Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act directs all Federal agencies to use their existing authorities to conserve threatened and endangered species and, in consultation with the Service, to ensure that their actions do not jeopardize listed species or destroy or adversely modify critical habitat. Section 7 applies to management of Federal lands as well as other Federal actions that may affect listed species, such as Federal approval of private activities through the issuance of Federal permits, licenses, or other actions.

Sea Otter at Moss Landing Photo By Chris Dellith, USFWS

Memorandum of Agreement with the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Marine Fisheries Service to achieve the goals of the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act

Endangered Species Act Consultation Handbook
Procedures for Conducting Section 7 Consultations and Conferences

Consultations with Federal Agencies Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act [PDF]

Frequently Asked Questions on the Section 7 consultation process.

If you have any questions regarding the consultation process in the Ventura Fish & Wildlife Office, please contact:

Rick Farris
VFWO Section 7 Coordinator

By phone: (805) 644-1766, ext. 316

By mail:
2493 Portola Road, Suite B
Ventura, CA 93003

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