[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 230 (Friday, November 29, 2002)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 71236-71438]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-29232]
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Part II
Department of the Interior
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50 CFR Part 17
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of
Critical Habitat for the Klamath River and Columbia River Distinct
Population Segments of Bull Trout and Notice of Availability of the
Draft Recovery Plan; Proposed Rule and Notice
Federal Register / Vol. 67 , No. 230 / Friday, November 29, 2002 /
Proposed Rules
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 17
RIN 1018-AI52
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed
Designation of Critical Habitat for the Klamath River and Columbia
River Distinct Population Segments of Bull Trout
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose
designation of critical habitat for the Klamath River and Columbia
River distinct population segments of bull trout (Salvelinus
confluentus) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended
(Act). For the Klamath River distinct population segment (DPS), the
proposed critical habitat designation includes approximately 476
kilometers (km) (296 miles (mi)) of streams and 13,735 hectares (ha)
(33,939 acres (ac)) of lakes and marshes in Oregon. For the Columbia
River DPS, the proposed critical habitat designation totals
approximately 29,251 km (18,175 mi) of streams and 201,850 ha (498,782
ac) of lakes and reservoirs, which includes: approximately 14,416 km
(8,958 mi) of streams and 83,219 ha (205,639 ac) of lakes and
reservoirs in the State of Idaho; 5,341 km (3,319 mi) of streams and
88,051 ha (217,577 ac) of lakes and reservoirs in the State of Montana;
5,460 km (3,391 mi) of streams and 18,077 ha (44,670 ac) of lakes and
reservoirs in the State of Oregon; and 4,034 km (2,507 mi) of streams
and 12,503 ha (30,897 ac) of lakes and reservoirs in the State of
Washington.
If this proposal is made final, Federal agencies will be required
to meet the requirements of section 7(a)(2) of the Act with regard to
critical habitat. Specifically, Federal agencies shall, in consultation
with us, ensure that any action they authorize, fund, or carry out is
not likely to result in the destruction or adverse modification of
critical habitat. The term ``destruction or adverse modification''
means direct or indirect alteration that appreciably diminishes the
value of the critical habitat for both the survival and recovery of a
listed species (50 CFR 402.02). Section 4(b)(2) of the Act requires our
designation of critical habitat to be made on the basis of the best
scientific data available and after taking into consideration the
economic impact, and any other relevant impact, of specifying any
particular area as critical habitat.
We solicit data and comments from the public on all aspects of this
proposal, including data on economic and other impacts of the
designation. We may revise this proposal prior to final designation to
address new information received during the comment period.
DATES: We will consider all comments on this proposed rule received
until the close of business on January 28, 2003. We will hold public
hearings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations on the dates
specified: Wenatchee, WA, on January 7, 2003; Polson, MT, on January 7,
2003; Salmon, ID, on January 7, 2003; Spokane, WA, on January 9, 2003;
Lewiston, ID, on January 9, 2003; Boise, ID, on January 14, 2003;
Eugene, OR, on January 14, 2003; Pendleton, OR, on January 16, 2003;
and Klamath Falls, OR, on January 22, 2003. (See the Public Hearings
section for additional information, including specific addresses for
each location.)
ADDRESSES: If you wish to comment, you may submit your comments and
materials by any of several methods:
You may submit written comments and information to John Young, Bull
Trout Coordinator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Branch of Endangered
Species, 911 NE. 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232 (telephone 503/
231-6131; facsimile 503/231-6243).
You may hand-deliver written comments to our office during normal
business hours at the address given above.
You may also send comments by electronic mail (e-mail) to:
[email protected].
See the Public Comments Solicited section below for file format and
other information about electronic filing.
Comments and materials received will be available for public
inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the above
address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Young, at the above address,
(telephone 503/231-6131; facsimile 503/231-6243).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) are members of the char
subgroup of the family Salmonidae and are native to waters of western
North America. The historic range of bull trout includes major river
basins in the Pacific Northwest from about 41[deg] N to 60[deg] N
latitude, extending south to the McCloud River in northern California
and the Jarbidge River in Nevada, and north to the headwaters of the
Yukon River in Northwest Territories, Canada (Cavender 1978; Bond
1992). To the west, bull trout range includes Puget Sound, various
coastal rivers of British Columbia, Canada, and southeast Alaska (Bond
1992). Bull trout are relatively dispersed in the Columbia River and
Snake River basins, extending east to headwater streams in Montana and
Idaho, and into Canada. Bull trout also occur in the Klamath River
basin of south-central Oregon. East of the Continental Divide in
Canada, bull trout are found in the headwaters of the Saskatchewan
River in Alberta and the MacKenzie River system in Alberta and British
Columbia (Cavender 1978; Brewin and Brewin 1997).
Bull trout were first described as Salmo spectabilis by Girard in
1856, and subsequently described under various names, such as Salmo
confluentus and Salvelinus malma (Cavender 1978). Bull trout and Dolly
Varden (Salvelinus malma) previously were considered a single species
(Cavender 1978; Bond 1992). However, in 1980, the American Fisheries
Society formally recognized bull trout and Dolly Varden as separate
species based on various specific physical differences and
distributional information (Cavender 1978; Robins et al. 1980). Bull
trout have an elongated body and large mouth, with the maxilla (jaw)
extending beyond the eye and with well-developed teeth on both jaws and
head of the vomer (a bone in teleost fishes that forms the front part
of the roof of the mouth and often bears teeth). Bull trout have 11
dorsal fin rays, 9 anal fin rays, and the caudal fin is slightly
forked. Although they are often olive green to brown with paler sides,
color is variable with locality and habitat.
Bull trout exhibit a number of life-history strategies. Stream-
resident bull trout complete their entire life cycle in the tributary
streams where they spawn and rear. Some bull trout are migratory,
spawning in tributary streams where juvenile fish usually rear from 1
to 4 years before migrating to either a larger river (fluvial) or lake
(adfluvial) where they spend their adult life, returning to the
tributary stream to spawn (Fraley and Shepard 1989). These migratory
forms occur in areas where conditions allow for movement from upper
watershed spawning streams to larger downstream waters that contain
greater foraging opportunities (Dunham and Rieman 1999). Resident and
migratory forms may be found together, and either form can produce
resident or migratory offspring (Rieman and McIntyre 1993). Bull trout
in the Coastal-Puget Sound area are believed to include an
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anadromous form which migrates to saltwater to mature, returning to
streams to spawn (64 FR 58912).
The size of bull trout is variable depending on life-history
strategy. Resident bull trout tend to be small, averaging 200
millimeters (mm) (8 inches (in)) in length and rarely exceeding 305 mm
(12 in). Adults that migrate to larger downstream rivers average about
405 mm (16 in), and often exceed 610 mm (24 in) (Goetz 1989). Maximum
sizes are reached in large lakes and reservoirs where adults grow over
685 mm (27 in) in length and 10 kilograms (kg) (22 pounds (lbs)) in
weight (McPhail and Baxter 1996). The largest recorded bull trout was
taken in Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho, in 1949; it was almost 1 meter (m)
(39 in) long and weighed 14.6 kg (32 lbs) (Simpson and Wallace 1982).
Under appropriate conditions, bull trout regularly live to 10
years, and under exceptional circumstances, reach ages in excess of 20
years (Fraley and Shepard 1989; McPhail and Baxter 1996). They normally
reach sexual maturity in 4 to 7 years.
Bull trout are opportunistic feeders, with food habits that
primarily are a function of size and life history strategy. Resident
and juvenile migratory bull trout prey on terrestrial and aquatic
insects, macro-zooplankton, and small fish (Donald and Alger 1993;
McPhail and Baxter 1996). Adult migratory bull trout feed almost
exclusively on other fish (Rieman and McIntyre 1993).
Bull trout have more specific habitat requirements than most other
salmonids (Rieman and McIntyre 1993). Habitat components that
particularly influence their distribution and abundance include water
temperature, cover, channel form and stability, spawning and rearing
substrate conditions, and migratory corridors (Fraley and Shepard 1989;
Goetz 1989; Watson and Hillman 1997).
Relatively cold water temperatures are characteristic of bull trout
habitat. Water temperatures above 15 [deg]Celsius (C) (59
[deg]Fahrenheit (F)) are believed to limit their distribution (Fraley
and Shepard 1989; Rieman and McIntyre 1996). Although adults have been
observed in large rivers throughout the Columbia River basin in water
temperatures up to 20 [deg]C (68 [deg]F), Gamett (1999) documented
steady and substantial declines in abundance in stream reaches where
water temperature ranged from 15 to 20 [deg]C (59 to 68 [deg]F). Thus,
water temperature may partially explain the generally patchy
distribution of bull trout in a watershed. In large rivers, bull trout
are often observed ``dipping'' into the lower reaches of tributary
streams, and it is suspected that cooler waters in these tributary
mouths may provide important thermal refugia, allowing them to forage,
migrate, and overwinter in waters that would otherwise be, at least
seasonally, too warm. Spawning areas often are associated with cold-
water springs, groundwater infiltration, and the coldest streams in a
given watershed (Pratt 1992; Rieman and McIntyre 1993; Rieman et al.
1997).
Throughout their lives, bull trout require complex forms of cover,
including large woody debris, undercut banks, boulders, and pools
(Fraley and Shepard 1989; Watson and Hillman 1997). Juveniles and
adults frequently inhabit side channels, stream margins, and pools with
suitable cover (Sexauer and James 1997). McPhail and Baxter (1996)
reported that newly emerged fry are secretive and hide in gravel along
stream edges and in side channels. They also reported that juveniles
are found mainly in pools but also in riffles and runs that they
maintain focal sites near the bottom, and that they are strongly
associated with instream cover, particularly overhead cover. Bull trout
have been observed overwintering in deep beaver ponds or pools
containing large woody debris (Jakober 1995). Adult bull trout
migrating to spawning areas have been recorded as staying two to four
weeks at the mouths of spawning tributaries in deeper holes or near log
or cover debris (Fraley and Shepard (1989)).
The stability of stream channels and stream flows are important
habitat characteristics for bull trout populations (Rieman and McIntyre
1993). The side channels, stream margins, and pools with suitable cover
for bull trout are sensitive to activities that directly or indirectly
affect stream channel stability and alter natural flow patterns. For
example, altered stream flow in the fall may disrupt bull trout during
the spawning period, and channel instability may decrease survival of
eggs and young juveniles in the gravel during winter through spring
(Fraley and Shepard 1989; Pratt 1992; Pratt and Huston 1993).
Watson and Hillman (1997) concluded that watersheds must have
specific physical characteristics to provide the necessary habitat
requirements for bull trout spawning and rearing, and that the
characteristics are not necessarily ubiquitous throughout the
watersheds in which bull trout occur. The preferred spawning habitat of
bull trout consists of low-gradient stream reaches with loose, clean
gravel (Fraley and Shepard 1989). Bull trout typically spawn from
August to November during periods of decreasing water temperatures
(Swanberg 1997). However, migratory forms are known to begin spawning
migrations as early as April, and to move upstream as much as 250 km
(155 mi) to spawning areas (Fraley and Shepard 1989; Swanberg 1997).
Fraley and Shepard (1989) reported that initiation of spawning by bull
trout in the Flathead River system appeared to be related largely to
water temperature, with spawning initiated when water temperatures
dropped below 9-10 [deg]C (48 to 50 [deg]F). Goetz (1989) reported a
temperature range from 4 to 10 [deg]C (39 to 50 [deg]F) (Goetz 1989).
Such areas often are associated with cold-water springs or groundwater
upwelling (Rieman et al. 1997; Baxter et al. 1999). Fraley and Shepard
(1989) also found that groundwater influence and proximity to cover are
important factors influencing spawning site selection. They reported
that the combination of relatively specific requirements resulted in a
restricted spawning distribution in relation to available stream
habitat.
Depending on water temperature, egg incubation is normally 100 to
145 days (Pratt 1992). Water temperatures of 1.2 to 5.4 [deg]C (34.2 to
41.7 [deg]F) have been reported for incubation, with an optimum (best
embryo survivorship) temperature reported to be from 2 to 4 [deg]C (36
to 39 [deg]F) (Fraley and Shepard 1989; McPhail and Baxter 1996).
Juveniles remain in the substrate after hatching, such that the time
from egg deposition to emergence of fry can exceed 200 days. During the
relatively long incubation period in the gravel, bull trout eggs are
especially vulnerable to fine sediments and water quality degradation
(Fraley and Shepard 1989). Increases in fine sediment appear to reduce
egg survival and emergence (Pratt 1992). Juveniles are likely similarly
affected. High juvenile densities have been reported in areas
characterized by a diverse cobble substrate and a low percent of fine
sediments (Shepard et al. 1984).
The ability to migrate is important to the persistence of local
bull trout subpopulations (Rieman and McIntyre 1993; Gilpin 1997;
Rieman and Clayton 1997; Rieman et al. 1997). Bull trout rely on
migratory corridors to move from spawning and rearing habitats to
foraging and overwintering habitats and back. Migratory bull trout
become much larger than resident fish in the more productive waters of
larger streams and lakes, leading to increased reproductive potential
(McPhail and Baxter 1996). The use of migratory corridors by bull trout
also results in increased dispersion, facilitating gene flow among
local populations when individuals
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from different local populations interbreed, stray, or return to
nonnatal streams. Also, local populations that have been extirpated by
catastrophic events may become reestablished as a result of movements
by bull trout through migratory corridors (Rieman and McIntyre 1993,
Montana Bull Trout Scientific Group (MBTSG) 1998).
While stream habitats have received more attention, lakes and
reservoirs also figure prominently in meeting the life cycle
requirements of bull trout. For adfluvial bull trout populations, lakes
and reservoirs provide an important component of the core foraging,
migrating, and overwintering habitat, and are integral to maintaining
the adfluvial life history strategy that is commonly exhibited by bull
trout. When juvenile bull trout emigrate downstream to a lake or
reservoir from the spawning and rearing streams in the headwaters, they
enter a more productive lentic environment that allows them to achieve
rapid growth and energy storage. Typically, juvenile bull trout are at
least two years old and 100 mm (4 inches) or longer upon entry to the
lake environment. For the next 2-4 years they grow rapidly. At a
typical age of five years or older, when total length normally exceeds
400 mm (16 inches), they reach sexual maturity. The lake environment
provides the necessary attributes of food, space, and shelter for the
subadult fish to prepare for the rigors of migratory passage upstream
to the natal spawning area, a migration that may last as long as six
months and cover distances as much as 250 km (155 mi) upriver.
When adfluvial bull trout reach adulthood and complete the spawning
migration, mating in the fall in the stream where they originated, they
usually return downstream to the lake very rapidly. Adult adfluvial
bull trout may live as long as 20 years and can complete multiple
migrations between the lake and the spawning stream. In many
populations, alternate year spawning is the normal pattern, and adult
fish may require as much as 20 months in the lake or reservoir habitat
to facilitate adequate energy storage and gamete development before
they return to spawn again.
In comparison to streams, lake and reservoir environments are
relatively more secure from catastrophic natural events. They provide a
sanctuary for bull trout, allowing them to quickly rebound from
temporary adverse conditions in the spawning and rearing habitat. For
example, if a major wildfire burns a drainage and eliminates most or
all aquatic life (a rare occurrence), bull trout subadults and adults
that survive in the lake may return the following year to repopulate
the system. In this way, lakes and reservoirs provide an important
adaptive element of the adfluvial life history strategy.
The construction of reservoirs may have had adverse effects to bull
trout, but some reservoirs also have provided unintended benefits. For
example, the basin of Hungry Horse Reservoir has functioned adequately
for fifty years as a surrogate home for stranded Flathead Lake bull
trout trapped upstream of the dam when it was completed. While this is
an artificial impoundment, the habitat the reservoir provides and the
presence of an enhanced prey base of native minnows, suckers, and
whitefish within the reservoir sustain a large adfluvial bull trout
population. Additionally, while barriers to migration are often viewed
as a negative consequence of dams, the connectivity barrier at Hungry
Horse Dam has also served an important, albeit unintended, function in
restricting the proliferation of nonnative Salvelinus species (brook
trout and lake trout) from downstream areas upstream above the dam.
In addition to considering various habitat features and other
factors that relate to individuals and populations of bull trout in
relatively localized areas, attention also is being given to broader
scale considerations of the distribution and abundance of bull trout,
based on applying the theories and principles of conservation biology
and metapopulation dynamics (Rieman and McIntyre 1993; Kanda 1998).
Conservation biology is a scientific discipline that has emerged from a
basis in several other sciences (e.g., population genetics, demography,
biogeography, and community ecology) and addresses applied problems in
conservation, especially diversity, scarcity, and extinction (Noss and
Cooperrider 1994). A metapopulation is an interacting network of local
subpopulations, in which individual demographics units are connected
through dispersal and migration with varying frequencies of gene flow
among them (Meefe and Carroll 1994). Metapopulation models are used in
conservation biology to describe the structure and dynamics of
populations that occur in different locations across a landscape and to
identify subpopulations, habitat patches, and links between habitat
patches that are of crucial importance to maintaining the overall
metapopulation. Under conditions where metapopulation dynamics are
functioning, providing an appropriate amount and spatial distribution
of habitat to support metapopulations can be crucial to reducing the
risk of extinction of a species or population because even though local
subpopulations may become extinct, they can be replaced (reestablished)
by individuals from other local subpopulations or populations.
One of the key factors influencing the distribution and abundance
of bull trout is the extent to which habitat patches in sufficient
number and proximity provide for the natural reestablishment of local
subpopulations. The rate at which reestablishment might occur is
another key factor. Because bull trout exhibit strong homing fidelity
when spawning and their rate of straying appears to be low, natural
reestablishment of extinct local subpopulations may take a very long
time even if habitat connectivity is retained.
Genetic diversity in bull trout is another issue of concern, and is
related to the distribution and abundance of bull trout habitat and
populations. Habitat alteration, primarily through construction of
impoundments, dams, and water diversions, has substantially increased
habitat fragmentation, eliminated migratory corridors, and isolated
bull trout, often in the headwaters of tributaries (Rieman et al.
1997). In their review of the status of bull trout populations in
Oregon, Ratliff and Howell (1992) described various factors that have
resulted in bull trout populations becoming largely fragmented and
isolated in the upper reaches of drainages, with most of the remaining
populations being the resident form of bull trout, rather than the
migratory forms that would have used the lower stream reaches that now
have been altered by various types of developments or by cumulative
impacts from upstream areas. Ratliff and Howell specifically noted that
habitat fragmentation and the resulting isolation of populations can
exacerbate problems facing declining populations, including reduced
genetic variability that can lead to inbreeding depression, further
lowering productivity and increasing the risk of extinction. They
described the loss of fluvial and adfluvial life histories as a major
concern for bull trout conservation, noting that these larger fish have
greater reproductive potential because of their increased fecundity and
also are less likely to hybridize with the smaller brook trout that
often co-occur in spawning areas.
Genetic diversity enhances long-term survival of a species by
increasing the likelihood that the species is able to survive changing
environmental conditions. For instance, a local
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population of bull trout may contain individuals with genes that
enhance their ability to survive in the prevailing local environmental
conditions (Leary et al. 1993; Spruell et al. 1999; Hard 1995).
Individuals with a different genetic complement may persist in the
local population in much lower abundance than those with locally
adapted genes. However, if environmental conditions change due to
natural processes or human activities, the survival of individuals
adapted to previous conditions may no longer be enhanced. Individuals
with the alternative genetic complement may increase in relative
abundance if their survival is enhanced in the altered environmental
conditions. Moreover, considerable genetic diversity may be distributed
among local populations so that changing environmental conditions could
lead to extirpation of a local population of bull trout, but the area
could be repopulated by individuals from another local population that
possess genes whose survival is enhanced under the new conditions. If
the overall genetic diversity distributed across local populations of
bull trout is reduced by the loss of local populations, the ability of
the species to respond to changing conditions is likewise reduced,
leading to a higher likelihood of extinction (Rieman and McIntyre 1993;
Leary et al. 1993; Spruell et al. 1999; Hard 1995; Rieman and Allendorf
2001).
Bull trout populations contain low levels of genetic variability
within them compared to relatively high levels of divergence and
variability exhibited among populations (Leary et al. 1993; Leary and
Allendorf 1997; Spruell et al. 1999; Taylor et al. 1999). For example,
Leary et al. (1993) state that ``* * * a relatively high amount (40%)
of the total genetic variation within the Columbia River drainage is *
* * due to genetic differences among samples. This is in striking
contrast to the results * * * with rainbow trout and * * * with chinook
salmon * * * where only 10% of the total genetic variation was due to
genetic differences among populations sampled from a geographical area
similar to that of our samples of bull trout.'' This type of genetic
structuring indicates limited gene flow among bull trout populations,
which may encourage local adaption within individual populations
(Spruell et al. 1999; Healey and Prince 1995; Hard 1995; Rieman and
McIntyre 1993).
Current information on the distribution of genetic diversity within
and among bull trout populations is based on molecular characteristics
of individual genes. While such analyses are extremely useful, they are
not likely to detect variability in adaptive traits that are dependent
on both the genotype (molecular genetic characteristics) and phenotype
(observable expression, which may be influenced by genotype, the
environment, and interactions of both) of an organism (Hard 1995). We
may not be able to directly detect or measure the relations among
genetic diversity, phenotypes, and adaptive traits of a population.
Although the loss of a few populations may have little effect on
overall genetic diversity, without conserving suites of populations and
their habitats (i.e., core areas and, on a larger scale, recovery
units), the loss of phenotypic diversity may be substantial, with
negative consequences to the viability of the species (Healey and
Prince 1995; Hard 1995; Rieman and McIntyre 1993; Nelson et al. 2002;
MBTSG 1998; Taylor et al. 1999). Therefore, the maintenance of
phenotypic variability and plasticity for adaptive traits (e.g.,
variability in body size and form, foraging efficiency, and timing of
migrations, spawning, and maturation) is achieved by conserving
populations, their habitats, and opportunities for the species to take
advantage of habitat diversity (Healey and Prince 1995; Hard 1995).
Studies to understand the relations among genotypic, phenotypic,
and environmental variability relative to bull trout have been
conducted. For example, Spruell et al. (1999) found that bull trout at
five different spawning sites within a tributary drainage of Lake Pend
Oreille, Idaho, were differentiated based on genetic analyses
(microsatellite DNA), indicating fidelity to spawning sites and
relatively low rates of gene flow among sites. Genetic isolation of
bull trout and environmental variability of tributary streams in the
Lake Pend Oreille system implies that bull trout may be uniquely
adapted within and among spawning tributaries in the system. Because
bull trout in the coterminous United States are distributed over a wide
geographic area consisting of various environmental conditions, and
because they exhibit considerable genetic differentiation among
populations, the occurrence of local adaptation is expected to be
extensive. Some readily observable examples of differentiation between
populations include external morphology and behavior (e.g., size and
coloration of individuals; timing of spawning and migratory forays).
Thus, conserving many populations across the range of the species is
crucial to adequately protect genetic and phenotypic diversity of bull
trout (Hard 1995; Healey and Prince 1995; Taylor et al.1999; Rieman and
McIntyre 1993; Spruell et al. 1999; Leary et al. 1993; Rieman and
Allendorf 2001). Changes in habitats and prevailing environmental
conditions are increasingly likely to result in extinction of bull
trout if genetic and phenotypic diversity is lost.
Scientific evidence also supports the position that maintaining
multiple bull trout populations distributed and interconnected
throughout their current range will provide a mechanism for reducing
the risk of extinction from stochastic events (Rieman and McIntyre
1993; Rieman and Allendorf 2001; Spruell et al. 1999; Healey and Prince
1995; Hard 1995). Bull trout have a broad distribution and are
relatively secure in some parts of their range. However, declines and
local extinctions have occurred. Current patterns in the distribution
and other empirical evidence, when interpreted in view of emerging
conservation theory, indicate that further declines and local
extinctions are likely (Rieman et al. 1997; Spruell et al. 2002; Rieman
and Allendorf 2001; Dunham and Rieman 1999).
The range of the bull trout has decreased in comparison to the
known and estimated historic range in the conterminous United States.
Bull trout are now extinct in northern California. Elsewhere,
populations have been much reduced, fragmented, or eliminated from the
main stems of many large river systems.
Historical records for the Klamath River basin suggest that bull
trout in this distinct population segment were once widely distributed
and exhibited diverse life-history traits in that part of their range
(Ziller 1992). Currently, however, bull trout in this basin are almost
entirely nonmigratory, resident fish that are confined to headwater
streams (Goetz 1989). There currently are nine naturally occurring,
nonmigratory populations, and one remnant fluvial population, that
still occur in the Upper Klamath Lake, Sprague River, and Sycan Marsh
watersheds in Oregon. They represent an estimated 21 percent of the
estimated historic range of bull trout in the Klamath River basin
(Quigley and Arbelbide 1997). These known remaining local populations
are considered to be quite low in abundance; they are highly isolated
from one another as a result of natural and human-caused conditions and
are at substantial risk of extirpation due to natural disturbance
cycles, random events, and other risk factors (Light et al. 1996).
The Columbia River population segment includes bull trout residing
in
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portions of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Bull trout are
estimated to have once occupied about 60 percent of the Columbia River
basin; they presently are known or predicted to occur in less than half
(approximately 45 percent) of watersheds in the historical range
(Quigley and Arbelbide 1997), which amounts to approximately 27 percent
of the basin. The principal river systems and lakes/reservoirs in the
Columbia River basin where bull trout currently are known to occur are
as follows: The Willamette River system (in upper tributaries only),
Lewis River, Klickitat River, Hood River, Deschutes River, Metolius
River, Lake Billy Chinook, Odell Lake, John Day River, Sycan River,
Sprague River, Umatilla River, Walla Walla River, Yakima River,
Columbia River, Snake River, Tucannon River, Grande Ronde River,
Clearwater River, Asotin Creek, Imnaha River, Salmon River, Little Lost
River, Malheur River, Powder River, Payette River, Boise River, Weiser
River, Wenatchee River, Entiat River, Methow River, Rimrock Lake,
Spokane River, Pend Oreille River, Flathead River, Swan River, Clark
Fork River, Kootenai River, Bitterroot River, Blackfoot River, Hungry
Horse Reservoir, Swan Lake, and Flathead Lake (Bull Trout Draft
Recovery Plan (Draft Recovery Plan), USFWS 2002).
Although still relatively widely distributed in the Columbia River
basin, bull trout occur in low numbers in many areas, and populations
are considered depressed or declining across much of their range
(Ratliff and Howell 1992; Schill 1992; Thomas 1992; Buchanan et al.
1997; Rieman et al. 1997, Quigley and Arbelbide 1997). Another
evaluation of the distribution and status of bull trout within the
Columbia River and Klamath River basins indicates bull trout are
present in about 36 percent of the subwatersheds in their potential
range and are estimated to have strong populations in only 6 to 12
percent of the potential range, with most populations considered to be
depressed in numbers (Rieman et al.1997).
The range of the bull trout is likely to have contracted and
expanded over time in relation to natural climate changes; the
distribution of the species probably was likely patchy even in pristine
environments. However, regardless of uncertainty about the exact
historical range, the number and size of historical populations, and
the role of natural factors in the status of the species, there is
widespread agreement in scientific literature that many factors related
to human activities have impacted bull trout and continue to pose
significant risks of further extirpations of local populations. Among
the many factors that contributed to the decline of bull trout in the
Columbia River and Klamath River basins, those which appear to be
particularly significant are as follows: (1) Fragmentation and
isolation of local populations due to the proliferation of dams and
water diversions that have eliminated habitat, altered water flow and
temperature regimes, and impeded migratory movements (Rieman and
McIntyre 1993; Dunham and Rieman 1999); (2) degradation of spawning and
rearing habitat in upper watershed areas, particularly alterations in
sedimentation rates and water temperature, resulting from past forest
and rangeland management practices and intensive development of roads
(Fraley and Shepard 1989; Montana Bull Trout Scientific Group (MBTSG)
1998); and (3) the introduction and spread of nonnative species,
particularly brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) and lake trout
(Salvelinus namaycush), which compete with bull trout for limited
resources and, in the case of brook trout, hybridize with bull trout
(Ratliff and Howell 1992; Leary et al. 1993).
