhead shrike Lanius ludovicianus (2)
Santa Ana sucker Catastomus santaanae (2)
Reptiles
Southwestern pond turtle Clemmys marmorata pallida (2)
orange-throated whiptail Cnemidorphorus hyperythurs (2)
Coastal western whiptail Cnemidorphorus tigris
multiscutatus (2)
Northern red diamond rattlesnake Crotalus ruber ruber (2)
San Bernardino ringneck snake Diadophis punctatus modestus (2)
San Diego ringneck snake Diadonhis nunctatus similis (2)
Coastal rosy boa Lichanura trivirgata rosafusca (2)
San Diego horned lizard Phrynosoma coronatum blainvillei (2)
Coast patch-nosed snake Salvadora hexalepis viroultea (2)
Two-striped garter snake Thamnophis hammondii (2)
Amphibians
Arroyo southwestern toad Bufo microscaphus californicus (2)
California red-legged frog Rana aurora draytoni (2)
Foothill yellow-legged frog Rana boylii (1)
Western spade foot Scaphipus hammondii (R)
L
Plants
Thread-leaved brodiaea Brodiaea fillifolia (1)
Orcutt' s brodiaea Brodiaea orcuttii (2)
Many-stemmed live forever Dudleya multicaulis (2)
Pringle's monardella Monardella pringlei (1)
Little mousetail Myosurus minimus ssp. apus (2)
Nevin's barberry Berberis nevinii (1)
Parry's spineflower Chorizanthe parrvii var. parrvi (2)
Parish's bush-mallow Malacothamnus parishii (2)
Huntington Beach, Orange county California
Listed Species
Birds
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus (E)
Brown pelican pelecanus occidentalis (E)
California least tern Sterna antillarum browni (E)
Least Bell's vireo ~ bellii pusillus (E)
American peregrine falcon Falco neregrinus anatum (E)
Artic peregrine falcon Falco neregrinus tundrius (T)
Peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus (E)
Light-footed clapper rail Rallus longirostris levipes (E)
Plants
Salt marsh bird's beak Cordylanthus maritimus ssp. maritimus (E)
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Proposed Species
Birds
Western snowy plover Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus (PT)
California gnatcatcher Polioptila californica californica (PE)
Fish
Tidewater goby Eucyclogobius newberryi (PE)
Plants
Gambel's bittercress Rorippa gambellii (PE)
Candidate Species
Spotted - bat Euderma maculatum (2)
Greater western mastiff-bat Eumops perotis californicus (2)
San Diego black-tailed jackrabbit Lenus californicus
bennettii (2)
California leaf-nosed bat Macrotis californicus (2)
Stephens' California vole Microtus californicus stephensi (2)
San Diego desert woodrat Neotoma lepida intermedia (2)
Southern grasshopper mouse Onychomys torridus ramona (2)
Pacific little pocket mouse Perognathus longimembris
pacificus (2)
Southern marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys megalotis
limicola (2)
Brush rabbit Sylvilagus bachmani (R)
Birds
Tricolored blackbird Agelaius tricolor (2)
Southern California rufous-
crowned sparrow Aimophila ruficeps canescens (2)
Bell's sage sparrow Amphispiza bellii bellii (2)
Ferruginous hawk Buteo regalis (2)
San Diego cactus wren Campylorhynchus burneicanppilus couesi (2)
Reddish egret Egretta rufescens (2)
California horned lark Eromophila alpestris actia (2)
Harlequin duck Histrionicus histrionicus (2)
Western least bittern Ixobrychus exilis hesperis (2)
Loggerhead shrike Lanius ludovicianus (2)
Black rail Laterallus Jamaicensis. coturniculus (2)
Belding's savannah sparrow Passerculus sandwichetisis
belding (2)
Large-billed savannah sparrow Passerculus sandwichensis
rostratus (2)
White-faced ibis Plegadis chihi (2)
Elegant tern Sterna elegans (2)
California spotted owl Strix occidentalis occidentalis (2)
Reptiles
Southwestern pond turtle Clemmys marmorata pallida (1)
San Diego banded gecko Coleonyx variegatus abbotti (2)
orange-throated whiptail Cnemidorphorus hyperythrus (2)
Coastal western whiptail Cnemidorphorus tiaris
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multiscutatus (2)
Northern red diamond rattlesnake Crotalus ruber ruber (2)
San Bernardino ringneck snake Diadophis punctatus modestus (2)
San Diego ringneck snake Diadophis punctatus similis (2)
Coastal rosy boa Lichanura trivirgata rosafusca (2)
San Diego horned lizard phrynosoma coronatum blainvillei (2)
Coast patch-nosed snake Salvadora hexalepis virgultea (2)
Two-striped garter snake Thamnophis hammondii (2)
Amphibians
Western spade foot Scaphionus hammondii (R)
Invertebrates
Ca. brackish water snail Tyronia imitator (2)
Oblivious tiger beetle Cicindela latesignata obliviosa (2)
Globose dune beetle Coelus globosus (2)
Hermes copper butterfly Lycaena hermes (2)
Wright's checkerspot butterfly Eunhvdryas editha guino (2)
Salt marsh skipper Panoquina errans (2)
Wandering skipper Pseudocopaeodes eunus eunus (2)
Plants
Aphanisma Aphanisma blitoides (2)
Marsh locoweed Astragalus pycnostachys var. lanosissimus (1)
San Fernando Valley spineflower Chorizanthe narrvi
var. fernandina (1)
Los Angeles sunflower Helianthus nuttalli ssp. elongata (1)
Southern spikeweed Hemizonia australis (2)
Coulter's saltmarsh daisy Lathenia glabrata ssp. coulteri (2)
Los Angeles County - California
Listed Species
Mammals
San Joaguin kit fox Vulpes macrotis mutica (E)
Birds
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus (E)
Brown pelican Pelecanus occidentalis (E)
California least tern Sterna antillarum browni (E)
Least Bell's vireo Vireo bellii pusillus (E)
American peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus anatum (E)
Artic peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus tundrius (T)
Peregrine falcon Falcon peregrinus (E)
Fish
Unarmored threespine stickleback Gasterosteus aculeatus
williamsoni (E)
Invertebrates
El Segundo blue butterfly Euphilotes auretorum fumosum (E)
Palos Verdes blue butterfly Glaucopsyche lygdamus (E)
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Plants
Salt marsh bird's beak Cordylanthus maritimus ssp. maritimus (E)
Proposed Species
Birds
Western snowy plover Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus (PT)
California gnatcatcher Polioptila californica californica (PE)
Fish
Tidewater goby Eucyclogobius newberryi (PE)
Plants
Proposed Species
Braunton's milkvetch Astragalus brauntonii (PI)
Marcescent dudleya Dudleya cymosa ssp. marcescens (PT)
Santa Monica Mtns. dudleya Dudleya cymosa ssp. ovatifolia (PT)
California orcutt's grass Orcuttia californica (PI)
Lyon's pentachaeta Pentachaeta lyonii (PI)
Gambel's bittercress Rorippa gambellii (PI)
Candidate Species
Mammals
San Diego black-tailed jackrabbit Lepus californicus
bennettii (2)
California leaf-nosed bat Macrotis californicus (2)
Spotted bat Euderma maculatum (2)
Stephens' California vole Microtus californicus stephensi (2)
Greater western mastiff-bat Eumops perotis californicus (2)
San Diego desert woodrat Neotoma lepida intermedia (2)
Southern grasshopper mouse Onychomys torridus ramona (2)
San Diego pocket mouse Perognathus fallax fallax (2)
Los Angeles pocket mouse Perognathus longimembris brevinasus (2)
Pacific little pocket mouse Perognathus longimembris
pacificus (2)
Southern marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys megalotis
limicola (2)
Ornate salt marsh shrew Sorex ornatus saliconicus (2)
Brush rabbit Sylvilagus bachmani (R)
Birds
Tricolored blackbird - Agelaius tricolor (2)
Southern California rufous-
crowned sparrow Aimophila ruficeps canescens (2)
Bell's sage sparrow Amphispiza bellii bellii (2)
Ferruginous hawk Buteo regal is (2)
San Diego cactus wren Campylorhynchus bruneicanpilus couesi (2)
Southwestern willow flycatcher Emnidonax trailii extimus (1)
California horned lark Eromophila alpestris actia (2)
Harlequin duck Histrionicus histrionicus (2)
Western least bittern Ixobrychus exilis hesperis (2)
Loggerhead shrike Lanius ludovicianus (2)
Belding's savannah sparrow Passerculus sandwichensis
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belding (2)
White-faced ibis Plegadis chihi (2)
Elegant tern Sterna elegans (2)
California spotted owl Strix occidentalis occidentalis (2)
Rentiles
Southwestern pond turtle Clemmys marmorata pallida (1)
San Diego banded gecko Coleonyx variegatus abbotti (2)
Coastal western whiptail Cnemidornhorus
multiscutatus (2)
San Bernardino ringneck snake Diadonhis punctatus modestus (2)
San Diego ringneck snake Diadonhis nunctatus similis (2)
Coastal rosy boa Lichanura trivirgata rosafusca (2)
San Diego horned lizard Phrynosoma coronatum blainvillei (2)
Coast patch-nosed snake Salvadora hexalepis virgultea (2)
Two-striped garter snake Thamnophis hammondii (2)
Amphibians
Western spade foot Scaphipus hammondii (R)
Foothill yellow-legged frog - Rana boylii (1)
Fish
Santa Ana sucker Catastomus santaanae (2)
Invertebrates
Ca. brackish water snail Tyronia imitator (2)
Santa Monica shieldback katydid Neduba longinennis (2)
Oblivious tiger beetle Cicindela latesignata obliviosa (2)
Globose dune beetle Coelus globosus (2)
Lange's El Segundo dune weevil Onychobaris langei (2)
Dorothy's El Segundo dune weevil Trigonscuta dorothea
dorothea (2)
Hermes copper butterfly Lycaena hermes (2)
Wright's checkerspot butterfly Euphydrayas editha quino (2)
Salt marsh skipper Panoouina errans (2)
Wandering skipper Pseudocopaeodes eunus eunus (2)
Plants
Aphanisma Anhanisma blitoides (2)
Bear Valley woollypod Astraaalus leucolobus (2)
Marsh locoweed Astragalus pycnostachys var. lanosissimus (1)
Coastal dunes milk vetch Astragalus tener var. titi (2)
Nevin' s barberry Berberis nevinii (1)
Scalloped moonwort Botrvchium crenulatum (2)
Thread-leaved brodiaea Brodiaea filifolia (1)
Peirson's morning-glory Calystegia peirsonii (2)
Mt. Gleason indian paintbrush Castilleja gleasonii (2)
San Fernando Valley Chorizanthe parrvi
spineflower var. fernandina (1)
Beach spectaclepod Dithyrea maritima (2)
Blochmann's dudleya Dudleva blochmannae ssp. blochmannae
(2)
San Gabriel River dudleya Dudleya cvmosa ssp. crebrifolia (2)
San Gabriel Mtns. dudleya Dudleya densiflora (1)
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Many-stemmed dudleya Dudleya multicaulis (2)
Bright green dudleya Dudleya virens (2)
San Gabriel bedstraw Galium grande (2)
Palmer's grappling-hook Harpagonella palmeri (2)
Los Angeles sunflower Helianthus nuttalli ssp. parishii (1)
Southern spikeweed Hemizonia australis (2)
Smooth spikeweed Hemizonia laevis (2)
Santa Susana tarplant Hemizonia minthornii (2)
Coulter's saltmarsh daisy Lasthenia glabrata ssp. coulteri (2)
Humboldt's tiger lily Lilium humboldtiiâ var. ocellatum (2)
Lemon lily Lilium parryi (2)
Orcutt's linanthus Linanthus orcuttii (2)
Davidson's bush mallow Malacothamnus davidsonii (2)
Chaparral beargrass Nolina cismontana (2)
Rock Creek broomrape Orobanche valida ssp. valida (2)
Gairdner's yampah Perideridia gairdneri ssp. gairdneri (2)
Ballona cinquefoil Potentilla multijuga (1)
Parish's gooseberry Ribes divaricatum var. parishii (2)
1 R = Species which is rare but is not listed as a candidate
species at this time.
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ENCLOSURE No. 2
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Sacramento Field Office
2800 Cottage Way, Room E-1803
Sacramento, California 95825-1846
In Reply Refer To:
1-1-93-SP-235 December 17, 1992
Memomdum
To: Assistant Regional Director, Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Portland, Oregon (AFWE) (Attn: John Nuss)
From: Assistant Field Supervisor, Sacramento Field Office
Sacramento, California (SFO)
Subject: Bonneville Power Administration Request for List of Threatened and
Endangered Species in Their Service Area by December 18, 1992.
In accordance with your memorandum dated November 27, 1992. the above subject
species'âlist is submitted for inclusion in the Regional office response.
If you or the Bonneville Power Administration have any questions or need
additional information, please contact Laurie Stuart Simons of this office at
(916) 978-4866. For questions concerning the threatened winter-run chinook
salmon, please contact Jim Lecky, Endangered Species Coordinator, at the
National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Region, 501 West Ocean Boulevard,
Suite 4200, Long Beach California 90802-4213, or call him at (310) 980-4015.
Wayne S. White
Attachment
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ATTACHMENT A
LISTED AND PROPOSED ENDANGERED AND THReaTENED SPECIES AND
CANDIDATE SPECIES THAT HAY OCCUR IN THE SERIVE ARea OF THE
BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
(1-1-93-SP-235, DECEMBER 17, 1992)
Listed Species
Fish
winter-run chinook salmon, 0ncorh~chus tshawytscha (T)
Birds
bald eagle, Haliaieetus leucocephalus (E)
American peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus anatum (E)..
Aleutian Canada goose, Bran Ca canadensis lerncopareia (T)
California brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus (E)
California clapper rail, Rallus longirostris obsoletus (E)
Mammals
salt marsh harvest mouse, Reithrodontomys raviventris (E)
San Joaquin kit fox, Vulpes macrotis mutica (E)
Invertebrates
bay checkerspot butterfly, Euphydryas editha bayensis (T)
Lange's metalmark butterfly, Apodemia mormo langei (E)
PLants
large-flowered fiddleneck, Amsinckia grandiflora (E)
Contra Costa wallflower, Erysimum capitatum var. angustatum (E)
Antioch Dunes evening primrose, Oenothera deltoides ssp. howellii (E)
Proposed Species
Fish
delta smelt, Hyppomesus transpacificus (PT)
Reptiles
giant garter snake, Thamnophis gigas (FE)
Invertebrates
longhorn fairy shrimp, Branchinecta longiantenna (FE)
vernal pool fairy shrimp, Branchinecta lynchi (FE)
California linderiella, Linderiella occidentalis (PE)
Plants
No Cornon Name, Suaeda californica (FE)
Candidate Species
Fish
tidewater goby, Euclyclogobius newberryi (1*))
Sacramento perch, Archoplites interruptus (2)
Sacramento splittail, Pogonochthys macrolepidotus (2)
green sturgeon, Acipenser medirostris (2R)
longfin smelt, Spirinchus thaleichthys (2R)
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Amphibians
California tiger salamander. Ambystoma californiense (2.)
California red-legged frog, Rana aurora draytonii (1.)
western Spade foot toad, Scaphipus harnondi hammondi (2R)
foothill yellow-legged frog, Rana boylei (2)
Reptiles
Alameda whipsnake. Masticophis lateralis euryxanchus (1)
northwestern pond turtle, Clemmys marmorata marmorata (2.)
southwestern pond turtle, Clemmys marmorata pallida (1.)
