Grizzly Bear Recovery in the Bitterroot Ecosystem

Final Environmental Impact Statement
March 2000

SUMMARY OF THE FINAL EIS AND TABLE OF CONTENTS (440 Kb PDF format, 60 pages)

• Abstract 
• Summary and Table of Contents 
• Summary 
• Table of Contents 
• Introduction to FEIS

CHAPTER II. ALTERNATIVES INCLUDING THE PROPOSED ACTION  (697 Kb PDF format, 81 pages )

CHAPTER III. AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT (421Kb PDF format, 49 pages)

CHAPTER IV. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES  (PDF format, 82 pages).

CHAPTER V. CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION 

• Time Line for Consultation and Coordination in Development of the Proposal (65 Kb PDF format)
• DEIS Comments and Responses
• Responses to Major Issues Raised About the Draft EIS During the Public Comment Period (173 Kb PDF format)
• Additional Comments and Responses That Provide a Sample of Public Comment
• List of Preparers

CHAPTER VI. GLOSSARY, BIBLIOGRAPHY, AND APPENDICES  (PDF format, 20 pages)

• Glossary of Terms .
• Bibliography 
• Personal Communications Cited 

APPENDICES  1, 2, 3, 3A, 3B -  (109 Kb PDF format, 26 pages)

• Appendix 1. Chronology of Grizzly Bear Recovery in the BE 
• Appendix 2. Technical Summary: Grizzly Bear Biology and Ecology 
• Appendix 3. Technical Summary: Evaluation of Habitat Quality for Grizzly Bears in the BE 
• Appendix 3A. Anadromous and resident fisheries status in the BE 
• Appendix 3B. Whitebark pine in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Complex: Ecology, Distribution, and Health 

APPENDICES 4 and 5: (283 Kb PDF format, 19 pages)

• Appendix 4. Historical Evidence and Current Status of Grizzly Bears in the BE 
• Appendix 5. Public Attitudes About Grizzly Bears: a Review of Recent Surveys 

APPENDIX 6. Scientific Techniques for the Reintroduction of Grizzly Bears (1296 Kb PDF format, 8 pages)

APPENDICES 7, 8, 9, 9A, 9B (209 Kb PDF format, 37 pages)

• Appendix 7. Budget Estimates for FEIS Alternatives for Reintroduction and Monitoring of Grizzly Bears in the BE 
• Appendix 8. Grizzly Bear Reintroduction to the BE and Executive Order 12630
• (Government Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights) 
• Appendix 9. 9A. Intra-Service Section 7 Evaluation for the Restoration of Grizzly Bears to the BE 
• 9B. ESA Section 7 Evaluation of Impacts to Anadromous Fish From the Recovery of Grizzly Bears in the Bitterroot Ecosystem of Central Idaho and Western Montana 

APPENDIX 10. Memorandum Regarding Concept of Habitat Security for Grizzly Bears (279 Kb PDF format, 8 pages)

APPENDICES 11, 12 AND 13 - (65 Kb PDF format, 11 pages)

• Appendix 11. Risk to Human Safety from Grizzly Bear Recovery in the BE 
• Appendix 12. Advantages of Nonessential Experimental Grizzly Bear Reintroduction 
• Appendix 13. Information Regarding: Endangered Species Act Draft Final Rule 10(j), Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental Population of Grizzly Bears in the Bitterroot Area of Idaho and Montana 

APPENDICES 14 AND 15 - (166 Kb PDF format, 32 pages)

• Appendix 14. Bitterroot Ecosystem Recovery Plan Chapter - Supplement to the Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan
• Appendix 15. Plan for Determining Grizzly Bear Nuisance Status for Controlling Nuisance Grizzly Bears 

APPENDIX 16. Grizzly Bear Recovery in the BE - Scoping of Issues and Alternatives Brochure (402 Kb PDF format, 7 pages)

APPENDICES 17, 17A AND 18 - (40 Kb PDF format, 8 pages)

• Appendix 17. Explanation of Existence Value Calculations from Chapter IV Economic Analyses 
• 17A. Survey Questions from,"The Public and Grizzly Bear Reintroduction in the Bitterroot Mountains of Central Idaho" (Duda and Young 1995) Pertinent to FEIS Economic Analysis 
• Appendix 18. Expected Timelines to Commence Implementation of the Preferred Alternative and Initial Implementation-Associated Sanitation Efforts to Minimize Conflicts 

APPENDICES 19 AND 20 - (185 Kb PDF format, 44 pages)

• Appendix 19. Excerpts from the Report: "Summary of Public Comments on the Scoping of Issues and Alternatives for Grizzly Bear Recovery in the Bitterroot Ecosystem - September 1995" 
• Appendix 20. Excerpts from the report: "Summary of Public Comments on the Draft EIS for Grizzly Bear Recovery in the BE, April 1998"

APPENDICES 21, 21A, 21B, 21C, 21D (721 Kb PDF format, 51 pages)

• Appendix 21. An Analysis of the Habitat Capability of the Bitterroot Ecosystem for Grizzly Bears - Introduction 
• Appendix 21A. Description of Methodology Utilized for Bitterroot Population Analysis Presented in Appendix 21B 
• Appendix 21B. The Application of Resource Selection Functions Analysis to Estimate the Number of Grizzly Bears that Could be Supported by Habitats in the Bitterroot Ecosystem 
• Appendix 21C. Metapopulation Analysis for the Bitterroot Population
• Appendix 21D. Synopsis of Portions of, and Excerpts from the Report;

• "Abundance and Spatial Distribution of Grizzly Food-Plant Groups in the Salmon-Selway Ecosystem: A Preliminary Analysis and Report" (Hogg, Weaver, Craighead et al. 1999)  

APPENDIX 22 - (86 Kb PDF format, 13 pages)

• Appendix 22. Preliminary Identification of Human-Related Attractant Sites for Wildlife in the Bitterroot Ecosystem 

APPENDICES 23, 24 AND 25 - (409 Kb PDF format, 9 pages)

• Appendix 23. Letter Clarifying Conclusions of Two Reports (Melquist (1985) and Groves (1987)) Regarding Grizzly Bear Presence in Central Idaho 
• Appendix 24. Correspondence Between USFWS and Governor of Montana Regarding Grizzly Recovery Program 
• Appendix 25. Definition Regarding Existence of a Minimal Grizzly Bear Population