The ramifications and effects of isolation and habitat
fragmentation on various aspects of the life cycle of bull trout are
highlighted in much of the scientific literature on this species.
Isolation of populations and habitat fragmentation resulting from
barriers to migration have negatively impacted affected bull trout in
several ways that have important implications for the conservation of
the species. These include: (1) Reducing geographical distribution
(Rieman and McIntyre 1993, MBTSG 1998); (2) increasing the probability
of losing individual local populations (Rieman and McIntyre 1993,
Rieman et al. 1995, MBTSG 1998, Dunham and Rieman 1999, Nelson et al.
2002); (3) increasing the probability of hybridization with introduced
brook trout (Rieman and McIntyre 1993); (4) reducing the potential for
movements that are necessary to meet developmental, foraging, and
seasonal habitat requirements (Rieman and McIntyre 1993, MBTSG 1998);
and (5) reducing reproductive capability by eliminating the larger,
more fecund migratory form of bull trout from many subpopulations
(Rieman and McIntyre 1993, MBTSG 1998).
Introduced brook trout threaten bull trout through competition,
hybridization, and possibly predation (Leary et al. 1993). Brook trout
appear to be better adapted to degraded habitat than bull trout, and
brook trout are more tolerant of high water temperatures. Hybridization
between brook trout and bull trout has been reported in Montana,
Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. In addition, brook trout mature at an
earlier age and have a higher reproductive rate than bull trout. This
difference appears to favor brook trout over bull trout when they occur
together, often leading to the decline or extirpation of bull trout
(Leary et al. 1993; MBTSG 1998). Nonnative lake trout also negatively
affect bull trout. A study of 34 lakes in Montana, Alberta, and British
Columbia found that lake trout reduce the distribution and abundance of
migratory bull trout in mountain lakes and concluded that lacustrine
populations of bull trout usually cannot be maintained if lake trout
are introduced (Donald and Alger 1993).
Previous Federal Action
On September 18, 1985, we published an animal Notice of Review in
the Federal Register (50 FR 37958) designating the bull trout as a
category 2 candidate for listing in the coterminous United States.
Under the definitions we used at that time, category 2 taxa were those
for which we had information indicating that proposing to list was
possibly appropriate, but for which persuasive data on biological
vulnerability and threat were not currently available to support a
proposed rule. We published updated Notices of Review on January 6,
1989 (54 FR 554), and November 21, 1991 (56 FR 58804), reconfirming the
bull trout category 2 status. On November 15, 1994 (59 FR 58982), we
elevated bull trout in the coterminous United States to a category 1
candidate for Federal listing. Category 1 taxa were those for which we
had on file substantial information on biological vulnerability and
threats to support preparation of listing proposals.
On June 13, 1997, we published in the Federal Register (62 FR
32268) a proposed rule to list the Klamath River population segment of
bull trout as an endangered species, and the Columbia River population
segment of bull trout as a threatened species. On June 10, 1998, we
published a final rule in the Federal Register (63 FR 31647)
determining the Klamath River and Columbia River population segments of
bull trout to have threatened status under the Act. At the time of
listing, we made the finding that critical habitat was not determinable
for these populations because their habitat needs were not sufficiently
well known (63 FR 31647). (For a further summary of previous Federal
action, see 64 FR 58916.)
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On January 26, 2001, the Alliance for the Wild Rockies, Inc. and
Friends of the Wild Swan, Inc. filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District
Court of Oregon challenging our failure to designate critical habitat
for bull trout. We entered into a settlement agreement on January 14,
2002, which stipulated that we would make critical habitat
determinations for the five population segments of bull trout (Civil
Case No: CV 01-127-JO). For the Klamath River and Columbia River
populations, we agreed to submit for publication in the Federal
Register a proposed rule for critical habitat designation by October 1,
2002, and a final rule by October 1, 2003. A subsequent agreement
resulted in extending the date for the publication of the proposed rule
to November 12, 2002.
Critical Habitat
Critical habitat is defined in section 3 of the Act as: (i) The
specific areas within the geographical area occupied by a species, at
the time it is listed in accordance with the Act, on which are found
those physical or biological features (I) essential to the conservation
of the species, and (II) which may require special management
considerations or protection; and (ii) specific areas outside the
geographic area occupied by a species at the time it is listed, upon a
determination that such areas are essential for the conservation of the
species. ``Conservation'' is defined by the Act as the use of all
methods and procedures which are necessary to bring any endangered or a
threatened species to the point at which the measures provided pursuant
to the Act are no longer necessary.
Critical habitat receives protection under section 7(a)(2) of the
Act through the requirement that Federal agencies shall, in
consultation with us, ensure that any action they authorize, fund, or
carry out is not likely to result in the destruction or adverse
modification of critical habitat. Section 7(a)(4) requires Federal
agencies to confer with us on any agency action which is likely to
result in the destruction or adverse modification of proposed critical
habitat. The term ``destruction or adverse modification'' is defined at
50 CFR 402.02 as a direct or indirect alteration that appreciably
diminishes the value of critical habitat for both the survival and
recovery of a listed species. Such alterations include, but are not
limited to, alterations adversely modifying any of those physical or
biological features that were the basis for determining the habitat to
be critical.
Aside from the added protection that may be provided under section
7, the Act does not provide other forms of protection to lands
designated as critical habitat. Because the consultation requirements
under section 7 of the Act do not apply to activities on private or
other non-Federal lands unless those activities involve a Federal
nexus, critical habitat designation on such lands would not afford any
additional protections under the Act.
Critical habitat also provides nonregulatory benefits to the
species by informing the public and private sectors of areas that are
important for species recovery, and where conservation actions would be
most effective. Designation of critical habitat can help focus
conservation activities for a listed species by identifying areas that
contain the physical and biological features essential for the
conservation of that species, and can alert the public as well as land-
managing agencies to the importance of those areas. Critical habitat
also identifies areas that may require special management
considerations or protection, and may help provide protection to areas
where significant threats to the species have been identified, by
helping people to avoid causing accidental damage to such areas.
In order to be included in a critical habitat designation, the
habitat must be ``essential to the conservation of the species.''
Critical habitat designations identify, to the extent known, and using
the best scientific data available, habitat areas that provide at least
one of the physical or biological features essential to the
conservation of the species (primary consituent elements, as defined at
50 CFR 424.12(b)). Section 3(5)(C) of the Act specifies that except in
those circumstances determined by the Secretary of the Interior
(Secretary), critical habitat shall not include the entire geographical
areas which can be occupied by the listed species. Regulations at 50
CFR 424.12(e) also state that, ``The Secretary shall designate as
critical habitat areas outside the geographical area presently occupied
by the species only when a designation limited to its present range
would be inadequate to ensure the conservation of the species.''
Section 4(b)(2) of the Act requires that we take into consideration
the economic impact, and any other relevant impact, of specifying any
particular area as critical habitat. We may exclude areas from critical
habitat designation if we determine that the benefits of such exclusion
outweigh the benefits of including the areas within critical habitat,
unless we determine, based on the best scientific and commercial data
available, that the failure to designate such area as critical habitat
will result in the extinction of the species.
Section 4 of the Act requires that we designate critical habitat
based on what we know at the time of designation. We recognize that
habitat is often dynamic, undergoing naturally-occurring changes that
can alter its importance to, and use by, a listed species. Furthermore,
we recognize that designation of critical habitat may not include all
of the habitat areas that may eventually be determined to be necessary
for the recovery of the species. For these reasons, critical habitat
designations do not signal that habitat outside the designation is
unimportant or may not be required for recovery. Areas that support
newly discovered populations in the future, but are outside the
critical habitat designation, will continue to be subject to
conservation actions implemented under section 7(a)(1) of the Act, to
the regulatory protections afforded by the section 7(a)(2) jeopardy
standard, and to the section 9 prohibitions, as determined on the basis
of the best available information at the time of the action. Federally
funded or assisted projects affecting listed species outside their
designated critical habitat areas may still result in jeopardy findings
in some cases. Similarly, critical habitat designations made on the
basis of the best available information at the time of designation will
not control the direction and substance of future recovery plans,
habitat conservation plans, or other species conservation planning
efforts if new information available to these planning efforts calls
for a different outcome.
Section 4(a)(3) of the Act requires that, to the maximum extent
prudent and determinable, we designate critical habitat concurrently
with listing a species. In our final listing rule (63 FR 31647), we
concluded that the designation of critical habitat for the bull trout
was not determinable at that time, explaining that the biological needs
of bull trout in the Klamath River and Columbia River population
segments were not sufficiently well known to permit identification of
areas as critical habitat. Further, the extent of habitat required and
specific management measures needed for recovery of these fish had not
been identified.
Shortly after the species was listed in 1998, we initiated
development of a recovery plan for bull trout and convened 27
individual Recovery Unit Teams throughout five States to begin
gathering information on the status and conservation needs of the
species. These
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teams were composed of experts from the fields of biology, other
scientific disciplines such as hydrology and forestry, resource users,
and other stakeholders with interest in and knowledge of bull trout and
the habitats they depend on for survival. The recovery planning process
in general, and the individual Recovery Unit Teams in particular,
generated a considerable body of new information on the biological
needs of bull trout, the extent of habitat required, and specific
management needs. There also have been new scientific publications, and
additional information has become available from various State and
Federal agencies since the 1998 listing action. As a result, we now
find that sufficient information exists to determine critical habitat
for the Klamath River and Columbia River bull trout population
segments.
Our Policy on Information Standards Under the Endangered Species
Act, published on July 1, 1994 (59 FR 34271), provides criteria,
establishes procedures, and provides guidance to ensure that the
decisions made by the Service represent the best scientific and
commercial data available. It requires that our biologists, to the
extent consistent with the Act and with the use of the best scientific
and commercial data available, use primary and original sources of
information as the basis for recommendations to designate critical
habitat. When determining which areas are critical habitat, a primary
source of information should be the listing rule for the species.
Additional information may be obtained from a recovery plan, articles
in peer-reviewed journals, conservation plans developed by States and
counties, scientific status surveys and studies, biological
assessments, unpublished materials, and expert opinions.
Methods
As required by the Act and regulations at 50 CFR 424.12, we used
the best scientific data available to determine critical habitat,
giving consideration to those physical and biological features that are
essential to the conservation of the bull trout. As described at 50 CFR
424.12(b), such requirements include, but are not limited to, the
following: (1) Space for individual and population growth and for
normal behavior; (2) Food, water, or other nutritional or physiological
requirements; (3) Cover or shelter; (4) Sites for breeding,
reproduction, rearing of offspring; and generally; (5) Habitats that
are protected from disturbance or are representative of the historic
geographical and ecological distributions of a species.
In proposing critical habitat, we reviewed the overall approaches
to the conservation of the species undertaken by local, State, and
Federal agencies; Tribal governments; and private individuals and
organizations since the species was listed in 1998. We relied heavily
on information developed by the bull trout Recovery Unit Teams, which
were comprised of Federal, State, Tribal, and private biologists, as
well as experts from other scientific disciplines such as hydrology and
forestry, resource users, and other stakeholders with an interest in
bull trout and the habitats they depend on for survival. We reviewed
available information concerning bull trout habitat use and
preferences, habitat conditions, threats, limiting factors, population
demographics, and the known locations, distribution and abundances of
bull trout.
During our evaluation of information, we also took into account the
relatively low probability of detection of bull trout in traditional
fish sampling and survey efforts, as well as the limited extent of such
efforts across the range of bull trout. Because of their varied life
history strategies, nocturnal habits, and low population densities in
many areas, the detectability of bull trout in a given area is highly
variable (Rieman and McIntyre 1993). Furthermore, much of the current
information on bull trout presence is the product of informal surveys
or sampling conducted for other species or other purposes. The primary
limitations of informal surveys are that they provide no estimate of
certainty (i.e., a measure of the probability of detection), and that
they may be inadequate for determining parameters such as the densities
and distribution of the population. (The need for a statistically sound
bull trout survey protocol has been addressed only recently through the
development, by the American Fisheries Society, of a peer-reviewed
protocol for determining presence/absence, and potential habitat
suitability for juvenile and resident bull trout (Peterson et al.
2002).) Consequently, with some exceptions (e.g., areas of Montana
where bull trout surveys have been consistently conducted for a decade
or more), a lack of bull trout detections does not provide definitive
evidence of their absence in a particular stream, lake, or river.
Accordingly, we used information gathered during the bull trout
recovery planning process, as supplemented by even more recent
information developed by State agencies, Tribes, the U.S. Forest
Service (USFS), and other entities, in the development of our critical
habitat designation proposal. Data concerning habitat conditions or
status of primary constituent elements were used when available. To
address areas where data gaps exist, we solicited expert opinions from
knowledgeable fisheries biologists in the local area.
Important considerations in selecting areas for critical habitat
designation include factors specific to each river system, such as size
(e.g., stream order), gradient, channel morphology, connectivity to
other aquatic habitats, and habitat complexity and diversity, as well
as range-wide recovery considerations. This effort was especially
assisted by the recovery strategy described in the Draft Recovery Plan
(USFWS 2002). We took into account that preferred habitat for bull
trout ranges from small headwater streams that are used largely for
spawning and rearing, to downstream, mainstem portions of river
networks that are used for rearing, foraging, overwintering, and
migration.
Our method included consideration of information regarding habitat
essential to maintaining the migratory life history forms of bull
trout, in light of the repeated emphasis about the importance of such
habitat in the scientific literature (Rieman and McIntryre 1993; Hard
1995; Healey and Prince 1995; Rieman et al. 1995; MBTSG 1998; Dunham
and Rieman 1999; Nelson et al. 2002). As explained above (see the
Background section), habitat for movement upstream and downstream is
important for all life history forms for spawning, foraging, growth,
access to rearing and overwintering areas, or thermal refugia (e.g.,
spring-fed streams in late summer), avoidance of extreme environmental
conditions, and other normal behavior. Successful migration requires
biologically, physically, and chemically unobstructed routes for
movement of individuals. Therefore, our method included considering
information regarding habitat that is essential for movement into and
out of larger rivers, because of the importance of such areas to the
fluvial form of bull trout. We similarly identified habitat that is
essential for movement between streams and lakes by adfluvial forms.
Migratory corridors also are important for movement between
populations (e.g. Fraley and Sehapard 1989; Rieman and McIntyre 1993,
Rieman et al. 1995, Dunham and Rieman 1999). Thus, in addition to
considering areas important for migration within populations, our
method also included considering information regarding migration
corridors necessary to allow for genetic exchange between local
populations. Corridors that provide for such
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movements can support eventual recolonization of unoccupied areas or
otherwise play a significant role in maintaining genetic diversity and
metapopulation viability. (See Background section, above, for details.)
Because these factors are important in identifying areas that are
essential to the conservation of bull trout, our method included
consideration of the various roles that migratory corridors have for
bull trout.
Primary Constituent Elements
In accordance with section 3(5)(A)(i) of the Act and regulations at
50 CFR 424.12, in determining which areas to propose as critical
habitat, we are required to base our proposal on the best scientific
data available, and to consider those physical and biological features
that are essential to the conservation of the species and that may
require special management considerations or protection. These physical
and biological features include, but are not limited to: space for
individual and population growth, and for normal behavior; food, water,
or other nutritional or physiological requirements; cover or shelter;
sites for breeding, reproduction, or rearing of offspring; and habitats
that are protected from disturbance or are representative of the
historic geographical and ecological distributions of a species. All
areas proposed as critical habitat for bull trout are within the
historic geographic range of the species and contain one or more of
these physical or biological features essential to the conservation of
the species. The regulations also require that we include a list of
known primary constituent elements with the critical habitat
description. As described in the regulations, the primary constituent
elements may include, but are not limited to, features such as spawning
sites, feeding sites, and water quality or quantity. Following is a
brief summary of information we considered in our identification of
primary constituent elements. Additional and more detailed information
is available in the administrative record for the proposed rule.
We determined the primary constituent elements for bull trout from
studies of their habitat requirements, life-history characteristics,
and population biology, as outlined above. These primary constituent
elements are:
(1) Permanent water having low levels of contaminants such that
normal reproduction, growth and survival are not inhibited;
(2) Water temperatures ranging from 2 to 15 [deg]C (36 to 59
[deg]F), with adequate thermal refugia available for temperatures at
the upper end of this range. Specific temperatures within this range
will vary depending on bull trout life history stage and form,
geography, elevation, diurnal and seasonal variation, shade, such as
that provided by riparian habitat, and local groundwater influence;
(3) Complex stream channels with features such as woody debris,
side channels, pools, and undercut banks to provide a variety of
depths, velocities, and instream structures;
(4) Substrates of sufficient amount, size, and composition to
ensure success of egg and embryo overwinter survival, fry emergence,
and young-of-the-year and juvenile survival. A minimal amount of fine
substrate less than 0.63 cm (0.25 in) in diameter and minimal substrate
embeddedness are characteristic of these conditions;
(5) A natural hydrograph, including peak, high, low, and base flows
within historic ranges or, if regulated, a hydrograph that demonstrates
the ability to support bull trout populations;
(6) Springs, seeps, groundwater sources, and subsurface water
connectivity to contribute to water quality and quantity;
(7) Migratory corridors with minimal physical, biological, or
chemical barriers between spawning, rearing, overwintering, and
foraging habitats, including intermittent or seasonal barriers induced
by high water temperatures or low flows;
(8) An abundant food base including terrestrial organisms of
riparian origin, aquatic macroinvertebrates, and forage fish; and
(9) Few or no predatory, interbreeding, or competitive nonnative
species present.
The areas proposed as critical habitat for the Klamath River and
Columbia River Basin DPSs of bull trout are designed to incorporate
what is essential for their conservation. An area need not include all
nine of the primary constitutent elements to qualify for designation as
critical habitat.
Criteria Used To Identify Critical Habitat
The Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002) identifies the specific
recovery needs of the species and provides guidance for identifying
areas that warrant critical habitat designation. As described below,
this Draft Recovery Plan was used as the principal basis for
identifying the critical habitat in this proposed designation. Use of
the Draft Recovery Plan for this purpose raises significant issues
about the scope and impact of this proposed designation. In particular,
areas included in this proposal may not meet the statutory definition
of critical habitat insofar as they may not be essential to the
conservation of bull trout. We will re-evaluate the proposed rule based
on public comment, peer review of the proposed rule and the Draft
Recovery Plan, the economic analysis of the proposed rule and the
public comments on that analysis, and other available information, to
ensure that the designation accurately reflects habitat that is
essential to the conservation of the species.
The draft recovery strategy focuses primarily on the maintenance
(and, where needed, expansion) of existing local populations by: (1)
Protecting sufficient amounts of spawning and rearing habitat in upper
watershed areas; (2) providing suitable habitat conditions in
downstream rivers and lakes to provide foraging and overwintering
habitat for fluvial and adfluvial fish; and (3) sustaining (and in some
cases reestablishing) movement corridors to maintain migratory routes
and the potential for gene flow between local populations by
maintaining habitat conditions that allow for fish passage.
Critical habitat units are patterned after recovery units
identified in the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002) for the Klamath
River and Columbia River population segments. Using the guidance from
that plan, we identified habitat areas needed for the survival and
recovery of bull trout. To be included as critical habitat, an area had
to provide one or more of the following three functions: (1) Spawning,
rearing, foraging, or overwintering habitat to support existing bull
trout local populations; (2) movement corridors necessary for
maintaining migratory life-history forms; and/or (3) suitable and
historically occupied habitat that is essential for recovering existing
local populations that have declined, or that is needed to reestablish
local populations required for recovery.
Our proposal includes approximately 4,074 km (2,531 mi) of stream
reaches and 12,176 ha (30,075 ac) of lake and reservoir surface area
habitat determined to be essential to the conservation of the bull
trout, but currently not known to be occupied. Although these specific
areas are not known to be occupied, they are within the geographical
area occupied by bull trout occupy. Areas with low levels of bull trout
occupancy or where presence of the species is undetermined were
included when they provided connectivity between areas of high-quality
habitat, served as important migration corridors for fluvial or
adfluvial fish, or were identified in the
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Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002) as necessary for local population
expansion or reestablishment in order to achieve recovery, so that
delisting can occur. Restoration of reproducing bull trout populations
to additional portions of their historical range would significantly
reduce the likelihood of extinction due to natural or human-caused
factors that might otherwise further reduce population size and
distribution. Thus, an integral component of the Draft Recovery Plan
(USFWS 2002) is the selective reestablishment of secure, self-
sustaining populations in certain areas where the species has
apparently, but not necessarily conclusively, been extirpated. In this
regard, we also note that some habitat areas that would not be
considered essential if they were geographically isolated are, in fact,
essential to the conservation of the species when situated in locations
where they facilitate movement between local populations or otherwise
play a significant role in maintaining metapopulation viability (e.g.,
by providing sources of immigrants to recolonize adjacent habitat
patches following periodic extirpation events) (Dunham and Rieman
1999). In addition, populations on the periphery of the species' range,
or in atypical environments, are important for maintaining the genetic
diversity of the species and could prove essential to the ability of
the species to adapt to rapidly changing climatic and environmental
conditions (Leary et al. 1993; Hard 1995).
A brief discussion of each area proposed for designation is
provided in the critical habitat unit descriptions (below). Additional
detailed documentation concerning the essential nature of these areas
is contained in our administrative record.
Proposed critical habitat for bull trout was delineated using
multiple sources including: The StreamNet GIS (Geographic Information
System) database for Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Montana; and State
databases of bull trout distribution.
Managed Lands
As part of our process of developing this critical habitat
proposal, we evaluated existing management plans to determine whether
they provide sufficient protection and management for the bull trout
and its habitat such that there is no need for additional special
management considerations or protection of areas that otherwise would
qualify as critical habitat. Section 3(5)(A)(i) of the Act defines
critical habitat as areas on which are found those physical or
biological features (I) essential to the conservation of the species
and (II) which may require special management considerations or
protection. Adequate special management or protection is provided by a
legally operative plan that addresses the maintenance and improvement
of essential habitat elements and that provides for the long-term
conservation of the species. We consider a plan adequate when it: (1)
Provides a conservation benefit to the species (i.e., the plan must
maintain or provide for an increase in the species' population, or the
enhancement or restoration of its habitat within the area covered by
the plan); (2) provides assurances that the management plan will be
implemented (i.e., those responsible for implementing the plan are
capable of accomplishing the objectives, have an implementation
schedule, and/or adequate funding for the management plan); and (3)
provides assurances the conservation plan will be effective (i.e., it
identifies biological goals, has provisions for reporting progress, and
is of a duration sufficient to implement the plan and achieve the
plan's goals and objectives). If an area provides physical and
biological features essential to the conservation of the species, and
also is covered by a plan that meets these criteria, then such an area
does not constitute critical habitat as defined by the Act because the
primary constituent elements found there are not in need of special
management.
Federal Public Lands (USFS and Bureau of Land Management)
Within the range of bull trout, the USFS and Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) prepare land management plans which generally guide
activities on the National Forests and BLM Districts. These plans
provide some level of conservation benefit to species and the habitat
they are known to occupy. However, current management goals are not
sufficient to address areas of unknown occupancy which are proposed as
critical habitat because we believe they are essential to conservation
of the species.
Federal land management agencies routinely engage in land exchanges
with non-Federal entities. These exchanges are often advantageous to
both parties by providing, for example, harvestable timber for a
private timber company and a consolidation of land holdings that will
contribute to efficient future management by the Federal agency. Such
exchanges complicate potential critical habitat exclusions based on
existing management plans.
USFS Land and Resource Management Plans (LRMPs) and BLM Resource
Management Plans (RMPs), as amended by the Interim Strategy for
Managing Fish-Producing Watersheds in Eastern Oregon and Washington,
Idaho, Western Montana, and Portions of Nevada (INFISH), and the
Interim Strategy for Managing Anadromous Fish-Producing Watersheds in
Western Oregon and Washington, Idaho, and Portions of California
(PACFISH), are fluid documents that may change, or not change as
anticipated, as management emphasis and direction changes. For example:
(1) PACFISH and INFISH were considered interim for a period of 2 years
when they were created in 1998, yet they still are in place in 2002;
(2) three National Forests in Idaho are currently engaged in informal
consultation with the Service on revisions to their LRMPs with the
vision of dropping or modifying PACFISH/INFISH requirements. We are
unsure at this point as to the degree of aquatic protections that will
be provided under the new plans; and (3) the Aquatic Conservation
Strategy and other components of the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP)
contain aspects which are not always fully agreed upon by Federal
agencies charged with implementation of the plan. For this reason, as
well as to incorporate new information, the NWFP is managed adaptively
to respond to new information and, as such, we are unsure as to the
specific details of future management direction. Further, LRMPs and
RMPs (including the NWFP) are general and programmatic in nature. All
of the Federal agencies understand that more specific consultation at
the site-specific level is required to determine project effects and
meet the requirements of section 7(a)(2) of the Act. Therefore, the
current existence and substance of these Federal land management plans
do not provide assurances of their future implementation, or that
specific project implementation in the future will reflect a comparable
level of conservation benefits to bull trout.
Because of these circumstances, we cannot, at this time, find that
management on these lands under Federal jurisdiction is adequate to
preclude a proposed designation of critical habitat. Therefore, we have
included areas within these Federal jurisdictions as part of the
critical habitat proposal, and are seeking further information, through
the public comment process, as to whether these areas should be
retained or excluded from designation in the final rule (see Public
Comments Solicited section).
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Congressionally Designated Wilderness
Wilderness areas exist because of a Congressional mandate that
began with passage of the Wilderness Act in 1964. In partnership with
the public, wilderness managers have a responsibility to preserve an
enduring resource of wilderness, where natural processes are allowed to
operate freely. Non-commercial hunting, fishing, and trapping are
allowed in most Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service,
and Forest Service wilderness areas, but not those managed by the
National Park Service. States are responsible for management of
wildlife and fish, working together with the Federal agency land
managers. Wildlife species may be introduced and fish species stocked
in order to perpetuate or recover a threatened or endangered species,
or to restore a native species that has been eliminated or reduced by
human influence. Exotic species may not be stocked. Habitat may be
manipulated only when it is necessary to correct conditions resulting
from human influence or to protect threatened or endangered species.
Research and management surveys are permitted if done in a manner
compatible with the preservation of the wilderness resource.
Where previously established, livestock grazing is permitted to
continue in wilderness, subject to grazing and other resource
management requirements. Permittees are required to maintain range
improvements necessary to the livestock operation or the protection of
the range, such as fences and watering facilities. The use of motorized
equipment is permitted where it occurred prior to the establishment of
wilderness. Range improvements such as fences and watering holes may be
made, when necessary to protect wilderness values and manage the range
resource. Prescribed burning, noxious weed control, seeding,
irrigation, fertilization, and liming are allowed where each activity
was practiced prior to wilderness designation, when absolutely
necessary for the livestock grazing operation, and where there would be
no serious adverse impacts on wilderness values. Horses and packstock
used by commercial outfitters and guides and private individuals are
grazed under permit. Feed must be packed in when forage is inadequate,
and each wilderness may set regulations on tethering of horses, party
size limits, and use of native feed and pellets. Wild horses and burros
are considered part of the natural system, where established at the
time of designation.
Effective January 1, 1984, the Wilderness Act withdrew minerals
within lands designated as wilderness from appropriation under the
mining and mineral leasing laws, subject to valid existing rights.
Holders of valid mineral leases retain the rights granted by the terms
and conditions of the specific leases. Holders of valid mining claims
are allowed to conduct operations necessary for the development,
production, and processing of the mineral resource. Mechanized
equipment, motorized access, and utility corridors may be used.