Birds
ferruginous hawk, Buteo regalis (2*)
tricolored blackbird, Agelaius tricolor (2)
mountain plover, Charadrius montanus (2)
California horned lark, Eremophila alpestris actia (2)
loggerhead shrike, Lanius ludovicianus (2)
California black rail,Laterallus jamaicensis coturniculus (1)
Suisun song sparrow, Melospiza melodia maxillaris (2)
San Pablo song sparrow, Melospiza melodia samuelis (2)
salt marsh common yellowthroat, Geochlypis trichas sinuosa (2)
Mammals
San Pablo California vole, Microtus californicus sanpabloensis (2)
salt marsh vagrant shrew, Sorex vagrans halicoetes (1)
Pacific western big-eared bat, Plecotus townsendii townsendii (2)
greater western mastiff-bat, Eumops perotis californicus (2)
San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat, Neotoma fuscipes annectens (2)
Invertebrates
San Joaquin dune beetle, Coelus gracilis (1)
Ciervo aegialian scarab beetle, Aegialia concinna (1)
curved-foot hygrotus diving beetle, Hygrotus curvipes beetle (2)
Plants
Alameda manzanita, Arctostaphylos pallida (1)
Suisun aster, Aster chilertsis var. lentus (2)
heartscale, Atriplex. cordulata (2)
valley spearscale, Acriplex joaquiniana (2)
soft bird's-beak, Cordylanthus mollis ssp. mollis (l)
procumbent bird's-beak, Cordylanthus niduiarius (l)
interior California larkspur, Delphinium californicum ssp. interius (2)
recurved larkspur, Deiphinium recurvatum (2)
Contra Costa buckwheat, Eriogonum truncatum (2*)
diamond-petaled poppy, Eschscholzia rhombipetala (2)
fragrant fritillary, Fritillaria liliacea (2)
Diablo rock-rose, Heliartthella castanea (2)
Brewer's dwarf-flax, Hesperolinon breweri (2)
California hibiscus, Hibiscus californicus (2)
Santa Cruz tarweed, Holocarpha macradenia (l) -
Hinds' walnut, Juglans hindsii (2)
Contra Costa goldfields, Lasthenia conjugens (l)
delta tule-pea, Lathyrus jepsonii ssp. jepsonii (2)
Mason's lilaeopsis, Lilaeopsis masonii (2)
Mt. Diablo phacelia, Phacelia phacelioides (2)
rock sanicle, Sanicula saxatilis (2)
uncommon jewelflower, Streptanthus albidus ssp. peramoenus (1)
Mt. Diablo jewelflower, Streptanthus hispidus (2)
caper-fruited tropidocarpum, Tropidocarpum capparideum (2*)
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(E)- -Endangered (T)--Threatened (P)--Proposed (CH)--Critical Habitat
(1)- -Category 1: Taxa for which the Fish and Wildlife Service has sufficient
biological information to support a proposal to list as endangered or
threatened.
(2)- -Category 2: Taxa for which existing information indicated may warrant
listing, but for which substantial biological information to support a
proposed rule is lacking.
(1R) -Recommended for Category 1 status.
(2R) -Recommended for Category 2 Status.
(.â)- -Listing petitioned.
(*)- .Possibly extinct.
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ENCLOSURE No. 3
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE :
` FISH AND WILDLIFE ENHANCEMENT
VENTURA FIELD OFFICE
2140 Eastman Avenue, Suite 100
Ventura, California 93003
December 24, 1992
memorandum
To: Assistant Regional Director-Fish and wildlife Enhancement
Fish and wildlife Service, Portland, oregon
Attention: John Nuns
From: Acting Field supervisor, Ventura Field office
Ventura, California
Subject: species List for Bonneville Power Administration's proposed
Intertie Project
As reguested in your November 27, 1992 memorandum, we are supplying you with a
species list for Bonneville Power Administration's (Bonneville) Service Area
for the power plants of Morro Bay 1-4 in San Luis obispo County1 California-
and Moss Landing 4, 5, and 7 in Monterey County, California. This species
list includes all threatened and endangered species Including those
administered by the National Marine Fisheries Service. (See attachment.)
Upon checking with Ms. Yvonne Johnson of Bonneville Power Administration and
Mr. Craig walton of Pacific Gas and Electric, we have concluded that
Bonneville is reguesting a species list for the operation and maintenance of
these facilities. Consequently, this species list includes not only the
location of the power plant, but also the facilities' used to transport the
fuel source to these specific power plants. For the-Morro Bay and Moss
Landing facilities, the primary fuel source is natural gas transported in a
pipeline across the coastal ranges from the western San Joaquin Valley. The
secondary fuel source is fuel oil transported by ship from any location in
California.
we suggest that you notify Bonneville of two special management areas near the
Moss Landing powerplant: Elkhorn slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
If you have any questions regarding this species list, please feel free to
contact Ms. Judy Hohman of my staff at (805) 644-1766.
Attachments
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LISTED AND PROPOSED ENDANGERED AND THReaTENED SPECIES
AND CANDIDATE SPECIES
BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATI0N INTERTIE PROGRAM
POWER PLANTS AND FUEL DELIVERIES FOR
M0SS LANDING, MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
AND M0RR0 BAY, SAN LUIS 0BISPO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
LISTED SPECIES
Mammals
Southern sea otter Enhydra lutris nereis (T)
Morro Bay kangaroo rat Dipodomys heermanni morroensis (E)
*Stellar sea lion Eumetopias jubatus (T)
*Blue whale Balaenoptera musculus (E)
*Bowhead whale Balaena mysticetus (E)
*Finback whale Balaenoptera physalus (E)
*Gray whale Eschrichtius robustus (E)
*Hump-backed whale Megaptera novaeangliae (E)
*Right whale Balaena glacialis (E)
*Sei whale Balaenoptera borealis (E)
*sperm while. Physeter catodon (E)
Birds
California condor Gymnogyps californianus (E)
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus (E)
Peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus anatum (E)
Marbled murrelet Brachyrampus marmoratus marmoratus (T)
California brown pelican Pelecanus occidentalis californianus (E)
California clipper rail, Rallus longirostris obsoletus (E)
Light-footed clipper rail Rallus longirostris levipes (E)
California least tern Sterna antillarum browni (E)
Reptiles
*Green sea turtle Chelonia mydas (E)
*Leatherback sea turtle Dermochelys (E)
*Loggernead sea turtle caretta caretta (T)
*olive Ridley sea turtle Leuidochelys olivacea (E)
Amphibians
Santa Cruz:
long-toed salwander Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum (E)
Fishes
Unarmored threespine
stickleback Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni (E)
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Insects
Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi (E)
PROPOSED SPECIES
Birds
western snowy plover Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus (PT)
Fishes
Tidewater goby Eucyclogobius newberryi (PI)
Delta smelt Hyppomesus transpacificus (PT)
Snails
Morro shoulderband snail Helminthoglyota walkeriana (PE)
Plants
Morro mansanita Arctostaphylos morroensis (PE)
Chorro Creek bog thistle Cirsium fontinale var. obispoense (PE)
Pismo clarkia Clarkia spciosa var. immaculata (PE)
Indian Knob mountainbalm Eriodictylon altissimum (PE)
California Sea-blite suaeda californica (PE)
Mensies' wallflower Erysimum menziesii (PE)
Monterey gilia Gilia tenuiflora (PE)
Beach layia Layia carnosa (PE)
Clover lupine Lupinus tidestromii (PE)
Monterey spineflower Chorizanthe pungens var. pungens (PE)
Robust spineflower chorizanthe robusta var. robusta (PE)
Gamble's watercress Roroppa gambellii (PE)
Marsh sandwort Arenaria paludicola (PE)
CANDIDATE SPECIES
Mammals
ornate salt marsh shrew Sorex ornatus salicornicus (2)
southern marsh
harvest mouse Reithrodontomys megalotis limicola (2)
Santa Cruz harvest mouse Reithrodontomys megalotis sanatcruzae (2)
Anacapa deer mouse Peromyscus maniculatus anacanae (2)
Birds
white-faced ibis Plegadis chichi (2)
California black rail Laterallus iamaicensis coturniculus (1)
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Elegant tern Sterna elegans (2)
Long-billed curlew Numenius americanus (2)
Belding's
savannah sparrow passerculus sandwichensis beldingi (2)
Large-billed
savannah sparrow Passerculus sandwichensis rostratus (2)
Reptiles
southwestern pond turtle Clemmys marmorata pallida (2)
Black California
legless lizard Anniella pulchra nigra (2)
Amphibians
California red-legged frog Rana aurora draytoni (2)
Beatles
Santa Cruz Island
shore weevil Trigonoscuta stantoni (2)
white sand bear
scarab beetle Lichnanthe albonilosa (2)
Globose dune beetle Coelus globosus (2)
Butterflies and Moths
Salt march skipper Panoquina errans (2)
Morro Bay blue butterfly Icaricia icarioides moroensis (2)
0so Flaco patch butterfly Chlosyne leanira osoflaco (2)
snails
Mimic tryonia Tyronia imitator (2)
Plants
Coulter's seaside daisy Lasthenia glabrata var. coulteri (2)
Nuttall's lotus Lotus nuttallianus (2)
La Graciosa thistle Cirsium loncholepis (1)
Compact cobweb thistle Cirsium occidentale var. compactum (2)
Surf thistle Cirsium rhothonhvlum (1)
Del Mar Mesa sand aster Corethrogyne filaginifolia
var. linifolia (2)
San Diego marsh elder Iva havesiana (2)
San Luis obispo curly-
leaved monardella Monardella undulata var. frutescens (2)
Dune larkspur Delphinium Darrvi spp. blochmaniae (2)
Seaside bird's beak Cordylanthus rigidus spp. littoralis (1)
Jones' layia Layia jonesii (2)
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Blair's munzothamnus Munzothamnus blairii (2)
Nipomo Mesa lupine Lupinus nipomensis (1)
Crisp Monardella Monardella crispa
*National Marine Fisheries Service has responsibilities for these species
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Figure (Page D36 ELKHORN ...)
ELKHORN SLOUGH NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESeaRCH RESERVE
Welcome to California's first National Estuanne
Reserve. We hope you enjoy your visit. Help us
maintain the Reserve's resources and the safety of
its visitors by following the regulations listed below
RULES FOR USE:
A. Only foot traffic is allowed on trails. Please remain on
designated trails
B. Smoking is not allowed on the trails
C. All plants, animals and artifacts are protected. No
collecting is allowed
D. Releasing of any animals, feeding of wildlife or
introduction of any plant is prohibited
E. No pets are allowed on the Reserve
F. Fires, camping, boating and firearms are not permitted
G. Picnic only in designated area.
H. Please put litter in trash cans.
I. Researches have established experiments around the
Reserve. Please do not remove or disturb any stakes or
plots, or disrupt experiments in any way.
J. Enter Reserve only during, the posted OPEN hours
and only through the main entrance.(1700 Elkhorn
Rd.)
Figure (Page D37 ELKHORN SLOUGH...)
ELKHORN SLOUGH NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESeaRCH RESERVE
Nearly 90 percent of the estuarine and coastal marshes of Cali-
fornia have been destroyed since the middle of the last cen-
tury. Fortunately, we've begun to learn a great deal about
these coastal habitats. Wetlands and marshes are extremely
productive habitats that support tremendous members of
fishes and other wildlife. Additionally, people derive great rec-
reational, scientific, educational, and commercial benefit from
this productivity.
Elkhorn Slough
Elkhorn Slough is one of the few relatively undisturbed coastal
wetlands remaining in California. The main channel of the
slough winds inland nearly seven miles and encompasses
over 2,500 acres of marsh and tidal flats. Over 400 species of
invertebrates, 80 species of fish, and 200 species of birds
have been identified in Elkhorn Slough. The channels and
tidal creeks of the slough are nurseries for many species of
fish. Additionly, the slough is on the pacific flyway, providing
a important feeding and resting ground for many kinds of
migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. At least six rare, threat-
ened or endangered species utilize the slough and environs,
including peregrine falcons. Santa Cruz long-toed salaman-
der, clapper rails, brown pelicans, least terns, and sea otters.
Federal and State Programs
at Elkhorn slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
The 1,400-acre Elkhorn Slough National Research
Reserve is managed by the California Department of Fish and
Game in partnership with NOAA (Nationa Oceanic and At-
mospheric Administration.) Programs on the Reserve and
around the slough are also supported by Elkhorn Slough
Foundation, a non-profit membership-supported organization.
The National program provides finacial assistance to coastal
state for acquiring, developing, and operating valuable and
unique estuarines and wetlands. The Reserves are natural field
laboratories for long term scientific research and education
program. Establishment of a Reserve protects vital habitats
for wetland-dependent life and insures that scientists and the
public can learn about coastal and estuarine ecology in a
natural setting.
The Reserve is also a part of a state syste, the California
Wildlands Program, established by the Department of fish
and Game in 1988. The goals of this program are statewide
habitat conservation for our native wildlife, and public educa-
tion and interpretive services. This area is also a California
Ecological Reserve.
TRAIL MAP
Reserve trails will lead you through a variety of habitats
around the slough including oak woodland, grassland, and
coastal saltmarsh. This map is provided to guide you during
your visit. Please follow the simple Reserve regulation listed.
ENCLOSURE No. 4
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United States Department of the Interio
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Boise Field Station
4696 Overland Roadâ Room 576
Boise, Idaho 83705
December 14, 1992
Memorandum
To: Assistant Regional Director-Fish and Wildlife Enhancement,
Portland, Oregon
Prom: Field Supervisor, Fish and Wildlife Enhancement,
Boise, Idaho
Subject: BPA's Reguest' for List of Endangered and Threatened Species and
Other Information for inclusion in BPA Service Area Non-Federal
Participation Draft Environmental Impact Statement
(1-4-93-SP-72/501. 1450)
Enclosed (Enclosure 1) is the reguested species list and comments.
Charles H. Lobdell
Enclosure
RECEIVED
DEC 17 1992,
US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE
REG1 FWE PORTLAND OR
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Enclosure 1
AS REQUESTED
LISTED AND PROPOSED ENDANGERED
AND THReaTENED SPECIES, AND CANDIDATE
SPECIES, TMAT OCCCR WITHIN THE STATE OF IDAHO
DATE: December 14, 1992
PROJECT NAME: Bonneville Power Administration Non-Federal Participation eis
SPECIES LIST NO. FWS 1-4-93-SP-72/501.l450
LISTED SPECIES CONMENTS
Grizzly Bear
(Ursus arctos horribilis)
Selkirk Mountain Woodland Caribou
(Rangifer tarandus caribou)
Gray Wolf
(Canis lupus)
Bald Eagle
(Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Whooping Crane
(Grus americana)
Peregrine Falcon
(Falco peregrinus anatum)
Chinook Salmon (Spring/Summer and Fall Snake River run)
(Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
Sockeye Salmon (Snake River)
(Oncorhynchus nerka)
MacFarlaneøs Four-O'Clock
(Mirabilis macfarlanei)
Banbury Springs Limpet Occurs in the Minidoka Project
(Lanx n. spp)
Bliss Rapids Snail Occurs in the Minidoka Project
(undescribed species)
Idaho Spring Snail Occurs in the Minidoka Project
(Pyrgulopsis idahoensis)
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Snake River Physa Snail Occurs in the Minidoka Project
(Physa natriina)
Utah Valvata Snail Occurs in the Minidoka Project
(Valvata utahensis)
PROPOSED SPECIES
Bruneau Not Spring snail (PE)
(Pyrgulopsis bruneauensis)
CANDIDATE SPECIES
None
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ENCLOSURE No.5
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United States Departrrient of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
FISH AND WILDLIFE ENHANCEMENT
RENO FIELD OFFICE
4600 Kietzke Lane, Building C-125
Reno, Nevada 89502-5093
December 18, 1992
File No. 1-5-93-SP-66
1-5-93-5P-83
Memorandum
To: Assistant Regional Director, Fish and Wildlife Enhancement,
Portland, Oregon (AFWE-EHC)
From: Field Supervisor, Reno Field Office, Reno, Nevada
Subject: Reguest for Species List, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)
; Projects at Valmy and Laughlin, Nevada (Your Memo, November 27,
1992)
As reguested by your memorandum dated November 27, 1992, we have attached a
- list of endangered, threatened, and candidate species that may occur in the
area of the Bonneville Power Administration projects at Valmy and Laughlin,
Nevada.
