Tools for Agencies

Federal Agency Assistance and Consultation

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works with federal agencies on proposed and ongoing projects to ensure compliance with the Endangered Species Act and other federal laws that conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats.

Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act - Federal Agency Consultation

Section 7 Consultation Handbook
Glossary (Terms and Definitions)
Streamlining Agreement - Expedited consultation guidelines for Northwest land management agencies

Biological Opinions

County Species Lists
*For informational purposes only. To receive an official species list for a project, see below.

- Information by County

- Information by Species Category

- Mammals and Fish
- Plants and Invertebrates
- Candidate Species

Requests for Project-Specific Species Lists

To request an official species list to ensure compliance with the Endangered Species Act, please contact a staff representative. Project-specific species list requests should include:

- Brief project description
- Project legal location (latitude/longitude or township/range/section)
- Contact information (company or agency name, mailing address, and telephone number).
- Federal agency associated with the project (if known)
- For questions regarding species lists and the section 7 process or species biology, please contact a staff representative.

Technical Assistance for Federal Activities

Environmental Laws, Guidance, and Programs - (Comprehensive information about environmental acts, laws and programs such as: Clean Water Act; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act; National Environmental Policy Act; Sikes Act; Hydropower Relicensing; Communication Towers; Climate Change; Wind Energy and Siting Guidelines)

Migratory Birds - Laws and Treaties; Permits; Strategic Plans; Executive Orders; Avian Influenza; Avian Protection Plan

Bald Eagles - Delisting; Bald Eagle Management Guidelines and Conservation

Species Information

ECOS (Environmental Conservation Online System) - Species and Habitat Information and Interactive Maps
Idaho Conservation Data Center - Scientific information for the conservation of Idaho's biological diversity
StreamNet - Fish Data for the Northwest
Idaho Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy

Environmental Contaminants Program

Environmental Quality, Spill Response, Investigations/Research
Improper Disposal of Unused Medication: USFWS/American Pharmacists' Association "SMARxT DISPOSAL" Program

Permits

Laws, Treaties, and Regulations Requiring Permits; How to obtain a permit