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Public Comment Sought for Greenback Cutthroat Trout Conservation Permit in Colorado

This opportunity involves the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeking public input on Colorado Parks and Wildlife's (CPW) application for an enhancement of survival permit to support greenback cutthroat trout conservation in Colorado. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is focused on conservation services and agreements. - Products/Services Requested: - Conservation and habitat restoration services for the greenback cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii stomias) - Activities include: - Reintroduction of trout populations - Habitat restoration - Prevention of non-native fish invasion - Water quality improvement - Erosion and sedimentation reduction - Improved land use practices - Programmatic Conservation Benefit Agreement (CBA) to enable CPW and nonfederal landowners to implement these measures - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Permit duration is 20 years - Regulatory assurances provided to participating nonfederal landowners - Applies to multiple Colorado counties: Larimer, Boulder, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Park, Jefferson, Douglas, El Paso, and Teller - No product part numbers or commercial equipment specified; focus is on environmental and conservation outcomes

Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces the availability of documents supporting Colorado Parks and Wildlife's application for an enhancement of survival permit for the greenback cutthroat trout under the Endangered Species Act. The application includes a programmatic conservation benefit agreement to enable CPW and nonfederal landowners to implement conservation measures for the species. Documents available for review include the applicant's conservation benefit agreement and draft environmental action statement supporting a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act. Public and governmental comments are invited on the application and associated documents.

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