Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep - Respiratory Disease Prevention Program
Summary
SCH Number
2005078179
Public Agency
Fish and Game (HQ) Environmental Services
Document Title
Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep - Respiratory Disease Prevention Program
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/11/2005
Document Description
The Department will attempt to minimize the likelihood that Sierra Nevada Bighorn sheep (SNBS) contact domestic sheep by monitoring both SNBS and domestic sheep, and hazing SNBS away from domestic sheep to SNBS, Contingent on receiving federal take authorization, DFG may lethally take SNBS that have contacted domestic sheep.
Contact Information
Name
Vern Bleich
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Game
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Mono
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15307
Reasons for Exemption
Preventing the spread of respiratory disease to bighorn herds is a critical component of the joint state and federal recovery effort for this species. The failure to prevent transmission could result in the loss of many animals in each exposed herd.
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