Please contact Robin Hamlin at (702) 784-5227 if you have questions regarding
this list.
David L. Harlow
Attachments
DEC 28 1992
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ATTACHMENT A
LISTED ENDANGERED SPECIES AND
CANDIDATE SPECIES THAT MAY OCCCR IN THE ARea OF THE
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Project at
Valmy, Nevada
File Nubber: 1-5-93-SP-66
Candidate Species
Mammals
2 pygmy rabbit Brachylagus idahoensis
2 spotted bat Euderma maculatum
Birds
2 ferruginous hawk Buteo regalis
2 black tern Chlidonias niger
2 western least bittern Ixobrychus exilis hesperis
2 loggerhead shrike Lanius ludovicianus
2 white-faced ibis Plegadis chihi
Invertebrates
2 Nevada viceroy Limenitus archippus lahontani
(2) --Category 2: Taxa for which existing information indicates may warrant
listing, but for which substantial biological information to support a
proposed rule is lacking.
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ATTACHMENT A
LISTED ENDANGERED SPECIES AND
CANDIDATE SPECIES THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE ARea OF THE
Bonneville Power Administration (SPA) Project at
Laughlin, Nevada
File Number: 1-5-93-SP-83
Listed Species
Birds
E bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus
E American pregrine falcon Falco peregrinus anatum
Fishes
E bonytail chub Gila elegans
E razorback sucker Xyrauchen texanus
Reptiles
T desert tortoise Gopherus agassizii
E--Endangered
Candidate Species
mammals
2 spotted bat Euderma maculatum
Birds
2 black tern Chlidonias niger
2 western least bittern Ixobrychus exilis hesperis
2 loggerhead shrike Lanius ludovicianus
2 white-faced ibis Plegadis Chihi
Reptiles
2 chuckwalla Sauromalus obesus
(2)--Category 2: Taxa for which existing information indicates way warrant
listing, but for which substantial biological information to support a
proposed rule is lacking.
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ENCLOSURE No. 6
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Portland Field Station
2600 S.E. 98th Avenue, Suit 100
Portland, Oregon 97266
December 24, 1992
Memorandum
To: Assistant Regional Director, âFish and Wildlife Enhancement,
Portland, Oregon
Attn: John Nuss
From: Field supervisor, Portland Field Office, Portland, Oregon
subject: Bonneville Power Administration (SPA) Service Area Non-Federal
Participation (NFP) Environmental Impact StateRent (eis)
Ref: 1-7-93-TA-ll6
This is in response to your memorandum dated Decebbeâr 2, 1992, requesting
assistance in preparing a species list for SPA's NFP eis. We have attached a
list (Attachment A) of threatened and endangered (TOE) species occurring in
the vicinity of the utilities and hydroelectric dams proposed as alternatives.
At this time there are no specific recorded occurrences of TOE species in the
vicinity of the Boardman plant, Trojan Nuclear plant, McNary Dam, The âDalles
Dam, or the John Day Dam.
We have one correction for the list of T&E species provided by the Regional
Office. The marbled murrelet is designated as threatened, not endangered.
If you have further questions please contact Diane Sotâak at 231-6179.
Attachment
cc: PFO-ES RECEIVED
DEC 29 1992
DS/lc/TA116FWS.MEM
US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE
REG 1 FWE PORTLAND, OR
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ATTACHMENT A
LISTED AND PROPOSED ENDANGERED AND THReaTENED SPECIES
THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION
SERVICE ARea
1-7-93-TA-116
Bonneville
Bald eagle-1/ Haliaeetus leucocephalus T
Recorded occurrence: T2N R7E Sec. 28
Detroit/Big Cliff
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus T
Recorded occurrence: T10S R5E Sec. 7, 16
Recorded nest size: T1OS R5E Sec. 20
Northern spotted owl-2/ Stcix occidentalis caurina CH T
Recorded occurrence: T10S R5E Sec. 33
Lookout Point/Dexter
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus T
Recorded occurrence: T19S R1W Sec. 16
Recorded nest site: T19S RlW Sec. 24
Northern spotted owl.ââ Strix occidentalis caurina CH T
Records occurrence: T19S R1E Sec. 3
Oregon chub-3/ Oregonichthys (=Hybopsis) crameri PE
Recorded occurrence: T19S RlE Sec. 30
T19S R1W Sec. 15
Hills Creek
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus T
Recorded occurrence: T21S R3E Sec. 26, 27
Northern spotted owl Strix occidental is caurina CH T
Gray wolf-4/ Canis lupus E
Historic occurrence: T21S R3E Sec. 21
Oregon chub Oregonichthys (=Hybopsis) crameri PE
Recorded occurrence: T21S R3E Sec. 35
Couqar
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus T
Recorded occurrence: T17S R5E Sec. 6
Northern spotted owl Strix occidentalis caurina CH T
Gray wolf Canis lupus
Historic occurrence: T16S R5E Sec. 11
Foster/Green Peter
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus T
Recorded nest site: T13S R5E Sec. 25, 26
Northern spotted owl Strix occidentalis caurina CH T
Gray wolf Canis lupus E
Historic occurrence: T13S R1E Sec. 22
T13S R2E Sec. 16
Lost Creek
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus T
Recorded occurrence: T33S R1E Sec. 4, 27
T33S R2E Sec. 31
Northern spotted owl Strix occidentalis caurina CH T
Recorded occurrence: T33S R2E Sec. 15
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Attachment A, Page 2
(E) - Endangered IT) - Threatened (CH) - Critical Habitat
(PE) - Petitioned Endangered
1/ U. S. Department of Interior1 Fish and Wildlife Service, July 15, 1991,
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants, 50 CFR 17.11 and 17.12.
2/ Federal Register Vol. 57, No. 10, January 15, 1992, Final Rule-Critiâcal~
Habitat for the Northern Spotted Owl
3/ Federal Register Vol. 56, No. 224, November 19, 1991, Proposed Rule-Oregon
chub
4/ Federal Register Vol. 56, No. 225, November 21, 1991, Notice of Review-
Animals
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
911 NE. 11th Avenue
Portland Oregon 97232-4181
November 20, 1992
Maureen R. Flynn, Project Manager
Non-Federal Participation eis
Coordination and Review
Bonneville Power Administration
P.O. Box 3621
Portland, Oregon 97208-3621
Dear Ms. Flynn:
This is in response to your October 21, 1992, letter (reply reference "PGA"),
received October 23,. 1992, requesting a compilation of federally listed
endangered and threatened species that may occur in the Bonneville Power
Administration's (BPA) service area inclusive of California, Idaho, Montana,
Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming. You also requested:
l. Any information about these species, such as locations, and how
these species might be affected by alternatives for use of BPA's
share of the Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie.
2. A list of contacts at the Fish and Wildlife Service's (Service)
Region l field office level.
Our office has compiled a general listing of federally listed and proposed
endangered and threatened species that may occur in California, Idaho, Nevada,
Oregon, and Washington. It will be necessary for you to contact the Service's
Regional Office in Region 6 for a list of species that may occur in Montana,
Utah, and Wyoming. The address and contact person for Region 6 is:
Mr. Jim lutey
Chief of Federal Activities and Special Projects
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
P.O. Box 25486
Denver, Colorado 80225
Telephone: (303) 236-8186
We will contact our field offices to request that they prepare the species
lists that you require relative to site-specific actions. Upon our receipt of
the' lists, we will collate them and forward the information to you. However,
in order for us to provide you with this information, our field office staffs
will need specific data on BPA's action including project site-specific
locations, facilities descriptions and proposed activities. Please send an
information package to this office and each of our field offices listed below.
We will notify the field office staffs that the appropriate data will be
forthcoming from your office.
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Maureen R. Flynn, Project Manager 2
To obtain specific information about the biology and life requirements of each
endangered and threatened species that may occur in Region.1, please contact
the following field offices and individuals directly:
California
Mr. Wayne White
Field Supervisor, Sacramento Field-Office
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
2800 Cottage Way, E-1823 & 1803
Sacramento, California 95825
Telephone: (916) 978-4613
Mr. John Ford
Field Supervisor, Ventura Field Office
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
2140 Eastman Avenue, Suite 100
Ventura, California 93003
Telephone: (805) 644-1766
Mr. Jeff Opdycke
Field Supervisor, Carlsbad Field' Office
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
2730 loker Avenue West
Carlsbad, California 92008
Telephone: (619) 431-9440
Idaho
Mr. Charles Lobdell
Field Supervisor, Boise Field Office
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4696 Overland Road, Room 576
Boise, Idaho 83705
Telephone: (208) 334-1931
Nevada
Mr. David Harlow
Field Supervisor, Reno Field Station
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4600 Kietzke Lane, Bldg. C-125
Reno, Nevada 89502
Telephone: (702) 784-5227
Oregon
Mr. Russell Peterson
Field Supervisor, Portland Field Office
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
2600 S.E. 98th Avenue, Suite 100
Portland, Oregon 97266
Telephone: (503) 231-6179
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Maureen R. Flynn, Project Manager 3
Washington
Mr. Dave Frederick
Field Supervisor, Olympia Field Office
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
3704 Griffin Lane S~.E., Suite 102
Olympia.-Washington 98501-2192
Telephone: (206) 753-9440
Your interest in endangered species is appreciated. If you have any questions
please contact John Nuss at our office, phone (503) 231-6151.
Sincerely,
H. Dale Hall
Assistant Regional Director
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
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Federally Listed and Proposed Endangered and Threatened
Species of California
Status Group Name Common Name Scientific Name critical Habitat
E Mammals Beaver, Point Arena mountain Aplodontia rufa nigra
E Mammals Fox, San Joaquin kit Vulpes macrotis mutica
E Mammals Mouse, Salt marsh harvest Reithrodontomys raviventris
T Mammals Otter, Southern sea Enhydra lutris nereis
E Mammals Rat, Fresno kangaroo Dipodomys nitratoides exilis CH
E Mammals Rat, Giant kangaroo Dipodomys ingens
E Mammals Rat, Morro Bay kangaroo Dipodomys heermanni morroensis CH
E Mammals Rat, Stephens' kangaroo Dipodomys stephensi
E Mammals Rat, Tip ton kangaroo Dipodomys nitratoides
nitratoides
T Mammals Sea lion, Steller Eumetopias jubatus
T Mammals Seal, Guadalupe fur Arctocephalis townsendi
PE Mammals Sheep, Peninsular bighorn Ovis canadensis cremnobates
(Population listing)
E Mammals Vole, Amargosa Microtus californicus CH
E scirpensis
E Mammals Whale, Blue Balaenoptera musculus
E Mammals Whale, Bowhead Balaena mysticetus
E Mammals Whale, Finback Balaenoptera physalus
E Mammals Whale, Gray Eschrichtius robustus
E Mammals Whale, Hump-backed Megaptera-novaeangliae
E Mammals Whale, Right Balaena glacialis
E Mammals Whale, Sei Balaenoptera borealis
E Mammals Whale, Sperm Physeter catodon
E Birds Condor, California Gymnogyps californianus CH
E Birds Eagle, Bald Haliaeetus leucocephalus
E Birds Falcon, American peregrine Falco peregrinus anatum CH
T Birds Falcon, Arctic peregrine Falco peregrinus tundrius
PE Birds Gnatcatcher, California coastal Polioptila californica ssp
californica
E Birds Goose, Aleutian Canada Branta canadens is leucopareia
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Califâornia Species
Status Group Name Common Name Scientific Name Critical Habitat
E Birds Murrelet, Marbled Brachyramphus marmoratus
T Birds Owl, Northern spotted Strix occidentalis caurina CH
E Birds Pelican, California brown Pelecanus occidentalis
californianus
PT Birds Plover, Western snowy (coastal Charadrius alexandrinus
population nivosus
E Birds Rail, California clapper Rallus longirostris obsoletus
E Birds Rail, Light-footed clapper Rallus longirostris levipes
E Birds Rail, Yuma clapper Rallus longirostris yumanensis
E Birds Shrike, San Clemente loggerhead Lanius ludovicianus mearnsi
T Birds Sparrow, San Clemente sage Amphispiza belli clementeae
E Birds Tern, California least Sterna antillarum browni
T Birds Towhee, Inyo brown Pipilo fuscus eremophilus CH
E Birds Vireo, Least Bell's Vireo bellii pusillus
E Reptiles Lizard, Blunt-nosed leopard Gambelia silus
T Reptiles Lizard, Coachella Valley Uma inornata CH
fringe-toed
T Reptiles Lizard, island night Xantusia riversiana
E Reptiles Snake, San Francisco garter Thamnophis sirtalis
tetrataenia
PE Reptiles Snake, giant garter Thamnophis gigas
T Reptiles Tortoise, Desert Gopherus agassizii
T Reptiles Turtle, Green sea Chelonia mydas
E Reptiles Turtle, Leatherback sea Dermochelys coriacea
E Reptiles Turtle, Loggerhead sea Caretta caretta
E Amphibians Salamander, Desert slender Batrachoseps aridus
E Amphibians Salamander, Santa Cruz long-toed Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum
E Fishes Chub, Bonytail Gila elegans
E Fishes Chub, Mohave tui Gila bicolor mohavensis
E Fishes Chub, Owens tui Gila bicolor snyderi CH
E Fishes Pupfish, Desert Cyprinodon macularius CH
E Fishes Pupfish, Owens Cyprinodon radiosus
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California Species
Status Group Name Common Name Scientific Name Critical Habitat
T Fishes Salmon, Chinook (Winter run Oncorhynchus tshawytscha CH
Sacramento River)
PE Fishes Smelt, delta Hyppomesus transpacificus
E Fishes Squawfish, Colorado Ptychocheilus lucius
E Fishes Stickleback, Unarmored Gasterosteus aculeatus
threespine williamsoni
E Fishes Sucker, Lost River Deltistes luxatus
E Fishes Sucker, Modoc Catostomus microps CH
E Fishes Sucker, Razorback Xyrauchen texanus
E Fishes Sucker, Shortnose- Chasmistes brevirostris
T Fishes Trout, Lahontan cutthroat Salmo clarki henshawi
T Fishes Trout, Little Kern golden Salmo aguabonita whitei CH
T Fishes Trout, Paiute cutthroat Salmo clarki seleniris
PE Snails Snail, Morro shoulderband Helminthoglypta walkeriana
E Crustaceans Crayfish, Shasta Pacifastacus fort is
PE Crustaceans Linderiella, California Linderiella occidentalis
E Crustaceans Shrimp, California freshwater Syncarjs pacifica
PE Crustaceans Shrimp, Conservancy fairy Branchinecta conservatio
PE Crustaceans Shrimp, Longhorn fairy Branchinecta longiantenna
PE Crustaceans Shrimp, Riverside fairy âstreptocephalus woottoni
PE Crustaceans Shrimp, Vernal pool fairy Branchinecta lynchi
PE Crustaceans Shrimp, Vernal pool tadpol Lepidurus packardi
T insects Beetle, Delta green ground Elaphrus viridis CH
T Insects Beetle, Valley elderberry Desmocerus californicus CH
longhorn dimorphus
T Insects Butterfly, Bay checkerspot Euphydryas editha bayensis
E Insects Butterfly, œl.Segundo blue œuphilotes battoides allyni
E insects Butterfly, Lange's metalmark Apodemia mormo langei
E Insects Butterfly, Lotis blue Lycaeides argyrognomon lot is
E Insects Butterfly, Mission blue Icaricia icarioides
missionensis
E insects Butterfly, Myrtle's silverspot Speyeria zerenemyrtleae
T Insects Butterfly, Oregon silverspot Speyeria zerene hippolyta CH
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California Species
Status Group Name Common Name Scientific Name Critical Habitat
E Insects Butterfly, Palos Verdes blue Glaucopsyche lygdamus CH
palosverdesensis
E Insects Butterfly, San Bruno elfin Callophrys mossii bayensis
E Insects Butterfly, Smith's blue Euphilotes enoptes smithi
T Insects Moth, Kern primrose sphinx Euproserpinus euterpe
E Plants Barberry, Truckee Mahonia sonnei
E Plants Bird' s-beak, Palmate -bracted Cordylanthus âpalmatus
E Plants Bird's-beak, Salt marsh Cordylanthus maritimus ssp
maritimus
E Plants Bush-mallow, San Clemente Island clementinus
PE Plants Button-celery, San Diego Eryngium- aristulatum var.
