A. Status of the Spectacled Eider - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Ill. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
The following table outlines actions and estimated costs for the Spectacled Eider recovery
program. It is a guide to meet the recovery objectives discussed in Part II of this plan. This
table indicates the task priorities, task numbers, brief task descriptions, duration of tasks, the
responsible agencies, and lastly, the estimated costs. These actions, when accomplished,
should move the Spectacled Eider toward recovery. The estimated costs for all parties
involved in recovery actions are identified, and therefore, Part III reflects the total estimated
cost for the recovery of this species.
Priorities in column two of the implementation schedule are assigned as follows:
1. Priority 1: An action that must be taken to prevent extinction or to prevent the species
from declining irreversibly in the foreseeable future.
2. Priority 2: An action that must be taken to prevent a significant decline in population
or habitat quality, or some other significant negative impact short of extinction.
3. Priority 3: All other actions necessary to meet recovery objectives.
Because of the continuing decline of Spectacled Eiders on the YKD, actions that may lead to
identifying and understanding the relative importance of obstacles to recovery, and therefore,
solutions to overcoming those obstacles, are considered priority 1. Similar actions for the NS
and AR are considered priority 2. All other actions are considered priority 3.
The lack of knowledge on the obstacles to the recovery of Spectacled Eiders precludes the
estimation of a recovery date at this time. In order to provide some continuity in recovery
planning, however, costs have been estimated for a five year period beginning with the first
year in which a task is implemented (year 1). Cost estimates are based on the best possible
information about study plans, materials, and logistics. Estimates will be adjusted when
necessary as a result of new information, or revised task methods. Estimates do not include
salaries for permanent employees of responsible parties.
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