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WELCOME TO THE IDAHO FISH AND WILDLIFE OFFICE
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov
The Idaho Fish and Wildlife Office is a Pacific Region Ecological Services State Office, headquartered in Boise, Idaho.To assure statewide assistance, two additional Idaho Field Offices serve the public and other agencies.The Northern Idaho Field Office is located in Spokane, Washington, and the Eastern Idaho Field Office is in Chubbuck, Idaho.
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Kootenai River White Sturgeon 5-Year Review
Kootenai River White Sturgeon
Kootenai Tribe
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The five-year review of the Kootenai River population of white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) has been completed. The Kootenai sturgeon will remain classified as an 'endangered' species, but significant collaborative work is being done in north Idaho to help recover this species.
News Release
5-Year Review
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Proposed Critical Habitat Designation for Southern Selkirk Mountains Caribou
Southern Selkirk Mountains Caribou
USFWS
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Comment period closes January 30, 2012.
A proposal to designate critical habitat for southern Selkirk Mountains caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou), an endangered woodland mammal protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), is available for public review ad comment. Comments must be received by January 30, 2012.
The southern Selkirk Mountains caribou was listed as an endangered species in 1984. It occurs in the Selkirk Mountains of northern Idaho and northeastern Washington and British Columbia, and the entire distinct population segment (DPS) is estimated to include about 46 animals. In total, approximately 375,562 acres are being proposed for designation as critical habitat. The proposed critical habitat is located in Boundary and Bonner counties in Idaho, and Pend Oreille County in Washington, United States. These lands are all currently considered to be occupied by the species, and no exclusions are proposed.
News Release
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Last updated:
January 18, 2012
