Endangered Species
Midwest Region

 

 

Map of Region 3 Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan

Section 7 Consultation Technical Assistance

Species Specific Section 7 Guidance and Conservation Measures

 

We are in the process of developing conservation measures and species-specific guidance for section 7 related decisions. As we develop the products, they will be posted.

 

The information provided falls into 3 general categories: (1) conservation measures for avoiding or minimizing adverse effects, (2) guidance for determining “may be present,” and (3) proactive management suggestions.

 

FISHES

Topeka shiner (Notropis topeka)

Guidelines for Construction Projects that May Affect Topeka Shiner Habitat in Minnesota

 

INSECTS

Dakota Skipper (Hesperia dacotae)

Dakota Skipper Conservation Guidelines - this link will take you out of the S7 Technical Assistance web pages, click on the back arrow on your toolbar to return to this page.

 

Karner Blue Butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis)

The Wisconsin DNR Karner blue web page has High Potential Range Maps in Wisconsin. Scroll to the middle of the page for links to the maps.

 

Karner Blue Butterfly Threats Summary Table (PDF)

 

PLANTS

Eastern prairie fringed orchid (Platanthera leucophaea)

Determining whether eastern prairie fringed orchid (Platanthera leucophaea) may be present in a proposed project area in the following northeastern Illinois counties: Cook, Lake, McHenry, DuPage, Kane, and Will

 

Minnesota dwarf trout lily(Erythronium propullans)

Determining Whether Minnesota Dwarf Trout Lily may be present in a project area in Minnesota

 

Running buffalo clover (Trifolium stoloniferum)

Management Recommendations for Running Buffalo Clover in Ohio

 

Western prairie fringed orchid (Platanthera praeclara)

Determining Whether Western Prairie Fringed Orchid (Platanthera praeclara) May be Present in a Project Area in Minnesota

 

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Last updated: July 28, 2009