However, these activities and the reclamation of all disturbed lands
must minimize the impact on the surrounding wilderness character. Prior
to designation as wilderness, mining claims may be made on public lands
administered by the Bureau of Land Management. Mining operations may
continue after designation, subject to strict regulation to protect
wilderness characteristics.
Dams and water development structures in wilderness, other than
those necessary for range and wildlife, can only be authorized by the
President. However, existing reservoirs, ditches, water catchments, and
related facilities for the control or use of water can be maintained or
reconstructed if they meet a public need or are part of a valid
existing right. Motorized equipment and mechanical transportation for
maintenance of water development structure is not allowed unless
practiced before the area was designated wilderness. Watershed
restoration is permitted only where human activities have caused soil
deterioration or other loss of wilderness values, where watershed
conditions could cause unacceptable environmental impacts or threaten
life or property outside the wilderness, and where natural revegetation
is insufficient.
Although wilderness areas generally provide for management
complementary with the conservation needs of bull trout, the provisions
for mining, water development, and grazing relative to pre-existing
claims and usage, and their effects on future site-specific actions
that may occur, is not well understood. Because of this uncertainty, we
cannot, at this time, determine the effectiveness of wilderness
management on bull trout. Therefore, we have included areas within
wilderness as part of the critical habitat proposal. We are seeking
further information, through the public comment process, as to whether
these areas should be retained or excluded from designation in the
final rule (see Public Comments Solicited section).
Lands Covered Under Existing Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs)
Section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Act authorizes the Service to issue to
non-Federal entities a permit for the incidental take of endangered and
threatened species. This permit allows a non-Federal landowner to
proceed with an activity that is legal in all other respects, but that
results in the incidental taking of a listed species (i.e., take that
is incidental to, and not the purpose of, the carrying out of an
otherwise lawful activity). The Act specifies that an application for
an incidental take permit must be accompanied by a conservation plan,
and specifies the content of such a plan. The purpose of such a habitat
conservation plan, or HCP, is to describe and ensure that the effects
of the permitted action on covered species are adequately minimized and
mitigated and that the action does not appreciably reduce the survival
and recovery of the species.
Within the area covered by Klamath River DPS, there are no HCPs
involving bull trout. Within the range of the Columbia River population
segment of bull trout, the Service has approved HCPs involving the Plum
Creek Timber Company and the Washington Department of Natural Resources
(WDNR). The Plum Creek Native Fish, Plum Creek I-90, and the WDNR HCPs
have been developed, in part, to provide for the conservation needs of
bull trout while also allowing for otherwise lawful timber management
activities. The duration of the permits associated with the Plum Creek
and WDNR HCPs ranges from 30 to 100 years. The permittees have the
option, however, of terminating at any time if they so choose, with a
sixty-day notice to the Service. Moreover, the permittees may retain
their permits but sell some of their lands covered by an HCP. All of
these HCPs contain provisions that allow buyers of lands covered by the
HCP to assume the permit if they so desire.
The Plum Creek I-90 HCP includes provisions that: (1) Generally
allow for the sale or exchange of lands with the U.S. Forest Service,
with some specific limitations relative to implementation of the
Northwest Forest Plan; (2) allow for the sale of any lands provided
appropriate covenants or assurances are given by the acquiring party
that such lands will be managed consistent with the goals and
objectives of the HCP; and (3) allow for the sale of parcels not in
excess of 640 acres to any private party as long as the cumulative
total of all such transactions does not exceed 5
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percent of the acreage covered by the permit and the cumulative total
of all such transactions in any one township does not exceed 1,920
acres. The Plum Creek Native Fish HCP applies a proportionality ratio
to land dispositions relative to three categories of dispositions:
Positive, neutral, and negative in terms of conservation benefits to
covered species. Plum Creek has committed to manage its land
dispositions so that the cumulative total of dispositions stays within
a predetermined range of proportionality. If, at the end of the term of
the HCP, the proportionality balance is below the predetermined range
limits, positive land disposition commitments must be applied to
sufficient acreage within the project area to restore the balance.
The WDNR lands are maintained primarily for the purpose of growing
and selling timber to finance State government, and the management of
these lands also can include purchases, sales, and land exchanges. The
WDNR HCP does not include incentives for placing conservation easements
on some of the land that WDNR sells. The HCP allows WDNR to dispose of
Permit lands at its sole discretion. However, if the cumulative impact
of disposed lands would have a significant adverse effect on the
covered species, the parties to the HCP are required to mutually amend
the HCP to provide replacement mitigation.
We evaluated lands covered by these existing Habitat Conservation
Plans to determine whether they are (1) occupied and essential to the
conservation of the species; (2) in need of additional special
management considerations; and (3) currently not known to be occupied
but essential to the conservation of the species. We evaluated each HCP
to determine whether it: (1) Provides a conservation benefit to the
species; (2) provides assurances that the management plan will be
implemented; and (3) provides assurances the plan will be effective.
Approved and permitted HCPs are designed to ensure the long-term
survival of covered species within the plan area. Where we have an
approved HCP, the areas we ordinarily would designate as critical
habitat for the covered species will normally be protected through the
terms of the HCPs and their implementation agreements. These HCPs and
implementation agreements include management measures and protections
that are crafted to protect, restore, and enhance their value as
habitat for covered species.
The issuance of a permit (under Section 10(a) of the Act) in
association with an HCP application is subject to consultation under
Section 7(a)(2) of the Act. While these consultations on permit
issuance have not specifically addressed the issue of destruction or
adverse modification of critical habitat for bull trout, they have
addressed the very similar concept of jeopardy to bull trout in the
plan area. Since these large regional HCPs address land use within the
plan boundaries, habitat issues within the plan boundaries have been
thoroughly addressed in the HCP and the consultation on the permit
associated with the HCP. Our experience is that, under most
circumstances, consultations under the jeopardy standard will reach the
same result as consultations under the adverse modification standard.
Common to both approaches is an appreciable detrimental effect on both
survival and recovery of a listed species, in the case of critical
habitat by reducing the value of the habitat so designated. Thus,
actions satisfying the standard for adverse modification are nearly
always found to also jeopardize the species concerned, and the
existence of a critical habitat designation does not materially affect
the outcome of consultation. Therefore, additional measures to protect
the habitat from adverse modification are not likely to be required.
The Plum Creek I-90 and WDNR HCPs occur mostly in Western
Washington, with minimal overlap (i.e., lands adjacent to less than 50
stream miles for each Plan) with proposed critical habitat for the
Columbia River DPS. The Plum Creek Native Fish HCP covers approximately
1.6 million acres, all within the range of the Columbia River DPS.
Lands within this HCP occur adjacent to less than approximately 500
miles of streams reaches that we identified as proposed critical
habitat.
We have reviewed the three HCPs within the Columbia River basin DPS
of bull trout and we have determined that they do not require
additional special management considerations to conserve bull trout.
Therefore, these areas covered by an existing, legally operative
incidental take permit issued for bull trout under section 10(a)(1)(B)
of the Act are, by definition under Section 3(5)(A) of the Act, not
included in this proposed designation of critical habitat.
As noted above, lands within these HCPs are subject to disposal
(e.g., through sale or exchange), subject to various sideboards
included in each HCP. Proposed critical habitat does not include non-
Federal lands covered by an incidental take permit for bull trout
issued under section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Act for these HCPs as long as
such permit, or a conservation easement providing comparable
conservation benefits, remains legally operative on such lands.
We also considered exclusion of HCPs under subsection 4(b)(2) of
the Act, which allows us to exclude areas from critical habitat
designation where the benefits of exclusion outweigh the benefits of
designation, provided the exclusion will not result in the extinction
of the species. We believe that in most instances, the benefits of
excluding HCPs from critical habitat designations will outweigh the
benefits of including them. We believe this is the case in relation to
the three HCPs that address bull trout within the Columbia River DPS.
The benefits of including HCP lands in critical habitat are
normally small. The principal benefit of any designated critical
habitat is that activities in such habitat that may affect it require
consultation under section 7 of the Act if such actions involve a
Federal nexus (i.e., an action authorized, funded, or carried out by a
Federal agency). Such consultation would ensure that adequate
protection is provided to avoid adverse modification of critical
habitat. Where HCPs are in place, our experience indicates that this
benefit is small or non-existent.
Further, HCPs typically provide for greater conservation benefits
to a covered species than section 7 consultations because HCPs assure
the long term protection and management of a covered species and its
habitat. Such assurances are typically not provided by section 7
consultations which, in contrast to HCPs, often do not commit the
project proponent to long term special management or protections.
The development and implementation of HCPs provide other important
conservation benefits, including the development of biological
information to guide conservation efforts and assist in species
recovery and the creation of innovative solutions to conserve species
while allowing for commercial activity. The educational benefits of
critical habitat, including informing the public of areas that are
important for the long-term survival and conservation of the species,
are essentially the same as those that would occur from the public
notice and comment procedures required to establish an HCP, as well as
the public participation that occurs in the development of many
regional HCPs. For these reasons, then, we believe that designation of
critical habitat normally has little benefit in areas covered by HCPs.
The benefits of excluding HCPs from being designated as critical
habitat include relieving landowners, communities and counties of any
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additional regulatory review that result from such a designation. Many
HCPs, particularly large regional HCPs, take many years to develop and,
upon completion, become regional conservation plans that are consistent
with the recovery of covered species. Imposing an additional regulatory
review after HCP completion may jeopardize conservation efforts and
partnerships in many areas and could be viewed as a disincentive to
those developing HCPs.
A related benefit of excluding HCP areas is that it would encourage
the continued development of partnerships with HCP participants,
including States, local governments, conservation organizations, and
private landowners, that together can implement conservation actions we
would be unable to accomplish alone. By excluding areas covered by HCPs
from critical habitat designation, we preserve these partnerships and,
we believe, set the stage for more effective conservation actions in
the future.
In general, we believe the benefits of critical habitat designation
to be small in areas covered by approved HCPs. We also believe that the
benefits of excluding HCPs from designation are significant. Weighing
the small benefits of inclusion against the benefits of exclusion,
including the benefits of relieving property owners of an additional
layer of approvals and regulation, together with the encouragement of
conservation partnerships, would generally result in HCPs being
excluded from critical habitat designation under section 4(b)(2) of the
Act.
Tribal Lands
Please see the section ``Government-to-Government Relationship With
Tribes'' for a discussion of proposed critical habitat in relation to
Tribal lands.
Proposed Critical Habitat Designation
Within the geographical areas presently known to be occupied by the
Klamath River and Columbia River Basin DPSs, we are proposing for
designation only areas currently known to be essential to the
conservation of bull trout. These areas already contain features and
habitat characteristics that are necessary to sustain the species. We
are only proposing designation of areas that currently have one or more
of the primary constituent elements that provide essential life-cycle
requisites of the species, as defined at 50 CFR 424.12(b). Moreover,
certain areas with known occurrences of bull trout have not been
proposed for designation as critical habitat. We did not propose
critical habitat for some small scattered occurrences or habitats that
are in highly fragmented areas or no longer have hydrologic conditions
that are sufficient to maintain bull trout habitat, as we do not
believe, based on the best available scientific information, that these
areas are essential to the conservation of the species.
The proposed critical habitat areas described below constitute our
best assessment at this time of the stream reaches, lakes, and
reservoirs that are essential to the conservation of the Klamath River
and Columbia River bull trout population segments. We are proposing
designation of approximately 476 km (296 mi) of streams and 13,735 ha
(33,939 ac) of lakes for the Klamath River DPS, and 29,251 km (18,175
mi) of streams and 201,850 ha (498,782 ac) of lakes and reservoirs for
the Columbia River DPS. Our proposal includes approximately 4,074 km
(2,531 mi) of stream reaches and 12,176 ha (30,075 ac) of lake and
reservoir surface area habitat determined to be essential to the
conservation of the bull trout, but that are not currently known to be
occupied.
The lateral extent of critical habitat, for each proposed stream
reach, is the width of the stream channel as defined by its bankfull
elevation. Bankfull elevation is the level at which water begins to
leave the channel and move into the floodplain (Rosgen 1996) and is
reached at a discharge which generally has a recurrence interval of 1
to 2 years on the annual flood series (Leopold et al. 1992). Critical
habitat extends from the bankfull elevation on one side of the stream
channel to the bankfull elevation on the opposite side. If bankfull
elevation is not evident on either bank, the ordinary high-water line
as defined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) in 33 CFR 329.11
shall be used to determine the lateral extent of critical habitat.
Adjacent floodplains are not proposed as critical habitat. However, it
should be recognized that the quality of aquatic habitat within stream
channels is intrinsically related to the character of the floodplains
and associated riparian zones, and human activities that occur outside
the river channels can have demonstrable effects on physical and
biological features of the aquatic environment. The lateral extent of
proposed lakes and reservoirs is defined by the perimeter of the water
body as mapped on standard 1:24,000 scale maps (comparable to the scale
of a 7.5 minute U.S. Geological Survey Quadrangle topographic map).
The approximate amount of proposed critical habitat in the Klamath
River Basin DPS, by State and adjacent landownership, is shown in Table
1.
Table 1.--Approximate Linear Quantity of Proposed Critical Habitat (in Stream Kilometers (km) and Miles (mi)) and Surface Area of Lakes (in Hectares
(ha) and Acres(ac)), and Adjacent Landownership Percentages for the Klamath River DPS
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Federal Private
State Streams (km) Lakes (ha) (percent) Tribal Local/state (percent)
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OR................................... 476 km (296 mi)......... 13,735 ha (33,939 ac).. 55 n/a n/a 45
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The approximate amount of proposed critical habitat in the Columbia
River Basin DPS, by State and adjacent landownership, is shown in Table
2.
Table 2.--Approximate Linear Quantity of Proposed Critical Habitat (in Stream Klometers (km) and Miles (mi)) and Surface Area of Lakes and Reservoirs
(in Hectares (ha) and Acres(ac)) by State, and Adjacent Landownership Percentages for the Columbia River DPS
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Lakes and reservoirs Federal Tribal Local/State Private
State Streams (km) (ha) (percent) (percent) (percent) (percent)
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ID................................... 14,416 km (8,958 mi).... 83,219 ha (205,639 ac). 82 1 5 12
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MT................................... 5,341 km (3,319 mi)..... 88,051 ha (217,577 ac). 60 1 5 34
OR................................... 5,460 km (3,391 mi)..... 18,077 ha (44,670 ac).. 49 4 1 46
WA................................... 4,034 km (2,507 mi)..... 12,503 ha (30,896 ac).. 39 3 4 54
Total................................ 29,251 km (18,175 mi)... 201,850 ha (498,782 ac) 58 2 4 36
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Critical habitat includes bull trout habitat across the species'
range in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Lands adjacent to
proposed critical habitat are under private, State, Tribal, and Federal
ownership, with Federal lands including lands managed by the USFS and
BLM. Twenty-five critical habitat units have been delineated. The areas
we are proposing as critical habitat, described below, constitute our
best assessment of areas essential to the conservation of the Klamath
and Columbia River distinct population segments of bull trout.
We are proposing critical habitat in 25 units that correspond to
recovery units identified in the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002).
Proposed critical habitat for the Klamath River DPS is entirely within
Unit 1. Proposed critical habitat for the Columbia River DPS is in
Units 2 though 25. Brief descriptions of each unit and the critical
habitat subunits (CHSUs) within them, and the specific areas proposed
for designation as critical habitat, are presented below. For ease of
reference, the paragraph designations in parentheses at the beginning
of each unit correspond with paragraph designations in the amendatory
language at the end of this rule, which provide the legal descriptions
(latitude and longitude coordinates) for each area proposed for
designation (see Proposed Regulation Promulgation section).
The streams, lakes and reservoirs indicated below are generally
described from the bottom to the top of a watershed within a proposed
critical habitat unit or subunit. For example, river or stream ``A''
would be described from its mouth up to the first major tributary
(stream ``B'') that is also being proposed as critical habitat. At that
point, tributary stream ``B'' and any of its associated tributaries
that are also being proposed would be described, again from the mouth
of stream ``B'' upstream to either the next tributary being proposed or
to the limit of proposed critical habitat within stream ``B''. Once
this description is complete, the text again reverts to river/stream A
and continues upstream, either to the next tributary being proposed
(e.g. stream C) or to the upstream limit of proposed critical habitat
in Stream A. This provides a ``roadmap'' that enables the reader to
appreciate the extent of the proposal in a particular watershed or
stream system, as well as to have the ability to work their way up from
a landmark more likely to be familiar (e.g., the mouth of the Tucannon
River at its confluence with the Snake River) to locate a particular,
generally more obscure tributary in the upper watershed. Together with
the maps included with this proposed rule, readers should be able to
easily locate where a stream of interest that is being proposed as bull
trout critical habitat occurs on the landscape.
The legal descriptions provided in the regulatory portion of this
proposed rule (see Proposed Regulation Promulgation) correspond to the
critical habitat units and subunits described below. However, the legal
descriptions of individual streams and lakes/reservoirs within each
subunit paragraph are arranged in alphabetical order by stream or lake/
reservoir name within a paragraph, whereas the descriptions within a
paragraph in this preamble section are arranged as if one was working
their way up from the bottom to the top of a watershed within a
proposed stream network.
(5) Unit 1: Klamath River Basin
The Klamath River Basin is located in south-central Oregon and
includes three critical habitat subunits: (1) Upper Klamath Lake CHSU
in Klamath County; (2) Sycan Marsh CHSU in Klamath County; and (3)
Upper Sprague River CHSU in Klamath and Lake counties. Total proposed
critical habitat includes 475 km (295 mi) of streams representing 9.4
percent of the total stream lengths in the unit. Proposed critical
habitat includes: 224.6 km (139.6 mi) of stream in 13 reaches, and
3,775 ha (9,327 ac) of lake in the Upper Klamath CHSU; 103.8 km (64.5
mi) of stream in 6 reaches, and 9,965 ha (24,625 ac) of marsh in the
Sycan Marsh CHSU; and 146 km (91 mi) of stream in 10 reaches in the
Upper Sprague CHSU.
(i) Upper Klamath Lake CHSU
Encompassing 170,289 ha (420,792 ac), the Upper Klamath Lake CHSU
comprises of Upper Klamath Lake, Agency Lake, and their immediate major
and minor tributaries. Landownership comprises: 84 percent Federal
lands; 6 percent State or local government land; and 10 percent
privately owned lands.
The Upper Klamath Lake CHSU currently supports three local
populations of bull trout, with two considered essential to the
conservation of the species--Threemile Creek and Sun Creek (USFWS
2002). The third population, Lost Creek in Crater Lake National Park,
was established with transplanted fish to provide temporary refuge
during restoration actions in the Park. To fully achieve recovery of
bull trout in the Klamath Basin, the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002)
requires five to seven local populations in the Upper Klamath Lake
CHSU. The following stream segments are included in this critical
habitat unit:
(A) Upper Klamath Lake Corridor, comprised of the streams and
canals between Agency Straight at the north end of Upper Klamath Lake
west to the Westside Road, north to the lower end of the Sevenmile
Creek canyon, southeast along Sevenmile Creek and Sevenmile Canal to
Agency Lake; and the circumference and body of Agency Lake. This
includes the Sevenmile Canal from its confluence with Agency Lake
upstream to its confluence with the West Canal and Sevenmile Creek
(11.6 km (7.2 mi)); 11.7 km (7.3 mi) of Sevenmile Creek from its
confluence with Sevenmile Canal and West Canal upstream to the
beginning of the Sevenmile Creek canyon above the beaver ponds; the
West Canal from its confluence with Agency Lake to its confluence with
Sevenmile Canal (15.0 km (9.3 mi)); Crane Creek from its confluence
with Fourmile Creek to its source springs at river kilometer (rkm) 6.1
(river mile (rmi) 3.8); Fourmile Creek from its confluence with the
West
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Canal to source springs at rkm 4.3 (rmi 2.7); Fourmile Slough from its
confluence with the West Canal to its head near Crystal Springs at (3.5
km (2.2 mi)); Crystal Creek from its confluence with Upper Klamath Lake
to its source springs at rkm 5.0 (rmi 3.1); Recreation Creek from its
confluence with Upper Klamath Lake to its confluence with Crystal Creek
at rkm 3.7 (rmi 2.3); and the entire 3,775 ha (9,327 ac) Agency Lake.
These areas are essential to restoring migratory forms of bull trout in
the Upper Klamath Lake core area and reestablishing connectivity among
populations of bull trout in Rock, Cherry, Threemile, and Sevenmile
Creeks on the west side of the upper Klamath Basin, and populations of
bull trout in the Wood River drainage and Crater Lake National Park.
(B) Rock Creek from the lower limit of permanent water at Penn
Creek upstream to its origin at Heavenly Twin Lake (9.2 km (5.7 mi));
and Cherry Creek from its confluence with Fourmile Creek to the upper
limit of perennial water (15.5 km (9.6 mi)). This area, which is the
focus of restoration and reestablishment efforts under the Draft
Recovery Plan, is a key watershed for reintroduction of a bull trout
population that is essential to the conservation of the species (USFWS
2002).
(C) Threemile Creek from its confluence with Crane Creek to the
upper limit of permanent water (6.9 km (4.3 mi)). This spawning and
rearing habitat supports an essential local population and is a source
for bull trout colonization of other watersheds (USFWS 2002).
(D) The entire 30.3 km (20.7 mi) length of the Wood River; 12.0 km
(7.5 mi) of rooked Creek from its confluence with Agency Lake to its
source at rkm 14.5 (rmi 9.0); 5.0 km (3.1 mi) of Fort Creek from its
confluence with Wood River upstream to the upper limit of permanent
water; Annie Creek from its confluence with Wood River upstream 24.5 km
(15.2 mi); and Middle Fork of Annie Creek from its confluence with the
mainstem Annie Creek to the headwater springs (6.1 km (3.8 mi)). These
are areas of spawning and rearing, and foraging, migratory and
overwintering habitat. These areas supported bull trout historically
(Buchanan 1997).
(E) Sun Creek from its confluence with Annie Creek at rkm 2.0 (rmi
1.2) to the upper limit of bull trout distribution in Sun Meadow at rkm
21.5 (rmi 13.4) (Ratliff and Howell 1992; Bokenica 1997). This spawning
and rearing habitat supports an essential local population and is a
source for bull trout colonization of other watersheds (USFWS 2002).
(ii) Sycan Marsh CHSU
Encompassing 81,818 ha (202,175 ac), the Sycan Marsh CHSU comprises
the Sycan Marsh, its tributaries, and the Sycan River and its
tributaries. Landownership comprises: 56 percent Federal lands and 44
percent privately owned lands.
The Sycan Marsh CHSU currently supports two local populations of
bull trout considered essential to the conservation of the species--
Long Creek and Coyote Creek (USFWS 2002). To achieve recovery of bull
trout in the Klamath Basin, the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002)
requires five to seven local populations in the Sycan Marsh CHSU.
(A) Sycan Marsh and Sycan River includes over 23,944 ha (59,166 ac)
of the Sycan Marsh, and 31.0 km (19.3 mi) of the Sycan River from its
confluence with the Sycan Marsh to the confluence with Rock Creek at
rkm 103.2 (rmi 64.1). Portions of this area are currently occupied and
other parts were historically inhabited by bull trout. This area is
essential for reestablishing migratory forms of bull trout in the Sycan
Marsh core area and reestablishing connectivity among populations in
Long Creek, Coyote Creek, Rifle Creek, and Boulder Creek. The Sycan
River from the confluence with Rock Creek at rkm 103.2 (rmi 64.1)
upstream to its origins (11.7 km (7.3 mi)) supported bull trout
historically (Ratliff and Howell 1992; Light et al. 1996), and is the
focus of efforts to establish additional spawning populations of bull
trout that are essential to the conservation of the species.
(B) Long Creek from the confluence with Sycan Marsh upstream to its
source at rkm 19.6 (rmi 12.2); and 11.3 km (7.0 mi) of spawning and
rearing habitat in Calahan Creek from its confluence with Long Creek at
rkm 7.7 (rmi 4.8) to its source at Blue Buck Springs. This area is
currently occupied by bull trout (Ratliff and Howell 1992; Light et al.
1996). This area is essential for maintaining one of the strongest bull
trout populations remaining in the Klamath Basin. The area is the focus
of restoration and reestablishment efforts as described in the Draft
Recovery Plan, and as a relative ``stronghold,'' this area is a
potential source of bull trout for colonization that is essential to
restoring populations of other watersheds (USFWS 2002).
(C) Coyote Creek from the confluence with the Sycan Marsh 2.4 km
(1.5 mi) below the crossing of USFS Road 27 upstream to the upper limit
of permanent water at rkm 11.2 (rmi 7.0). The area supports one of only
10 extant populations of bull trout in the Klamath Basin and one of
only two in this CHSU. It is the focus of restoration and
reestablishment efforts to achieve recovery for this species (USFWS
2002) and is essential to the conservation of the species.
(D) Rifle Creek from the confluence with the Sycan River at rkm
97.7 (rmi 60.7) upstream 4.0 km (2.5 mi) to its origins; the entire
length of Boulder Creek from its confluence with the Sycan River at rkm
109.8 (rmi 68.2) upstream 2.5 km (1.5 mi); and South Fork Sycan River
from its confluence with the Sycan River at rkm 108.8 (rmi 67.6)
upstream 6.1 km (3.8 mi) to its origins. These areas supported bull
trout historically (Ratliff and Howell 1992; Light et al. 1996), and
are the focus of efforts to establish additional spawning populations
of bull trout that are essential to the conservation of the species.
(iii) Upper Sprague River CHSU
Encompassing 83,810 ha (207,099 ac), the Upper Sprague River CHSU
comprises the drainages of the North and South Forks of the Sprague
River and their tributaries. Landownership comprises: 56 percent
Federal lands and 44 percent privately owned lands.
The Upper Sprague River CHSU currently supports five local
populations of bull trout considered essential to the conservation of
the species: Boulder/Dixon Creek; Sheepy Creek; Deming Creek;
Brownsworth Creek; and Leonard Creek. A remnant fluvial population
exists in the North Fork of the Sprague River (USFWS 2002). To fully
achieve recovery of bull trout in the Klamath Basin, the Draft Recovery
Plan (USFWS 2002) calls for a total of 7 to 10 local populations in the
Upper Sprague River CHSU.
(A) North Fork Sprague River from ``the Elbow'' 3.7 km (2.3 mi)
below the confluence of Yaden Creek at rkm 18.0 (rmi 11.2) upstream to
the confluence of Blue Lake Creek (31.6 km (19.6 mi)); Boulder Creek
from its confluence with the North Fork Sprague River at rkm 24.1 (rmi
15.0) upstream 7.7 km (4.8 mi); Dixon Creek from its confluence with
Boulder Creek at rkm 1.2 (rmi 0.7) upstream to its origin (2.2 km (1.4
mi)); and an unnamed tributary to Dixon Creek from the confluence
upstream 1.2 km (0.8 mi) to its origin. Bull trout currently occupy the
tributaries and at least one mainstem reach of the river (Oregon
Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (OCAFS) 1993, Ratliff and
Howell 1992; Light et al. 1996, J.
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auner, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), pers. Comm.,
1999; R. Smith, ODFW, pers. Comm. 2001). The area supports one of only
10 extant populations of bull trout in the Klamath Basin and one of
only five populations in this CHSU, all of which are essential to the
conservation of the species. The area is the focus of restoration and
reestablishment efforts as described in the Draft Recovery Plan, and as
a relative ``stronghold,'' this area is a potential source of bull
trout for colonization that is essential to restoring populations of
other watersheds (USFWS 2002).
