Ecosystem Management Guidance and Agreements

Guidance

• Removal of the Bald Eagle from the Threatened and Endangered Species List - October 2008 New 10/30/08

  • Summary of National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (Activity Specific) New 10/30/08

• Endangered Species Act Legal Analysis - February 18, 2005

• Exemplary Ecosystem Initiatives Criteria - October 6, 2003

• Management of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Environmental Analysis and Consultation Process - February 20, 2002

• Information and Guidance on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Executive Order 13186 - February 2, 2001

• Participation in Funding for Ecological Mitigation - July 25, 1995
  Abstract: Memorandum provides guidance on Federal-aid expenditures for mitigating impacts to ecological resources affected by highway projects. Issues, such as habitat banking and monitoring, are covered.

Agreements

Cooperative Agreement Between the Federal Highway Administration and The Nature Conservancy - June 6, 1997
Abstract: The FHWA and TNC agree to work cooperatively over a broad range of activities of mutual interest and benefit, such as ecological impacts and mitigation, ecosystem management, protection of biodiversity, ecoregional planning, and other related environmental issues.