Public Meetings October 13 1994 Designation of Critical Habitat for Endangered Colorado River Fish

• Description: Public Meetings October 13 1994 Designation of Critical Habitat for Endangered Colorado River Fish
• State: CO
• Date: 10/13/1994
• Author: Terrell, Terry
• Title: Public Meetings October 13 1994 Designation of Critical Habitat for Endangered Colorado River Fish
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Meeting

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The regulation of land use in critical habitat for endangered Colorado
River fish is considered only when there is some type of Federal Agency
involvement, such as a federally authorized permit or license, or when
Federal funding is involved, including Federal loans or Soil Conservation
Service funding. Critical habitat does not deny property owners the
economically viable use of their land. Land use is not categorically
prohibited under the designation of critical habitat for endangered fish.
Rather, certain restrictions may be imposed upon Federal Agency actions
to avoid destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat.
In addition, even when private individuals' proposed land management
projects are not considered compatible with critical habitat
requirements, Service staff will work with landowners to try to find
alternatives or modifications that would enable them to reach their goals
while still protecting endangered fish habitat. For these reasons, it is
unlikely that takings of private property will occur due to Federal
Agency actions.
I hope this addresses your concerns. If anyone has additional questions,
please do not hesitate to contact Larry Shanks, Chief of Endangered Species
for Region 6, at 303 - 236 -7398.
Sincerely,
TERRY T, TE E�
peputy Regional irector
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