State of Montana Memorandum of Agreement
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The FCRPS action agencies and the State of Montana today announced a proposed agreement to provide 10-year mutual commitments for fish restoration, particularly for resident fish (non-ocean-going) listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) such as bull trout.
BPA is seeking public comment through April 23, 2008, on the proposal to enter into the agreement as negotiated, as well as on any associated environmental effects.
BPA believes the proposed agreement will enhance overall fish restoration efforts in the region, making mitigation for the hydro system significantly more effective through a common approach. The agreement supports the actions in NOAA Fisheries' draft biological opinions for listed salmon and steelhead, providing additional habitat protection actions for resident fish.
For More Information: http://www.salmonrecovery.gov/biological_opinions/FCRPS/2007_biop/montpartner.cfm
Close of comment: 4/23/2008
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Attorney/Confed Salish and Kootenai Tribes
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