(B) Sheepy Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Sprague at
rkm 26.8 (rmi 16.6) to its source springs (5.3 km (3.3 mi)). The area
supports one of only 10 extant populations of bull trout in the Klamath
Basin and one of only five populations in this CHSU, all of which are
essential to the conservation of the species. The area is the focus of
restoration and reestablishment efforts as described in the Draft
Recovery Plan, and as a relative ``stronghold,'' this area is a
potential source of bull trout for colonization that is essential to
restoring populations of other watersheds (USFWS 2002).
(C) Gearhart Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Sprague
at rkm 32.6 (rmi 20.2) upstream to Gearhart Marsh (9.0 km (5.6 mi))
(above Gearhart Marsh flows become intermittent; Hole Creek from its
confluence with Gearhart Creek at rkm 1.9 (rmi 1.2) upstream to the
upper limit of permanent water (3.3 km (2.0 mi)); Nottin Creek from its
confluence with Gearhart Creek at rkm 1.7 (rmi 1.1) upstream to the
upper limit of permanent water 5.3 km (3.3 m); and School Creek from
its confluence with the North Fork Sprague River at rkm 43.4 (rmi 27.0)
to its origins (7.0 km (4.3 mi)). This area is the focus of efforts to
reestablish additional spawning populations of bull trout essential to
the conservation of the species, as described in the Draft Recovery
Plan (USFWS 2002).
(D) Dead Cow Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Sprague
River at rkm 46.9 (rmi 29.1) upstream 6.6 km (4.1 mi); and Gold Creek
from its confluence with Dead Cow Creek at rkm 1.5 (rmi 0.9) upstream
2.9 km (1.8 mi). The Dead Cow drainage (Dead Cow and Gold creeks)
supported bull trout historically. This area is the focus of efforts to
reestablish additional spawning populations of bull trout essential to
the conservation of the species, as described in the Draft Recovery
Plan (USFWS 2002).
(E) The entire length of Deming Creek from its confluence with
Anderson Field to its headwaters at rkm 7.8 (rmi 4.8). Deming Creek is
currently inhabited by bull trout and is the largest remaining local
population in the Klamath Basin (Ratliff and Howell 1992; Light et al.
1996). The area supports the largest of only 10 populations of bull
trout in the Klamath Basin and the largest of only five populations in
this CHSU, all of which are essential to the conservation of the
species. The area is the focus of restoration and reestablishment
efforts as described in the Draft Recovery Plan, and as a relative
``stronghold,'' this area is a potential source of bull trout for
colonization that is essential to restoring populations of other
watersheds (USFWS 2002).
(F) Lower South Fork Sprague River from the confluence of
Brownsworth Creek at rkm 23.0 (rmi 14.3) upstream 21.7 km (13.5 mi) to
the confluence of Camp Creek; Camp Creek from its confluence with the
South Fork Sprague River at rkm 44.7 (rmi 27.8) to its origin (5.0 km
(3.1 mi)); Corral Creek from its confluence with the South Fork Sprague
River at rkm 46.3 (rmi 28.8) to its origin (4.5 km (2.8 mi)); Upper
South Fork Sprague River from the confluence with Camp Creek at rkm
44.7 (rmi 27.8) upstream to its source at rkm 50.3 (rmi 31.2) (5.6 km
(3.5 mi)); and the entire length of Brownsworth Creek from its
confluence with the South Fork Sprague River upstream 13.3 km (8.8 mi)
to the upper limit of permanent water. These areas are currently
occupied by an essential local population (OCASF 1993; Light et al.
1996; Buchanan et al.1997; USFWS 2002). This area is the focus of
efforts to reestablish additional spawning populations of bull trout
essential to the conservation of the species, as described in the Draft
Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002).
(G) Leonard Creek from its confluence with Brownsworth Creek at rkm
7.0 (rmi 4.3) upstream to its source. Leonard Creek is currently
inhabited by bull trout (Ratliff and Howell 1992; Light et al. 1996).
The area supports one of only 10 extant populations of bull trout in
the Klamath Basin and one of only five populations in this CHSU, all of
which are essential to the conservation of the species. The area is the
focus of restoration and reestablishment efforts as described in the
Draft Recovery Plan, and as a relative ``stronghold,'' this area is a
potential source of bull trout for colonization that is essential to
restoring populations of other watersheds (USFWS 2002).
(6) Unit 2: Clark Fork River Basin
The Clark Fork River Basin unit includes 12 CHSUs, organized
primarily on the basis of major watersheds. It includes most of western
Montana and the panhandle portion of northern Idaho. The summary of
landownership and extent of proposed critical habitat are presented
with each CHSU description.
(i) Lake Pend Oreille CHSU
The Lake Pend Oreille CHSU incorporates all waters in the Clark
Fork River drainage downstream from Cabinet Gorge Dam (near the
Montana/Idaho border), including all direct tributaries to Lake Pend
Oreille, the lower portion of the Priest River drainage (downstream
from Priest Lake Dam), and the Pend Oreille River (the impounded
downstream arm of Lake Pend Oreille) downstream to the crest of Albeni
Falls Dam. The CHSU is almost entirely within the State of Idaho in
Boundary, Bonner, and Kootenai counties. A total of 286 km (178 mi) of
27 streams and the 38,304 ha (94,650 ac) surface area of Lake Pend
Oreille are proposed for designation as critical habitat for bull
trout. Landownership along the streams is approximately 36 percent
Federal, 14 percent State, and 50 percent private. Lakeshore ownership
has not been quantified, but approximately half of it is private with
the other half mostly on Federal (National Forest) lands. Bull trout
local populations in this CHSU include Lower Priest River, Pack River,
Grouse Creek, Trestle Creek, Gold Creek, North Gold Creek, Granite
Creek, Johnson Creek, Lightning Creek Complex, Twin Creek, and Clark
Fork River, all of which are considered essential for recovery of the
species (USFWS 2002).
(A) Lake Pend Oreille totals about 38,304 ha (94,650 ac). The best
available scientific information indicates that most bull trout in the
Lake Pend Oreille CHSU are migratory and adfluvial, using the lake for
a portion of their life cycle (Panhandle Bull Trout Technical Advisory
Team (PBTTAT) 1998a).
(B) The lower Priest River from its confluence with the Pend
Oreille River (the impounded downstream arm of Lake Pend Oreille)
upstream 34.4 km (21.4 mi) to the confluence with the East River
provides foraging, migratory, and overwintering (FMO) habitat
connecting spawning areas with Lake Pend Oreille. The East River from
its confluence with the Priest River upstream 4.0 km (2.5 mi), and the
Middle Fork East River from its confluence with the East River upstream
15.5 km (9.6 mi) provide spawning and rearing habitat for primarily
migratory forms of bull trout. Tarlac Creek from its confluence with
the Middle Fork East River upstream 5.3 km (3.3 mi) to the headwaters,
and
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Uleda Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork East River
upstream 5.9 km (3.7 mi) provide spawning and rearing habitat for bull
trout that are likely resident forms.
(C) The Pack River from its confluence with Lake Pend Oreille
upstream 64.1 km (39.8 mi) contains FMO habitat in the lower reaches,
and spawning and spawning and rearing habitat in the upper reaches for
the Pack River local population of bull trout.
(D) Grouse Creek from its confluence with the Pack River upstream
26.7 km (16.6 mi) to the headwaters contains FMO habitat in the lower
reaches, and spawning and rearing habitat in the upper reaches. North
Fork Grouse Creek from its confluence with Grouse Creek upstream 14.8
km (9.2 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat.
(E) Trestle Creek from its confluence with Lake Pend Oreille
upstream 14.4 km (8.9 mi) provides the most productive spawning and
rearing habitat in the Lake Pend Oreille CHSU.
(F) Gold Creek from its confluence with Lake Pend Oreille upstream
2.7 km (1.7 mi), West Gold Creek from its confluence with Gold Creek
upstream 2.3 km (1.4 mi), and North Gold Creek from its confluence with
Lake Pend Oreille upstream 2.0 km (1.3 mi) provide spawning and rearing
habitat for the Gold Creek bull trout local population complex. Gold
Creek is considered the second most important bull trout spawning
stream in the Lake Pend Oreille critical habitat subunit (PBTTAT 1998a)
(G) Granite Creek from its confluence with Lake Pend Oreille
upstream 10.1 km (6.3 mi), Sullivan Springs from its confluence with
Granite Creek upstream 2.1 km (1.3 mi), and Dry Gulch from its
confluence with Granite Creek upstream 1.7 km (1.0 mi) provide spawning
and rearing habitat for the Granite Creek population complex.
(H) Johnson Creek from its confluence with the south channel of the
Clark Fork River delta at the confluence with Lake Pend Oreille
upstream 1.2 km (0.7 mi) provides spawning and rearing habitat for the
Johnson Creek local population.
(I) The Clark Fork River from its confluence with Lake Pend Oreille
upstream 14.6 km (9.1 mi) to Cabinet Gorge Dam provides FMO habitat
between Lake Pend Oreille and upstream local populations in Lightning
and Twin creeks.
(J) Lightning Creek from its confluence with the Clark Fork River
upstream 29.5 km (18.3 mi) to a barrier falls provides FMO habitat in
the lower reaches below the confluence with East Fork Creek, and
spawning and rearing habitat in the upper reaches above this point.
Morris Creek from its confluence with Lightning Creek upstream 3.3 km
(2.1 mi), East Fork Creek from its confluence with Lightning Creek
upstream 6.5 km (4.1 mi), Savage Creek from its confluence with East
Fork Creek upstream 5.9 km (3.7 mi), Char Creek from its confluence
with East Fork Creek upstream 3.4 km (2.1 mi), Porcupine Creek from its
confluence with Lightning Creek upstream 3.0 km (1.9 mi), Wellington
Creek from its confluence with Lightning Creek upstream 1.0 km (0.6
mi), and Rattle Creek from its confluence with Lightning Creek upstream
6.0 km (3.7 mi) provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Lightning
Creek population complex (Lake Pend Oreille Watershed Advisory Group
1999).
(K) Dry Creek from its confluence with the Clark Fork River
upstream 0.1 km (0.06 mi) to the confluence with Twin Creek provides a
migratory connection between Clark Fork River and Twin Creek. Twin
Creek from its confluence with Dry Creek upstream 3.9 km (2.4 mi)
provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Twin Creek local
population of bull trout.
(ii) Lower Clark Fork River CHSU
The Lower Clark Fork River CHSU includes the three mainstem Clark
Fork River impoundments (Cabinet Gorge, Noxon Rapids, and Thompson
Falls reservoirs), the Clark Fork River between reservoirs and upstream
to the confluence of the Flathead River, the lower Flathead River
drainage downstream from Kerr Dam, and all tributaries to these waters.
With the exception of the lower boundary at Cabinet Gorge Dam (in
Bonner County, Idaho), nearly all the CHSU is located in the
northwestern corner of Montana (Sanders, Lake, and Missoula counties).
Major portions of this CHSU, including the entire lower Flathead
River drainage, are inside the boundaries of the Flathead Indian
Reservation, and fall under the jurisdiction of the Confederated Salish
and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT). There are 13 local populations of bull
trout in this CHSU: Rock Creek, Bull River, Prospect Creek, Graves
Creek, Vermilion River, Fishtrap Creek, West Fork Thompson River, Post
Creek, Mission Creek, Dry Creek, and Jocko River, all of which are
essential to the conservation of the species.
A total of 503 km (312 mi) of 24 streams and 4,862 ha (12,014 ac)
of lake surface area in five reservoirs (Cabinet Gorge, Noxon Rapids,
Mission, McDonald, and Tabor) is proposed for designation as critical
habitat for bull trout in this CHSU. Landownership along the streams is
approximately 31 percent Federal, 1 percent State, 13 percent CSKT
Tribal, and 55 percent private. Landownership on the reservoir
shoreline has not been determined, but its mostly private land along
the two large reservoirs with less than 25 percent as National Forest.
The three small reservoirs are completely surrounded by CSKT Tribal
Lands.
(A) Cabinet Gorge Reservoir (Clark Fork River), 1,295 ha (3,200 ac)
at full pool, provides FMO habitat for the Bull River and Rock Creek
local populations of bull trout (Pratt and Huston 1993).
(B) The Bull River from its confluence with Cabinet Gorge Reservoir
(Clark Fork River) upstream 14.3 km (8.9 mi) to the confluence with the
South and East forks provides FMO habitat for upstream local
populations. Copper Creek from its confluence with the Bull River
upstream 7.4 km (4.6 mi) to the headwaters provides rearing habitat
(MBTSG 1996a). The Bull River East Fork from its mouth upstream 12.8 km
(8 mi) and the Bull River South Fork from its mouth upstream 29.8 km
(18.6 mi) provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Bull River local
population (MBTSG 1996a).
(C) Rock Creek from its confluence with Cabinet Gorge Reservoir
(Clark Fork River) upstream 11.4 km (7.1 mi) to a natural barrier
provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Rock Creek local
population.
(D) Noxon Rapids Reservoir (Clark Fork River), 3,237 ha (8,000 ac)
at full pool, provides FMO habitat for low abundance local populations
in the reservoir tributaries (Pratt and Huston 1993; MBTSG 1996a).
(E) The Vermilion River from its confluence with Noxon Rapids
Reservoir (Clark Fork River) upstream 12.3 km (7.6 mi) to a natural
barrier at Vermilion Falls provides important spawning and rearing
habitat for the Vermilion River local population. Graves Creek from its
confluence with Noxon Rapids Reservoir upstream 5.0 km (3.1 mi) to a
natural barrier, Prospect Creek from its confluence with Noxon Rapids
Reservoir upstream 12.3 km (7.6 mi), Crow Creek from its confluence
with Prospect Creek upstream 2.0 km (1.2 mi), and Crow Creek East Fork
from its confluence with Crow Creek upstream 5.5 km (3.4 mi) all
provide spawning and rearing habitat as well (Pratt and Huston 1993;
MBTSG 1996a).
(F) The Clark Fork River upstream 93.3 km (58.0 mi) from the head
of Noxon Rapids Reservoir to the confluence with the Flathead River
provides FMO habitat for tributary
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populations of bull trout (Pratt and Huston 1993).
(G) The Thompson River from its confluence with the Clark Fork
River upstream 32.3 km (20.0 mi) contains FMO habitat. West Fork
Thompson River from its mouth upstream 8.0 km (5.0 mi) to the
confluence of Lakes Creek; Fishtrap Creek from its confluence with the
Thompson River upstream 17.0 km (10.5 mi) to the confluence with
Fishtrap Creek West Fork, Beatrice Creek from its confluence with
Fishtrap Creek upstream 8.5 km (5.3 mi) to its headwaters, and Fishtrap
Creek West Fork from its mouth upstream 10.2 km (6.4 mi) provide
spawning and rearing habitat necessary for the recovered distribution
of bull trout (USFWS 2002). Bull trout in the West Fork Thompson River
are categorized as being among the strongest remaining populations in
the Thompson River basin (MBTSG 1996d).
(H) The Flathead River from the confluence with the Clark Fork
River (about 60 km (37 mi) upstream from Thompson Falls Dam) upstream
to the confluence with Mission Creek is occupied by bull trout at low
abundance levels (MBTSG 1996d), and provides FMO habitat necessary for
the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002), including
maintaining populations and the migratory life history form essential
to the long-term conservation of bull trout.
(I) The Jocko River from its confluence with the Flathead River
upstream 47.0 km (29.2 mi) to the confluence with the North Fork Jocko
River provides FMO habitat. The North Fork Jocko River from its mouth
upstream 9.9 km (6.1 mi) to a natural barrier, the South Fork Jocko
River from its mouth upstream 15.0 km (9.3 mi) to a natural barrier,
and the Middle Fork Jocko River from its mouth upstream 14.2 km (8.8
mi) are occupied, and provide spawning and rearing habitat for the
Jocko River local population. Together these areas provide habitat
necessary for the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002),
including maintaining populations and the migratory life history form
essential to the long-term conservation of bull trout.
(J) Mission Creek from its confluence with the Flathead River
upstream 34.8 km (21.7 mi) to Mission Dam, Post Creek from its
confluence with Mission Creek upstream 26.1 km (16.2 mi) to a manmade
barrier at McDonald Lake, and Dry Creek from its confluence with
Mission Creek upstream 14.2 km (8.8 mi) to a manmade barrier at Tabor
Reservoir are occupied, at a minimum, by migratory bull trout from the
reservoirs and lake (MBTSG 1996d), and provide FMO habitat necessary
for the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002), including
maintaining populations and the migratory life history form essential
to the conservation of bull trout. These creeks also provide occupied
spawning and rearing habitat above the reservoirs and lake (MBTSG
1996d). Mission Creek spawning and rearing habitat extends upstream
approximately 1.6 km (1.0 mi) above Mission Reservoir to a manmade
barrier. Post Creek spawning and rearing habitat extends upstream
approximately 3.2 km (2 mi) above McDonald Lake to a natural barrier.
Dry Creek spawning and rearing habitat extends upstream approximately
0.8 km (0.5 mi) above Tabor Reservoir to a natural barrier. McDonald
Reservoir (approximately 101 ha (250 ac), when full), Mission Reservoir
(approximately 117 ha (289 ac), when full), and Tabor Reservoir (St.
Mary Lake) (approximately 111 ha (274 ac), when full) provide FMO
habitat for the Post Creek, Mission Creek, and Dry Creek local
populations, respectively (MBTSG 1996d).
(iii) Middle Clark Fork River CHSU
The Middle Clark Fork River CHSU includes the mainstem of the Clark
Fork River in western Montana and all tributary watersheds, from the
confluence of the Flathead River upstream to the base of Milltown Dam,
except for the Bitterroot River drainage. A total of 622 km (386 mi) of
28 streams is proposed for designation as critical habitat for bull
trout in this CHSU. Landownership along the streams is approximately 51
percent Federal, 3 percent State, and 46 percent private, all occurring
in Mineral and Missoula counties, Montana.
(A) The Clark Fork River from the confluence with the Flathead
River upstream approximately 192.1 km (119.4 mi) to Milltown Dam
provides historically occupied FMO habitat that is still currently
occupied, but at very low abundance levels (Pratt and Huston 1993;MBTSG
1996d). This reach is important to provide for the recovered
distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002), including the maintenance of
existing populations and the migratory life history form essential to
the conservation of bull trout.
(B) The St. Regis River from its confluence with the Clark Fork
River upstream 62.1 km (38.6 mi) to its headwaters provides FMO habitat
in the lower reaches up to Twelvemile Creek, and spawning and rearing
habitat in the upper reaches. Little Joe Creek from its confluence with
the St. Regis River upstream 4.0 km (2.5 mi) to its forks; South Fork
Little Joe Creek from its mouth upstream 16.3 km (10.1 mi) to its
headwaters; North Fork Little Joe Creek from its mouth upstream 17.2 km
(10.7 mi) to its headwaters; Ward Creek from its confluence with the
St. Regis River upstream 12.3 km (7.6 mi) to its headwaters; Twelvemile
Creek from its confluence with the St. Regis River upstream 21.6 km
(13.4 mi) to its headwaters; Deer Creek from its confluence with the
St. Regis River upstream 6.6 km (4.1 mi); Big Creek from its confluence
with the St. Regis River upstream 5.4 km (3.4 mi) to its forks; East
Fork Big Creek from its mouth upstream 9.6 km (5.9 mi) to its
headwaters; Middle Fork Big Creek from its mouth upstream 8.0 km (5.0
mi); and West Fork Big Creek from its mouth upstream 9.2 km (5.7 mi)
provide spawning and rearing habitat for the St Regis River local
population complex of bull trout (MBTSG 1996d).
(C) Cedar Creek from its confluence with the Clark Fork River
upstream 24.7 km (15.3 mi), Oregon Gulch from its confluence with Cedar
Creek upstream 4.5 km (2.8 mi), and Lost Creek from its confluence with
Oregon Gulch upstream 11.4 km (7.1 mi) provide spawning and rearing
habitat for the Cedar Creek local population of bull trout (MBTSG
1996d), as well as to provide for the recovered distribution of bull
trout (USFWS 2002).
(D) Trout Creek from its confluence with the Clark Fork River
upstream 23.6 km (14.7 mi) contains spawning and rearing habitat (MBTSG
1996d) for the Trout Creek local population.
(E) Fish Creek from its confluence with the Clark Fork River
upstream 14.7 km (9.1 mi) to its forks provides FMO habitat to upstream
bull trout. North Fork Fish Creek from its mouth upstream 16.1 km (10.0
mi); Straight Creek from its confluence with North Fork Fish Creek
upstream 13.1 km (8.1 mi) to its headwaters; West Fork Fish Creek from
its confluence with Fish Creek upstream 28.2 km (17.5 mi); Indian Creek
from its confluence with West Fork Fish Creek upstream 2.1 km (1.3 mi);
South Fork Fish Creek from its confluence with Fish Creek upstream 25.1
km (15.6 mi) to its headwaters; Surveyors Creek from its confluence
with South Fork Fish Creek upstream 6.6 km (4.1 mi) to its headwaters;
Cache Creek from its confluence with South Fork Fish Creek upstream
15.8 km (9.8 mi); Montana Creek from its confluence with Cache Creek
upstream 9.2 km (5.7 mi) to its headwaters; and White Creek from its
confluence with Cache Creek upstream 7.3 km (4.5 mi) to its headwaters
provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Fish Creek local
population complex (MBTSG 1996d).
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(F) Petty Creek from its confluence with the Clark Fork River
upstream 18.6 km (11.6 mi) provides spawning and rearing habitat for
the Petty Creek local population (MBTSG 1996d).
(G) Rattlesnake Creek from its confluence with the Clark Fork River
upstream 37.5 km (23.3 mi) to the headwaters provides FMO habitat in
the lower reaches (up to Mountain Water Company Dam), and spawning and
rearing habitat above that point (MBTSG 1996d).
(iv) Upper Clark Fork River CHSU
The Upper Clark Fork River CHSU includes the entire Clark Fork
River in western Montana upstream from Milltown Dam (near Missoula),
with the exception of the Blackfoot River, Clearwater River, and Rock
Creek drainages. A total of 484 km (301 mi) of 13 streams is proposed
for designation as critical habitat for bull trout in this CHSU in
Missoula, Granite, Powell, and Deer Lodge counties. Landownership
adjacent to proposed stream segments is approximately 25 percent
Federal, 3 percent State, and 72 percent private.
(A) The Clark Fork River from Milltown Dam upstream approximately
185 km (115 mi) to the headwaters at the confluence with Warm Springs
Creek provides FMO habitat for the recovered distribution of bull trout
(USFWS 2002). This area is important to provide for the maintenance of
existing populations and the migratory life history form essential to
the long-term conservation of bull trout.
(B) Harvey Creek from its confluence with the Clark Fork River
upstream 25.0 km (15.6 mi) to its headwaters provides FMO habitat below
a manmade barrier about 0.4 km (0.2 mi) above the confluence, and
spawning and rearing habitat above that point for the resident Harvey
Creek local population (MBTSG 1995e).
(C) Flint Creek from its confluence with the Clark Fork River
upstream 25.9 km (16.1 mi) to its confluence with Boulder Creek is
occupied at low abundance but provides FMO habitat in the lower
reaches, and spawning and rearing habitat in the upper reaches (MBTSG
1995e).
(D) Boulder Creek from its confluence with Flint Creek upstream
22.6 km (14.0 mi), and South Boulder Creek from its confluence with
Flint Creek upstream 13.7 km (8.5 mi) provide spawning and rearing
habitat (MBTSG 1995e).
(E) The Little Blackfoot River from its confluence with the Clark
Fork River upstream 76.8 km (47.7 mi) to its headwaters provides FMO
habitat in the lower reaches, and spawning and rearing habitat in the
upper reaches. This river is necessary both to provide for the
recovered distribution of bull trout as well as to maintain spawning
populations in the upper reaches (MBTSG 1995e; USFWS 2002).
(F) Racetrack Creek from its confluence with the Clark Fork River
upstream19.9 km (12.4 mi) to a natural barrier near the junction of
Granite Creek provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Racetrack
Creek local population (MBTSG 1995e).
(G) Warm Springs Creek from its confluence with the Clark Fork
River upstream 52.4 km (32.5 mi) provides FMO habitat in the lower
reaches, and spawning and rearing habitat in the upper reaches to
support both the Warm Springs local population complex, and provide for
the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002), including
maintaining existing populations and the migratory life history form
essential to the long-term conservation of bull trout. Barker Creek
from its confluence with Warm Springs Creek upstream 8.0 km (5.0 mi) to
its headwaters at Barker Lake, Foster Creek from its confluence with
Warm Springs Creek upstream 15.8 km (9.8 mi) to its headwaters, Twin
Lakes Creek from its confluence with Warm Springs Creek upstream16.2 km
(10.1 mi) to its headwaters, Cable Creek from its confluence with Warm
Springs Creek upstream 5.0 km (3.1 mi) to its headwaters, and Storm
Lake Creek from its confluence with Cable Creek upstream17.5 km (10.9
mi) provide spawning and rearing habitat to support the Warm Springs
population complex, as well as provide for the recovered distribution
of bull trout (MBTSG 1995e; USFWS 2002).
(v) Priest Lakes and River CHSU
The Priest Lakes and River CHSU0 includes the entire drainage of
the Priest River upstream from Priest Lake Dam, including Priest and
Upper Priest lakes, in Boundary and Bonner counties, Idaho. The extreme
headwaters lie in British Columbia, Canada, and the headwaters of
several west side drainages are in the State of Washington. A total of
267 km (430 mi) of 19 streams and 9,970 ha (24,636 ac) of lake surface
area in Priest and Upper Priest lakes is proposed for designation as
critical habitat for bull trout. Landownership along the streams is
approximately 58 percent Federal, 33 percent State, and 9 percent
private. Landownership along the lake shores has not been quantified,
but Priest Lake is approximately 75 percent private land, or leased
State or Federal land with cabins and home sites. The rest is
undeveloped National Forest, as is the entire shoreline of Upper Priest
Lake.
(A) The Upper Priest River from a waterfall approximately 1.0 km
(0.6 mi) downstream of the border between Idaho and Canada upstream
31.6 km (19.6 mi) to the confluence with Upper Priest Lake; Rock Creek
from the confluence with the Upper Priest River upstream 6.1 km (3.8
mi) to its headwaters; Lime Creek from the confluence with the Upper
Priest River upstream 6.4 km (4.0 mi) to its headwaters; and Cedar
Creek from the confluence with the Upper Priest River upstream 6.8 km
(4.2 mi) to its headwaters provide spawning and rearing habitat for
adfluvial bull trout inhabiting Upper Priest Lake (PBTTAT 1998b; USFWS
2002).
(B) Hughes Fork from the confluence with the Upper Priest River
upstream 22.7 km (14.1 mi) to its headwaters, and Gold Creek from the
confluence with Hughes Fork upstream 12.6 km (7.8 mi) to its headwaters
provide spawning and rearing habitat for adfluvial bull trout
inhabiting Upper Priest Lake (Hughes Fork local population) (PBTTAT
1998b; USFWS 2002).
(C) Upper Priest Lake (542 ha (1,338 ac)) provides FMO habitat
supporting the Upper Priest Lake, Hughes Fork, and Trapper Creek local
populations of bull trout (PBTTAT 1998b).
(D) Trapper Creek from the confluence with Upper Priest Lake
upstream 12.7 km (7.9 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and
rearing habitat for the Trapper Creek local population (PBTTAT 1998b;
USFWS 2002).
(E) Priest River Thorofare, a 4.3 km (2.7 mi) channel between Upper
Priest and Priest Lakes provides FMO habitat connecting bull trout
populations in the Priest Lakes basin. Priest Lake (9,429 ha (23,300
ac) provides FMO habitat for dwindling numbers of adfluvial bull trout
that spawn and rear in the lake's tributaries (Pratt and Huston 1993).
