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North American Wolverine | Governor’s Office of Species Conservation
ESA Status: Delisted and Removed from List The North American wolverine (Gulo gulo luscus) is a medium-sized, solitary carnivore adapted for digging, climbing, and traveling long distances in deep snow during the winter. Since the wolverine is a highly elusive…
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Kootenai River White Sturgeon | Governor’s Office of Species Conservation
ESA Status: Threatened The Kootenai River population of the white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) was listed as endangered on September 6th, 1994. White sturgeon are found from California to Alaska, and their inland populations, like the Kootenai River population, are landlocked.…
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Slickspot Peppergrass | Governor’s Office of Species Conservation
ESA Status: Threatened Slickspot peppergrass (Lepidium papilliferum) is currently listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS or 'Service') is expected to designate critical habitat in 2022. Slickspot peppergrass ranges…
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Yankee Fork Watershed – Habitat Improvement Efforts | Governor’s Office of Species Conservation
In order to meet targets designed to mitigate for hydropower operations on the Snake and Columbia rivers, OSC, Federal, Tribal, State, and local partners are collaborating to improve habitat on the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River. The J.R. Simplot…
Read Full ArticleSubbasin Planning | Governor’s Office of Species Conservation
A comprehensive process has been completed for evaluating and protecting fish and wildlife throughout the Pacific Northwest. Initiated by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council, subbasin planning was conducted in 62 "subbasins" within the Columbia River Basin, including Idaho, Montana,…
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Snails | Governor’s Office of Species Conservation
In the State of Idaho, it is estimated that there are 117 mollusk species. Four separate species of snails are currently listed under the Endangered Species Act. The listed snail species reside in the main stem, tributaries, or springs flowing…
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Northern Idaho Ground Squirrel | Governor’s Office of Species Conservation
ESA Status: Threatened The northern Idaho ground squirrel (Urocitellus brunneus) was listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in April 2000. Populations of this subspecies can only be found in Adams and Valley Counties of western…
Read Full ArticleStaff | Governor’s Office of Species Conservation
Boise Office (208) 334-2189 Michael Edmondson - Administrator Mike was appointed administrator by Governor Brad Little in May of 2021. Primary responsibilities include providing the overall direction for agency operations and coordinating Endangered Species Act programs with federal, state and…
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Grizzly Bear | Governor’s Office of Species Conservation
ESA Status: ThreatenedThe North American grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) is a large member of the brown bear species found in the continental United States in Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming. Recognized by its shoulder hump and grizzled fur, grizzly…
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Bull Trout | Governor’s Office of Species Conservation
ESA Status: Threatened Bull trout were listed as a threatened species in 1998, for its entire region of Idaho, Montana, Washington and Oregon. Under former Governor Phil Batt, Idaho developed a recovery plan, much of which is being used in…
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