parishii
E Plants Cactus, Bakersfield Opuntia trealeasei
T Plants Centaury-plant, Spring-loving Centaurium namophilum CH
E Plants Checker-mallow, ,Pedate Sidalcea pedata
PE Plants Clarkia, Pismo - Clarkia speciosa ssp.
immaculata
E Plants Cypress, Santa Cruz Cupressus abramsiana
E Plants Evening~primrose, Antioch Oenothera deltoides ssp CH
Dunes howellii
E Plants Evening-primrose, Eureka Valley Oenothera avita ssp eurekensis
T Plants Evening~primrose, San Benito Camissonia benitensis
E Plants Fiddleneck, Large-flowered Amsinckia grandiflora CH
E Plants Gilia, - Monterey Gilia tenuiflora 55p. arenaria
E Plants Goldfields, Burke's Lasthenia burkei
E Plants Grass, Eureka Valley dune Swallenia alexandrae
E Plants Grass, Solano Tuctoria mucronata
T Plants Gum-weed, Ash Meadows (Western Grindelia fraxiflo~pratensis CH
G.)
E Plants Indian-paintbrush, San Castilleja grisea
Clemente Island
E Plants jewelflower, California Caulanthus californicus
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California Species
Status Group Name Common Name Scientific Name Critical Habitat
E Plants Larkspur, San Clemente Island Delphinium kinkiense
E Plants Live-forever, Santa Barbara Dudleya traskiae
Island
E Plants Lupine, Point Reyes Lupinus tidestromii var.
layneae
E Plants Mallow, Kern Eremalche kernensis
PE Plants Manzanita, Morro Arctostaphylos morroensis
E Plants Manzanita, Presidio Arctostaphylos pungens var.
ravenii
E Plants Meadow-foam, Butte County Limnanthes floccosa ssp.
californica
E Plants Meadow-foam, Sebastopol Limnanthes vinculans
PE Plants Mesa mint, Otay (Loma Alta M.) Pogogyne nudiuscula
E Plants Mesa mint, San Diego Pogogyne abramsii
PE Plants Milk-vetch, Coachella Valley Astragalus lentiginosus var.
coachellae
PE Plants Milk-vetch, Fish Slough Astragalus lentiginosus var.
piscinensis
PE Plants Milk-vetch, Lane Mountain Astragalus jaegerianus
PE Plants Milk-vetch, Peirson's Astragalus magdalenae var.
peirsonii
PT Plants Milk-vetch, Shining Astragalus lentiginosus var.
micans
PT Plants Milk-vetch, Sodaville Astragalus lentiginosus var.
sesquimetralis
PE Plants Milk-vetch, Triple-ribbed Astragalus tricarinatus
E Plants Nitervort, Amargosa (Mojave Nitrophila mohavensis CH
Borax-weed)
PE Plants Orcutt-grass, California Orcuttia californica
E Plants Rock-cress, McDonald's Arab is mcdonaldiana
PE Plants Sandwort, Marsh Arenaria paludicola
PE Plants Seepweed, California Suaeda californica
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California Species
Status Group Name Common Name Scientific Name Critical Habitat
PE Plants Spine flower, Ben Lomond Chorizanthe pungens var.
hartwegiana
E Plants Spineflower, Howell's Chorizanthe howellii
E Plants Spineflower, Monterey Chorizanthe pungens var.
E Plants Spineflower, Robust Chorizanthe robusta var.
robusta
E Plants Spineflower, Scotts Valley Chorizanthe robusta var.
hartwegii
E Plants Spine flower, Slender-horned Dodecahema leptoceras
E Plants Spine flower, Sonoma Chorizanthe valida
E Plants Sticky-seed, Baker's Blennosperma bakeri
E Plants Thelypody, Slender.petaled Thelypodium stenopetalum
E Plants Thornmint, San Mateo Acanthomintha obovata spp
duttonii
E Plants Tidytips, Beach Layia carnosa
E Plants Tree-foil, San Clemente Island Lotus dendroideus ssp.
broom traskiae
E Plants Wall-flower, Contra Costa Erysimum capitatum var.
angustatum
E Plants Wall-flower, Menzies' Erysimum menziesii
T Plants Wooly-star, Hoover's Eriastrum hooveri
E Plants' Wooly-star, Santa Ana River Eriastrum densifolium ssp
sanctorum
E Plants Wooly-threads, San Joaquin Lembertia congdonii
PE Plants Yellow-crass, Gambel's Rorippa gambelii
PE Plants Yerba-santa, Tall œriodictyon altissimum
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Federally Listed and Proposed Endangered and Threatened
Species of Idaho
Status Group Name Common Name Scientific Name Critical Habitat
T Mammals Bearâ, Grizzly Ursus arctos
E Mammals Caribou, Selkirk Mountain Rangifer tarandus caribou
woodland
E Mammals Wolf, Gray Canis lupus
E Birds Crane, Whooping Grus americana CH
E Birds Eagle, Bald Haliaeetus leucocephalus
E Birds Falcon, American peregrine Falco peregrinus anatum CH
T Fishes Salmon, Chinook (Spring/Summer Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
run Snake River)
E Fishes Salmon, Snake River sockeye Oncorhynchus nerka
T Fishes Salmon, chinook (Fall run Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Snake River)
E Snails Limpet, Banbury Springs Lanx n. sp
E Snails Snail,- Bliss rapids Genus and species undescribed
E Snails Snail, Bruneau hot spring Genus and species undescribed
E Snails Snail, Idaho spring Pyrgulopsis idahoensis
(=Fontelicella i.)
PE Snails Snail, Snake River physa Physa (undescribed species)
PE Snails Snail, Utah valvata Valvata utahensis- -
E Plants Four-O'Clock, MacFarlane's Mirabilis macfarlanei
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Federally Listed and Proposed Endangered and Threatened
Species of Nevada
Status Group Name Common Name Scientific Name Critical Habitat
E Birds Eagle, Bald Haliaeetus leucocephalus
E Birds Falcon, American peregrine Falco peregrinus anatum CH
E Fishes Chub, Bonytail Gila elegans
E Fishes Chub, Pahranagat roundtail Gila robusta Jordani
E Fishes Chub, Virginriver Gila robusta seminuda
E Fishes Cui-ui Chasmistes cujus
E Fishes Dace, Ash Meadows speckled Rhinichthys osculus nevadensis CH
E Fishes Dace, C!over Valley speckled Rhinichthys osculus oligo
T Fishes Dace, Desert Eremichthys acros CH
E Fishes Dace, Independence Valley Rhinichthys ogculus lethoporus
speckled
E Fishes Dace, Moapa Moapa coriaceae
E Fishes Killifish, Pahrump Empetrichthys latos latos
E Fishes Pupfish, Ash Meadows Amargosa Cyprinodon nevadensis CH
mionectes
E Fishes Pupfish, Devils Hole âCyprinodon diabolis
E Fishes Pup fish, Warm Springs Cyprinodon nevadens is
pectoralis
T Fishes Spinedace, Big Spring Lepidomeda mollispinis CH
pratensis
E Fishes Spinedace, White River Lepidomeda albivallis CH
E Fishes springfish, Hiko White River Crenichthys baileyi grandis CH
T Fishes springfish, Railroad Valley Crenichthys nevadae CH
E Fishes springfish, White River Crenichthys baileyi baileyi CH
E Fishes squawfish, Colorado Ptychoche ilus luc ius
E Fishes Sucker, Razorback Xyrauchen texanus
T Fishes Trout, Lahontan cutthroat Salmo clarki henshawi
E Fishes Woundfin, Plagopterus argentissimus
T Reptiles Tortoise, Desert Gopherus agassizii
T Insects Naucorid, Ash Meadows Ambrysus amargosus CH
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Nevada Species
Status Group Name Common Name Scientific Name Critical Habitat
T Plants Blazing Star, Ash Meadows Mentzelia leucophylla CH
T Plants Centaury-plant, Spring-loving Centaurium namophilum CH
T Plants Gum-weed, Ash Meadows (Western Grindelia fraxindpratensis CH
G.)
T Plants Ivesia, Ash Meadows (Kings I.) Ivesia eremica CH
T Plants Ladies-tresses, Ute Spiranthes diluvialis
T Plants Mjlk-vetch, Ash Meadows Astragalus phoenix CH
PT Plants Milk-vetch, Sodaville Astragalus lentiginosus var.
sesquimetralis
E Plants Nitervort, Amargosa (Mojave Nitrophila mohavensis CH
Borax-weed)
T Plants Sunray, Ash Meadows Enceliopsis nudicaulis var CH
corrugata
E Plants Wild-buckwheat, Steamboat Eriogonum ovalifolium var.
Springs wi!liamsiae
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Federally Listed and Proposed Endangered and Threatened
Species of Oregon
Status Group Name Common Name Scientific Name Critical Habitat
E Mammals Deer, Columbian white-tailed Odocoileus virginianus
leucurus
T Mammals Sea lion, Steller Eumetopias jubatus
E Mammals Whale, Blue Balaenoptera musculus
E Mammals Whale, Bowhead Balaena mysticetus
E Mammals Whale, Finback Balaenoptera physalus
E Mammals Whale, Gray Eschrichtius robustus
E Mammals Whale, Hump-backed Megaptera novaeangliae
E Mammals Whale, Right Balaena glacialis
E Mammals Whale, Sei Balaenoptera borealis
E Mammals Whale, Sperm Physeter catodon
T Birds Eagle, Bald Haliaeetus leucocephalus
E Birds Fa!con, American peregrine Falco peregrinus anatum CH
T Birds Falcon, Arctic peregrine Falco peregrinus tundrius
T Birds Goose, Aleutian Canada Branta canadensis leucopareia
E Birds Murrelet, Marbled Brachyramphus marmoratus
T Birds Owl, Northern spotted Strix occidentalis caurina CH
E Birds Pelican, California brown Pelecanus occidentalis
californianus
E Birds Plover, Western snowy (coastal Charadrius alexandrinus
population) . nivosus
E Reptiles Turtle, Leatherback sea Dermochelys coriacea
E Fishes Chub, Borax Lake Gila boraxobius CH
T Fishes Chub, Hutton tui Gila bicolor ssp
T Fishes Dace, Foskett speckled Rhinichthys osculus ssp
T Fishes Salmon, Chinook (Spring/Summer Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
run Snake River)
E Fishes Salmon, Snake River sockeye Oncorhynchus nerka
T Fishes Salmon, chinook (Fall run Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Snake River)
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Oregon Species
Status Group Name Common Name Scientific Name Critical Habitat
E Fishes Sucker, Lost River Deltistes luxatus
E Fishes Sucker, Shortnose Chasmistes brevirostris
T Fishes Sucker, Warner Catostomus warnerensis CH
T Insects Butterfly, Oregon silverspot Speyeria zerene hippolyta CH
PE Plants Checker-mallow, Nelson's Sidalcea nelsoniana
E Plants Desert-parsley, Bradshaw's Lomatium bradshawii
E Plants Four-O'Clock, MacFarlane's Mirabilis macfarlanei
PE Plants Milk-vetch, Applegate's Astragalus applegatei
PE Plants Sandwort Marsh Arenaria paludicola
E Plants Skeletonplant, Malheur Stephanomeria malheurensis CH
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Federally Listed and Proposed Endangered and Threatened
Species of Washington
Status Group Name Common Name Scientific Name Critical Habitat
T Mammals Bear, Grizzly Ursus arctos
E Mammals Caribou, Selkirk Mountain Rangifer tarandus caribou
woodland
E Mammals Deer, Columbian white-tailed Odocoileus virginianus leucurus
T Mammals Sea lion, Steller Eumetopias jubatus
E Mammals Whale, BlueBalaenoptera musculus
E Mammals Whale, Bowhead Balaena mysticetus
E Mammals Whale, Finback Balaenoptera physalus
E Mammals Whale, Gray Eschrichtius robustus
E Mammals Whale, Hump-backed Megaptera novaeangliae
E Mammals Whale, Right Balaena glacialis
E Mammals Whale, Sei Balaenoptera borealis
E Mammals Whale, Sperm Physeter catodon
E Mammals wolf, Gray Canis lupus
T Birds Eagle, Bald Haliaeetus leucocephalus
E Birds Falcon, American peregrine Falco peregrinus anatum CH
T Birds Falcon, Arctic peregrine Falco peregrinus tundrius
T Birds Goose, Aleutian Canada Branta canadensis leucopareia
E Birds Murrelet, Marbled
T Birds Owl, Northern spotted Strix occidentalis caurina CH
E Birds Pelican, California brown Pelecanus occidental is californianus
PT Birds Plover, ,Western snowy (coastal Charadrius alexandrinus
population) nivosus
E Reptiles Turtle, Leatherback sea Dermochelys coriacea
T Fishes Salmon, Chinook (Spring/Summer Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
run Snake River)
E Fishes Salmon, Snake River sockeye Oncorhynchus nerka
T Fishes Salmon, chinook (Fall run ` Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Snake River)
T Insects Butterfly, Oregon silverspot Speyeria zerene hippolyta CH
PE Plants Sandwort, Marsh Arenaria paludicola
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Post Office Box 1306
Albuquerque. N.M. 87103
In Reply Refer To:
R2/FWE-SE JAN 4 1993
CL 11-076
2-1-93-1-01
Ms. Maureen R. Flynn
NFP eis Project Manager
Department of Energy
Bonneville Power Administration
P.O. Box 3621
Portland, Oregon 97208-3621
Dear Ms. Flynn:
This responds to your November 4,1992, letter requesting a list Of endangered and threatened
species that may occur in Apache and Navajo - Counties, Arizona; and San Juan County,
New Mexico. In our discussion with Yvonne Johnson of your staff on December 10, 1992, it
was agreed that this response is due to you by January 15,1993.
In addition to the listed species, we are also including a list of proposed and candidate
category 1 and 2 species. While proposed endangered and threatened species are addressed
under section 7(a) (4) of the Endangered Species Act, as amended, the candidate species have
no protection under this Act, but are included for planning purposes. Candidate category 1
species are those for which there is substantial information available to support their listing as
endangered or threatened, and publication of proposed rules for these species is anticipated.
Candidate category 2 species are those for which data on biological vulnerability and threats
are not currently known to support the preparation of listing rules. In addition to the species
list, l am enclosing information on some of these species.
