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Biological Opinion On Management of Missouri River Issued

Graphic of the Missouri River BasinA team of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service experts issued an amended biological opinion on the Corps of Engineers' proposed operation of the Missouri River. Included are specific biological targets that must be met to protect three threatened and endangered species while respecting the needs of those who depend on the river for water, navigation, power and recreation.
Missouri River images

Transmittal Letter pdf (163 KB)
Executive Summary
pdf ( 290KB)

Biological Opinion pdf (2.25 MB) Background Letter pdf (748 KB)
Congressional Letter pdf (292 KB)
News Release
pdf (76.8 KB)

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Missouri River images courtesy USGS