CCAAs a
re voluntary and provide non
-
federal landowners the opportunity to implement
conservation practices that address specific threats with assurances that, if the species is listed, they
can continue to manage their land as outlined in their agreements with no
additional requirements.
CCAAs are
also
in place in Texas and New Mexico for the lesser prairie
-
chicken.
For additional information, contact
the Acting
Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Oklahoma Ecological Services Field Office, 90
14 E. 21
st
Street, Tulsa, OK, 74129 and
by telephone
918
-
581
-
7458
.
Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the
Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 800
-
877
-
8339.
The lesser prairie
-
chicken is a species of prairie gr
ouse that currently occupies a five
-
state range
that includes Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado. The species needs large areas
of relatively intact native grasslands and prairies to thrive.
The vast majority of lesser prairie
-
chicken habita
t occurs on privately owned land across its five
-
state range
.
We cannot restore,
protect and reconnect habitat for the lesser prairie
-
chicken without the voluntary assistance of
private landowners.
The Service’s
priority is to make implementation of th
e ESA less complex, less contentious and
more effective
.
We seek to accelerate recovery of threatened and endangered species across the
nation, while making it easier for people to coexist with these species.
To learn more about the
Endangered Species Prog
ram, visit
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/
.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and
enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wi
ldlife conservation, known for our scientific
excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to
public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit
www.fws.gov
. Connect with our Facebook page at
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, follow our tweets at
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,
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and
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