Authorization of Helicopter Landings by the California Department of Fish and Game within Wilderness
This project would authorize the CA Dept. of Fish and Game to land a helicopter when capturing Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep (endangered species) within wilderness areas for the purposes of monitoring and translocations.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep recovery area, within the Golden Trout, Hoover, John Muir, Owens River Headwaters, and South Sierra Wildernesses
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/01/2011 |
| Comment Period | 10/11/2011 |
| Decision | 06/2012 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2012 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Inyo National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Special Area Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Population Enhancements; Wilderness Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Helicopter Landings by CDFG for capturing SNBS in wilderness areas
Decision Signed Date: 06/11/2012
Legal Notice Date: 06/16/2012
Forests:
Inyo National Forest
Districts:
Inyo National Forest All Units
States:
California
Counties:
Inyo; Mono
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Leeann Murphy
351 Pacu Lane
Bishop, CA 93514
760-873-2450
lbmurphy@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 6/18/2012