(F) Lion Creek from the confluence with Priest Lake upstream 18.2
km (11.3 mi) to its headwaters, and South Fork Lion Creek from its
confluence with Lion Creek upstream 8.0 km (5.0 mi) to its headwaters
contain spawning and rearing habitat for the Lion Creek local
population of bull trout (PBTTAT 1998b; USFWS 2002).
(G) Two Mouth Creek from the confluence with Priest Lake upstream
15.7 km (9.8 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and rearing
habitat for the Two Mouth Creek local population (PBTTAT 1998b; USFWS
2002).
(H) Granite Creek from the confluence with Priest Lake upstream
17.8 km (11.1 mi) to its forks, South Fork Granite Creek from the
confluence with Granite
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Creek upstream 22.6 km (14.0 mi) to its headwaters, and North Fork
Granite Creek from the confluence with Granite Creek upstream 18.9 km
(11.8 mi) to its headwaters provide spawning and rearing habitat for
the Granite Creek local population of bull trout (PBTTAT 1998b; USFWS
2002).
(I) Indian Creek from the confluence with Priest Lake upstream 5.2
km (3.2 mi) to its forks, South Fork Indian Creek from its mouth
upstream 5.8 km (3.6 mi) to its headwaters, and North Fork Indian Creek
from its mouth upstream 11.7 km (7.3 mi) to its headwaters provide
spawning and rearing habitat for the Indian Creek local population of
bull trout (PBTTAT 1998b; USFWS 2002).
(J) Kalispell Creek from the confluence with Priest Lake upstream
23.3 km (14.5 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and rearing
habitat for the Kalispell Creek local population of bull trout (PBTTAT
1998b; USFWS 2002).
(K) Soldier Creek from the confluence with Priest Lake upstream
23.3 km (14.5 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and rearing
habitat for the Soldier Creek local population of bull trout (PBTTAT
1998b; USFWS 2002).
(vi) Flathead Lake, Flathead River, and 20 Headwater Lakes CHSU
The Flathead Lake CHSU includes the entire Flathead River basin
upstream from Kerr Dam (outlet of Flathead Lake), with the exception of
the Swan River drainage upstream from Bigfork Dam, and the South Fork
Flathead River drainage upstream from Hungry Horse Dam in Flathead and
Lake counties, Montana. Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater
lake west of the Mississippi River in the United States. Twenty other
natural glaciated lakes up to 2,800 ha (6,919 ac) in size are occupied
by bull trout in this CHSU. The entire south half of Flathead Lake is
inside the boundaries of the Flathead Indian Reservation, and falls
under the jurisdiction of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
A total of 837 km (520 mi) of 57 streams and 56,838 ha (140,449 ac) of
lake surface area in 21 lakes is proposed for designation as critical
habitat for bull trout in this CHSU. Landownership along the streams is
approximately 68 percent Federal, 10 percent State, and 22 percent
private. Substantial portions of the Federal lands are in Glacier
National Park or Congressionally designated wilderness. Lakeshore
ownership is mixed: Flathead Lake (49,575 ha (20,062 ac)) makes up
about 87 percent of the lake surface area. The south half of Flathead
Lake lies on the Flathead Indian Reservation, though most of the
lakeshore is privately owned and developed. The north half of Flathead
Lake is also almost entirely private and developed into homes and
resorts. Fifteen of the other lakes (5,556 ha (13,729 ac) are in
Glacier National Park, though road and campground development exists on
most of the larger lakes, and commercial development and some private
land occurs along Lake McDonald. The shoreline of 1,356 ha (3,350 ac)
Whitefish Lake is almost entirely private and developed. Of the
remaining four lakes, three (Upper Whitefish, Upper Stillwater, and
Cyclone) are primarily surrounded by State lands that have been logged,
but not developed. Only one very small lake, Frozen Lake (12 ha (30
ac)) which spans the International Border with Canada, is located on
National Forest land.
(A) The entire basin of Flathead Lake, to the high water mark
(49,574 ha (122,500 ac)) provides FMO habitat for tributary populations
of bull trout (Fraley and Shepard 1989).
(B) The Flathead River from its confluence with Flathead Lake
upstream 85.4 km (53.1 mi) to its forks; the Middle Fork Flathead River
from its mouth upstream 140.3 km (87.2 mi) to its headwaters; and the
North Fork Flathead River from its mouth upstream 92.9 km (57.7 mi) to
the Canadian border provide FMO habitat for multiple local populations
of bull trout (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(C) Nyack Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Flathead
River upstream 11.4 km (7.1 mi) to a naturally de-watered reach
provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Nyack Creek local
population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(D) Park Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Flathead
River upstream 13.7 km (8.5 mi) to the confluence with its' tributary
Elk Creek provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Park Creek
local population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(E) Ole Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Flathead
River upstream 12.6 km (7.9 mi) to a naturally de-watered reach near
the trail junction, just upstream of Debris Creek, provides spawning
and rearing habitat for the Ole Creek local population (MBTSG 1995c;
USFWS 2002).
(F) Bear Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Flathead
River upstream 17.7 km (11.0 mi) to a barrier at the junction of
Skyland Creek provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Bear Creek
local population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(G) Long Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Flathead
River upstream approximately 8.0 km (5.0 mi) provides spawning and
rearing habitat for the Long Creek local population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS
2002).
(H) Granite Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Flathead
River upstream 13.1 km (8.1 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and
rearing habitat for the Granite Creek local population (MBTSG 1995c;
USFWS 2002).
(I) Morrison Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork
Flathead River upstream 19.8 km (12.3 mi) to the junction with Puzzle
Creek; Puzzle Creek from its mouth upstream 4.4 km (2.7 mi) to its
headwaters, Lodgepole Creek from its confluence with Morrison Creek
upstream 3.1 km (1.9 mi) to its junction with Whistler Creek; and
Whistler Creek from its mouth upstream 5.9 km (3.7 mi) to its
headwaters provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Morrison Creek
local population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(J) Schafer Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Flathead
River upstream 5.9 km (3.7 mi) to a natural barrier near the confluence
of Rouge Creek, and Dolly Varden Creek from its junction with Schafer
Creek upstream 12.1 km (7.5 mi) to Dolly Varden Falls near the
confluence of Argosy Creek provide spawning and rearing habitat for the
Schafer Creek local population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(K) Clack Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Flathead
River upstream 3.9 km (2.4 mi) to a natural barrier approximately one-
third the distance up its watershed near the trail junction to
Trilobite Lakes provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Clack
Creek local population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(L) Bowl Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Flathead
River upstream 7.9 km (4.9 mi) to the junction with Basin Creek; Basin
Creek from its mouth upstream 10.0 km (6.2 mi) to a natural barrier in
its upper reaches; and Scalp Creek from its confluence with Bowl Creek
upstream 4.6 km (2.8 mi) to its headwaters provide spawning and rearing
habitat for the Bowl Creek local population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(M) Strawberry Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork
Flathead River upstream 21.2 km (13.2 mi) to its headwaters; Trail
Creek from its junction with Strawberry Creek upstream 7.3 km (4.6 mi)
to the junction with Jeff Creek; Gateway Creek from its confluence
Strawberry Creek upstream 9.3 km (5.8 mi) to its headwaters; and East
Fork Strawberry Creek from its confluence Strawberry Creek upstream 5.7
km (3.5 mi) to its headwaters
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provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Strawberry Creek local
population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(N) Big Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Flathead
River upstream 18.4 km (11.4 mi) to a natural barrier in the headwaters
upstream from Nicola Creek; Skookoleel Creek from its confluence with
Big Creek upstream 8.2 km (5.1 mi) to its headwaters; Hallowat Creek
from its mouth at Big Creek upstream 14,8 km (9.2 mi) to its
headwaters; Werner Creek from its mouth at Hallowat Creek upstream 4.0
km (2.5 mi) to its headwaters; and Kletomus Creek from its mouth at
Hallowat Creek upstream 8.2 km (5.1 mi) to its headwaters provide
spawning and rearing habitat for the Big Creek local population (MBTSG
1995c; USFWS 2002).
(O) Coal Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Flathead
River upstream 28.5 km (17.7 mi) to its headwaters; Cyclone Creek from
its confluence with Coal Creek upstream 5.0 km (3.1 mi) to Cyclone
Lake; South Fork Coal Creek from its mouth upstream10.2 km (6.4 mi) to
a natural barrier; and Mathias Creek from its mouth at South Fork Coal
Creek upstream 4.6 km (2.9 mi) to a natural barrier provide spawning
and rearing habitat for the Coal Creek local population (MBTSG 1995c;
USFWS 2002). Approximately 1.0 km (0.6 mi) of Cyclone Creek downstream
from Cyclone Lake may also provide spawning and rearing habitat for the
Cyclone Lake local population (MBTSG 1995c).
(P) Cyclone Lake (49 ha (121 ac)) provides FMO habitat, and Cyclone
Creek from its confluence with Cyclone Lake upstream 8.6 km (5.4 mi) to
its headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Cyclone
Creek local population (USFWS 2002).
(Q) Red Meadow Creek from its confluence with the North Fork
Flathead River upstream 22.3 km (13.9 mi) to its source at Red Meadow
Lake provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Red Meadow Creek
local population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(R) Whale Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Flathead
River upstream 23.0 km (14.3 mi) to Whale Creek Falls upstream from
Shorty Creek; Shorty Creek from its confluence with Whale Creek
upstream 4.4 km (2.7 mi) to the junction of South Fork Shorty Creek;
and South Fork Shorty Creek upstream 1.6 km (1.0 mi) to a natural
barrier near an unnamed tributary originating in Stoney Basin Lake
provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Whale Creek local
population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(S) Trail Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Flathead
River upstream 13.3 km (8.3 mi) to a natural barrier near the junction
of Thoma Creek provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Trail
Creek local population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(T) Whitefish Lake (1,356 ha (3,351 ac)) provides FMO habitat for
the depressed Whitefish Lake local population. Swift Creek from
Whitefish Lake upstream 26.5 km (16.5 mi) to the junction of its East
and West Forks provides FMO habitat in the lower reaches, and spawning
and rearing habitat in the upper reaches. West Fork Swift Creek from
its mouth upstream 13.7 km (8.5 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning
and rearing habitat for this local population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS
2002).
(U) Upper Whitefish Lake (36 ha (89 ac)) provides FMO habitat for
the Upper Whitefish Lake local population. East Fork Swift Creek from
its confluence with Upper Whitefish Lake upstream 9.5 km (5.9 mi) to
its headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat.
(V) Upper Stillwater Lake (225 ha (556 ac)) provides FMO habitat
for the Stillwater Lake local population. The Stillwater River from its
mouth at the lake upstream 35.3 km (21.9 mi) to its' headwaters
provides FMO habitat in the lower reaches, and spawning and rearing
habitat in the upper reaches. Fitzsimmons Creek from its junction with
the Stillwater River upstream 9.4 km (5.9 mi) to its headwaters
provides spawning and rearing habitat (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(W) Lake McDonald (2,761 ha (6,823 ac)) provides FMO habitat, and
its tributary McDonald Creek upstream 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from the mouth to
McDonald Falls provides spawning and rearing habitat for the depressed
McDonald Creek local population of bull trout (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS
2002).
(X) Lincoln Lake (16 ha (40 ac)) provides FMO habitat, and Lincoln
Creek from its mouth upstream 0.8 km (0.5 mi) to Beaver Chief Falls
provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Lincoln Creek local
population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(Y) Harrison Lake (166 ha (410 ac)) provides FMO habitat, and its
tributary Harrison Creek from the mouth upstream 6.9 km (4.3 mi) to its
headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Harrison Creek
local population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(Z) Lake Isabel (17 ha (42 ac)) provides FMO habitat and its
tributary Park Creek from the mouth upstream 1.4 km (0.9 mi) to its
headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Park Creek
local population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(AA) Trout Lake (86 ha (213 ac)) and Arrow Lake (23 ha (57 ac))
provide FMO habitat, and Camas Creek between Trout and Arrow lakes
(approximately 2.1 km (1.3 mi)), as well as upstream of Arrow Lake 4.1
km (1.3 mi) to Camas Lake provide spawning and rearing habitat for the
Camas Creek local population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(BB) Logging Lake (444 ha (1,097 ac)) provides FMO habitat, and its
tributary Logging Creek from its junction with the upstream (east) end
of the lake upstream 1.8 km (1.1 mi) to the outlet of Grace Lake
provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Logging Creek local
population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(CC) Lower Quartz (67 ha (166 ac)) and the Upper Quartz Lakes
Complex (Middle Quartz Lake, Quartz Lake, and Cerulean Lake; 399 ha
(986 ac) combined) provide FMO habitat. Quartz Creek from the inlet of
Lower Quartz Lake upstream 1.5 km (0.9 mi) to Middle Quartz Lake;
Quartz Creek from the inlet of Middle Quartz Lake upstream 7.9 km (4.9
mi) to Quartz Lake; and Rainbow Creek from its confluence with Quartz
Creek upstream 1.7 km (1.1 mi) to Cerulean Lake provide spawning and
rearing habitat for the Quartz Creek local population (MBTSG 1995c;
USFWS 2002).
(DD) Bowman Lake (690 ha (1,705 ac)) provides FMO habitat, and its
tributary Bowman Creek from the inlet to Bowman Lake upstream 10.6 km
(6.6 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat for
the Bowman Creek local population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(EE) Akokala Lake (9 ha (23 ac)) provides FMO habitat, and its
tributary Akokala Creek upstream 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from the lake inlet to
its headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Akokala
Creek local population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(FF) Kintla Lake (687 ha (1,698 ac)) provides FMO habitat and
Kintla Creek from its inlet to Kintla Lake upstream 2.6 km (1.6 mi) to
a natural barrier provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Kintla
Creek local population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(GG) Upper Kintla Lake (191 ha (472 ac)) provides FMO habitat and
Kintla Creek from the inlet to Upper Kintla Lake upstream 9.4 km (5.9
mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat for the
Upper Kintla
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Creek local population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(HH) Frozen Lake (12 ha (30 ac)) provides FMO habitat, and Frozen
Creek from the lake inlet upstream 4.2 km (2.6 mi) to its headwaters
provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Frozen Creek local
population (MBTSG 1995c; USFWS 2002).
(vii) Swan CHSU
The Swan CHSU includes the entire Swan River drainage upstream from
Bigfork Dam (near the Swan River's confluence with Flathead Lake) in
Lake and Missoula counties, Montana. The Swan CHSU is a linear valley
bounded by the Swan Range to the west and the Mission Mountains to the
east. A total of 212 km (132 mi) of 17 streams and 1,543 ha (3,813 ac)
of lake surface area in three lakes is proposed for designation as
critical habitat for bull trout in this CHSU. Landownership along the
streams is approximately 36 percent Federal, 17 percent State, and 47
percent private. The Swan Lake shoreline is about half private, with
extensive home and resort developments, and half surrounded by either
National Forest or National Wildlife Refuge lands. Holland Lake is on
National Forest land, some of which is leased and developed. Lindbergh
Lake is mostly surrounded by National Forest, but a portion of the
lakeshore is developed with home sites.
(A) Swan Lake (1,085 ha (2,680 ac)) provides FMO habitat for
upstream tributary populations of bull trout (MBTSG 1996b). The Swan
River from its upstream inlet to Swan Lake upstream approximately 87.4
km (54.3 mi) provides FMO habitat for tributary populations of bull
trout to the confluence with Lindbergh Lake, and provides spawning and
rearing habitat above Lindbergh Lake.
(B) Lost Creek from the confluence with the Swan River upstream 2.8
km (1.7 mi) to the junction of the North and South Forks; North Fork
Lost Creek from its mouth upstream 7.6 km (4.7 mi) to a barrier falls;
and South Fork Lost Creek from its mouth upstream 7.3 km (4.6 mi) to a
barrier falls provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Lost Creek
local population of bull trout (MBTSG 1996b; USFWS 2002).
(C) Soup Creek from the confluence with the Swan River upstream
11.1 km (6.9 mi) to a natural barrier falls provides spawning and
rearing habitat for the Soup Creek local population (MBTSG 1996b; USFWS
2002).
(D) Woodward Creek from the confluence with the Swan River upstream
6.0 km (3.7 mi) to a barrier falls on the northernmost fork, and South
Fork Woodward Creek from its junction with Woodward Creek upstream 4.7
km (2.9 mi) to a point where the stream makes a hard turn from its
southerly direction to a westerly direction provide spawning and
rearing habitat for the Woodward Creek local population (MBTSG 1996b;
USFWS 2002).
(E) Goat Creek from the confluence with the Swan River upstream
11.5 km (7.2 mi) to the confluence with Bethal Creek and Squeezer Creek
from its junction with Goat Creek upstream 8.6 km (5.3 mi) to a barrier
falls provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Goat Creek local
population (MBTSG 1996b; USFWS 2002).
(F) Lion Creek from its confluence with the Swan River upstream
11.4 km (7.1 mi) to a natural barrier falls approximately half way up
the drainage provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Lion Creek
local population (MBTSG 1996b; USFWS 2002).
(G) Piper Creek from its confluence with the Swan River upstream
5.9 km (3.7 mi) to the junction with Moore Creek provides spawning and
rearing habitat for the Piper Creek local population (MBTSG 1996b;
USFWS 2002).
(H) Jim Creek from its confluence with the Swan River upstream 11.9
km (7.4 mi) to the lowermost Jim Lake provides spawning and rearing
habitat for the Jim Creek local population.
(I) Cold Creek from its confluence with the Swan River upstream
10.0 km (6.2 mi) to the junction with North Fork Cold Creek provides
spawning and rearing habitat for the Cold Creek local population (MBTSG
1996b; USFWS 2002).
(J) Elk Creek from its confluence with the Swan River upstream 16.9
km (10.5 mi) to the confluence of the North and South Fork Elk Creek
provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Elk Creek local
population (MBTSG 1996b; USFWS 2002).
(K) Lindbergh Lake (293 ha (725 ac)) provides FMO habitat;
approximately 6 km (3.8 mi) of the upper Swan River (previously
described in (a), above), and Crystal Creek from its confluence with
the upper Swan River upstream approximately 1 km (0.6 mi) to a natural
barrier downstream from the outlet of Crystal Lake provide spawning and
rearing habitat for the Upper Swan River local population (MBTSG 1996b;
USFWS 2002).
(L) Holland Lake provides FMO habitat, and Holland Creek upstream
0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Holland Lake to a natural barrier falls provides
spawning and rearing habitat for the Holland Creek local population
(MBTSG 1996b; USFWS 2002).
(viii) Hungry Horse Reservoir CHSU
The Hungry Horse Reservoir CHSU includes the entire South Fork
Flathead River drainage upstream from Hungry Horse Dam (9.0 km (5.6 mi)
upstream from the South Fork's confluence with the mainstem Flathead
River) in Flathead, Missoula, Powell, and Lewis and Clark counties,
Montana. A total of 336 km (209 mi) of 16 streams; 9,632 ha (23,800 ac)
Hungry Horse Reservoir; and two lakes (Big Salmon Lake, 324 ha (800
ac)); Doctor Lake, 32 ha (79 ac) are proposed for designation as
critical habitat for bull trout in this CHSU. Landownership along the
streams and lake shores is entirely Federal (100 percent), lying in
either National Forest or Congressionally designated wilderness.
(A) Hungry Horse Reservoir (9,632 ha (23,800 ac)) and the South
Fork Flathead River upstream 93.6 km (58.2 mi) from the full pool level
of Hungry Horse Reservoir to its source at the confluence of Youngs and
Danaher creeks provide critical FMO habitat for tributary spawning
populations of bull trout (MBTSG 1995d).
(B) Wounded Buck Creek from its mouth at Hungry Horse Reservoir
upstream 6.0 km (3.7 mi) to a natural barrier falls in the upper
reaches of the drainage provides spawning and rearing habitat for the
Wounded Buck Creek local population of bull trout (MBTSG 1995d; USFWS
2002).
(C) Wheeler Creek from its mouth at Hungry Horse Reservoir upstream
5.9 km (3.6 mi) to a natural barrier falls just upstream of the
junction of Trapper Creek provides spawning and rearing habitat for the
Wheeler Creek local population of bull trout (MBTSG 1995d; USFWS 2002).
(D) Sullivan Creek from its mouth at Hungry Horse Reservoir
upstream 24.0 km (14.9 mi) to its headwaters and its tributary
Quintonkon Creek from its mouth upstream 5.2 km (3.3 mi) to a natural
barrier falls approximately half way up the drainage provide spawning
and rearing habitat for the Sullivan Creek local population of bull
trout (MBTSG 1995d; USFWS 2002).
(E) The Spotted Bear River from its confluence with the South Fork
Flathead River upstream 32.8 km (20.4 mi) to Dean Falls, just upstream
from the confluence of Slim Creek, provides spawning and rearing
habitat for the Spotted Bear River local population (MBTSG 1995d; USFWS
2002).
(F) Bunker Creek from its confluence with the South Fork Flathead
River upstream 17.9 km (11.1 mi) to a barrier
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falls just upstream of the junction with String Creek provides spawning
and rearing habitat for the Bunker Creek local population (MBTSG 1995d;
USFWS 2002).
(G) Little Salmon Creek from its confluence with the South Fork
Flathead River upstream 28.7 km (17.8 mi) to its source provides
spawning and rearing habitat for the Little Salmon Creek local
population (MBTSG 1995d; USFWS 2002).
(H) Big Salmon Lake (324 ha (800 ac)) provides FMO habitat, and Big
Salmon Creek upstream 7.4 km (4.6 mi) from Big Salmon Lake to a barrier
falls just upstream from the junction of Spud Creek provides spawning
and rearing habitat for the Big Salmon Creek local population (MBTSG
1995d; USFWS 2002).
(I) The White River from its confluence with the South Fork
Flathead River upstream 13.1 km (8.1 mi) to Needle Falls (approximately
3 km (1.9 mi) upstream from the junction of the South Fork White River)
provides spawning and rearing habitat for the White River local
population (MBTSG 1995d; USFWS 2002).
(J) Gordon Creek from its confluence with the South Fork Flathead
River upstream 23.4 km (14.5 mi) to a barrier falls near the confluence
with George Creek provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Gordon
Creek local population (MBTSG 1995d; USFWS 2002).
(K) Doctor Lake 32 ha (79 ac) provides FMO habitat, and the entire
length (5.2 km (3.3 mi)) of Doctor Creek occurring both upstream and
downstream of Doctor Lake provides spawning and rearing habitat for the
Doctor Creek local population (MBTSG 1995d; USFWS 2002).
(L) Youngs Creek from its confluence with the headwaters of the
South Fork Flathead River upstream 28.7 km (17.8 mi) to the junction of
Ross Creek near its headwaters, and Babcock Creek (a tributary to
Youngs Creek) from its mouth upstream 7.3 km (4.5 mi) to the confluence
with Otis Creek provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Youngs
Creek local population (MBTSG 1995d; USFWS 2002).
(M) Danaher Creek from its confluence with the headwaters of the
South Fork Flathead River upstream 33.5 km (20.8 mi) to its source, and
Rapid Creek (a tributary to Danaher Creek) from its mouth upstream2.9
km (1.8 mi) to the confluence of Fiction Creek provide spawning and
rearing habitat for the Danaher Creek local population (MBTSG 1995d;
USFWS 2002).
(ix) Bitterroot CHSU
The Bitterroot CHSU includes the entire Bitterroot River drainage
on the western border of Montana, upstream from its' confluence with
the Clark Fork River in Missoula and Ravalli counties, Montana. A total
of 799 km (496 mi) of 43 streams and 265 ha (655 ac) of Painted Rocks
Reservoir is proposed for designation as critical habitat for bull
trout in this CHSU. Landownership along the streams is approximately 64
percent Federal, 1 percent State, and 35 percent private. Painted Rocks
Reservoir is mostly on National Forest with some private development.
In this CHSU, nearly all headwaters are on National Forest lands, and
the vast majority of the Bitterroot Valley, including lower ends of
tributary drainages and the entire mainstem of the Bitterroot River are
privately owned and extensively developed with ranches, home sites, and
businesses.
(A) The Bitterroot River from its junction with the Clark Fork
River upstream 135.8 km (84.3 mi) to the confluence of its East and
West Forks provides FMO habitat for tributary populations of bull trout
(MBTSG 1995a; USFWS 2002).
(B) Burnt Fork Creek from its confluence with the Bitterroot River
upstream 41.2 km (25.6 mi) to its headwaters; Gold Creek from its mouth
at Burnt Fork Creek upstream 10.8 km (6.7 mi) to its headwaters; and
Little Burnt Fork Creek from its mouth upstream 5.5 km (3.4 mi) to its
source provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Burnt Fork Creek
local population (MBTSG 1995a; USFWS 2002).
(C) Fred Burr Creek from its confluence with the Bitterroot River
upstream 14.3 km (8.9 mi) to Fred Burr Reservoir provides FMO habitat
in the lower reaches, and spawning and rearing habitat in the upper
reaches. Its tributary Mill Creek, from its mouth upstream 19.5 km
(12.1 mi) to a natural barrier just upstream of the Wilderness
Boundary, provides spawning and rearing habitat supporting the Fred
Burr Creek local population (MBTSG 1995a; USFWS 2002).
(D) Blodgett Creek from its confluence with the Bitterroot River
upstream 30.7 km (19.0 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and
rearing habitat for the Blodgett Creek local population (MBTSG 1995a;
USFWS 2002).
(E) Skalkaho Creek from its confluence with the Bitterroot River
upstream 40.4 km (25.1 mi) to its headwaters; Daly Creek from its
confluence with Skalkaho Creek upstream 12.2 km (7.6 mi) to Skalkaho
Falls; Railroad Creek from its confluence with Skalkaho Creek upstream
8.4 km (5.2 mi); and Weasel Creek from its confluence with Skalkaho
Creek upstream 5.3 km (3.3 mi) to its source provide spawning and
rearing habitat for the Skalkaho Creek local population (MBTSG 1995a;
USFWS 2002).
(F) Sleeping Child Creek from its confluence with the Bitterroot
River upstream 38.5 km (23.9 mi) to its headwaters; Two Bear Creek from
its confluence with Sleeping Child Creek upstream 10.7 km (6.6 mi) to
its source; Divide Creek from its confluence with Sleeping Child Creek
upstream 14.8 km (9.2 mi) to its source; and Switchback Creek from its
confluence with Divide Creek upstream 1.0 km (0.6 mi) to a natural
barrier provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Sleeping Child
Creek local population (MBTSG 1995a; USFWS 2002).
(G) The West Fork of the Bitterroot River from its confluence with
the Bitterroot River upstream 35.2 km (21.9 mi) to Painted Rocks
Reservoir and Painted Rocks Reservoir (265 ha (655 ac)) provide FMO
habitat for tributary populations of bull trout. The West Fork of the
Bitterroot River from Painted Rocks Reservoir upstream 27.9 km (17.3
mi); Slate Creek from the confluence with Painted Rocks Reservoir
upstream 17.3 km (10.8 mi) to its source; Blue Joint Creek from the
confluence with Painted Rocks Reservoir upstream 28.0 km (17.4 mi) to a
natural barrier; Overwhich Creek from its confluence with the West Fork
Bitterroot River upstream 23.2 km (14.4 mi) to a natural barrier;
Straight Creek from its confluence with Overwhich Creek upstream 5.4 km
(3.3 mi) to its headwaters; Hughes Creek from its confluence with the
West Fork Bitterroot River upstream 28.4 km (17.6 mi) to its source;
Chicken Creek from its confluence with the West Fork Bitterroot River
upstream 8.2 km (5.1 mi) to its forks; Deer Creek from its confluence
with the West Fork Bitterroot River upstream 20.1 km (12.5 mi) to its
headwaters; Woods Creek from its confluence with the West Fork
Bitterroot River upstream 11.0 km (6.8 mi) to its headwaters; Johnson
Creek from its confluence with the West Fork Bitterroot River upstream
7.4 km (4.6 mi) to its source; Beaver Creek from its confluence with
the West Fork Bitterroot River upstream 7.4 km (4.6 mi) to its source;
and Sheep Creek from its confluence with the West Fork Bitterroot River
upstream 5.0 km (3.1 mi) to its headwaters provide spawning and rearing
habitat for the West Fork Bitterroot River population complex of
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bull trout (MBTSG 1995a; USFWS 2002).