Field station contacts for Arizona and New Mexico include:
Field Supervisor Field Supervisor
Ecological Services Field Office Ecological Services Field Office
3616 W. Thomas Road, Suite 6 3530 Pan American Hwy, Suite D
Phoenix, Arizona 85019 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87017
(602)379-4720 (505)883-7877
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Ms. Flynn
If you have any questions about this species list, please contact Gary Halvorson or
Steve Helfert at (505)766-3972.
Sincerely,
Regional Director
Enclosures
cc: (w/enclosure)
Field Supervisors, Ecological Services, FWS, Arizona and New Mexico
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State
Arizona
Apache County
Common Name Scientific Name Group* Status**
Occult little brown bat Myotis lucifugus occultus M C2
Silky pocket mouse Perognathus flayus goodpasteri M 62
Spotted bat Euderma maculatum M 62
Mexican gray wolf Canis lupus baileyi M E
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus B E
American peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus anatum B E
Mexican spotted owl Strix occidentalis lucida B P
Northern goshawk Accipiter gentilis B C2
Apache goshawk ` Accipiter gentilis apache B C2
Southern willow flycather Empidonax traillii extimus 8 Cl
Arizona southwestern toad Bufo microscaphus microscaphus R 62
Narrow-headed garter snakeThamnophis rufipunctatus R 62
Mexican garter snake Thamnophis eaues R C2
Chiricahua leopard frog Rana chiricahuensis A C2
Loach minnow Rhinicthys cobitis F T
Little Colorado spinedace Lepidomeda vittata F I
Apache trout Oncorhynchus apache F I
Zuni bluehead sucker Catostomus discobolus varrowi F C2
Roundtail chub Gila robusta F C2
False ameletus may fly Ameletus falsus I C2
Arizona giant sand treader
cricket Daihinibaenetes arizonesis I C2
White Mountains water
penny beetle Psephenus montanus I C2
Three Forks springsnail Fontelicella trivialis I C2
California floater Anodonta californiensis I C2
Arizona cave amphipod Stygobromus arizonensis I C2
Navajo Jerusalem cricket Stenopelmatus navajo I C2
Navajo sedge Carex specuicola P T
White Mountains clover Trifolium lonqipes var.
neurophyllum P C2
White Mountains
paintbrush Castilleja mogollonica P C2
Goodding onion Allium gooddinoii P C1
Nutrioso milk vetch Astragalus nutriosensis P C2
M = Mammals; B = Birds; R = Reptiles; A = Amphibians; F = Fish; l = Insects;
and P = Plants
** E = Endangered; T = Threatened; C1 = Category 1; and C2 = Category 2
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Gladiator milk vetch Astragalus xiphoides P C2
Gila groundsel Senecio auaerens P C2
no common name Gentianella wislizeni P C2
Navaio 6ountv
Occult little brown bat Myotis lucifugus occultus - M C2
Silky pocket mouse Perognathus flavus goodnasteri M C2
Spotted bat Euderma maculatum M C2
Navaho Mountain Mexican
vole Microtus mexicanus navaho M C2
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus B E
American peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus anatum B E
Mexican spotted owl Strix occidentalis lucida B P
Northern goshawk Accipiter gentilis B C2
Apache goshawk Accipiter gentilis anache B C2
Southern willow flycather Empidonax traillii - extimus B Ct
Arizona southwestern toad Bufo microscaphus microscaphus R C2
Narrow-headed garter snakeThamnophis rufipunctatus R C2
Mexican garter snake Thamnophis eaues R C2
Chiricahua leopard frog Rana chiricahuensis A C2
Humpback chub Gila cyipha F E
Loach minnow Rhinicthys cobitis F T
tittle 6olorado spinedace Lepidomeda vittata F T
Apache trout Oncorhynchus apache F T
Roundtail chub Gila robusta F C2
California floater Anodonta californiensis I C2
Arizona cave amphipod Stygobromus arizonensis I C2
Navajo Jerusalem cricket Stenopelmatus navaio I C2
Peebles Navajo cactus Peddiocactus peeblesianus var.
peeblesianus P E
Navajo sedge Carex specuicola P T
Gladiator milk vetch Astragalus xiphoides P C2
Tusayan rabbitbrush Chrysothamnus molestus P C2
Paper-spined cactus Pediocactus papyracanthus P C2
State
New Ixico
San Juan County
Black-footed ferret Mustela nigripes M E
Occult little brown bat Myotis lucifugus occultus M C2
Spotted bat Euderma maculatum M C2
American peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus anatum B E
Arctic peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus tundrius B T
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus B E
Mexican spotted owl Strix occidentalis lucida B P
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Southern willow flycather Empidonax traillii extimus B C1
Apache northern goshawk Accipiter gentilis anache B C2
Northern goshawk Accipiter gentilis B C2
Ferruginous hawk Buteo regalis B C2
Loggerhead shrike Lanius ludovicianus 8 C2
Mountain plover Charadrius montanus B C2
White-faced ibis Plegadis chihi B C2
Colorado squawfish Ptychochelilus lucius F E
Razorback sucker Xyrauchen texanus F E
Flannelmouth sucker Catostomus latipinnis F C2
knowlton cactus Pediocactus knowltonii P E
Mancos milkvetch Astraaalus humillimus P T
Mesa Verde cactus Sclerocactus mesae-verdae P T
Mancos saltplant Proatriplex. pleiantha P C2
Beautiful gilia Gilia formosa P C2
San Juan milkweed Asclepias sanjuanensis P C2
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NEW MEXICO
San Juan County
Black-footed ferret, Mustela nigripes, endangered; in association with
prairie dog towns in grass land plains and surrounding mountain basins up
to 10,500 feet elevation. Surveys for black-footed ferrets are required
if the prairie dog town is over 80 acres for black-tailed prairie dogs,
band 200 hundred acres for white-tailed and Gunnison's prairie dogs. If
the prairie dog town is greater than 1,000 acres, then the area should be
evaluated for possible reintroduction of black-footed ferrets.
Occult little brown bat, Myotis lucifugus occultus, Category 2 candidate;
montane dweller throughout New Mexico; colonies often near water; roosts
in buildings. caves, bridges; probably hibernates in summer range area.
Spotted bat, Euderma maculatum, category 2 candidate; feeds near streams,
and roosts in nearby cliffs, canyons or hillsides with loose rock; in
summer found in ponderosa forest, migrating to lower elevations in fall
and winter; hibernacula unknown; throughout western and north-central N.M.
Arctic peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus tundrius, threatened; occasional
migrant; does not nest or winter in New Mexico.
American peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus anatum, endangered; summers in
montane areas almost statewide; mainly in northern and Mogollon highlands.
Nests in areas with steep cliffs and wooded/forested habitats, often near
water. Prefers 6,500-8,500 feet elevations, but can be found from 3, 500-
9,000 feet. Migrates and winters almost statewide.
Northern goshawk, Accipiter qentilis, Category 2 candidate; primarily
mature coniferous forest; throughout montane areas of New Mexico.
Apache northern goshawk, Accipiter qentilis apache, Category 2 candidate;
mature coniferous forest and pinyon-juniper woodland; A. g. apache may
hybridize with the atricapillus subspecies throughout New Mexico.
Bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus endangered; Frequents Navajo
Reservoir. over-winters in most counties from October through April; from
the northern stateline, southward regularly to the Gila, lower Rio Grande,
middle Pecos and Canadian valleys. Nests have been reported in San Juan,
Colfax and Catron Counties. Presently, the only known nest is in the
vicinity of Caballo Reservoir, Sierra County. Key winter habitat include
areas such as Navajo Lake, Chama valley, Cochiti Lake, northeastern lakes
(Raton to Las Vegas), lower Canadian valleys, Sumner Lake, Elephant Butte
Lake, Caballo Reservoir, upper Gila Basin, Santa Rosa Lake, Tucumcari and
Ute Lakes. Winter habitat in dry land areas include the region between
Pecos Valley and the Sandias and Manzanos Mts, Capitan and Sacramento Mts,
and the Mogollon Range.
Ferruginous hawk, Buteo reqalis, Category 2 candidate; Resident locally
almost statewide; most regular in summer in the eastern plains and the San
Agustin Plains. Key habitat are wide open grasslands and prairies at
lower and middle elevations. Migrates and winters almost statewide. `
Mexican spotted owl, Strix occidentalis lucida, proposed threatened;
shaded canyons, and montane forests of mature mixed conifer, ponderosa
-pine and pine/oak.
Loggerhead shrike, Lanius ludovicianus, Category 2 candidate;
grass/shrubland and open woodland; resident statewide; rare to fairly
common locally at lower and middle elevations; casual at higher
elevations.
Mountain plover, charadrius montanus, Category 2 candidate; short-grass
prairie; also alkali flats, prairie dog towns, and over-grazed areas.
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Summers in the east and southeastern plains, west to the San Agustin and
North Plains, and across the south from the Tularosa basin to the Animas.
southw&stern willow flycatcher, Empidonax traillii extimus, Category 1
candidate; thickets, woodlands, pastures, and brushy areas, near riparian
areas. Summers regularly in the San Juan, Chama. Rio Graride, San Francisco
and Gila valleys, and in the San Juan Mountains.
White-faced ibis, Pleqadis chihi4 Category 2 candidate; marshes, shallow
margins of muddy pools, ponds. and rivers; the river vallleys and
tributaries of the San Juan1 Chama, Rio Grande, Pecos, and Canadian River.
Colorado squawf ish, Ptychocheilus lucius, endangered; large rivers with
warm, swift turbid water; in N.M.1 suitable habitat exists in the San Juan
River downstream of the confluence with the Animas River.
Flannelmouth sucker, Catostomus latipinnis, Category 2 candidate; larger
rivers and streams; San Juan River and major tributaries.
Razorback sucker, Xyrauchen texanus, endangered; strong current of large
rivers, and backwaters, eddies and pools, 1-3 m deep; also reservoirs and
flooded gravel pits; in N.M., it has been reintroduced to the San Juan
River.
Beautiful gilia, Gilia formosa, Category 2 candidate; gently rolling hills
of the Animas Formation, in open arid Navaj oan Desert and in lower pinyon-
juniper woodland-sagebrush, at 5700-6200 ft; known only from northeastern
San Juan County.
Knowlton cactus, pediocactus knowltonii, endangered; gravelly, sagebrush-
pinyon pine slopes at 6,000-6,500 ft; occurs in northeastern San Juan
County, and along the Los Piflos River in northeastern Rio Arriba County.
Mancos milkvetch, Astragalus humillimus, threatened; pinyon pine at 4, 000-
5,000 ft; on slopes and sandstone ledges of the Hogback west of Waterflow.
Mancos saltplant, Proatriplex pleiantha, Category 2 candidate; saline and
barren toeslopes of Mancos clay and shale hills, at 4900 ft; northwestern
San Juan County.
Mesa Verde cactus, Sclerocactus mesae-verdae, threatened; associated with
Atriplex spp. in dry clay soils along drainage ways; found in the Four
Corners Platform area at 4,000-6,000 ft.
San Juan milkweed, Asclepias sanjuanensis, Category 2 candidate; sandy-
loam soils, on slopes and floodplains, disturbed sites, erosion channels,
trails and two-track roadways; in pinyonjuniper. at 3,000-5,600 ft; along
the San Juan River, between and around Farmington and Bloomfield.
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BALD EAGLE
(Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
STATUS: Endangered (32 FR 4001, March 11 1967; 43 FR 6233. February 14, 1978) without
critical habitat.
SPECIES DESCRIPTION: This is a large eagle with white head and tail in the adults.
immature individuals are dark with varying degrees of light mottiing. The feet are bare
Of feathers.
HABITAT: bald eagles require large trees, snags or cliffs nar water for nesting, with
abundant fish and waterfowl for prey. They spend the winters along major rivers,
reservoirs, Or in arm where fish and/or carrion is available. Fish are the primary
food source, but waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion are also important food items
for breeding, wintering and transient eagles.
RANGE: Historic: 0ccurring throughout the U.S., Canada, and Northern Mexico this species
is usually found near the seacoast, inland lakes, and rivers. The largest breeding
populations are found in southern Alaska, along the west coast Of Canada and
Washington, around the Great Lakes, and in Florida. Resident eagles and wintering
populations occur in Arizona.
Current: Wintering eagles are found along rivers and major reservoirs in Arizona.
Approximately 200 to 300 - eagles winter In Arizona. with many in the White
Mountains and along the Mogollon Rim. A small resident population nests primarily
along the Salt and Verde rivers In Arizona. New nest sites along the Gila, Bill
Williams, and Agua Fria drainages indicate that the population may be increasing.
However, this increase may reflect Increased search effort rather than population
expansion.
ReaSONS FOR DECLINE/VULNERABILITY: Threats include degradation and loss. Of riparian
habitat, pesticide-induced reproductive failure, ingestion of lead-poisoned waterfowl.
shooting of individuals, timber harvest, loss of foraging perches, and human
disturbance.
NOTES: A Recovery Plan was approved in 1982.
Listed as endangered by the State of Arizona.
Figure (Page D72 the picture of bald eagle)
Endangered and Threatened Species of Arizona, Summer 1991
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Figure (Page D73 BALD eaGLE...)
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AMERICAN PEREGRINE FALCON
(Falco peregrinus anatum)
STATUS: Endangered (35 FR 16074, October 13,1970; 35 FR 8495, June 2â 1970) without
critical habitat.
SPECIES DESCRIPTION: A reclusive, crow-sized falcon which is slatey blue-gray above,
whitish below with fine dark barring. The head is black with a masked or helmeted
appearance. The wings are long and pointed. Loud wailing calls are given during
Feeding.
HABITAT: This falcon inhabits areas with cliffs and steep terrain, preferably near water or
woodlands where bird (its primary prey) concentrations are high. In Arizona, it
prefers elevations above 5,000 feet, but it may be found from 3,500-9,000 feet.
RANGE: Historic: its breeding range stretched from Canada and Alaska south into Baja
California, the central Mexican highlands, and northwest Mexico, including the
continental United States. Northern birds probably winter in Mexico and Central and
South America. In Arizona, birds were found over the entire state and included both
resident and migrants.
Current: Most breeding populations are confined to the mountainous areas of the
western United State and Canada. in Arizona, breeding pairs are now well
distributed throughout suitable habitat statewide, except the low elevation deserts of
the southwestern quarter of the state. Migrant and wintering birds include both the
anatum and tundrius subspecies. Arizona breeding pairs appear to be year-round
residents.
ReaSONS FOR DECLINE/VULNERABILITY: This falcon is endangered as a result of
reproductive failure due to organochlorine pesticides.
NOTES: The Recovery Plan was revised in 1984. Pacific and Rocky Mountain Recovery Plans
are currently being amended.
The Arctic Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus tundrius) is listed as threatened (49 FR
10520; March 20, 1984). This subspecles is slightly smaller and paler than the
American pegrine. It does not nest in Arizona, but may occasionally pass through
On migration to and from wintering grounds in Central and South America.
Listed as a candidate species by the State of Arizona
Figure (Page D74 picture of American Peregrine Falcon)
Endangered and Threatened Species of Arizona, Summer 1991
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Figure (Page D75 American Peregrine Falcon....)
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LOACH MINNOW
STATUS: Threatened (51 FR 39468; October 28, 1986). Critical habitat proposed (50 FR
25380; June 18,1985); finalization under review.
SPECIES DESCRIPTION: The loach minnow ha smell (less than 3 Iches), slender,
elongated fish, olive colored with dirty white spots at the base of the dorsal and
caudal fins. Breeding males develop vivid red-orange markings.
HABITAT: This flsh ss a bottom dweller of small to large perennial Creek*s and rivers, typically
found in shallow turbulent riffles with cobble subutate, swift currents and filamentous
algae. Recurrent flooding is instrumental in maintenance of quality habitat.
