6013

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 6013
• Author: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, C. R. F. R. T.
• Title: Humpback Chup Recovery Plan.
• USFW Year: 1979.
• USFW - Doc Type: \
• Copyright Material: NO

233. Evaluate the success o! possible reintroduction programs.
The success of raintroduction.programs must be evaluated
to detexmina if they are useful for achieving desired
population levels. Stocked fish may be marked. Evalua-
tion programs can succeed if efficient sampling techniques
are developed and stocked fish and their progeny can be'
identified. ,
24. Eliminate unfavorable activities affecting key habitats
responding to detrimental modifications.
After unfavorable land and water-use practices are identified,
steps should be takes to reduce or eliminate those practices.
The protective measures implemented will depend on the nature of
the .habitat disturbance and the type of habitat affected.
241. L lenient Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for
federa119 funded proiects or anY project which acts
habitat on federal lands.
The responsibilities of several federal agencies to the
humpback chub sad its habitat are listed in Section ~ of
the Endangered .Species Act of 1973. Section 7 consultations
will clarify the roles of each ageaey;, in some cases
Federal Register Publication and subsequent litigation may
be necessary.. Unequivocal statements of adherence to
Section 7 and protection of the species should be included
in binding decisions is landscape planning documents of
federal land management agencies.
242. Implement existing state or local laws to protect non-
federal lands and watez.
Most states have laws affording protection to the State's
eaviroameat; some have provisions for endangered species
in eater use decisions. Proper planning at the state
and local level can provide protection of vital habitat.
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