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Delta smelt biological opinion now posted online

Posted by: Maven on December 15, 2008 at 2:14 pm

The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service has delivered the Delta smelt (OCAP) biological opinion to the Bureau of Reclamation, as well as posted them online.  Here are the links to the reports:

Complete biological opinion (PDF 8.3 MB)
Official signed version (non-OCR)
For easier downloading, here is the opinion divided into three sections:

  • Background (5.5 MB)
    Cover Letter, Consultation History, Table of Contents, Project Description, Analytic Frameworks, Status of the Species
  • Determinations (2 MB)
    Effects of the Proposed Action, Reasonable and Prudent Alternative, Incidental Take, Conservation Recommendations, Closing Statement

For more information:  U. S.  Fish & Wildlife Service, Sacramento Office.

I’ll post any press releases as they come in.

December 15, 2008 · Filed Under Delta Issues, Wildlife & Endangered Species

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