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3 and associated uses (e.g. the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Federal Water Project Recreation Act, the Reclamation Act, the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act). These laws outline the roles of several Federal agencies to protect, restore, and conserve aquatic resources, and apply to activities undertaken, permitted, licensed, or funded by a Federal agency. State agencies have primary responsibility and authority for management of aquatic resources within their borders unless otherwise preempted by Federal law. This document describes how various stakeholders may initiate actions under the purview of these laws to resolve conflicts over resource use and conservation, and is not an exhaustive review of pertinent laws. Actions described below are recommended in context of this position statement -- "to conserve Federally threatened, endangered, and proposed species while providing and enhancing recreational fisheries opportunities." LA. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (as amended), the implementing regulations (50CFR), and policy and guidance govern how the Federal government fulfills its obligations to conserve Federal T/E/P species. Action Items: 1) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will promote compatibility and reduce conflicts between ESA administration and recreational fisheries by: 1) ensuring consistency in ESA administration between and within the two agencies; 2) fostering implementation at the lowest possible organizational level; 3) promoting collaboration with other Federal, Tribal, and State fisheries managers; and 4) improve and increase their efforts to inform non-Federal entities of the requirements of the ESA with particular reference to Sections 9 and 10.' 2) All Federal agencies will aggressively work to identify and resolve conflicts between recreational fisheries and their respective responsibilities under the ESA. 3) The lead Federal agency will ensure that the effectiveness of actions taken to recover Federal T/E/P species is evaluated and will adjust or curtail current and future actions accordingly. 4) Federal agencies will continue and increase their efforts to work with partners (States, Tribes, private, and others) to implement conservation activities designed to preclude the need to list species and to enhance recovery of listed species. I.B. The Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 recognizes the inherent right of every citizen and resident to fish for pleasure, enjoyment, and betterment and requires the Secretary of the interior to Section 9 of the ESA describes prohibited acts and exceptions with respect to any endangered species of fish, wildlife, or plant. Section 10 allows the U. S. National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to issue permits allowing take of these species.