Our new Biological Assessment is out - Klamath Basin Crisis

Reclamation has considered the best scientific and commercial information
available and determined the potential effects of the proposed action on the listed
species. This analysis shows that the proposed action may affect coho salmon,
Lost River and shortnose suckers and will have no effect on the Applegate’s milk
vetch and Oregon spotted frog. This analysis also indicates critical habitat for the
coho and proposed critical habitat for the suckers may be adversely modified.
Based on these conclusions Reclamation is requesting formal consultation under
section 7(a)(2) of the ESA with the USFWS on the Lost River and shortnose
suckers and their proposed critical habitat, and with National Marine Fishery
Service (NMFS) on the coho salmon and their designated critical habitat.
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