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"Section 7 of the [[Endangered Species Act]] requires that Federal agencies must ensure that any activities they authorize, fund or carry out are not likely to destroy or adversely modify the designated Critical Habitat of a listed species." <ref name=CH> [http://www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/habitat/critical_habitat/critical_habitat_on_the_wc.html NOAA: Critical Habitat on the West Coast]</ref> | "Section 7 of the [[Endangered Species Act]] requires that Federal agencies must ensure that any activities they authorize, fund or carry out are not likely to destroy or adversely modify the designated Critical Habitat of a listed species." <ref name=CH> [http://www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/habitat/critical_habitat/critical_habitat_on_the_wc.html NOAA: Critical Habitat on the West Coast]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 12:18, 14 April 2016
This page provides the definition of Critical Habitat and lists designations of Critical Habitat in California's Central Coast Region.
This page was created as part of the ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems class at CSUMB.
Contents
Summary
"Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act requires that Federal agencies must ensure that any activities they authorize, fund or carry out are not likely to destroy or adversely modify the designated Critical Habitat of a listed species." [1]
"NOAA Fisheries designates critical habitat by determining the conservation value of particular areas and balancing the benefits of designation against its impacts (e.g., economic, national security). The proposed designation then goes through a period of public comment before the final rule is published and critical habitat is designated." </ref name: CH>
Definition
Critical Habitat is:[2]
- Specific areas within the geographical area occupied by the species at the time of listing, if they contain physical or biological features essential to conservation, and those features may require special management considerations or protection
- Specific areas outside the geographical area occupied by the species if we determine that the area itself is essential for conservation
Critical Habitat Designations in California's Central Coast Region
Notes
Critical Habitat is a very specific thing and should be in capitals.
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References
Disclaimer
This page may contain students' work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.