Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Study
The study involves the capture and collaring of Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep using helicopter net-guns in designated wilderness in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI). In the summer of 2011, the proposed action was modified and no longer includes any proposed captures on the Inyo National Forest. For more information about the status of the proposed study in SEKI, visit the National Park Service's Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website at: http://parkplanning.nps.gov/seki.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
No captures in the Inyo NF are proposed as part of this project. The Inyo National Forest portion of the project has been cancelled.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/16/2010 |
| Comment Period | 06/21/2011 |
| Decision | 07/2011 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2011 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Nepa Document Prepared By Another Federal Agency
Lead Management Unit:
Inyo National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Population Enhancements
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Inyo National Forest
Districts:
White Mountain Ranger District; Mount Whitney Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Inyo
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Susan Joyce
351 Pacu Lane
Bishop, CA 93514
760-873-2516
sejoyce@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/28/2011