Section 7 Consultation Technical Assistance
Species Specific Section
7 Guidance and Conservation Measures
We are in the process of developing conservation measures and species-specific guidance for section 7 related decisions. As we develop the products, they will be posted.
The information provided falls into 3 general categories: (1) conservation measures for avoiding or minimizing adverse effects, (2) guidance for determining “may be present,” and (3) proactive management suggestions.
MAMMALS
Indiana Bat (Myotis sodalis)
Section 7 Consultation with Federal Highway Administration
Indiana Bat Section 7 and Section 10 Wind Energy Guidance
Biological Opinions - final Biological Opinions for federal actions that may affect Indiana bats
Northern Long-eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis)
Section 7 Consultation for Federal Projects that fit under the 4(d) Rule
Section 7 Consultation with Federal Highway Administration and Federal Railroad Administration
Biological Opinions - final Biological Opinions for federal actions that may affect northern long-eared bats
FISHES
Topeka shiner (Notropis topeka)
Guidelines
for Construction Projects that May Affect Topeka Shiner Habitat
in Minnesota
Topeka Shiner Range and Designated Critical Habitat in Iowa (PDF)
INSECTS
Dakota Skipper (Hesperia dacotae)
Dakota Skipper Section 7 Guidance 18-page PDF
: updated May 2016
Dakota Skipper Conservation Guidelines 10-page PDF; updated May 2016
Karner Blue Butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis)
The Wisconsin DNR Karner blue web page has High Potential Range Maps in Wisconsin. Scroll to the middle of the page for links to the maps.
Karner Blue Butterfly Threats Summary Table (PDF)
PLANTS
Eastern prairie fringed orchid (Platanthera leucophaea)
Determining whether eastern prairie fringed orchid (Platanthera leucophaea) may be present in a proposed project area in the following northeastern Illinois counties: Cook, Lake, McHenry, DuPage, Kane, and Will
Minnesota
dwarf trout lily (Erythronium propullans)
Determining Whether Minnesota
Dwarf Trout Lily may be present in a project area in Minnesota
Running
buffalo clover (Trifolium stoloniferum)
Management
Recommendations for Running Buffalo Clover in Ohio
Western
prairie fringed orchid (Platanthera praeclara)
Determining Whether Western
Prairie Fringed Orchid (Platanthera praeclara) May be Present
in a Project Area in Minnesota
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