United States Department of the Interior

FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office
2800 Cottage Way, Suite W2605
Sacramento, California 95825-1846

IN REPLY REFER TO:
1-1-99-TA-1534

February 15, 2001

Memorandum

To: Distribution
From:
Field Supervisor, Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office, Sacramento, California
Subject:
Dissemination of Standard Recommendations for the Protection of the San Joaquin Kit Fox Prior to or During Ground Disturbance

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) provides the attached standard recommendations for the protection of the San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) prior to or during ground disturbing activities. The attached standard recommendations are subject to revision by the Service at any time. Successful implementation of the standard recommendations will require ongoing contact with the Service before and during the ground disturbance. Questions regarding this guidance may be addressed to Sheila Larsen or Susan Jones of the Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office at (916) 414-6600.

Wayne S. White

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