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<br />cranes and 20 species of shorebirds. At least 20 species of raptors use the <br /> <br />area as well as a variety of songbirds. <br /> <br />3. Federally listed threatened or endangered (T or E) species. <br /> <br />The Refuge is designated as critical habitat for the whooping crane. Bald <br /> <br />and golden eagles are winter visitors in the area. The peregrine falcon is an <br /> <br />infrequent visitor in the area. The proposed land and appurtenant rights to be <br /> <br />acquired are adjacent to the Refuge and should enhance habitat for these species <br /> <br />under FWS management. <br /> <br />C. Flood plain management and protection of wetlands <br /> <br />The proposed action has been evaluated with regard to the requirements of <br /> <br />Executive Orders 11988 (Floodplain Management) and 11990 (Protection of <br /> <br />Wetlands). <br /> <br />Under Refuge management, the continued use of water for wetland and pasture <br /> <br />irrigation would likely improve wetland areas. Accordingly, no negative impacts <br /> <br />on wetland or flood plain areas are expected. <br /> <br />D. Cultural resources <br /> <br />Reclamation's proposed acquisition of the Lillpdp lands would convert these <br /> <br />lands to Federal ownership. In summary, cultural resource protection would be <br /> <br />provided by various Federal laws related to cultural resource management. <br /> <br />f'; ..~; '1":.1Ii {~ <br />'\.. '.< Cd, 'If:r..:/ <br /> <br />II!-8 <br />