(H) The East Fork Bitterroot River from its mouth upstream 59.4 km
(36.9 mi) provides FMO habitat in the lower reaches, and spawning and
rearing habitat in the upper reaches. Meadow Creek from its confluence
with the East Fork Bitterroot River upstream 15.6 km (9.7 mi) to its
headwaters; Swift Creek from its mouth on Meadow Creek upstream 3.2 km
(2.0 mi) to a natural barrier falls; Bugle Creek from its confluence
with Meadow Creek upstream 6.2 km (3.9 mi) to its source; Moose Creek
from its confluence with the East Fork Bitterroot River upstream 10.6
km (6.6 mi) to a natural barrier; Martin Creek from its mouth on Moose
Creek upstream 18.8 mi (11.7 mi) to its headwaters; Bush Creek from its
confluence with Martin Creek upstream 6.5 km (4.0 mi) to its source;
Lick Creek from its junction with Moose Creek upstream 5.9 km (3.6 mi)
to its headwaters; Reynolds Creek from its junction with Moose Creek
upstream 6.4 km (4.0 mi) to its source; Sign Creek from its junction
with Moose Creek upstream 4.2 km (2.6 mi) to its source; and Buck Creek
from its confluence with the East Fork Bitterroot River upstream 1.6 km
(1.0 mi) to its headwaters provide spawning and rearing habitat for the
East Fork Bitterroot River population complex of bull trout (MBTSG
1995a; USFWS 2002).
(I) Warm Springs Creek from its confluence with the East Fork
Bitterroot River upstream 19.3 km (12.0 mi); Fire Creek from its
confluence with Warm Springs Creek upstream 2.4 km (1.5 mi); Wiles
Creek from its confluence with Warm Springs Creek upstream 8.8 km (5.5
mi) to its source; Fault Creek from its mouth at Wiles Creek upstream
5.3 km (3.3 mi) to its source; Porcupine Creek from its junction with
Warm Springs Creek upstream 7.2 km (4.5 mi); and Prayer Creek from its
junction with Warm Springs Creek upstream 4.4 km (2.7 mi) provide
spawning and rearing habitat for the Warm Springs Creek local
population of bull trout (MBTSG 1995a; USFWS 2002).
(x) Blackfoot River CHSU
The Blackfoot River CHSU includes the entire Blackfoot River
drainage in western Montana in Missoula, Powell, and Lewis and Clark
counties, with the exception of its' tributaries in the Clearwater
River CHSU. A total of 436 km (270 mi) of 12 streams is proposed for
designation as critical habitat for bull trout in this CHSU.
Landownership along the streams proposed for designation as critical
habitat is approximately 34 percent Federal, 8 percent State, and 58
percent private.
(A) The Blackfoot River from its confluence with the Clark Fork
River at Milltown upstream 191.0 km (118.7 mi) to the confluence of
Alice Creek provides FMO habitat for tributary populations of bull
trout (MBTSG 1995b).
(B) Gold Creek from its junction with the Blackfoot River upstream
19.4 km (12.1 mi) to a barrier falls near the National Forest boundary;
the West Fork of Gold Creek from its mouth upstream13.1 km (8.1 mi) to
its headwaters; and Daisy Creek from its confluence with the West Fork
of Gold Creek upstream 6.2 km (3.9 mi) to its source provide spawning
and rearing habitat for the Gold Creek local population of bull trout
(MBTSG 1995b; USFWS 2002).
(C) Belmont Creek from its junction with the Blackfoot River
upstream 16.9 km (10.5 mi) to its source provides spawning and rearing
habitat for the Belmont Creek local population of bull trout (MBTSG
1995b; USFWS 2002).
(D) Cottonwood Creek from its junction with the Blackfoot River
upstream 23.8 km (14.8 mi) to its source at Cottonwood Lake provides
spawning and rearing habitat for the Cottonwood Creek local population
(MBTSG 1995b; USFWS 2002).
(E) Monture Creek from its junction with the Blackfoot River
upstream 47.3 km (29.4 mi) to its headwaters; Dunham Creek from its
confluence with Monture Creek upstream 23.3 km (14.4 mi) to its
headwaters; and Lodgepole Creek from its junction with Dunham Creek
upstream 11.7 km (7.2 mi) to its source provide spawning and rearing
habitat for the Monture Creek local population (MBTSG 1995b; Pierce et
al. 1997; USFWS 2002).
(F) The North Fork Blackfoot River from its confluence with the
Blackfoot River upstream 41.0 km (25.5 mi) to a natural barrier at
North Fork Falls provides spawning and rearing habitat for the North
Fork Blackfoot River local population (MBTSG 1995b; Pierce et al. 1997;
USFWS 2002).
(G) The Landers Fork from its confluence with the Blackfoot River
upstream17.9 km (11.2 mi) to a barrier falls near the junction of
Byrnes Creek (just downstream from the Scapegoat Wilderness), and
Copper Creek from its junction with Landers Fork upstream 24.0 km (14.9
mi) to its headwaters provide spawning and rearing habitat for the
Landers Fork local population (MBTSG 1995b; Pierce et al. 1997; USFWS
2002).
(xi) Clearwater River and Lake Chain CHSU
The Clearwater River and Lake Chain CHSU includes the Clearwater
River, a tributary to the Blackfoot River, drainage in Missoula and
Powell counties, Montana. A total of 157 km (97 mi) of 9 streams, and
1,460 ha (3,608 ac) of lake surface area in seven lakes is proposed for
designation as critical habitat for bull trout in this CHSU.
Landownership along the streams is approximately 51 percent Federal, 5
percent State, and 44 percent private.
(A) Salmon Lake (263 ha (650 ac)) provides FMO habitat for
tributary populations of bull trout (MBTSG 1995b).
(B) The Clearwater River from its confluence with Salmon Lake
upstream 39.1 km (24.3 mi) to its headwaters at Clearwater Lake
provides habitat for bull trout. FMO habitat for tributary bull trout
populations occurs below the confluence with the East Fork Clearwater
River. Upstream from the junction with the East Fork Clearwater River
spawning and rearing habitat for the Clearwater River local population
complex of bull trout occurs (MBTSG 1995b; USFWS 2002).
(C) Owl Creek from its confluence with the Clearwater River
upstream 6.6 km (4.1 mi) to its origin at Placid Lake, and Placid Lake
(463 ha (187 ac)) provide FMO habitat for tributary populations. Placid
Creek from its junction with Placid Lake upstream17.1 km (10.7 mi) to
its headwaters, and its tributary Finley Creek from its mouth upstream
8.3 km (5.2 mi) to its source provide spawning and rearing habitat for
the Placid Creek local population of bull trout (MBTSG 1995b; USFWS
2002).
(D) Morrell Creek from its confluence with the Clearwater River
upstream 29.4 km (18.2 mi) provides spawning and rearing habitat for
the Morrell Creek local population of bull trout (MBTSG 1995b; USFWS
2002).
(E) Seeley Lake (415 ha (1,025 ac)) provides FMO habitat, and Deer
Creek from its junction with Seeley Lake upstream 16.5 km (10.2 mi) to
its headwater provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Deer Creek
local population of bull trout (MBTSG 1995b; USFWS 2002).
(F) The West Fork Clearwater River from its confluence with the
Clearwater River upstream 23.1 km (14.3 mi) to its headwaters provides
FMO habitat in the lower reaches, and spawning and rearing habitat for
the West Fork Clearwater River local population in the upper reaches
(MBTSG 1995b; USFWS 2002).
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(G) Lake Inez (119 ha (294 ac)), Lake Alva (121 ha (299 ac)), Rainy
Lake (28 ha (69 ac)), and Clearwater Lake (51 ha (126 ac)) provide FMO
habitat for tributary populations of bull trout (MBTSG 1995b).
(H) Colt Creek from its confluence with the Clearwater River
upstream 8.8 km (5.4 mi) to its headwaters, and the East Fork
Clearwater River from its confluence with the Clearwater River upstream
7.9 km (4.9 mi) provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Clearwater
River local population complex (MBTSG 1995b; USFWS 2002).
(xii) Rock Creek CHSU
The Rock Creek CHSU includes the entire watershed of Rock Creek in
Missoula and Granite counties, Montana, from its junction with the
Clark Fork River to its headwaters. A total of 487 km (302 mi) of 28
streams are proposed for designation as critical habitat for bull trout
in this CHSU. Landownership along the streams is approximately 73
percent Federal, 1 percent State, and 26 percent private.
(A) Rock Creek from its confluence with the Clark Fork River near
the town of Clinton upstream 83.3 km (51.7 mi) to its forks provides
FMO habitat for tributary populations of bull trout (MBTSG 1995e).
(B) Gilbert Creek from its confluence with Rock Creek upstream 13.5
km (8.4 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat for
the Gilbert Creek local population of bull trout (MBTSG 1995e; USFWS
2002).
(C) Brewster Creek from its confluence with Rock Creek upstream
11.4 km (7.1 mi) to its source provides spawning and rearing habitat
for the Brewster Creek local population of bull trout (MBTSG 1995e;
USFWS 2002).
(D) Ranch Creek from its confluence with Rock Creek upstream 16.8
km (10.4 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat
for the Ranch Creek local population of bull trout (MBTSG 1995e; USFWS
2002).
(E) Welcome Creek from its confluence with Rock Creek upstream 11.9
km (7.4 mi) to its source provides spawning and rearing habitat for the
Welcome Creek local population of bull trout (MBTSG 1995e; USFWS 2002).
(F) Butte Cabin Creek from its confluence with Rock Creek upstream
10.2 km (6.3 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and rearing
habitat for the Butte Cabin Creek local population of bull trout (MBTSG
1995e; USFWS 2002).
(G) Wahlquist Creek from its confluence with Rock Creek upstream
7.5 km (4.7 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat
for the Wahlquist Creek local population of bull trout (MBTSG 1995e;
USFWS 2002).
(H) Cougar Creek from its confluence with Rock Creek upstream 7.7
km (4.8 mi) to its source provides spawning and rearing habitat for the
Cougar Creek local population of bull trout (MBTSG 1995e; USFWS 2002).
(I) Hogback Creek from its confluence with Rock Creek upstream 7.3
km (4.5 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat for
the Hogback Creek local population of bull trout (MBTSG 1995e; USFWS
2002).
(J) Wyman Creek from its confluence with Rock Creek upstream 13.7
km (8.5 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat for
the Wyman Creek local population of bull trout (MBTSG 1995e; USFWS
2002).
(K) Stony Creek from its confluence with Rock Creek upstream 18.1
km (11.2 mi) to its source provides spawning and rearing habitat for
the Stony Creek local population of bull trout (MBTSG 1995e; USFWS
2002).
(L) Upper Willow Creek from its confluence with Rock Creek upstream
31.2 km (19.4 mi) to its headwaters, and its tributary Beaver Creek
from its mouth upstream 6.3 km (3.9 mi) to its source provide spawning
and rearing habitat for the Upper Willow Creek local population of bull
trout (MBTSG 1995e; USFWS 2002).
(M) West Fork Rock Creek from its confluence with Rock Creek
upstream 38.4 km (23.9 mi) to its headwaters; North Fork Rock Creek
from its confluence with West Fork Rock Creek upstream 7.8 km (4.8 mi)
to its headwaters; Sand Basin Creek from its confluence with West Fork
Rock Creek upstream 10.7 km (6.7 mi) to its source; and Bowles Creek
from its confluence with West Fork Rock Creek upstream 6.8 km (4.2 mi)
to its headwaters provide spawning and rearing habitat for the West
Fork Rock Creek local population of bull trout (MBTSG 1995e; USFWS
2002).
(N) Ross Fork Rock Creek from its confluence with West Fork Rock
Creek upstream 36.7 km (22.8 mi) to its headwaters; Moose Meadow Creek
from its confluence with Ross Fork Rock Creek upstream 9.4 km (5.8 mi)
to its source; and South Fork Ross Fork Rock Creek from its confluence
with Ross Fork Rock Creek upstream 10.0 km (6.2 mi) to its headwaters
provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Ross Fork Rock Creek local
population of bull trout (MBTSG 1995e; USFWS 2002).
(O) East Fork Rock Creek from its confluence with Rock Creek
upstream 25.8 km (16.0 mi) to its headwaters and Meadow Creek from its
confluence with East Fork Rock Creek upstream 7.9 km (4.9 mi) to a
barrier cascade at the confluence of Dexter Creek provide spawning and
rearing habitat for the East Fork Rock Creek local population of bull
trout. East Fork Reservoir (170 ha (420 ac) at full pool) provides FMO
habitat for this local population (MBTSG 1995e; USFWS 2002).
(P) Middle Fork Rock Creek from its confluence with East Fork Rock
Creek upstream 38.3 km (23.8 mi) to its source; Copper Creek from its
confluence with Middle Fork Rock Creek upstream 19.2 km (11.9 mi) to
its headwaters; Green Canyon Creek from its confluence with Copper
Creek upstream 6.1 km (3.8 mi) to its headwaters; Lutz Creek from its
confluence with Copper Creek upstream 8.3 km (5.1 mi) to its
headwaters; Meyers Creek from its confluence with Middle Fork Rock
Creek upstream 8.2 km (5.1 mi); and Carpp Creek from its confluence
with Middle Fork Rock Creek upstream 14.3 km (8.9 mi) provide spawning
and rearing habitat for the Middle Fork Rock Creek local population of
bull trout (MBTSG 1995e; USFWS 2002).
(7) Unit 3: Kootenai River Basin
The Kootenai unit is located upstream and downstream from Libby
Dam, in Montana, on the Kootenai River. It includes the northwestern
corner of Montana and the northeastern tip of the panhandle of Idaho.
The Kootenai River has a unique configuration, entering the U.S. from
British Columbia, Canada and then returning to British Columbia where
it joins the upper Columbia River drainage. This unit includes two
CHSUs: the Kootenai River and Bull Lake CHSU lies in Boundary County,
Idaho and Lincoln County, Montana. The Lake Koocanusa and Sophie Lake
CHSU lies in Lincoln County, Montana.
We are proposing to designate critical habitat for bull trout in
portions of 27 streams, 2 lakes, and 1 reservoir in this unit. The
total stream distance is about 528 km (328 mi) in Montana, and 95 km
(59 mi) in Idaho, for a total of 623 km (387 mi). The lakes and
reservoir have a surface coverage of about 19,418 ha (47,982 ac), about
97 percent of which is the Lake Koocanusa reservoir. Landownership
associated with the proposed critical habitat designations in waterways
includes approximately 53 percent Federal land, 44 percent private
lands, and 3 percent State land. The Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002)
identified 10 local populations of bull trout in this unit as essential
to recovery.
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(i) Kootenai River and Bull Lake CHSU
The Kootenai River and Bull Lake CHSU includes the entire Kootenai
River drainage downstream from Libby Dam, and the Callahan Creek,
O'Brien Creek, Quartz Creek, Pipe Creek, Libby Creek, Fisher River, and
Keeler Creek local populations. The following stream segments are
included in this CHSU.
(A) The Kootenai River from the Canadian border with Idaho upstream
184.2 km (114.4 mi) to Libby Dam provides FMO habitat.
(B) Callahan Creek from its confluence with the Kootenai River
upstream 12.3 km (7.7 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and
rearing habitat. July Creek from its confluence with Callahan Creek
upstream 1.6 km (1.0 mi) to its headwaters, Goat Creek from its
confluence with Callahan Creek upstream 7.4 km (4.6 mi) to its
headwaters, North Fork Callahan Creek from its confluence with Callahan
Creek upstream 20.4 km (12.7 mi) to its headwaters, and South Fork
Callahan Creek from its confluence with Callahan Creek upstream 19.6 km
(12.2 mi) to its headwaters also provides spawning and rearing habitat
for the Callahan Creek local population.
(C) O'Brien Creek from its confluence with the Kootenai River
upstream 17.7 km (11.0 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and
rearing habitat for the O'Brien Creek local population.
(D) Quartz Creek from its confluence with the Kootenai River
upstream 17.7 km (11.0 mi) to its headwaters, and West Fork Quartz
Creek from its confluence with Quartz Creek upstream 10.0 km (6.2 mi)
to its headwaters provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Quartz
Creek local population.
(E) Pipe Creek from its confluence with the Kootenai River upstream
39.6 km (24.6 mi) to its headwaters, and East Fork Pipe Creek from its
confluence with Pipe Creek upstream 13.5 km (8.4 mi) to its headwaters
provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Pipe Creek local
population.
(F) Libby Creek from its confluence with the Kootenai River
upstream 48.1 km (29.9 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and
rearing habitat. Bear Creek from its confluence with Libby Creek
upstream 13.2 km (8.2 mi) to its headwaters, Poorman Creek from its
confluence with Libby Creek upstream 8.8 km (5.5 mi) to its headwaters,
and Ramsey Creek from its confluence with Libby Creek upstream 9.7 km
(6.0 mi) to its headwaters also provide spawning and rearing habitat
for the Libby Creek local population.
(G) The Fisher River from its confluence with the Kootenai River
upstream 47.3 km (29.4 mi) provides FMO habitat. West Fisher Creek from
its confluence with the Fisher River upstream 21.4 km (13.3 mi)
provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Fisher River local
population.
(H) Bull Lake and associated tributaries contain a bull trout
population that is isolated from the Kootenai River by Troy Dam, built
in 1917. This population is unusual in that the adult spawners run
downstream from Bull Lake, using Lake Creek as a corridor to access
spawning areas in Keeler Creek. Downstream spawning migration is
uncommon amongst bull trout populations. Bull Lake 506 ha (1,250 ac)
and Lake Creek, a tributary to Bull Lake upstream from the confluence
13.0 km (8.1 mi), provide FMO habitat. Keeler Creek from the confluence
with Lake Creek upstream 13.4 km (8.3 mi), and North Fork Keeler Creek
from the confluence with Keeler Creek upstream 10.6 km (6.6 mi) provide
spawning and rearing habitat for the Bull Lake local population.
(ii) Lake Koocanusa and Sophie Lake CHSU
This CHSU includes the entire Kootenai River drainage in Montana
upstream from Libby Dam and includes the Grave Creek, Wigwam River, and
Phillips Creek local populations. Fluvial populations of bull trout in
the upper Kootenai watershed were converted to an adfluvial life
history pattern by the addition of the large reservoir (Lake Koocanusa)
behind Libby Dam, which backs up water some 69 km (43 mi) and into
Canada.
(A) Lake Koocanusa, 18,818 ha (46,499 ac) in size of which most
occurs within the United States, provides FMO habitat for the Grave
Creek and Wigwam River local populations. The entire U.S. portion of
the reservoir is proposed for designation as critical habitat for bull
trout.
(B) The Tobacco River from its confluence with Lake Koocanusa
upstream 21.7 km (13.5 mi) provides FMO habitat. Grave Creek from its
confluence with the Tobacco River upstream 25.4 km (15.8 mi), Clarence
Creek from its confluence with Grave Creek upstream 8.5 km (5.3 mi),
and Blue Sky Creek from its confluence with Grave Creek upstream 2.1 km
(1.3 mi) provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Grave Creek local
population.
(C) The upper 7.1 km (4.4 mi) of the Wigwam River, which lies
within the United States, provides spawning and rearing habitat for the
Wigwam River local population.
(D) Sophie Lake, 94 ha (232 ac) in size, provides FMO habitat and
Phillips Creek, from the confluence with Sophie Lake upstream 5.5 km
(3.4 mi), provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Phillips Creek
local population. This population of migratory (adfluvial) bull trout
are isolated in a closed basin, with no active outlet stream (MBTSG
1996e).
(8) Unit 4: Willamette River Basin
The Willamette River Basin Unit includes 337 km (209 mi) of stream
and 1,600 ha (3,954 ac) of lake habitat in the McKenzie River and
Middle Fork Willamette River subbasins of western Oregon. The unit is
located primarily within Lane County, but also extends into Linn
County. Landownership within the CHSU is 46 percent Federal and 54
percent private. Currently, there are three known bull trout local
populations in the McKenzie River subbasin, and one potential bull
trout local population in the Middle Fork Willamette River subbasin.
All four of these populations are identified as essential for bull
trout recovery in the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002). The stream
segments that make up the Willamette River Unit are described below.
With the exception of the mainstem Willamette River, the lower Middle
Fork Willamette River, and Lost Creek, all segments proposed as
critical habitat are currently occupied by bull trout, and all segments
are essential to the conservation of the species, as they are essential
to supporting populations that meet recovery criteria in the Draft
Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002).
(i) The Willamette River from its confluence with the McKenzie
River at rkm 282.0 (rmi 175.1) upstream 19 km (11.8 mi) to its
confluence with the Middle Fork Willamette River at rkm 301.0 (187.0).
This segment provides for the maintenance of the migratory life history
form of bull trout that is essential to the long-term conservation of
the species, and is essential for providing connectivity between the
McKenzie River and Middle Fork Willamette River local populations.
(ii) The McKenzie River and side channels from its confluence with
the Willamette River upstream 136 km (84.5 mi) to Trail Bridge Dam,
including Trail Bridge Reservoir (23 ha (57 ac) at full pool), and
continuing upstream beyond the reservoir for 3.2 km (2 mi) to Tamolitch
Falls. Three bull trout local populations have been identified on the
McKenzie River: (1) the Trail Bridge population includes the McKenzie
River and tributaries above Trail Bridge Dam; (2) the McKenzie River
population includes the McKenzie River and tributaries downstream of
Trail Bridge Dam; and, (3) the South Fork McKenzie River population
includes the South
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Fork McKenzie River and tributaries above Cougar Dam. The following
McKenzie River tributaries (and associated reservoirs) are included:
the Blue River from its confluence with the McKenzie River upstream 2.8
km (1.7 mi) to Blue River Lake Dam; the South Fork McKenzie River from
its confluence with the McKenzie River upstream 7.2 km (4.5 mi) to
Cougar Reservoir, including Cougar Reservoir (560 ha (1,384 ac) at full
pool), and continuing upstream beyond the reservoir for 25.6 km (15.9
mi) to the Three Sisters Wilderness Area boundary, and also extending 5
km (3.1 mi) up Roaring River; Horse Creek and West Fork Horse Creek for
a total of 18.5 km (11.5 mi) from the confluence with the McKenzie
River upstream to Separation Creek, including side channels, and
extending 3.1 km (2 mi) up Separation Creek; Lost Creek from its
confluence with the McKenzie River upstream 5.8 km (3.6 mi) to a
headwater spring; Deer Creek from its confluence with the McKenzie
River upstream for a distance of 4.6 km (2.9 mi); Olallie Creek from
its confluence with the McKenzie River upstream 3.2 km (2 mi) to a
natural barrier; Anderson Creek from its confluence with the McKenzie
River upstream 2.6 km (1.6 mi) to a natural barrier; and Sweetwater
Creek from its inlet to Trail Bridge Reservoir upstream 1.9 km (1.2 mi)
to a natural barrier.
(iii) The Middle Fork Willamette River from its confluence with the
Willamette River upstream 48 km (29.9 mi) to Hills Creek Reservoir and
including Dexter Reservoir (343 ha (848 ac)), Lookout Point Reservoir
(1,617 ha (3,996 ac)), and Hills Creek Reservoir (1,060 ha (2,619 ac)
at full pool), and continuing upstream from Hills Creek Reservoir for
32.2 km (20 mi) to the Paddy's Valley/Chuckle Springs area. Bull trout
currently occur in the upper portion of the Middle Fork Willamette
River as a result of transplanted fry from Anderson Creek in the
McKenzie River, and this is considered a rehabilitated local
population. The following Middle Fork tributaries are included: Swift
Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Willamette River
upstream 14.7 km (9.1 mi) to its headwaters; and Bear Creek from its
confluence with Swift Creek upstream 3.2 km (2 mi).
(9) Unit 5: Hood River Basin
The Hood River unit includes the mainstem Hood River and three
major tributaries: the Clear Branch Hood River, West Fork Hood River,
and East Fork Hood River. A total of 178.0 km (110.3 mi) of stream,
representing 21 percent of the total stream lengths in this unit, is
proposed for critical habitat. Although the recovery unit includes the
Sandy River, which is known to be occupied based on recent sightings,
there is insufficient information at present to identify local
populations, or describe bull trout habitat use in the Sandy River
subbasin; therefore no critical habitat is proposed for designation in
this subbasin. Portions of the mainstem Columbia River utilized by Hood
River bull trout are considered in the mainstem Columbia River section
of this document.
The Hood River unit, located on the western slopes of the Cascades
Mountains in northwest Oregon, lies entirely within Hood River County,
Oregon. Landownership adjacent to stream reaches proposed for critical
habitat within the Hood River unit includes: 48 percent Federal land, 1
percent State land, and 51 percent private land. Currently, there are
two local populations (Clear Branch Hood River above Clear Branch Dam,
and Hood River and tributaries below Clear Branch Dam) identified as
essential to recovery (USFWS 2002). Also identified are two additional
areas (West Fork Hood River and East Fork Hood River), where additional
local populations essential for bull trout recovery are recommended to
be established. Presently, bull trout in the Hood River basin are
believed to be at substantial risk, numbering less than 300 adult fish,
emphasizing the need to establish additional local populations (USFWS
2002).
(i) Hood River from the Columbia River upstream 23.7 km (14.7 mi)
to its confluence with the east and middle forks provides FMO habitat
as well as connectivity with the mainstem Columbia River.
(ii) West Fork Hood River from the Hood River confluence upstream
23.2 km (14.4 mi) to the confluence with Elk and McGee creeks provides
FMO habitat. Current occupancy is confirmed from sightings at the fish
ladder on Punchbowl Falls and from trap information (USFWS 2002). This
habitat is essential for establishing additional reproducing local
population(s) in the west fork (and east fork), which is essential to
the long-term conservation of the species (USFWS 2002).
(iii) Lake Branch Hood River from the confluence with the west fork
upstream 4.2 km (2.6 mi) to the confluence with Laurel Creek.
Establishing additional local population(s) in the west and east fork
is identified as an action necessary to achieve recovery (USFWS 2002).
Lake Branch would serve as FMO habitat linking Laurel and Divers
creeks, both of which were identified in U.S. Forest Service
(USFS1996a) as having suitable water temperatures to provide spawning
habitat. Divers Creek from the Lake Branch confluence upstream
approximately 5.6 km (3.5 mi) to its headwaters is essential to provide
spawning habitat to support additional local populations necessary to
achieve recovery, as identified in the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS
2002). Laurel Creek from the Lake Branch confluence upstream
approximately 5.8 km (3.6 mi) to its headwaters is essential to provide
potential spawning habitat for supporting additional local populations
in this unit (USFWS 2002).
(iv) Red Hill Creek from the west fork confluence upstream
approximately 5.5 km (3.4 mi) to its headwaters is essential to provide
spawning habitat to support additional local populations, identified as
essential to recovery (USFWS 2002). Elk Creek from the west fork
confluence upstream 6.6 km (4.1 mi) to its headwaters also provides
potential spawning habitat to support a population that is identified
in the Draft Recovery Plan as essential to achieve recovery (USFWS
2002).
