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Title: Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Mitigation Plan for the Noxon Rapids and Cabinet Gorge Hydroelectric Projects, Final Report.

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5584416· OSTI ID:5584416

Mitigation projects for wildlife species impacted by the Noxon Rapids and Cabinet Gorge hydroelectric projects are recommended. First priority projects encompass the development of long-term wildlife management plans for WWP lands adjacent to the two reservoirs. General objectives for all WWP lands include alternatives designed to protect or enhance existing wildlife habitat. It is also suggested that WWP evaluate the current status of beaver and river otter populations occupying the reservoirs and implement indicated management. Second priority projects include the protection/enhancement of wildlife habitat on state owned or privately owned lands. Long-term wildlife management agreements would be developed with Montana School Trust lands and may involve reimbursement of revenues lost to the state. Third priority projects include the enhancement of big game winter ranges located on Kootenai National Forest lands. 1 ref., 1 fig., 7 tabs.

Research Organization:
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP)
Sponsoring Organization:
United States. Bonneville Power Administration.
DOE Contract Number:
1983BP11983
OSTI ID:
5584416
Report Number(s):
DOE/BP-11983-1; R&D Project: 1983-464-00; ON: DE85016235
Resource Relation:
Related Information: Cover title: Wildlife and wildlife habitat mitigation plan: Montana hydroelectric projects, volume IIB--Noxon Rapids and Cabinet Gorge.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English