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<br />L~ <br /> <br />Commonly-Asked Questions <br /> <br />Why do you want to collect data on my property? <br /> <br />Scientists from the Floodplain Habitat Restoration Program are evaluating <br />areas along the river which may have potential to assist in recovery of <br />endangered fishes. Your property has been identified as one that may provide <br />habitat for the endangered fishes. <br /> <br />If I give permission for scientists to collect data, how will I be affected, <br />and how will my property be affected? <br /> <br />The scientists will take every precaution to avoid disturbing you, your <br />family, and your property. We will leave it up to you to decide when <br />scientists are allowed to collect data on your property, which access routes <br />they can take, and whether or not they should call you before they visit your <br />property. The scientists will take some photos and measurements, install (and <br />later remove) a temporary gauge, and collect water, sediment, fish, and <br />vegetation samples. There will be no noticeable evidence of this work. <br /> <br />How many scientists will be involved, and for how long? <br /> <br />There will be several scientists involved, as many as five. Some of the <br />scientists may be accompanied by one or more assistants. Each scientist will <br />require from one to four days to collect the necessary data. Scientists will <br />call you before they visit your property, if you choose. <br /> <br />What if the scientists leave a gate open and my livestock get out, or if their <br />truck gets stuck and they dig up my property trying to get out, or if they <br />damage my property in some other way? Will I be paid for damages? <br /> <br />If your property is damaged by the government or its employees, you will be <br />fairly compensated for the damages. <br /> <br />What if one of the scientists is injured while working on my property? Will I <br />be held liable? <br /> <br />No. Government employees that are injured during the performance of their <br />duties are covered by workman's compensation. You will not be held liable. <br /> <br />9 <br />