(v) East Fork Hood River from the Hood River confluence upstream
44.1 km (27.4 mi) to its headwaters is essential to provide FMO habitat
to support additional local populations necessary to achieve long-term
conservation of the species (USFWS 2002). Streams with habitat
conditions for expanding bull trout spawning and rearing habitat have
yet to be identified in the east fork subwatershed. Griswell Creek from
the confluence with the east fork upstream 0.6 km (0.4 mi) to the Evans
Creek confluence provides FMO habitat between Evans Creek, which is
known to be occupied (Buchanan et al. 1997; USFWS 2002), and the East
Fork Hood River, and potentially with spawning habitat essential to
establish additional local populations necessary for recovery (USFWS
2002). Evans Creek from the confluence with Griswell Creek upstream
12.9 km (8.0 mi) to its headwaters is known to be occupied (Buchanan et
al. 1997; USFWS 2002), and provides FMO habitat at a minimum, and
possibly spawning and/or juvenile rearing habitat.
(vi) Middle Fork Hood River from the Hood River confluence upstream
15.4 km (9.6 mi) to the confluence with Coe Branch provides spawning
and rearing habitat for the Hood River local population. Bear Creek
from the Middle Fork Hood River confluence upstream 1.3 km (0.8 mi) to
the confluence with an unnamed tributary is occupied and provides
spawning and rearing habitat for the Hood River local population.
Elliot Creek from the Middle Fork Hood
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River confluence upstream 1.3 km (0.8 mi) to the confluence with Elliot
Ditch is occupied and provides spawning and rearing habitat for the
Hood River local population. Coe Branch from the Middle Fork Hood River
confluence upstream 3.9 km (2.4 mi) to the confluence with Compass
Creek is currently occupied, provides FMO habitat for the Hood River
local population, and provides connectivity between spawning and
rearing habitat in Compass Creek and the Middle Fork Hood River.
Compass Creek from the confluence with Coe Branch upstream 4.3 km (2.7
mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat for the
Hood River local population.
(vii) Clear Branch from the confluence with the Middle Fork Hood
River upstream 1.4 km (0.9 mi) to Clear Branch Dam provides FMO
habitat. Clear Branch above Laurance Lake upstream 5.0 km (3.1 mi) to
the confluence with two unnamed tributaries is occupied habitat
providing spawning and rearing habitat for the Clear Branch local
population. Laurance Lake, with an area of 37 ha (91 ac) provides
rearing habitat for the Clear Branch local population. Pinnacle Creek
from the confluence with Laurance Lake upstream 3.25 km (2.02 mi) to a
gradient barrier is occupied and provides spawning and rearing habitat
for the Clear Branch local population.
(10) Unit 6: Deschutes River Basin
Two CHSUs, the lower Deschutes and the upper Deschutes, separated
by Big Falls, an impassible barrier on the Deschutes River at rkm 211.4
(rmi 131.4) (Stuart et al. 1997), comprise this unit.
(i) Lower Deschutes CHSU
The Lower Deschutes CHSU is in Wasco, Sherman, Jefferson,
Deschutes, and Crook Counties in central Oregon. Approximately 576 km
(358 mi) of stream in the lower Deschutes River basin is proposed for
critical habitat designation. Approximately 23 percent of the proposed
streams are located on Federal lands, 44 percent on private lands, 32
percent on Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon
lands, and 1 percent on State lands. There are five known local
populations in the lower Deschutes basin; all are identified as
essential to the long-term conservation of the species (USFWS 2002).
Local populations of bull trout that occupy this area include the Warm
Springs, Shitike Creek, Whitewater River, Jefferson/Candle/Abbot
complex, and Canyon/Jack/Heising/mainstem Metolious complex. The
following stream segments are included in this CHSU.
(A) The Deschutes River from its mouth at the Columbia River at rkm
329.8 (rmi 204.8) upstream 211.6 km (131.5 mi) provides FMO habitat for
bull trout (Buchanan et al. 1997). The Deschutes River is important
migration habitat connecting the local populations in the lower portion
of the river, as well as providing rearing and foraging habitat. Pelton
Reservoir (70 ha (174 ac)), Lake Simtustus (84.65 ha (236.6 ac)), and
Lake Billy Chinook (1,543 ha (3,813 ac)) are created reservoirs on the
Deschutes River, and are included as FMO habitat. Currently, there is
no operating fish passage through the dams. Creation of a fish passage
mechanism is being planned for future operation of the dams. Lake Billy
Chinook provides important foraging and overwintering habitat for an
adfluvial population which spawns in the Metolius River.
(B) Warm Springs River from its confluence with the Deschutes River
at rkm 134.2 upstream 45.4 km (28.2 mi) contains FMO habitat. From rkm
45.5 upstream 28.0 km (17.4 mi) to its confluence with Dry Creek at rkm
73.6 spawning and rearing habitat occurs. This reach is interspersed
with reaches on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation that are not
included as proposed critical habitat due to their management as
``Conditional Use Areas,'' such that special management considerations
or protections are not necessary. Bunchgrass Creek provides spawning
and rearing habitat from its confluence with the Warm Spring River at
rkm 62.8 upstream 10 km (6.2 mi) to its source at Cold Spring (Buchanan
et al. 1997).
(C) Shitike Creek from its confluence with the Deschutes River at
rkm 155.0 upstream 14.6 km (9.1 mi) provides FMO habitat. From rkm 14.6
upstream 36.8 km (22.9 mi) is spawning and rearing habitat (Buchanan et
al. 1997).
(D) Crooked River from its confluence with Lake Billy Chinook at
rkm 189.9 upstream 1 km (0.62 mi) to Opal Springs Dam contains FMO
habitat known to be occupied. From Opal Springs dam upstream 62.5 km
(38.8 mi) to the city of Prineville, FMO habitat of unknown occupancy
exists. A few records of bull trout have been made (Buchanan et al.
1997) and at least in part due to cold water springs along the length
of Crooked River Gorge, the habitat is currently adequate for bull
trout. Fish passage was not provided when the dam was enlarged in 1983,
so there has been no record of bull trout above the dam since that time
(Buchanan et al. 1997). However, habitat connectivity and habitat for
migration in the Crooked River, which can be established by creating
fish passage through Opal Springs Dam, is essential for the long-term
conservation of the species (USFWS 2002).
(E) Metolius River from its confluence with Lake Billy Chinook at
rkm 195.3 upstream 37.2 km (23.1 mi) to the confluence with Jack Creek
contains FMO habitat (Buchanan et al. 1997).
(F) Whitewater River from its confluence with the Metolius River at
rkm 9.2 (rmi 5.7) upstream 17 km (10.6 mi) to its source provides
spawning and rearing habitat (Buchanan et al. 1997).
(G) Jefferson Creek from its confluence with the Metolius River at
rkm 25.5 (rmi 15.8) upstream 14.5 km (9 mi) to an impassable waterfall
(Buchanan et al. 1997); an unnamed tributary to Jefferson Creek at rkm
10.4 (rmi 6.5) upstream 0.8 km (0.5 mi) to its source; Parker Creek
from its confluence with Jefferson Creek at rkm 12.3 (rmi 7.6) upstream
0.6 km (0.4 mi); Candle Creek from its confluence with the Metolius
River at rkm 25.7 (rmi 16.0) upstream 6.1 km (3.8 mi) to Cabot Creek;
and Abbot Creek from its confluence with the Metolius River at rkm 26.3
(rmi 16.3) upstream 5.3 km (3.3 mi) to its source spring on the south
east side of Abbot Butte contain spawning and rearing habitat (ODFW
2002).
(H) Metolius River from its confluence with Jack Creek upstream 7.2
km (4.5 mi) to the two springs at its source; Canyon Creek from its
confluence with the Metolius River at rkm 36.1 (rmi 22.4) upstream 8.8
km (5.5 mi) to USFS road 1235; an unnamed tributary to Canyon Creek
which is east of, and parallel to, Brush Creek upstream 3.4 km (2.1
mi); Brush Creek from its confluence with Canyon Creek at rkm 1.5 (rmi
0.9) upstream 6.1 km (3.8 mi) to USFS road 1230; Roaring Creek from its
confluence with Canyon Creek at rkm 3.9 (rmi 2.4) upstream 2.9 km (1.8
mi) to two forks; up the north fork to the source springs and up the
west fork to the intersection of USFS roads 1260 and 1230; Jack Creek
from its confluence with the Metolius River at rkm 37.3 (rmi 23.2)
upstream 7.4 km (4.6 mi) to its source springs (Buchanan et al. 1997);
and Heising Spring from its confluence with the Metolius River near the
mouth of Jack Creek upstream 0.2 km (0.12 mi) to its source (ODFW 2002)
contain spawning and rearing habitat.
(I) The Lake Creek stream system is composed of a reverse dendritic
(branching like a tree) pattern: As Lake Creek flows downstream, it
splits into the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork; the North Fork
flows directly into the Metolius River; the South Fork and
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Middle Fork flow back together again before entering the Metolius
River. Lake Creek, including North Fork Lake Creek from its confluence
with the Metolius River at rkm 41.8 (rmi 26.0) upstream 5.6 km (3.5 mi)
to its confluence with Lake Creek; Middle Fork Lake Creek from its
confluence with the Metolius River at rkm 42.3 (rmi 26.3) upstream 5.6
km (3.5 mi) to Lake Creek; South Fork Lake Creek from its confluence
with Middle Fork Lake Creek at rkm 2.5 (rmi 15.5) upstream 4 km (2.5
mi) to Lake Creek; Lake Creek form its confluence with North, Middle,
and South Fork Lake Creek upstream 2.4 km (1.5 mi) to Suttle Lake; and
Suttle Lake (105 ha (259 ac)) contain FMO habitat of unknown occupancy.
Link Creek from Suttle Lake upstream 1 km (0.6 mi) to Blue Lake is
suitable spawning and rearing habitat of unknown occupancy; Blue Lake
(22 ha (55 ac)) is FMO habitat of unknown occupancy. Together, these
streams and lakes are identified as habitat essential to supporting an
additional bull trout population necesssary to provide for the
recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(J) Squaw Creek from its confluence with the Deschutes River at rkm
195.8 (rmi 121.6) upstream 2.4 km (1.5 mi) to Alder Spring provides FMO
habitat (Buchanan et al. 1997). Restoring connectivity is an essential
element for the long-term conservation of the species (USFWS 2002).
(ii) Upper Deschutes CHSU
The upper Deschutes River CHSU is located in Deschutes, Crook, and
Klamath counties in central Oregon. Approximately 225.4 km (140.1 mi)
of stream in the upper Deschutes River basin is proposed for critical
habitat designation. Approximately 64 percent of the proposed streams
are located on Federal lands, 35 percent on private lands, and 1
percent are on State lands. Bull trout are not currently known to occur
in this area. Preliminary investigations and historic information
indicate that habitat for bull trout is currently present (Riehle and
Nolte 1992). The Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002) identifies the
historic habitat in the upper Deschutes basin as core habitat (i.e.,
habitat that contains the essential physical elements for bull trout to
persist and that is deemed critical to recovery), and as a priority one
recovery need, but does not identify the number of local populations
needed for recovery. The plan calls for a study to determine the
feasibility of re-introduction of bull trout in the upper Deschutes
River basin. The following stream segments are included in the proposed
critical habitat designation because a designation limited to the areas
currently occupied would be inadequate to ensure the conservation of
the species (50 CFR 242.12(e).
(A) The Deschutes River from Wickiup Reservoir upstream 12.4 km
(7.7 mi) to its source at Lava Lake; Little Deschutes River from its
confluence with Crescent Creek at rkm 59.6 (rmi 37.0) upstream 31.5 km
(19.6 mi) to the intersection with Highway 58, and from there upstream
23.7 km (14.7 mi) to its source at rkm 114.9 (rmi 71.4); ; Crescent
Creek from its confluence with the Little Deschutes River upstream 25.4
km (15.8 mi) to the intersection with USFS road 61; Big Marsh Creek
from its confluence with Crescent Creek at rkm 31.9 (rmi 19.8) upstream
12.9 km (8 mi) through the marsh at rkm 9.4 (rmi 5.8), and from the
marsh upstream 10 km (6.2 mi) to its source at rkm 22.8 (rmi 14.2); ;
Crescent Lake (1,488 ha (3,676 ac)); Wickiup Reservoir (4,103 ha
(10,139 ac)); Crane Prairie Reservoir (1,675 ha (4,139 ac)); Little
Lava Lake (53 ha (130 ac)); and Lava Lake (139 ha (344 ac)) contain FMO
habitat not currently known to be occupied (Buchanan et al. 1997) but
deemed essential to the long-term conservation of the species (USFWS
2002;).
(B) Crescent Creek from the intersection with USFS road 61 at rkm
25.5 (rmi 15.8) upstream 15.8 km (9.8 mi) to Crescent Lake; Cold Creek
from its confluence with Crescent Creek upstream 3.9 km (2.4 mi) to its
spring source near the railroad tracks; Whitefish Creek from its
confluence with Crescent Lake upstream 8.2 km (5.1 mi) to a water fall;
and Refrigerator Creek from its confluence with Big Marsh Creek
upstream 6.1 km (3.8 mi) to its source contain spawning and rearing
habitat not currently known to be occupied but deemed essential to the
long-term conservation of the species (USFWS 2002).
(C) Hemlock Creek from its confluence with the Little Deschutes
River upstream 8.9 km (5.5 mi) to its source; Spruce Creek from its
confluence with Hemlock Creek upstream 6.3 km (3.9 mi) to its source;
and Fall River from its confluence with the Little Deschutes River
upstream 14.2 km (8.8 mi) to its source contains spawning and rearing
habitat not currently known to be occupied but deemed essential to the
long-term conservation of the species (USFWS 2002).
(D) North Davis Creek from its confluence with Wickiup Reservoir
upstream 1 km (0.6 mi) to its source; Browns Creek from its confluence
with Wickiup Reservoir upstream 19.8 km (12.3 mi) to its spring source;
Quin River from its confluence with Crane Prairie Reservoir upstream
0.3 km (0.2 mi) to its spring source; Cultus River from its confluence
with Crane Prairie Reservoir upstream 13.5 km (8.4 mi) to its spring
source; and Snow Creek from its confluence with the Deschutes River at
rkm 375.4 (rmi 233.1) upstream 7.4 km (4.6 mi) to its spring source
contain spawning and rearing habitat not currently known to be occupied
but deemed essential to the long-term conservation of the species
(USFWS 2002).
(11) Unit 7: Odell Lake
The Odell Lake Unit lies entirely within the Deschutes National
Forest in Deschutes and Klamath counties. Total proposed critical
habitat in this unit includes approximately 2,675 ha (6,611 ac) of
lakes and 18.1 km (11.3 mi) of streams. The following lake area and
stream segments are included in this critical habitat unit:
(i) Odell Lake, approximately 1,457 ha (3,600 ac) in surface area
within the lake shoreline as depicted on a 1:24,000 scale map. Odell
Lake is the primary FMO habitat for this adfluvial bull trout
population.
(ii) Trapper Creek from its mouth at the confluence with Odell Lake
to rkm 4.0 (rmi 2.5) at the confluence of two spring-fed tributaries
which form its headwaters. Trapper Creek is the only tributary to Odell
Lake where bull trout spawning and rearing is currently known to occur.
(iii) Crystal Creek from its mouth at the confluence with Odell
Lake to its headwater springs at approximately rkm 2.4 (rmi 1.5).
Crystal Creek historically supported bull trout spawning and maintains
many of the habitat elements essential to the conservation of bull
trout. Establishment of an appropriate additional spawning population
in the area at Crystal Creek is essential to the long-term conservation
of the species (USFWS 2002).
(iv) Odell Creek from its confluence with Odell Lake downstream
11.7 km (7.3 mi) to its confluence with Davis Lake. This area is
included in this proposal because it currently is foraging habitat for
the population that spawns in Trapper Creek that is essential to the
long-term conservation of the species, and also because it provides
additional spawning habitat that is essential to the long-term
conservation of the species (USFWS 2002).
(v) Davis Lake (1,218 ha; 3,011 ac) is historical habitat that may
currently provide FMO habitat for bull trout, and is essential to
supporting a larger, more resilient bull trout population that is
essential to the conservation of the
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species (T. Wise, ODFW, pers. Comm., 2002; N. Dachtler, USFS, pers.
Comm., 2002).
(12) Unit 8: John Day River Basin
The John Day River unit in the John Day River Basin in eastern
Oregon includes portions of the mainstem John Day River, the North Fork
John Day River, the Middle Fork John Day River and their tributary
streams in Wheeler, Grant, and Umatilla counties, Oregon. A total of
1,080 km (671 mi) of stream is proposed for critical habitat.
Landownership along the stream reaches proposed for critical habitat
within the John Day River critical habitat unit includes approximately
54 percent Federal land, less than 1 percent State land, and 46 percent
privately owned land.
Currently, there are three subpopulations recognized in the basin
(Buchanan et al. 1997): the upper John Day basin including tributary
streams; the North Fork John Day River including tributary streams; and
the Middle Fork John Day and its tributary. The three subpopulation
areas all flow together with no physical barriers between them, except
for barriers as a seasonal consequence of low flow and high stream
temperatures during summer that may limit the seasonal distribution of
individuals. All proposed critical habitat designations are essential
to the long-term conservation of the species (USFWS 2002). The
following stream segments are included in this unit.
(i) Upper John Day River from its confluence with the North Fork
John Day River at rkm 290.9 (rmi 180.6) to its confluence with Reynolds
Creek at rkm 424.7 (rmi 263.7) provides FMO habitat. From Reynolds
Creek upstream 20.4 km (12.7 mi) to its source there is occupied
spawning and rearing habitat (Buchanan et al.1997; Hemmingsen et al.
2001a,b,c,d). Canyon Creek from its confluence with the John Day River
at rkm 389.8 (rmi 242.1) upstream 43.8 km (27.2 mi) to its source, and
Pine Creek from its confluence with the John Day River at rkm 401.9
(rmi 249.6) upstream 16.7 km (10.4 mi) to its source, are habitat areas
that provide for expansion of bull trout populations in the upper sub-
basin, which is essential for long-term conservation of the species
(USFWS 2002). Indian Creek from its confluence with the John Day River
at rkm 404.2 (rmi 251.0) upstream 19.2 km (11.9 mi) to its source
contains spawning and rearing habitat. Bull trout are known to occur in
Indian Creek (Claire and Gray, unpublished 1993; Buchanan et al. 1997),
but a large fire in the Indian Creek watershed in 1996 may have
negatively impacted the bull trout population. Reestablishing this
population is essential to the long-term conservation of the species
(USFWS 2002). Strawberry Creek from its confluence with the John Day
River at rkm 413.1 (rmi 256.5) upstream 13.7 km (8.5 mi) to the USFS
boundary contains suitable FMO habitat, and from the USFS boundary
upstream 7.6 km (4.7 mi) to its source contains suitable spawning and
rearing habitat. Strawberry Creek is identified as stream habitat to
allow for expansion of bull trout populations in the upper watershed,
an action deemed essential to the long-term conservation of the species
(USFWS 2002). Reynolds Creek from its confluence with the John Day
River at rkm 424.7 (rmi 263.7) upstream 14.8 km (9.2 mi) to its source,
and North Fork Reynolds Creek from its confluence with Reynolds Creek
at rkm 6.4 (4.0 mi) upstream 11.9 km (7.4 mi) to its source contain
occupied spawning and rearing habitat (Buchanan et al. 1997). Deardorff
Creek from its confluence with the John Day River at rkm 426.8 (rmi
265.0) upstream 15.4 km (9.6 mi) to its source (Buchanan et al. 1997;
Hemmingsen et al. 2001a,b,c,d), Rail Creek from its confluence with the
John Day River at rkm 432.1 (rmi 268.3) upstream 11.4 km (7.1 mi) to
its source (Buchanan et al. 1997), Roberts Creek from its confluence
with the John Day River at rkm 432.2 (rmi 268.4) upstream 8.8 km (5.5
mi) to its source (Buchanan et al. 1997; Hemmingsen et al.
2001a,b,c,d), and Call Creek from its confluence with the John Day
River at rkm 436.2 (rmi 270.9) upstream 5.9 km (3.7 mi) to its source
(Buchanan et al. 1997; Hemmingsen et al. 2001a,b,c,d) contain occupied
spawning and rearing habitat.
(ii) North Fork John Day River from the confluence with the John
Day River at rkm 290.9 (rmi 180.6) upstream 137 km (85 mi) to Granite
Creek contains occupied FMO habitat. From Granite Creek upstream 38.5
km (23.9 mi) to its source contains occupied spawning and rearing
habitat. West Fork Meadow Brook Creek from its confluence with North
Fork John Day River at rkm 93.8 (rmi 58.2) upstream 4.5 km (2.8 mi) to
East Fork Meadow Brook Creek contains occupied FMO habitat. East Fork
Meadow Brook Creek from its confluence with the West Fork Meadow Brook
Creek upstream 18 km (11.2 mi) to its source is occupied spawning and
rearing habitat (ODFW 1996; Buchanan et al. 1997). Desolation Creek
from its confluence with North Fork John Day River at rkm 94.5 (rmi
58.7) upstream 8.7 km (5.4 mi) is known FMO habitat. From this point
upstream 24.6 km (15.3 mi) to its source contains occupied spawning and
rearing habitat (ODFW 1996; Buchanan et al. 1997). North Fork
Desolation Creek from its confluence with Desolation Creek at rkm 33.3
(rmi 20.7) upstream 10.5 km (6.5 mi) to its source is historic spawning
and rearing habitat from which bull trout have probably been extirpated
(Buchanan et al. 1997; ODFW 2001). This reach is identified as habitat
essential for the long-term conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
South Fork Desolation Creek from its confluence with Desolation Creek
at rkm 33.3 (rmi 20.7) upstream 14.0 km (8.7 mi) to its source contains
occupied spawning and rearing habitat (Buchanan et al. 1997). Big Creek
from its confluence with the North Fork John Day River at rkm 119.3
(rmi 74.1) upstream 2.1 km (1.3 mi) to its confluence with Winom Creek
provides occupied spawning and rearing habitat (ODFW 1996). Winom Creek
from its confluence with Big Creek at rkm 2.0 (rmi 1.2) upstream 12.0
km (7.4 mi) to its source contains occupied spawning and rearing
habitat (ODFW 1996). Granite Creek from its confluence with North Fork
John Day River at rkm 136.7 (rmi 84.9) upstream 25.4 km (15.8 mi) to
its source is known historic spawning and rearing habitat (Buchanan et
al. 1997) identified as essential for the long-term conservation of
bull trout (USFWS 2002). Clear Creek from its confluence with the
Granite Creek at rkm 12.0 (rmi 7.5) upstream 33.0 km (20.5 mi) to its
source, and Lightning Creek from its confluence with Clear Creek
upstream 4.8 km (3.0 mi) to its source contain spawning and rearing
habitat (ODFW 1996). West Fork Clear Creek from its confluence with
Lightning Creek at rkm 2.7 (rmi 1.7) upstream 7.2 km (4.5 mi) to its
source, and Salmon Creek from its confluence with Lightning Creek at
rkm 4.9 (rmi 3.0) upstream 3.2 km (2.0 mi) contain spawning and rearing
habitat (ODFW 1996; Buchanan et al. 1997). Bull Run Creek from its
confluence with Granite Creek at rkm 14.9 (rmi 9.3) upstream 20.6 km
(12.8 mi) to its source provides occupied FMO habitat (ODFW 1996; ODFW
2001). Boundary Creek from its confluence with Bull Run Creek at rkm
16.4 (rmi 10.2) upstream 4.0 km (2.5 mi) to its source, and Deep Creek
from its confluence with Bull Run Creek at rkm 7.2 (rmi 4.5) upstream
5.6 km (3.5 mi) to its source contain spawning and rearing habitat
(ODFW 1996; ODFW 2001). Boulder Creek from its confluence with Granite
Creek at rkm 16.4 (rmi 10.2) upstream 8.2 km (5.1 mi) to its source
provides spawning and rearing habitat (Buchanan et al. 1997;
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ODFW 2001). Crane Creek from its confluence with North Fork John Day
River at rkm 147.7 (rmi 91.7) upstream 20.9 km (13.0 mi) provides FMO
habitat. From this point upstream 12.7 km (7.9 mi) to its source, there
is spawning and rearing habitat (ODFW 1996; Buchanan et al. 1997; ODFW
2001). Trail Creek from its confluence with the North Fork John Day
River at rkm 156.9 (rmi 97.4) upstream 2.9 km (1.8 mi) to its
confluence with North Trail Creek, and South Trail Creek contains FMO
habitat (ODFW 1996; Buchanan et al. 1997), with bull trout presence
documented both above and below this reach. South Trail Creek from its
confluence with Trail Creek at rkm 2.9 (rmi 1.8) upstream 10.5 km (6.5
mi) to its source provides spawning and rearing habitat (ODFW 1996;
Buchanan et al. 1997; ODFW 2001). Onion Creek from its confluence with
the North Fork John Day River at rkm 157.5 (rmi 97.8) upstream to its
source contains spawning and rearing habitat (ODFW 1996; Buchanan et
al. 1997). Baldy Creek from its confluence with the North Fork John Day
River at rkm 164.8 (rmi 102.3) upstream 7.9 km (4.9 mi), including a
fork to the east and to its spring source, contains spawning and
rearing habitat. Crawfish Creek from its confluence with North Fork
John Day River at rkm 166.6 (rmi 103.5) upstream 8.4 km (5.2 mi) to its
source provides spawning and rearing habitat (ODFW 1996; Buchanan et
al. 1997; ODFW 2001). Cunningham Creek from its confluence with North
Fork John Day River at rkm 169.7 (rmi 105.4) upstream 2.9 km (1.8 mi)
to its source contains spawning and rearing habitat (ODFW 1996;
Buchanan et al. 1997).
(iii) Middle Fork John Day River from its confluence with the North
Fork John Day River at rkm 50.4 (rmi 31.3) to its source is known FMO
habitat (Buchanan et al. 1997). Indian Creek from its confluence with
the Middle Fork John Day River at rkm 54.8 (rmi 34.0) upstream 21.7 km
(13.5 mi) to its source is known historic spawning and rearing habitat,
but is suspected to be currently unoccupied (Buchanan et al. 1997).
This reach is necessary to provide for the recovered distribution of
bull trout (USFWS 2002). Big Creek from its confluence with the Middle
Fork John Day River at rkm 60.4 (rmi 37.5) upstream 20.6 km (12.8 mi)
to its source, and Deadwood Creek from its confluence with Big Creek at
rkm 7.4 (rmi 4.6) upstream approximately 7.1 km (4.4 mi) contain
occupied spawning and rearing habitat (Buchanan et al. 1997). Big
Boulder Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork John Day River
at rkm 83.8 (rmi 52.0) upstream 10.3 km (6.4 mi) to its source is known
historic spawning and rearing habitat, suspected to be currently
unoccupied (Buchanan et al. 1997), and necessary to provide for the
recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002). Granite Boulder
Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork John Day River at rkm
89.4 (rmi 55.5) upstream 13 km (8.1 mi) to a barrier falls is occupied
spawning and rearing habitat (Buchanan et al. 1997). Butte Creek from
its confluence with the Middle Fork John Day River at rkm 90.4 (rmi
56.1) upstream 7.7 km (4.8 mi) to its source is historic spawning and
rearing habitat and is identified as essential habitat for the long-
term conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002). Davis Creek from its
confluence with the Middle Fork John Day River at rkm 101.3 (rmi 62.9)
upstream 10.8 km (6.7 mi) also contains spawning and rearing habitat
essential for the long-term conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
Vinegar Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork John Day River
at rkm 102.5 (rmi 63.7) upstream to its source is occupied spawning and
rearing habitat ((Seals, unpublished 2000), and also is identified as
habitat essential for the long-term conservation of bull trout (USFWS
2002). Clear Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork John Day
River at rkm 104.8 (rmi 65.1) upstream 20.1 km (12.5 mi) to its source
is occupied spawning and rearing habitat (Buchanan et al. 1997).
(iv) Dry Creek from its confluence with Pine Creek at rkm 9.59 (rmi
5.96) upstream 8.7 km (5.4 mi) to its source is spawning and rearing
habitat for an isolated resident group of bull trout (ODFW 1996).