RANGE: Historic: This species was once common throughout much of the Gila River system
above Phoenix, including the Gila, Blue, Tularosa, White, verde, Salt, San Pedro, and
San Francisco Rivers In Arizona and New Mexico.
Current: Aravalpa Greek, Graham and Pinal Counties, Arizona; upper Gila River,
Grant and Catron Counties, New Mexico; Dry Blue Creek, Catron County, New
Mexico; San Francisco and Tularosa Rivers, Catron County, New Mexico and
Greenlee County, New Mexico; Blue River and Campbell Blue Creek, Greenlee
County, Arizona, and White River, Navajo and Gila Counties, Arizona.
Potential: Undiscovered populations of loach minnow may exist in unsampled Gila
basin streams, particularty on the White Mountain Apache and San Carlos Apache
Indian Reservations.
ReaSONS FOR DECLINE/VULNERABILITY: This minnow is threatened by habitat
destruction due to impoundment, channel downcutting, substrate sedimentation,
water diversion, ground water pumping, and the spread of exotic predatory and
competitive fishes.
LAND MANAGEMENT/ OWNERSHIP: In Arizona: United States Forest âService (Apache-
Sitgreaves National Forests), White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation, Bureau of
Land Management (Safford District), The Nature Conservancy, private. In New
Mexico: United States Forest Service (Gila National Forest), Bureau of Land
Management (Las Cruces District), The Nature Conservancy, State of New Mexico,
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, private.
NOTES: Proposed critical habltat is located in portions of Aravalpa Creek, Blue River,
Campbell Blue Creek, San Francisco River, Dry Blue Creek, Tularosa River, East,
West. and Middle Forks of the Gila River, and the main stem upper Gila River. For
the exact location of proposed critical habitat, see 50 FR 25386.
A Recovery Plan was approved September 30, 1991.
Listed by the State of Arizona (threatened and New Mexico (endangered group 1).
Figure (Page D76 picture of Loach Minnow...)
Endangered and Threatened Species of Arizona. Summer 1991
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Figure (Page D77 LOACH MINNOW ....)
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LITTLE COLORADO SPINEDACE
STATUS: Threatened (52 FR 35054; September 16.1987) with Critical habitat
SPECIES DESCRIPTION: This is a small (less than 4 iches) silvery minnow which is
darker on the back than the belly. It feeds on aquatic invertebrates.
HABITAT: Inhabits moderate to small streams and is characteristically found in pools with
water flowing over fine gravel and slit-mud substrates. Many of the streams are
seasonally intermittent at which times the Little Colorado spinedace persists in the
deep pools and spring areas which retain water. During flooding the spinedace
redistributes itself throughout the stream. Spawning primarily occurs in early summer,
but some spawning continues until early fall.
RANGE: Historic: Endemic to the upper portions of the Little Colorado River and its north-
flowing permanent tributaries on the Mogollon Rim and the northern slopes of the
White mountains in eastern Arizona.
Current: Portions of the East Clear Creek and its tributaries, Coconino County; Chevelon
Creek and Silver Greek, Navajo County; Little Colorado River and Nutrioso Creek.
Apache County, Arizona.
ReaSONS FOR DECLINE/VULNERABILITY: Habitat distruction from impoundment,
dewatering, riparn destruction, and other watersheded disturbances; use of fish
toxlcants; and the introduction and spread of exotic predatory and competitive fish
species.
LAND MANAGEMENT/OWNERSHIP: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Arizona Game and
Fish Department, Bureau of Land Management (Phoenix District), State of Arizina
(trust lands), and private.
NOTES: Critical habitat includes eighteen miles of East Clear Creek, Coconino County; eight
miles of Chevelon Creek, Navajo County; and five miles Of Nutrioso Creek, Apache
County.
Listed as threatened by the State of Arizona
A Recovery Plan is in preparation.
Figure (Page D78 picture of Little Colorado Spinedace...)
Endangered and Threatened Species of Arizona summer 1991
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Figure (Page D79 LITTLE COLORADO SPINEDACE...)
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HUMPBACK CHUB
(Gila cypha)
STATUS: Endangered (32 FR 4001; March 11, 1967) without critical habitat.
SPECIES DESCRIPTION: This fish is a fairly large (less than 20 inches) minnow characterized
by a narrow flattened head and long fleshy snout, large fins, and a very large hump
between the head and the dorsal fin.
HABITAT: It occurs in a variety of riverine habitats, aspeciallâây canyon areas with fast current,
deep pools, and boulder habitat.
RANGE: Historic: Ended to the Colorado River Basin from below Lake Mead
(Arizona/Nevada) to Flaming Gorge on the Green River, Wyoming, and Yampa River,
Colorado.
Currant: In Arizona this species occurs in the Little Colorado River, from its
confluence with the Colorado River to eight miles upstream; and in the Colorado
River in Grand and Marble Canyons (Coconino County). Populations are also found
in Cataract and Westwater Canyons, Colorado River, and Desolations and Gray
Canyons, Green River, Utah; Black Rooks, Colorado River, Colorado; Dinosaur
National Monument," Green river, Colorado and Utah; and Dinosaur National
Monument, Yampa River, Colorado.
ReaSONS FOR DECLINE/VULNERABILITY: Alteration of historic habitat caused by dam
construction, water diversion and channelizatlon; competition with and predation by
Introduced, non-native fishes; and hybridization with other Gila species;
LAND MANAGEMENT/OWERSHIP: in Arizona: National Park Service (Grand Canyon
National Park), Navajo Indian Reservation.
NOTES: Recovery Plan approved August 22,1979. It was revised May 15, 1984, and
September 19, 1990.
Listed as endangered by the State of Arizona
A small population of wild fish from the little Colorado River is being held at the
Arizona Game and Fish Department Page Springs Hatcher (yavapal County).
Figure (Page D80 Picture of Humpback Chub...)
Endangered and Threatened Species of Arizona, Summer 1991
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Figure (Page D81 Humpback Chub....)
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APACHE TROUT
(Oncorhynchus apache)
STATUS: Threatened (40 FR 29864; July 19, 1975) without critical habitat. Originallyl isted as
endangered in 1967.
SPECIES DESCRIPTION: This yellow or yellow-olive cutthroat-like trout has large dark spots
on body. Its dorsal, anal, and caudal fins edged with white. It has no red lateral
band.
HABITAT: Occurs In small, cold, high-gradient streams. These streams have substrates
consisting & Hers, rocks and gravel with some sand or silt and flow through
mixed conifer forests.
RANGE: Historic: Headwater streams of the Black, White, San Francisco, and Little Colorado
Rivers inn the White Mountains of eastern Arizona;
Current: Approximately thirty sites are presently known to support native or
reintroduced populations of Apache trout on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation and
the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Genetic pority of some of those populations
is in question and is under investigation. Populations introduced outsite of historic
range exist on the Coronado and the northern portion of the Kaibab National Forests.
ReaSONS FOR DECLINE/VULNERABILITY: Hybridization with introduced rainbow and
cutthroat trouts, predation and competition by introduced fishes, and habitat
degradation.
LAND MANAGEMENT/OWNERSHIP: United States Forest service and Fort Apache Indian
Reservation.
NOTES: Recovery Plan revised in 1983.
Special regulations allow Arizona to manage this species as a sport fish.
Two hundred and fifty thousand or more are produced annually for reintroduction.
Breeding stock maintained at Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery.
Figure (Page D82 picture of Apache Trout...)
Endangered and Threatened Species of Arizona, Summer 1991
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Figure (Page D83 APACHE TROUT...)
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PEEBLES NAVAJO CACTUS
(Pediocactus peeblesianus var. peeblesianus)
STATUS: Endangered (44 FR 61922: Octo~r 2G. 1979) without critical habitat.
SPECIES DESCRIPTION: This caCtus is very difficult to find because the plants are very small
and during dry weather plants retract into the soil. Stems are solitary or rarely
clustered, globose, and up to 1 inch tall and about 0.74 inch in diameter. The 4 (3-5)
radial spines are arranged in a twisted cross - central spines are absent Flowers
are yellow to yellow-green, are up to 1 inch in diameter. and appear in the spring.
HABITAT: Occurs on gravelly soils of the Shinarump conglomerate of the Chinie Formation at
elevations ranging from 5,400-5,60O feet Associated species are sparsely scattered,
low shrubs and grasses of the Navajoan Desert.
RANGE: Current: Central Navajo County, near Holbrook, Arizona.
Potential: Sites in the general geographic area that meet the habitat requirements.
ReaSONS FOR DECLINE/VULNERABILITY: The specific habitat requirements, limited
geographic range, and small number of individuals make this species vulnerable to
extinction. Threats to the species include gravel mining, off-road vehicle traffic, urban
development, road construction, pesticide application. Reproduction may be
insufficient to maintain populations over the long term.
LAND MANAGEMENT/OWNERSHIP: Bureau of Land Management and private.
NOTES: Recovery Plan approved 1984. Peebles Navajo Cactus Habitat Management Plan
approved by Bureau of Land Management 1985. Demographic studies have been
occurring since 1980.
Protected from Illegal international trade by the Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Also proteCted by the Arizona
Native Plant Law.
Pediocacti are some of the most difficult cacti to grow in cultivation.
Figure (Page D84 Picture of Peebles Navajo Cactus...)
Endangered and Threatened Species of Arizona, Summer 1991
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Figure (Page D85 Peebles Navajo Cactus...)
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NAVAJO SEDGE
STATUS: Threatened (50 FR 19370; May 8. 1985) with critical habitat..
SPECIES DESCRIPTION: A member of the sedge family (Cyperaceae). this grass-like plant
reaches a height of 10-16 inches. Numerous stems grow from a rhizome
(underground stem), giving each Plant a clumped form. Each plant has both male
and female flowers, the male flowers occurring only on the ends of stems and the
female flowers occurring below the male flowers or in spikes on the sides of stems.
HABITAT: Seep-springs on vertical cliffs of pink-red Navajo sandstone at 5,700-6000 feet
elevation. These drainages are spectacular examples of the deep, sheer-walled
canyons of the Colorado Plateau geographic region. The plant community inhabiting
the vertical seeps includes Mimulus eastwoodlae (monkey flower) and Epipactis
gigantea (weed orchid).
RANGE: Currant: Formerly known from only a few localities in the Navajo Creek drainage
(Coconino County), recent surveys have documented Navajo sedge in other drainage
systems in Apache and Navajo Counties. Navajos living In the Navajo Creek area
recall the presence of the Navajo sedge in areas where it is not found today.
Recetilly, a po~ation was found in San Juan Counry Utah. Potential: Surveys for
this species are incomplete. Navajo sedge might be located in the general regional
area of Arizona and Utah, in seep-springs on canyon walls & Navajo sandstone or
other similar eolian sandstone formations.
ReaSONS FOR DECLINE/VULNERABILITY: The specialized and limited
available habltat make this species vulnerable to man-caused
threats. Threats to the species include livestock grazing and
trampling (at accessible sites) and the potential for habltat
loss due to underground water pumping.
LAND MANAGEMENT/OWNERSHIP: Navajo Nation.
NOTES: Recovery Plan approved 1987. Critical
habitat is on the Navajo Nation in
Coconino County and contains three
groups of springs near iscription House
Ruins (see 50 FR 19370 for details).
protected by the Arizona Native Plant law
and the Navajo Nation.
Figure (Page D86 picture of Navajo Sedge...)
Endangered and Threatened Species of Arizona, Summer 1991-
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Figure (page D87 NAVAJO SEDGE...)
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MEXICAN GRAY WOLF
STATUS: Endangered (32 FR 4001, March 11,1967; 43 FR 1912, March 9,1978) without
critical habitat.
SPECIES DESCRIPTION: This is a a large, dog-like carnivore with its color varying, but
usually as some shade of gray. It has a distinct white lip line around its mouth
Adults weigh between 60-9o pounds.
HIABITAT: This subspecies inhabits chaparral, woodland and forested areas above
approximately 4,000 12,000 feet elevation. This wolf will Cross desert areas but will
not remain there.
RANGE: Historic: This wolf occurred in southeastern Arizona, southwest New Mexico and
Trans-Pecos region of Texas south through the Sierra Madre of Mexico. Current: It
may persist in isolated pockets in the Sierra Modre. It was axtirpated from the United
States, although occasional undocumented sightings are reported from Arizona=New
Mexico border
Potential: Unknown. Areas in Arizona and New Mexico are under preliminary
evaluation for captive release sites.
ReaSONS FOR DECLINE/VULNERABILITY: Federal, State, and private predator control
programs eliminated wolves from Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico by the 1920's
The same programs may have eliminated the wolf in Mexico in the 1980's.
NOTES: A Recovery Plan was approved September 15,1982. A captive breeding program is
underway in several United States and Mexican zoos.
Listed as endangered by the State of Arizona.
Figure (Page D88 picture of Mexican Gray Wolf
Endangered and Threatened Species of Arizona, Summer 1991
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Figure (Page D89 MEXICAN GRAY WOLF...)
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Mountain-Prairie Region
IN REPLY REFER TO: MAILING ADDRESS: STREET LOCATION:
Post Office Box 25486 134 Union Blvd.
FWE Denver Federal Center Lakewood, Colorado 80228
MAIL STOP 60120 Denver Colorado 80225
DEC 22 1992
Maureen R. Flynn, Project Manager
Department of Energy
Bonneville Power Administration
P.O. Box 3621
Portland, Oregon 97208-3621
Dear Ms. Flynn:
This responds to your letter of October 2, 1992, received by this office on
October 26, 1992, regarding the Bonneville Power Administration
(Administration) Non-Federal Participation Environmental Impact Statement.
In accordance with Section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended, we determined that the following threatened and endangered species
may be present in the project areas for the States of Montana, Wyoming, and
Utah.
Candidate species that-may occur within the project area also are identified
below. Many Federal Agencies have policies to protect candidate species from
further population declines. Our office would appreciate receiving any
information available on the status of these species in or near the project
area. Consideration of these species is important in preventing their
inclusion on the Endangered Species list.
Common Name Scientific Name Stat Cat
Montatia
Bald eagle Haliaeetus lecucocenhalus E
Peregrine falcon Falco Deregrinus E
Grizzly bear Ursus arctos horribilis T
Gray wolf Canis lupus E
Utah
Spotted frog Rana uretiosa C 2
Northern goshawk Accipiter gentilis C 2
Ferruginous hawk Buteo reaalis C 2
Black tern Chlidonias niger C 2
Peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus E
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus E
Western least bittern Ixobrychus exilis hesperis C 2
Loggerhead shrike Lanius ludovicianus C 2
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Utah (continued)
White-Faced ibis Plegadis chihi C 2
western snowy plover Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus C 2
(interior population)
Mexican spotted owl Strix occidental is lucida P
Flannelmouth sucker Catostomus latipinnis C 2
Humpback chub Gila cypha E
Bonytail chub Gila eleaans E
Roundtail chub Gila robusta C 2
Colorado squawfish Ptychocheilus lucius E
Razorback sucker Xyrauchen texanus E
Bonneville cutthroat trout Oncorhvnchus (=salmo) clarki utah C 2
North American lynx Felis lynx canadensis C 2
North American wolverine Gulo gulo luscus C 2
Black-footed ferret Mustela nigripes E
Deseret milk-vetch Astragalus desereticus C 2
Creutzfeldt catseye Cryotantha cretuzfeldtii C 2
Canyon sweetvetch Hedvsarum occidentale var. canone C 2
Low hymenoxys Hvmenoxvs deoressa C 2
No common name Penstemon leotanthus C 2
Tidestrom beardtongue Penstemon tidestromii C ` 2
isard beardtongue Penstemon ward ii C 2
Clay phacelia Phacelia araillacea E
Maguire daisy Erigeron maquirei var. maquirei E
isinkler cactus Pediocactus winkleri C 1
Jones psorothamnus Psorothamnus nolvadenius var. C 2
jonesii
Shrubby reed-mustard Schoencrambe (=glaucocarpum) E
(Toad flax cress) suffrutescens
Uinta Basin hookless cactus Sclerocactus alaucus T
Thompson's pink flame-flower Talinum thompsonii C 2
Wyomig
Black-footed ferret Mustela nigripes E
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus E
Peregrine falcon Falco neregrinus E
Whooping crane Grus americana E
Gray wolf Canis lupus E
Grizzly bear Ursus arctos horribilis T
Prairie dog(Cynomvs sp.) towns are considered potential habitat for black-
footed ferrets. Thus, if white-tailed prairie dog (C. leucurus) colonies or
complexes greater than 79 acres will be disturbed, surveys for ferrets should-
be conducted. This is true even if the portion of the colonies that will
actually be disturbed Is less than 79 acres.
