Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Bull Trout 5-year Review

From the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) press release: "The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed its 5-year status review of the bull trout with two recommendations: Retain threatened status for the species as currently listed throughout its range in the coterminous United States for the time being and evaluate whether distinct population segments (DPSs) exist and merit the Endangered Species Act's protection."

Information on the bull trout 5-year review is available on the FWS Pacific Region website. Related information is posted on the Pacific Region bull trout page.

The Endangered Species program bull trout species profile includes links to regulatory documents.

Source: Geranios, N.K. [AP] (30 April 2008). "Fish, wildlife recommends bull trout remain listed." Missoulian. A3.

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