Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep EA: Research and Recovery Actions
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Summary
SCH Number
2011064007
Lead Agency
National Park Service
Document Title
Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep EA: Research and Recovery Actions
Document Type
EA - Environmental Assessment
Received
Present Land Use
National Park Unit - Sequoia-Kings Wilderness and John Krebbs Wilderness areas; Inyo National Forest
Document Description
Note: Extended Review
The NPS, in cooperation with DFG is proposing to conduct population monitoring, research, and translocations of federally endangered Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep (Ovis Canadensis sierra) within Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Project activities are being proposed primarily to facilitate meeting the goals of the Recovery Plan for Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep (Recovery Plan), and to inform the development of a new Wilderness Stewardship Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (WSP/EIS) for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National parks.
Contact Information
Name
Nancy Hendricks
Agency Name
National Park Service, Sequoia and Kings Canyon NPs
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Fresno, Tulare
Waterways
Kern-Kaweah Watershed
Other Location Info
City/Nearest Community: Entire Project is in wilderness
Notice of Completion
State Review Period Start
State Review Period End
State Reviewing Agencies
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4 (CDFW), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Transportation, District 6 (DOT), California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Fresno Region 5 (RWQCB), California State Lands Commission (SLC), Department of Water Resources, Office of Historic Preservation, Resources Agency, California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC)
State Reviewing Agency Comments
California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC)
Development Types
Other (Research Study)
Local Actions
Specific Plan
Project Issues
Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Cumulative Effects, Noise, Recreation, Vegetation
Disclaimer: The document was originally posted before CEQAnet had the capability to host attachments for the public. To obtain the original attachments for this document, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613.