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Wyominq [continued)
If the proposed action will lead to withdrawals from the Green River and,
thus, water depletion (consumption) in the Colorado River System, your
evaluation should include the following species:
Colorado squawfish Ptychocheilus lucius E
Humpback chub Gila cypha E
Bonytail chub Gila elegans E
Razorback sucker Xyrauchen texanus E
Mammals
Preble's shrew Sorex areblei C 2
Allen's 13-lined Snermonhilus C 2
ground squirrel tridecemlineatus alleni
North Amer. wolverine Gulo gulo luscus C 2
North Amer. lynx Felis lynx canadensis C 2
Birds
Trumpeter swan Cygnus buccinator C 2
White-faced ibis Plegadis chihi C 2
Harlequin duck Histrionicus histrionicus C 2
Ferruginous hawk Buteo reaalis C 2
Northern goshawk Accipiter gentilis C 2
Mountain plover Charadrius montanus C 1
Long-billed curlew Numenius americanus C 3
Black tern Chlidonias niqer C 2
Loggerhead shrike Laniusludovicianus C 2
Amphibians
Western boreal toad Bufo boreas boreas C 2
Spotted frog Rana pretiosa E 2
Fish
Bonneville cutthroat trout Salmo clarki utah C 2
Flannel mouth sucker Catostomus latininnis C 2
Roundtail chub Gila robusta C 2
Invertebrates
Jackson Lake springsnail Pyrgulopsis (Fonelicella) C 2
(=Elk Island snail) robusta
Jackson Lake snail Helisoma (Carinifex) C 2
Plants
Ross' bentgrass Agrostis rossiae C 2
Payson's milk-vetch Astragalus paysonii C 2
Keeled bladderpod Lesouerella carinata C 2
Payson's bladderpod Lesouerella pavsonii C 2
Dorn's twinpod Physaria dornii C 2
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*1 = Federal threatened and endangered listing appears appropriate and is anticipated.
2 = Current data insufficient to support listing.
3c= More widespread or abundant than previously believed, or no immediate threats
identified.
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Currently, no plant species in Wyoming are listed as threatened or endangered;
however, Federal Agencies are encouraged to consider candidate plants in any
project review. The Wyoming Natural Diversity Database maintains the most
current information on sensitive plants in Wyoming.
Section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act requires that Federal Agencies
proposing major construction actions complete a biological assessment to
determine the effects of the proposed actions on listed and proposed species.
If a biological assessment is not required (i.e., all other actions), the
Administration is responsible for review of proposed activities to determine
whether listed species will be affected. We would appreciate the opportunity
to review the determination document.
For those actions where a biological assessment is necessary, it should be
completed within 180 days of initiation but can be extended by mutual
agreement between the Administration and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(Service). If the assessment is not initiated within 90 days, the list of
threatened and endangered species should be verified with the Service prior to
initiation of the assessment. The biological assessment may be undertaken as
part of the Administration's compliance of Section 102 of the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and incorporated into the NEPA documents. We
recommend that biological assessments include:
1. a description of the project;
2. a description of the specific area potentially affected by the
action;
3. the current status, habitat use, and behavior of threatened and
endangered species in the project area;
4. discussion of the methods used to determine the Information In
item 3;
5. direct and indirect impacts of the project to threatened and
endangered species;
6. an analysis of the effects of the action on listed and proposed
species and their habitats including cumulative impacts from Federal,
State, or private projects in the area;
7. coordination measures that will reduce/eliminate adverse impacts to
threatened and endangered species;
8. the expected status of threatened and endangered species in the
future (short and long term) during and after project completion; -
9. determination of "is likely to adversely affect" or "is not likely to
adversely affect" for listed species;
10. determination of "is likely to jeopardize" or "is not likely to
jeopardize" for proposed species; and
11. citation of literature and personal contacts used in assessment.
If it is determined that any agency program or project "is likely to adversely
affect" any listed species, formal consultation should be initiated with the
Service. If it is concluded that the project "is not likely to adversely
affect" listed species, the Service should be asked to review the assessment
and concur with the determination of "no adverse effect."
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Maureen R. Flynn, Project Manager
A Federal Agency may designate a non-Federal representative to conduct
informal consultation or prepare biological assessments. However, the
ultimate responsibility for Section 7 compliance remains with the Federal
Agency, and written notice should be provided to the Service upon such a
designation. We recommend that federal Agencies provide their non-Federal
representatives with proper guidance and oversight during preparation of
biological assessments and evaluation of potential impacts to listed species.
Section 7(d) of the Endangered Species Act requires that the Federal Agency
and permit or license applicant shall not make any irreversible or
irretrievable commitment of resources which would preclude the formulation of
reasonable and prudent alternatives `until consultation on listed species is
completed.
The following discussion outlines other issues that should receive full
treatment in the analysis of these projects.
Raptor-Proofing Additions or Improvments to Facilities: Two primary causes
of raptor deaths in Wyoming are electrocutions and collisions with power
lines. If any part of this project will involve construction of new power
lines or modification Of existing lines, the Service urges the Administration
to take strong precautionary measures to protect raptors through proper
raptor-proofing techniques. Federal Register 49, Section 1729.10, 1984,
allows for deviations from Rural Electric Association construction standards
for raptor protection. Structures which are designed for raptor protection
shall be in accordance with Suggested Practices For Raptor Protection on Power
Lines. The State of the Art, Raptor Research Report No. 4, 1981, published by
the Raptor Research Foundation, Inc. (also cited in Federal Register 11620,
1984), provided that such structures meet with the National Electrical Safety
Code. Authority for these measures resides with Section 9 of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973 (as amended), the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the Bald
Eagle Protection Act which protect bald and golden eagles. In the above cited
Federal Register publication, the following bulletins are also recommended:
Rural Electric Association Bulletin 40-7, National Electrical Safety Code
ANSI C2, 1981 Edition, and Rural Electric Association Bulletin 61-60, Power
Line Contacts by Eagles and Other Large Birds.
Herbicide Use and Revegetation Needs: The Service is concerned with the use
of herbicides around new and existing facilities. Whenever possible, manual
control (hand pulling) and biological control should be the primary method of
vegetation control. If chemical control becomes necessary, all impacts of
that control should be analyzed.
Noxious weed invasions may occur in areas of disturbance. Introduced species
may outcompete sensitive plant species and alter species composition within
the community. Care should be used in the choice of plantings and seeding
mixes, and only native vegetation and seed mixes should be used.
Water Quality/Habitat Quality: The Service is concerned with water quality
impacts of the proposed project, particularly with respect to their effects on
fisheries, migratory birds, and federally listed-threatened and endangered
species. The analysis should describe project activities that may affect
water quality or that have the potential to expose fish and wildlife to
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hazardous substances. Such activities may include, but are not limited to:
wastewater discharges, transportation of hazardous materials, spills, and
evaporation ponds. Because selenium is a commonly detected trace element in
Wyoming and has been detected in varying concentrations in ground and surface
waters and soils, the analysis should assess, if appropriate, the project's
potential to mobilize selenium and cause bioaccumulation in the food chain.
Wastewater evaporation ponds can cause bird mortalities. Some powerplants use
trona wastewater to neutralize the acidity of scrubber desulfurization water.
Trona wastewater contains high concentrations of sodium decahydrate which will
crystalize on any solid objects on the pond surface at temperatures as high as
70 oF. Birds landing on the evaporation ponds will experience crystallization
of this compound on their feathers. The crystallization destroys the
insulative qualities of the feathers causing birds to die of exposure. Sodium
decahydrate crystals also can result in a loss of buoyancy and cause birds to
drown. Birds also can ingest the sodium decahydrate crystals during preening
and die of sodium toxicity.
The high alkalinity of trona evaporation ponds allows them to remain ice free
longer than nearby freshwater ponds, rivers, and lakes. During the cold
season when all other waterbodies are frozen, aquatic birds migrating through
the area will seek the open water at the trona evaporation ponds. The risk to
birds is greatest during this time as crystallization and hypothermia are
enhanced by the colder temperatures.
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703-711) prohibits the "taking" of
migratory birds. Taking can include the following activities resulting in
migratory bird mortalities: exposed waste pits, hazardous materials spills,
and oil spills. The maximum criminal penalty for corporations unlawfully
taking a protected migratory bird is a $10,000 fine, or 6 months in jail, or
both for each count. There is no "allowable take" under the Migratory Bird
Treaty Act; the taking of just one bird is a violation.
Fish and Wildlife: Short-term and long-term impacts of the proposed project
on fish and wildlife and their habitats should be given full-treatment in the
analysis. As indicated above, in addition to assessing impacts to threatened,
endangered, and candidate species, the analysis should address-impacts to
raptors and other migratory birds.
This species list and these preliminary comments are offered pursuant to NEPA,
the Endangered Species Act, and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
Please keep the Service Informed of any developments or decisions concerning
this project.
Wetland Impacts: We are concerned that wetlands may be impacted by the
proposed project. In meeting its responsibilities for wetland protection and
conservation, the Administration must ensure that proposed activities do not
result in the taking of any Federal trust wildlife resources nor lead to the
contamination of other water sources. Thus, we recommend measures be taken to
avoid or mitigate any wetland losses in accordance with Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Executive Order 11990
(wetland protection), and Executive Order 11988 (floodplain management), as
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well as President Bush's goal of "no net loss of wetlands." If wetlands may
be impacted by the proposed action, those (wetlands) in the project area
should be inventoried and fully described in terms of functions and values.
Acreage of wetlands, by type, should be disclosed and specific actions
outlined to avoid, minimize, and compensate for unavoidable wetland impacts.
The Service recommends that the Administration request assistance from the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to determine whether a Section 404
Clean Water Act permit will be required for the proposed work. Under
Section 404(b) (1) guidelines of the Clean Water Act, the analysis should
describe alternative actions which avoid, minimize, and compensate for
unavoidable wetland impacts. The Service will participate in review of any
application for a Section 404 permit. We advise early consultation with the
Service and other appropriate agencies on wetland matters. If wetlands are
involved but the Corps determines that an individual permii is not required,
the Administration should ensure that the Intent of Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act is met. Wetland issues should be disclosed and addressed in the
analysis even if a Section 404 permit is not required.
Wetlands mitigation should include the following strategy in order of
preference pursuant to Section 404(b) (1) guidelines and the memorandum of
agreement between the Corps and Environmental Protection Agency:
(1) avoidance; (2) impact minimization; (3) mitigation in-kind, on-site;
(4) mitigation in-kind, off-site; (5) mitigation out-of-kind, on-site; and
(6) mitigation out-of-kind, off-site. In addition, the following rides of
mitigation, listed in order of preference, may be implemented for wetlands
mitigation if avoidance and impact minimization are not feasible:
(1) wetlands restoration, (2) wetlands creation, and (3) wetlands enhancement.
As indicated, only after it is demonstrated that total avoidance and impact
ainimization are not feasible should other mitigation strategies be
considered. The general objective and goal of mitigation should include
replacement of functional values and cumulative area lost due to project
implementation.
Sincerely,
Assistant Regional Director
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Ecological Services
3704 Griffin Lane SE, Suite 102
Olympia, Washington 98501-2192
(206) 753-9440 FAX: (206) 753-9008
March 10, 1993
Maureen Flynn
NFP-eis Project Manager
Bonneville Power Administration
P.O. Box 3621
Portland, Oregon 97208-3621
FWS Reference: 1-3-93-SP-340-346
Dear Ms. Flynn:
This is in response to your letter dated November 4, 1992, and received in
this office on December 4, Enclosed is a list of listed threatened and
endangered species,- and candidate species (Attachment A), that may be present
within the area of the proposed Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Service
Area Non-federal Participation project in Washington (see enclosed list) in
multiple counties in Washington. The list fulfills- the requirements of the
Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under Section 7(c) of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We have also enclosed a copy of the
requirements for BPA compliance under the Act (Attachment B).
Should the biological assessment determine that a listed species is likely to
be affected (adversely or beneficially) by the project, the BPA should request
Section 7 consultation through this office. If the biological assessment
determines that the proposed action is "not likely to adversely affect" a
listed species, the BPA should request Service concurrence with that
determination through the informal consultation process. Even if the
biological assessment shows a "no effect" situation, we would appreciate
receiving a copy for our information.
Candidate species are included simply as advance notice to federal agencies of
species which may be proposed and listed in the future. However, protection
provided to candidate species now may-preclude possible listing in the future.
If early evaluation of your project indicates that it is likely to adversely
impact a candidate species, the BPA may wish to request technical assistance
from-this office.
In addition, please be advised that federal and state regulations may require
permits in areas where wetlands are identified. You should contact the
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Seattle District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for federal permit
requirements and the Washington State Department of Ecology for state permit
requirements.
Your interest in endangered species is appreciated. If yoti have additional
questions regarding your responsibilities under the Act, please contact Jim
Michaels or Kimberly Flotlin of my staff at the letterhead phone/addre-ss.
Sincerely,
David C. Frederick
Field Supervisor
kf/kr
Enclosures
SE/BPA/1-3-93-SP-340-346/Multi
c: WDW, Olympia (Nongame)
WNHP, Olympia
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Project Name County(ies) in which project occurs
Chandler Benton
Chief Joseph Douglas and Okanogan
Grand Coulee PG Douglas and Okanogan
Ice Harbor Franklin and Walia Walia
Little Goose Columbia and Whitman
Lower Granite Carfield and Whitman
Lower Nonumental Franklin and Walla Walla
Roza Kittitas
WPPSS No. l, 2, & 3 Senton
Centralia No. 1 & 2 Lewis
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ENDANGERED, THReaTENED, PROPOSED AND CANDIDATE SPECIES, AND CRITICAL HABITAT
WHICH MY OCCUR IN THE VICINITY OF CHANDLER POWER AND PUMPING PLANT
AND WPPSS No. 1, 2, & 3 NUCLeaR PLANTS IN BENTON COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
AS LISTED BY THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
1-3-93-SP-340
LISTED
Bald eagle (Haliaeeos ]eucocephalus) - wintering bald eagles may occurs in the
county from about October 31 through March 31.
There are seven bald eagle communal winter night roosts located in the county
at: T13N R26E S6; T13N R27E S23; T14N R26E S11; T14N R26E S14; T14N R27E S18;
and T14N R27E S29 (two roosts in this section).
There are two bald eagle wintering concentrations located in the county at
Lake Umatilla and near Hanford.
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) - spring and fall migrant falcons may
occur in the county.
