Northern Long-eared Bat Proposed Rule Public Hearing Documents related to the public hearing for the Northern Long-eared bat proposed rule. Public hearing was on 4/7/22. 4 items
Section 7 Consultation Policies and Regulations We have issued internal guidance and national policies to promote efficiency and nationwide consistency in implementing the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to conserve and recover listed species of plants and animals native to the United States and its territories. Below you will find links to summaries of our major policies related to ESA section 7 interagency consultations. 1 items
Endangered Species Act Policies and Regulations The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service share responsibility for administration of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have issued internal guidance and national policies to promote efficiency and nationwide consistency in implementing the ESA to conserve and recover listed species of plants and animals native to the United States and its territories. Below you will find links to summaries of our major policies, sorted by the associated section of the ESA. 6 items
Habitat Conservation Planning Handbook Drawing on over 30 years of experiences, remarkable successes, and valuable lessons learned, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service (hereafter “Services”) are pleased to share with you this revised Habitat Conservation Planning Handbook. The revised handbook is the culmination of hard work and dedication by Services staff. It reflects our common commitment to actively advance the congressional findings, purpose, and policies of the Endangered Species Act, including providing a means to foster relationships with public and private partners, reduce conflicts between listed species and economic activities, and promote long-term conservation of listed species and the ecosystems on which they depend. 3 items
North American Wetlands Conservation Act Documents This collection includes documents for applicants and grantees for the North American Wetlands Conservation Act grants program 16 items
Listing and Classification Policies and Regulations We have developed a number of national policies and issued internal guidance to promote efficiency and consistency in our implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Below you will find links to summaries of our major policies related to species listing and critical habitat. 1 items
Recovery Policies and Regulations We have developed a number of national policies and issued internal guidance to promote efficiency and consistency in our implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Below you will find links to summaries of our major policies related to endangered and threatened species recovery. 1 items
FWS FOIA Species: Greater Sage-Grouse (GRSG) FWS FOIA Species: Greater Sage-Grouse (GRSG) 12-Month Finding on a Petition To List Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) - 2015 50 items
Florida National Scenic Trail Information Information needed by hikers on the Florida Trail through the Refuge. Allow time to load. 3 items