Major concerns that should be addressed in your biological assessment of
project impacts to bald eagles and peregrine falcons are:
1. Level of use of the project area by eagles and falcons.
2. Effect of the project on eagles' and falcons' primary food stocks, prey
species, and foraging areas in all areas influenced by the project.
3. Impacts from project implementation and/or activities (e.g., increased
noise levels, increased human activity and/or access, loss or
degradation of habitat) which may result in disturbance to eagles and
falcons and/or their avoidance of the project area.
PROPOSED
None.
CANDIDATE
The following candidate species may occur in the county:
Black tern (Chlidonias niger)
Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus)
California floater (mussel) (Anodonta californiensis (Lea, 1852))
Columbia pebblesnail (Fluminicola (=Lithoglyphus) columbianus (Hemphill in
Pilsbry, 1899)) [great Columbia River spire snail]
Ferruginous hawk (Buteo regalis)
Loggerhead shrike (Lartius ludovicianus)
Lynn's clubtail (dragonfly) (Gomphus lynnae)
western sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus phaios)
Astragalus columbianus (Columbia milk-vetch)
Haplopappus liatriformis (Palouse goldenweed)
lomatium tuberosum (Hoover's desert-parsley)
Rorippa columbiae (Columbia yellow-cress)
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ENDANGERED, THReaTENED, PROPOSED AND CANDIDATE SPECIES, AND CRITICAL HABITAT
WHICH MY OCCUR IN THE VICINITY OF THE CHIEF JOSEPH AND GRAND COULEE
PC DAIS IN DOUGLAS AND OKANOGAN COUNTIES, WASHINGTON, AS LISTED
BY THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
1-3-93-SP-341
LISTED
Bald eagle (Haliaeeos leucocephalus) - wintering bald eagles may occur in the
counties from about October 31 through March 31.
There are five bald eagle communal winter night roosts located in Douglas
County at: T29N R27E S2; T30N R25E S29; T30N R25E S30; T30N R30E S6; AND T31N
R29E S36.
There are four bald eagle communal winter night roosts located in the Okanogan
County at T29N R23E S36; T29N R31E S16; T32N R2SE S8; and T32N R2SE S19.
There are three bald eagle wintering concentrations located in Douglas County
at Lake Entiat, Bridgeport Bar, and Nespelem Bar along the Columbia River.
There are two bald eagle wintering concentrations located in the Okanogan
County at Rufus Woods Lake and along the Okanogan River.
There are three bald eagle nesting territories located in Douglas County at
T30N R25E S30; T30N R27E S30; and T30N R30E S4. Nesting activities occur from
about January 1 through August 15.
There is a bald eagle nesting territory located in the âOkanogan County at T39N
R25E S2. Nesting activities occur from about January 1 through August 15.
Gray wolf (Canis lupus) - may occur in the counties.
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) - spring and fall migrant falcons may
occur in the counties.
Major concerns that should be addressed in your biological assessment of
project impacts to listed species are:
1. Level of use of the project area by listed species.
2. Effect of the project on listed species' primary food stocks, prey
species, and foraging areas in all areas influenced by the project.
3. Impacts from project implementation and/or activities (e.g., increased
noise levels, increased human activity and/or access, loss or
degradation of habitat) which may result in disturbance to listed
species and/or their avoidance of the project area.
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PROPOSED
None.
CANDIDATE
The following candidate species may occur in the counties:
Black tern (Chlidonias niger)
Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus)
California bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis californiana)
California floater (mussel) (Anodonta californiensis (Lea, 1852))
Cascades frog (Ratta cascadae)
Columbia pebblesnail (fluminicola (=Lithoglyphus) columbianus (Hemphill in
Pilsbry, 1899)) (great Columbia River spire snail]
Columbian sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus columbianus)
Ferruginous hawk (Buteo regalis)
Harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus)
Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)
North American lynx (Felis lynx canadensis)
Pygmy rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis)
Spotted frog (Rana pretiosa)
Western sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus phaios)
Allium constrictum (Douglas' constricted onion)
âDelphinium viridescens (Wenatchee larkspur)
Petrophytum cinerascens (Chelan rockmat)
Phacelia lenta (sticky phacelia)
Trifoliim thompsonii (Thompson's clover)
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ENDANGERED, THReaTENED, PROPOSED AND CANDIDATE SPECIES, AND CRITICAL HABITAT
WHICH MY OCCUR IN THE VICINITY OF THE ICE HARBOR AND LOWER MONMENTAL DAMS
IN FRANKLIN AND WALLA WALLA COUNTIES, WASHINGTON,
AS LISTED BY THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
1-3-93-SP-342
LISTED
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - wintering bald eagles may occur in the
counties from about October 31 through March 31.
There is a bald eagle wintering concentration located in Franklin County at
Savage Island in the Columbia River.
Peregrine falcon [Falco peregrinus) - spring and fall migrant falcons may
occur in the counties.
Major concerns that should be addressed in your biological assessment of
project impacts to bald eagles and peregrine falcons are:
1. Level of useâof the project area by eagles and falcons.
2. Effect of the project on eagles' and falcons' primary food stocks, prey
species, and foraging areas in all areas influenced by the project.
3. Impacts from project implementation and/or activities (e.g., increased
noise levels; increased human activity and/or access, loss or
degradation of habitat) which may result in disturbance to eagles and
falcons and/or their avoidance of the project area.
PROPOSED
None.
CANDIDATE
The following candidate species may occur in the counties:
Black tern (Chlidonias niger)
Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus)
California floater (mussel) (Anodonta californiensis (Lea, 1852))
Columbia pebblesnail (Fluminicola (=Lithoglyphus) columbianus (Hemphill in
Pilsbry, 1899)) [great Columbia River spire snail]
Ferruginous hawk (Buteo regal is)
Harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus)
Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)
Preble's shrew (Sorex preblei)
Spotted frog (Rana pretiosa)
Lupinus cusickii (Cusick's lupine)
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ENDANGERED, THReaTENED, PROPOSED AND CANDIDATE SPECIES, AND CRITICAL HABITAT
WHICH MY OCCUR IN THE VICINITY OF THE LITTLE GOOSE DO IN COLUMBIA AND
WHITMAN COUNTIES, WASHINGTON, AS LISTED BY THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
1-3-93-SP-343
LISTED
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - wintering bald eagles may occur in the
counties from about October 31 through March 31.
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) - spring and fall migrant falcons may
occur in the counties.
Major concerns that should be addressed in your biological assessment of
project - impacts to bald eagles and peregrine falcons are:
1. Level of use of the project area by eagles and falcons.
2. Effect of the project on eagles' and falcons' primary food stocks, prey
species, and foraging areas in all areas influenced by the project.
3. Impacts from project implementation and/or activities (e.g., increased
noise levels, increased human activity and/or access, loss or
degradation of habitat) which may result in disturbance to eagles and
falcons and/or their avoidance of the project area.
PROPOSED
None.
CANDIDATE
The following candidate species may occur in the counties:
Black tern (Chlidonias niger)
Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus)
California bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis californiana)
California floater (mussel) (Anodonta californiensis (Lea, 1852))
Columbia pebblesnail (Fluminicola (=Lithoglyphus) columbianus (Hemphill in
Pilsbry, 1899)) [great Columbia River spire snail]
Ferruginous hawk (Buteo regalis)
Harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus)
Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)
Preble's shrew (Sorex preblei)
Spotted frog (Rana pretiosa)
Allium dictuon (Blue Mountain onion)
Aster jessicae (Jessica's aster)
Calochortus nitidus (broad-fruit mariposa)
Haplopappus liatriformis (Palouse goldenweed)
Lupinus cusickii (Cusick's lupine)
Polemonium pectinatum (Washington polemonium)
Rubus nigerrimus (northwest raspberry)
Silene spaldingii (Spalding's silene)
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ENDANGERED, THReaTENED, PROPOSED AND CANDIDATE SPECIES, AND CRITICAL HABITAT
WHICH MY OCCUR IN THE VICINITY OF THE LOWER GRANITE DAM
IN GARFIELD AND WHITMAN COUNTIES, WASHINGTON, AS LISTED-BY
THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
1-3-93-SP-344
LISTED
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - wintering bald eagles may occur in the
counties from about October 31 through March 31.
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) - spring and fall migrant falcons may
occur in the counties.
Major concerns that should be addressed in your biological assessment of
project impacts to bald eagles and peregrine falcons are:
1. Level of use of the project area by eagles and falcons.
2. Effect of the project on eagles' and falcons' primary food stocks, prey
species, and foraging areas in all areas influenced by the project.
3. Impacts from project implementation and/or activities (e.g., increased
noise levels, increased human activity and/or access, loss or
degradation of habitat) which may result in disturbance to eagles and
falcons and/or their avoidance of the project area.
PROPOSED
None.
CANDIDATE
The following candidate species may occur in the counties: -
Black tern (Chlidonias niger)
Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus)
California bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis californiana)
California floater (mussel) (Anodonta californiensis (Lea, 1852))
Columbia pebblesnail (fluminicola (=Lithoglyphus) columbianus (Hemphill in
Pilsbry, 1899)) [great Columbia River spire snail]
Ferruginous hawk (Buteo regalis)
Harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus)
Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)
Preble's shrew (Sorex preblei)
Spotted frog (Rana pretiosa)
Aster jessicae (Jessica's aster)
Calochortus nitidus (broad-fruit mariposa)
Haplopappus liatriformis (Palouse goldenweed)
Lupinus cusickii (Cusick's lupine)
Polemonium pectinatum (Washington polemonium)
Rubus nigerrimus (northwest raspberry)
Silene spaldingii (Spalding's silene)
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ENDANGERED, THReaTENED, PROPOSED AND CANDIDATE SPECIES, AND CRITICAL HABITAT
WHICH RAY OCCUR IN THE VICINITY OF ROZA DAN IN KITTITAS COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, AS LISTED BY THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
1-3-93-SP-345
LISTED
Bald eagle (Maliaeetus leucocephalus) - wintering bald eagles may occur in the
county from about October 31 through March 31.
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) - spring and fall migrant falcons may
occur in the county.
Major concerns that should be addressed in your biological assessment of
project impacts to listed species are:
1. Level of use of the project area by listed species.
2. Effect of the project on listed species' primary food stocks, prey
species, and foraging areas and owl foraging, roosting, nesting, and
dispersal habitat in all areas influenced by the project.
3. Impacts from project implementation and/or activities (e.g., increased
noise levels, increased human activity and/or access, loss or
degradation of habitat) which may result in disturbance to listed
species and/or their avoidance of the project area.
Critical habitat for the northern spotted owl has been designated in the
county.
PROPOSED
None.
CANDIDATE
The following candidate species may occur in the county:
Black tern (Chlidonias niger)
Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus)
California bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis californiana)
California wolverine (Gulo gulo luteus)
Columbian sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus columbianus)
Ferruginous hawk (Buteo regalis)
Harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus)
Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)
Spotted frog (Rana pretiosa)
Western sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus phaios)
Astragalus columbianus (Columbia milk-vetch)
Delphinium viridescens (Wenatchee larkspur)
Erigeron basalticus (basalt daisy)
Lomatium tuberosum (Hoover's desert-parsley)
Sidalcea oregana var. calva (Oregon checker-mallow)
Silene seelyi (Seely's silene)
Tauschia hooveri (Hoover's tauschia)
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ENDANGERED, THReaTENED, PROPOSED AND CANDIDATE SPECIES, AND CRITICAL HABITAT
WHICH MY OCCUR IN THE VICINITY OF THE CENTRALIA No. 1 & 2 PROJECTS
IN LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AS LISTED BY THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
1-3-93-SP-346
LISTED
Bald eagle (Hallaeetus leucocephalus) - wintering bald eagles may occur in the
county from about October 31 through March 31.
There are 11 bald eagle nesting territories located in the county. Nesting
activities occur from about January 1 through August 15.
Marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus marmoratus) - may occur in the
county.
Northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) - may occur in the county of
throughout the year.
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) - spring and fall migrant falcons and
nesting falcons may occur in the county.
Major concerns that should be addressed in your biological assessment of
project impacts to listed species are:
1. Level of use of the project area by listed species.
2. Effect of the project on listed species' primary food stocks, prey
species, and foraging areas and owl foraging, roosting, nesting, and
dispersal habitat in all areas influenced by the project.
3. Impacts from project activities and implementation (eg., increased
noise levels, increased human activity and/or access, loss or
degradation of habitat) which may result in disturbance to listed
species and/or their avoidance of the project area.
DESIGNATED
Critical habitat for the northern spotted owl has been designated in the
county.
PROPOSED
None.
CANDIDATE
The following candidate species may occur in the county:
Black tern (Chlidonias niger)
Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus)
Cascades frog (Rana cascadae)
Harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus)
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CANDIDATE (cont.)
Larch Mountain salamander (Plethodon larselli)
Mountain quail (Oreortyx pictus)
Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)
Northern red-legged frog (Rana aurora aurora)
Northwestern pond turtle (Clemmys marmorata marmorata)
Olympic mudminnow (Novumbra hubbsi)
Spotted frog (Rano pretiosa)
0elphinium leucophaeum (pale larkspur)
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ATTACHMENT B
FEDERAL AGENCIES' RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER SECTIONS 7(a) AND 7(c)
OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT OF 1973, AS AMENDED
SECTION 7(a) - Consultation/Conference
Requires: 1. Federal agencies to utilize their authorities to carry out
programs to conserve endangered and threatened species;
2. Consultation with FWS when a federal action may affect a
listed endangered or threatened species to ensure that any
action authorized, funded, or carried out by a federal agency
is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of listed
species or result in the destruction or adverse modification
of critical habitat. The process is initiated by the federal
agency after it has determined if its action may affect
(adversely or beneficially) a listed species; and
3. Conference with FWS when a federal action is likely to
jeopardize the continued existence of a proposed species or
result in destruction or an adverse modification of proposed
critical habitat.
SECTION 7(c) - Biological Assessment for Construction Projects *
Requires federal agencies or their designees to prepare a Biological Assessment (BA) for
construction projects only. The purpose of the BA is to identify any proposed and/or
listed species which is/are likely to be affected by a construction project. The process
is initiated by a federal agency in requesting a list of proposed and listed threatened
and endangered species (list attached). The BA should be completed within 180 days after
its initiation (or within such a time period as is mutually agreeable). If the BA is not
initiated within 90 days of receipt of the species list, please verify the accuracy of the
list with our Service. No irreversible commitment of resources is to be made during the
BA process which would result in violation of the requirements under Section 7(a) of the
Act. Planning, design, and administrative actions may be taken; however, no construction
may begin.
To complete the BA, your agency or its designee should: (1) conduct an onsite inspection
of the area to be affected by the proposal, which may include a detailed survey of' the
area to determine if the species is present and whether suitable habitat exists for either
expanding the existing population or potential reintroduction of the species; (2) review
literature and scientific data to determine species distribution, habitat needs, and other
biological requirements; (3) interview experts including those within the FWS, National
Marine Fisheries Service, state conservation department, universities, and others who may
have data not yet published in scientific literature; (4) review and analyze the effects
of the proposal on the species in terms of individuals and populations, including
consideration of cumulative effects of the proposal on the species and its habitat; (5)
analyze alternative actions that may provide conservation measures; and (6) prepare a
report documenting the results, including a discussion of study methods used, any problems
encountered, and other relevant information. Upon completion, the report should be
forwarded to our Endangered Species Division, 3704 Griffin Lane SE, Suite 102, Olympia, WA
98501-2192.
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* "Construction project" means any major federal action which significantly affects the
quality of the human environment (requiring an eis), designed primarily to result in the
building or erection of human-made structures such as dams, buildings, roads, pipelines,
channels, and the like. This Includes federal action such as permits, grants, licenses,
or other forms of federal authorization or approval which may result in construction.
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