(v) Hideaway Creek from its confluence with Camas Creek at rkm 32.7
(rmi 20.3) upstream to its source is historic habitat (Buchanan et al.
1997) that is identified as essential to provide for the recovered
distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002). Cable Creek from its
confluence with Camas Creek at rkm 28.3 (rmi 17.6) upstream 11.3 km
(7.0 mi) to its source is habitat essential for the recovered
distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(13) Unit 9: Umatilla-Walla Walla River Basins
The Umatilla and Walla Walla Rivers Unit is located in northeastern
Oregon and southeastern Washington. The unit includes 636 km (395 mi)
of stream extending across portions of Umatilla, Union, and Wallowa
counties in Oregon, and Walla Walla and Columbia counties in
Washington. Currently, there are four known bull trout local
populations in this unit, three in the Walla Walla River Basin, and one
in the Umatilla River Basin. The Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002)
indicates the need to maintain these four local populations to provide
for the recovered distribution of bull trout. Landownership patterns
are discussed in the individual CHSU descriptions.
(i) Umatilla CHSU
Approximately 284 km (176.4 mi) of stream has been proposed as
critical habitat for bull trout in the Umatilla basin. Landownership
within the CHSU is 37 percent Federal, 44 percent private, and 19
percent Tribal. Approximately 55 km (34 mi) of stream within the
Umatilla Indian Reservation are proposed as critical habitat. The
stream segments that make up the Umatilla CHSU are described below.
(A) The Umatilla River from its confluence with the Columbia River
upstream 141.3 km (87.8 mi) to the confluence with the North and South
Forks of the Umatilla, and extending 5.8 km (3.6 mi) up Squaw Creek,
and 3.2 km (2.0 mi) up Ryan Creek. The lower 120 km (75 mi) of the
Umatilla River below Squaw Creek provides important habitat for
foraging, overwintering, and seasonal subadult rearing for an existing
bull trout local population that spawn in upper portions of the
Umatilla and Meacham Creek drainages. It also serves as a corridor for
movement to the Columbia River. Subadult rearing, and potentially
spawning, occurs in Squaw Creek, Ryan Creek, and the Umatilla River
above Squaw Creek.
(B) Meacham Creek from its confluence with the Umatilla River
upstream 34.5 km (21.4 mi) and extending up the following tributaries:
North Fork Meacham Creek for a distance of 16 km (10 mi), including 4.8
km (3.0 mi) of Pot Creek, and East Fork Meacham Creek for a distance of
3.8 km (2.4 mi). Lower portions of Meacham and North Fork Meacham
Creeks provide foraging and overwintering habitat, as well as a
migratory corridor to the Umatilla River. Spawning and rearing has been
documented in upper portions of North Fork Meacham Creek, and in the
identified reach of Pot Creek. Suitable spawning and rearing habitat
exists in the upper portion of Meacham Creek and in East Fork Meacham
Creek, but bull trout have not been observed there in recent years
(Germond et al. 1996).
(C) The North Fork Umatilla River from its confluence with the
South Fork upstream 16.6 km (10.3 mi) to its headwaters and extending
1.6 km (1.0 mi) up Coyote Creek and 1.6 km (1.0 mi)
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up Woodward Creek. This area supports the highest concentrations of
spawning bull trout in the Umatilla Basin (Germond et al. 1996;
Buchanan et al. 1997).
(D) The South Fork Umatilla River from its confluence with the
North Fork upstream 17.4 km (10.8 mi) to its headwaters and extending
11.1 km (6.9 mi) up Buck Creek, 8.8 km (5.5 mi) up Thomas Creek, 8.2 km
(5.1 mi) up Spring Creek, and 9.2 km (5.7 mi) up Shimmiehorn Creek.
These drainages are used by rearing and resident bull trout and
spawning was observed in the South Fork Umatilla in the early 1990s
(Germond et al. 1996).
(ii) Walla Walla CHSU
Approximately 351.6 km (218.5 mi) of stream has been proposed as
critical habitat to support the three bull trout local populations in
the Walla Walla basin. Landownership within the CHSU is approximately
28 percent Federal, 69 percent private, and 3 percent State. The stream
segments that make up the Walla Walla CHSU are described below.
(A) The Walla Walla River from its confluence with Mill Creek
upstream 27.3 km ( 17.0 mi) to the confluence with the North and South
Forks of the Walla Walla. Lower sections provide foraging and
overwintering habitat, and a migratory connection to Mill Creek, and
spawning and rearing habitat is present from above the town of Milton-
Freewater to the forks.
(B) The North Fork Walla Walla River from its confluence with the
South Fork upstream 29.7 km (18.4 mi) to its headwaters. This reach
provides suitable spawning and rearing habitat, and evidence of bull
trout spawning was observed there in 2000 (T. Bailey, ODFW, pers.
comm., 2002).
(C) The South Fork Walla Walla River from its confluence with the
North Fork upstream 42.7 km (26.5 mi) to its headwaters and extending
2.6 km (1.6 mi) up Skiphorton Creek, 3.6 km (2.2 mi) up Reser Creek,
2.2 km (1.4 mi) up Husky Spring Creek, and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) up an
unnamed tributary that forks off the South Fork Walla Walla River at
rkm 117.9 (rmi 73.2). These stream reaches contain occupied spawning
and rearing habitat that supports the upper Walla Walla local
population.
(D) Mill Creek from its confluence with the Walla Walla River
upstream 54.7 km (32.0 mi) to its headwaters; Yellowhawk Creek from its
confluence with Mill Creek upstream 13.6 km (8.4 mi); Garrison Creek
from its confluence with Mill Creek upstream 15.4 km (9.6 mi); Low
Creek from its confluence with Mill Creek upstream 3.2 km (2.0 mi);
Paradise Creek from its confluence with Mill Creek upstream for a
distance of 2.2 km (1.4 mi); North Fork Mill Creek from its confluence
with Mill Creek upstream 0.8 km (0.5 mi); Deadman Creek from its
confluence with North Fork Mill Creek upstream for a distance of 0.5 km
(0.3 mi); Burnt Fork Creek from its confluence with North Fork Mill
Creek upstream for a distance of 1.6 km (1.0 mi); Green Fork Creek from
its confluence with North Fork Mill Creek upstream for a distance of
0.8 km (0.5 mi); and Bull Creek from its confluence with North Fork
Mill Creek upstream for a distance of 0.7 km (0.4 mi). The lower 44 km
(27 mi) of Mill Creek, Yellowhawk Creek, and Garrison Creek provide
foraging and overwintering habitat for adult bull trout, as well as
providing connectivity to the Walla Walla River. Upper Mill Creek and
the other tributaries named above are occupied spawning and rearing
areas.
(E) The Touchet River from its confluence with Coppei Creek at rkm
69.2 (rmi 43.0) upstream 21.1 km (13.1 mi) to the confluence with the
North and South Forks of the Touchet. This reach provides foraging and
overwintering habitat for fluvial bull trout that spawn upstream.
(F) North Fork Touchet River from its confluence with the South
Fork upstream 31.7 km (19.7 mi) to its headwaters; Wolf Fork Touchet
River from its confluence with the North Fork Touchet River upstream
25.3 km (15.7 mi) and extending up into Robinson Creek for a distance
of 17.3 km (10.7 mi); Lewis Creek from its confluence with the North
Fork Touchet River upstream 7.9 km (4.9 mi); and Spangler Creek from
its confluence with the North Fork Touchet River upstream 6.6 km (4.1
mi). The lower 6 km (3.7 mi) of the North Fork, the lower 12 km (7.5
mi) of the Wolf Fork, and Robinson Creek are utilized by bull trout for
foraging and overwintering; they also provide connectivity to the South
Fork. The North Fork above its confluence with the Wolf Fork, and
portions of the Wolf Fork above Whitney Creek are documented spawning
and rearing areas. Lewis and Spangler creeks also contain occupied
spawning and rearing habitat.
(G) South Fork Touchet River from its confluence with the North
Fork upstream 24.6 km (15.3 mi) to its headwaters; Griffin Fork from
its confluence with the South Fork Touchet River upstream 6.2 km (3.9
mi) and including 3.2 km (2.0 mi) of an unnamed tributary that enters
Griffin Fork from the north; and Burnt Fork from its confluence with
the South Fork Touchet River upstream 4.3 km (2.7 mi). Bull trout are
known to spawn in Griffin Fork and Burnt Fork and utilize the South
Fork for foraging and overwintering habitat as well as passage to the
North Fork Touchet River.
(14) Unit 10: Grande Ronde River Basin
The Grande Ronde Unit extends across Union, Wallowa, and Umatilla
counties in northeastern Oregon, and Asotin, Columbia, and Garfield
counties in southeastern Washington. Approximately 1,030 km (640 mi) of
stream in the Grande Ronde River basin is proposed for critical habitat
designation. The unit includes the Grande Ronde River from its
headwaters to the confluence with the Snake River and a number of its
tributaries, the largest being the Wallowa River. Five bull trout local
populations are associated with streams that branch directly off the
Grande Ronde River, and three local populations are associated with
streams flowing into the Wallowa River. One local population in the
upper Little Minam River is isolated by a barrier falls and is not
connected to either of the main rivers. The Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS
2002) identifies all nine existing local populations as necessary for
recovery, and our proposed critical habitat reflects that need.
Approximately 52 percent of the stream miles in the Grande Ronde Unit
are on Federal lands, less than 1 percent are on State lands, and 48
percent are on private lands. Of the 537 km (334 mi) of stream proposed
for designation on Federal lands, 44 percent are within designated
wilderness areas. The stream segments that make up the Grande Ronde
Unit are described below.
(i) The Grande Ronde River extending from its confluence with the
Snake River upstream 265 km (165 mi) to Meadow Brook Creek provides key
foraging, rearing, and overwintering habitat for sub-adult and adult
fluvial bull trout and is an important migratory corridor. It is the
primary artery that supports and links eight local populations in the
Grande Ronde River and Wallowa River basins (Baxter 2002; P. Boehne,
USFS, pers. comm., 2002). The Upper Grande Ronde River from the
junction with Meadow Brook Creek upstream 19.3 km (12.0 mi) is utilized
for spawning and rearing.
(ii) The Wenaha River from its confluence with the Grande Ronde
River upstream 34.8 km (21.6 mi) to the junction of the North Fork and
South Fork Wenaha River; Crooked Creek from its confluence with the
Wenaha River upstream 12.4 km (7.7 mi) to the confluence with Third
Creek, extending up First Creek 2.1 km (1.3 mi) to the confluence with
Willow Creek, and up Third Creek 5.3 km (3.3 mi) to the
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confluence with Trout Creek; Butte Creek from its confluence with the
Wenaha River upstream 11.3 km (7.0 mi) to the confluence with East Fork
and West Fork Butte Creek; West Fork Butte Creek form its mouth
upstream 4.8 km (3 mi) to the confluence with Rainbow Creek; Beaver
Creek from its confluence with the Wenaha River upstream 2.5 km (1.5
mi); the North Fork Wenaha River from its junction with the Wenaha
River upstream 18.2 km (11.3 mi); South Fork Wenaha River from its
junction with the Wenaha River upstream 13.0 km (8.1 mi); and Milk
Creek from its mouth at the South Fork Wenaha River upstream 5.2 km
(3.2 mi). Collectively, these stream segments support the Wenaha River
local population, which is the largest bull trout population in the
Grande Ronde basin. The lower 16 km (10 mi) of the Wenaha River
provides FMO habitat for fluvial bull trout as well as a migratory
connection to the Grande Ronde River. Spawning and rearing has been
documented in the upper Wenaha and all of the identified tributary
streams (Buchanan et al. 1997; ODFW, unpublished 2000; Baxter 2002; B.
Knox, ODFW, pers. comm., 2002).
(iii) Lookingglass Creek from its confluence with the Grande Ronde
River upstream 24.1 km (15.0 mi) to a barrier falls and extending up
Little Lookingglass Creek to the confluence with Buzzard Creek (9.3 km
(5.8 mi)), up Mottet Creek for 5.7 km (3.6 mi), and up Summer Creek for
0.6 km (0.3 mi). The Lookingglass Creek system supports a local
population and bull trout spawn and rear throughout the identified
stream reaches (J. Zakel, ODFW, pers. comm., 2001; D. Groat, USFS,
pers. comm., 2002). Lower portions of Lookingglass Creek also provide
probable foraging habitat for fluvial fish and a migratory connection
to the Grande Ronde River (T. Walters, ODFW, pers. comm., 2002).
(iv) Indian Creek from its confluence with the Grande Ronde River
upstream for a distance of 32.6 km (20.3 mi) and extending up two
tributary streams: Camp Creek for a distance of 1.2 km (0.7 mi), and
East Fork Indian Creek for a distance of 3.1 km (1.9 mi). Indian Creek
currently supports a bull trout local population, with spawning and
rearing occurring in the upper 15.1 km (9.4 mi) portion of Indian Creek
and the identified reaches of Camp Creek and East Fork Indian Creek
(Buchanan et al. 1997; ODFW, unpublished 2000). The lower section of
Indian Creek potentially provides foraging and overwintering habitat
for fluvial bull trout as well as a migratory connection to the Grande
Ronde River. Bull trout occupancy has not been documented in lower
Indian Creek below the National Forest boundary (the lower 17.5 km
(10.9 mi); Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002) guidance for this area is
to restore riparian zones associated with bull trout habitat below the
National Forest boundary to facilitate expansion and stabilization of
this bull trout local population, which is essential for the long-term
conservation of the species (USFWS 2002).
(v) Catherine Creek from the confluence with the Grande Ronde River
upstream for a distance of 81.6 km (50.7 mi) to the junction of North
Fork and South Fork Catherine Creek; North Fork Catherine Creek from
its mouth at Catherine Creek upstream a distance of 13.8 km (8.6 mi);
Middle Fork Catherine Creek form its junction with North Fork Catherine
Creek upstream 4.3 km (2.7 mi) to the confluence with Squaw Creek;
South Fork Catherine Creek from its junction with Catherine Creek
upstream 12.3 km (7.7 mi); Pole Creek from its mouth at South Fork
Catherine Creek upstream 5.1 km (3.2 mi) to its headwaters; Sand Pass
Creek from its mouth at South Fork Catherine Creek upstream 4.4 km (2.8
mi) to its headwaters; and Collins Creek from its junction with South
Fork Catherine Creek upstream 3 km (1.9 mi) to its headwaters.
Catherine Creek currently supports a bull trout local population, with
spawning and rearing occurring in each of the identified tributary
streams and the upper 24.7 km (15.3 mi) of Catherine Creek (Buchanan et
al. 1997; ODFW, unpublished 2000; P. Boehne, pers. comm. , 2002; J.
Zakel, pers. comm., 2002). The lower portion of Catherine Creek is
utilized as FMO habitat; bull trout have been observed throughout the
mainstem and migratory fluvial fish are present (Buchanan et al. 1997;
ODFW, unpublished 2000; USFWS 2002).
(vi) Five Points Creek from its confluence with the Grande Ronde
River upstream for 21.7 km (13.5 mi) and extending up Middle Fork Five
Points Creek for 2.6 km (1.6 mi); Tie Creek from its confluence with
Middle Fork Five Points Creek upstream 0.8 km (0.5 mi); Fiddlers Hell
Creek from its junction with Middle Fork Five Points Creek upstream
(0.8 mi); Mount Emily Creek from its junction with Middle Fork Five
Points Creek upstream 2.1 km (1.3 mi); Fly Creek from its confluence
with the Grande Ronde River upstream 13.4 km (8.3 mi) to Lookout Creek;
Lookout Creek from its mouth upstream 8.5 km (5.3 mi); Sheep Creek from
its confluence with the Grande Ronde River upstream 17.1 km (10.6 mi);
East Fork Sheep Creek from its mouth upstream 7.4 km (4.6 mi); Chicken
Creek from its confluence with Sheep Creek upstream 8.5 km (5.3 mi);
Indiana Creek from its mouth at Chicken Creek upstream 3.4 km (2.1 mi);
Limber Jim Creek from its confluence with the Grande Ronde River
upstream 13.0 km (8.1 mi); Marion Creek form its junction with Limber
Jim Creek upstream 3.4 km (2.1 mi); Clear Creek from its confluence
with the Grande Ronde River upstream 11.5 km (7.1 mi); and an unnamed
tributary which branches off Clear Creek at rkm 6.3 (rmi 3.9) upstream
approximately 7.0 km (4.4 mi). The Grande Ronde River above Meadow
Brook Creek is utilized for spawning and rearing. The lower portion of
Five Points Creek provides FMO habitat. Upper sections of Five Points
Creek and the identified tributary streams provide high quality
spawning and rearing habitat (P. Boehne, pers. comm., 2002; J. Zakel,
pers. comm., 2002) and are identified in the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS
2002) as areas essential to the long-term conservation of the species.
Fly Creek provides FMO habitat for bull trout which spawn and rear in
Lookout Creek (P. Boehne, pers. comm., 2002; J. Zakel, pers. comm.,
2002). Bull trout have been observed in Lookout Creek up to
approximately 0.6 km (1 mi) above USFS Road 5160 (P. Boehne, pers.
comm., 2002). Lower portions of Sheep Creek provide needed FMO habitat
for fluvial bull trout that spawn and rear in its upper end and its
identified tributaries (P. Boehne, pers. comm., 2002; J. Zakel, pers.
comm., 2002). The lower portion of Limber Jim Creek provides FMO
habitat up to a potentially impassable falls, and occupied spawning and
rearing habitat occurs above the falls and in Marion Creek (ODFW,
unpublished 2000; P. Boehne, pers. comm., 2002; J. Zakel, pers. comm.,
2002). The lower portion of Clear Creek provides FMO habitat and
spawning and rearing occurs in the upper portion and in the unnamed
tributary (P. Boehne, pers. comm., 2002).
(vii) The Wallowa River from the confluence with the Grande Ronde
River upstream for 66.6 km (41.4 mi) to the confluence of Hurricane
Creek provides FMO habitat for sub-adult and adult fluvial bull trout,
and is an essential migratory corridor for movement from upper
watershed spawning streams to the Grande Ronde River. Fluvial fish that
spawn in the Lostine, Deer, Minam, Bear, and upper Hurricane Rivers
utilize the Wallowa River to move to and from foraging and
overwintering habitat in the Grande Ronde and Snake Rivers (USFWS
2002).
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(viii) Minam River from the confluence with the Wallowa River
upstream 72.9 km (35.3 mi) and extending up the North Minam River for a
distance of 2.1 km (1.3 mi), up Elk Creek for 2.6 km (1.6 mi), and up
East Fork Elk Creek for 0.5 km (0.3 mi). The Minam River currently
supports a bull trout local population with spawning and rearing
occurring in each of the identified tributary streams and the upper 54
km (33 mi) of the Minam River (Buchanan et al. 1997; ODFW, unpublished
2000). Lower sections of the Minam River are utilized as FMO habitat;
bull trout have been observed throughout the mainstem and migratory
fluvial fish are present (P. Sankovich, ODFW, pers. comm., 2002).
(ix) Little Minam River from its confluence with the Minam River
upstream 23.8 km (14.7 mi) and extending up Boulder Creek for 0.7 km
(0.4 mi) and up Dobbin Creek for a distance of 5.1 km (3 mi) (P.
Sankovich, ODFW, pers. comm., 6/11/02). A barrier falls occurs at
approximately rkm 8.0 (rmi 5.0) of the Little Minam River, effectively
preventing upstream movement of fish beyond that point. An isolated,
resident bull trout local population exists above the barrier falls in
portions of the Little Minam River, Boulder Creek, and Dobbin Creek
(Buchanan et al. 1997). This resident population does not experience
immigration of bull trout from other areas. The 8.0 km (5.0 mi) stretch
of the Little Minam River below the barrier falls is proposed for
designation because of the presence of bull trout in this reach, high
water quality, and the potential importance that emigrants from the
Little Minam local population area may provide to other downstream
populations (P. Sankovich, ODFW, pers. comm., 6/11/02; USFWS 2002). All
of the Little Minam River and its tributaries are within the Eagle Cap
Wilderness Area.
(x) Deer Creek from the confluence with the Wallowa River upstream
25.8 km (16 mi) and extending up the tributary Sage Creek for a
distance of 2.7 km (1.7 mi). Bull trout currently spawn in the upper 11
km (6.9 mi) of Deer Creek and have been observed at the mouth of Sage
Creek (B. Knox, pers. comm., 2002). Sage Creek above the mouth is not
known to be occupied, however, it is identified in the Draft Recovery
Plan (USFWS 2002) as an area that may be essential to the long-term
conservation of the species. Lower Deer Creek is FMO habitat; bull
trout have been observed throughout the mainstem and fluvial fish are
present. Deer Creek bull trout are considered to be part of the Minam
River local population (USFWS 2002).
(xi) Bear Creek from its confluence with the Wallowa River upstream
33.6 km (20.9 mi) and extending up Little Bear Creek for a distance of
10.8 km (6.8 mi) and up Goat Creek for 1.7 km (1.1 mi). Bull trout
spawn and rear in upper portions of Bear Creek, Little Bear Creek, and
the identified reach of Goat Creek (B. Knox, pers. comm., 2002).
Foraging and overwintering habitat is present in lower portions of Bear
Creek and Little Bear Creek and fluvial bull trout have been observed
in these reaches (USFWS 2002). Bull trout in the Bear Creek system are
considered to be part of the Lostine River local population, so
movement between these two drainages, via the Wallowa River, may be
important to population viability. The lower portions of both Bear
Creek and Little Bear Creek are essential to the long-term conservation
of the species.
(xii) The Lostine River from its confluence with the Wallowa River
upstream for 40.2 km (24.9 mi) to the mouth of the East Lostine River,
and extending up Silver Creek 0.5 km (0.3 mi) to Hunter Falls and up
Lake Creek for a distance of 1.2 km (0.7 mi). Bull trout spawn and rear
in upper portions of the Lostine River, primarily upstream of Silver
Creek, and in both Silver Creek and Lake Creek (Buchanan et al. 1997;
B. Knox, pers. comm., 2002). The Lostine River downstream of Silver
Creek is utilized as FMO habitat; fluvial bull trout have been observed
in the lower Lostine River and are believed to travel down into the
Wallowa and Grande Ronde Rivers, and potentially all the way down to
the Snake River (P. Sankovich, ODFW, pers. comm. in USFWS 2002).
(xiii) Hurricane Creek from its confluence with the Wallowa River
upstream 20.1 km (12.5 mi) to Slick Rock Creek. Hurricane Creek
supports a distinct local population; bull trout spawn and rear in the
upper 8 km (5 mi) of the identified reach and utilize the lower portion
as FMO habitat (P. Sankovich, ODFW, pers. comm. in USFWS 2002).
(15) Unit 11: Imnaha/Snake River Basins
The Imnaha/Snake Unit extends across Wallowa, Baker, and Union
counties in northeastern Oregon and Adams and Idaho counties in western
Idaho. The unit contains approximately 306 km (190 mi) of proposed
critical habitat and consists of two CHSUs: The Imnaha River basin and
the Snake River basin from the Imnaha confluence upstream to Hells
Canyon Dam. Seven bull trout local populations are identified in this
unit, two in the Snake River CHSU (Sheep Creek and Granite Creek), and
five in the Imnaha River CHSU: (1) Mainstem Imnaha; (2) Big Sheep Creek
above the Wallowa Valley Irrigation Canal (WVIC); (3) Big Sheep Creek
below the WVIC; (4) Little Sheep Creek; and (5) McCully Creek. The
Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002) identifies all seven existing local
populations as necessary for recovery, and our proposed critical
habitat reflects that need. Approximately 49 percent of the unit is
located on private land and 51 percent is on Federal land.
(i) Snake River CHSU
(A) Sheep Creek from its confluence with the Snake River at rkm
370.0 (rmi 292.2) upstream 9.5 km (5.0 mi) to the confluence of the
West and East forks of Sheep Creek. Fluvial bull trout are known to
occur in this stream reach (Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1998).
(B) Granite Creek from its confluence with the Snake River at rkm
386.6 (rmi 240.1) upstream approximately 10.9 km (6.8 mi) provides FMO
habitat (Idaho Department of Environmental Quality 1998).
(ii) Imnaha River CHSU
(A) The Imnaha River from its confluence with the Snake River at
rkm 309 (rmi 191.9) upstream approximately 115.3 km (71.6 mi) to the
confluence of the North Fork Imnaha and South Fork Imnaha Rivers. Bull
trout occur year-round upstream of approximately rkm 64.5 (rmi 40). In
fall, winter, and spring fluvial bull trout utilize the Imnaha River
below this approximate location for feeding, migration, and
overwintering (Buchanan et al. 1997). The North Fork Imnaha River from
the confluence of the North Fork and South Fork Imnaha upstream
approximately 9.7 km (6 mi). This reach is used for spawning and
rearing by resident bull trout. The Middle Fork Imnaha from the
confluence of the Middle Fork with the North Fork upstream
approximately 1.3 km (0.8 mi) to a barrier falls provides spawning and
rearing habitat for resident bull trout. The South Fork Imnaha River
from the confluence of the South Fork with the North Fork upstream
approximately 9.2 km (5.7 mi). This reach is used for spawning and
rearing by resident bull trout. Soldier Creek from the confluence with
the South Fork Imnaha upstream approximately 0.4 km (0.3 mi). This
reach is utilized for spawning, rearing, and foraging (Buchanan et al.
1997). Bear Creek from the confluence with the South Fork Imnaha
upstream
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approximately 0.4 km (0.3 mi). This reach is utilized for spawning,
rearing, and foraging (Buchanan et al. 1997). Blue Creek from the
confluence with the South Fork Imnaha upstream approximately 0.4 km
(0.3 mi). This reach is utilized for spawning, rearing, and foraging
(Buchanan et al. 1997). Cliff Creek from the confluence with the South
Fork Imnaha upstream to the headwaters approximately 6.7 km (4.2 mi).
This reach is also utilized for spawning, rearing, and foraging
(Buchanan et al. 1997; Sausen et al. 2001).
(B) Big Sheep Creek from the confluence with the Imnaha River
upstream approximately 62 km (38.4 mi) to the confluence with North
Fork Big Sheep Creek and Middle Fork Big Sheep Creek; and Middle Fork
big Sheep Creek form the confluence with Big Sheep Creek upstream 3.5
km (2.2 mi) to the headwaters near Bonny Lakes. Bull trout occur year-
round from Owl Creek at approximately rkm 46.1 (rmi 28.6) and upstream.
In fall, winter, and spring fluvial bull trout are present below this
approximate location utilizing FMO habitat down to the confluence with
the Imnaha River (Buchanan et al. 1997). Lick Creek from the confluence
with Big Sheep Creek upstream approximately 15.1 km (9.4 mi) to the
headwaters. This reach provides spawning, rearing, and foraging habitat
(Buchanan et al. 1997; Sausen et al. 2001). Salt Creek from the
confluence with Big Sheep Creek upstream approximately 1.9 km (1.2 mi)
to the point where the stream goes sub-surface (downslope from the
WVIC), and then continuing approximately 0.5 km (0.3 mi) above the
intersection with the WVIC. These reaches provide spawning, rearing,
and foraging habitat (Buchanan et al. 1997; Sausen et al. 2001).
(C) Little Sheep Creek from the confluence with Big Sheep Creek
upstream approximately 41.7 km (25.9 mi) to where Little Sheep Creek is
intercepted by the WVIC, and extending upstream from the WVIC
approximately 0.9 km (0.6 mi). The reach of Little Sheep Creek below
the WVIC is used as FMO habitat by fluvial bull trout during fall,
winter, and spring. Spawning, rearing, and foraging occur upstream of
the WVIC (Buchanan et al. 1997). Redmont Creek upstream 1.8 km (1.1 mi)
from the confluence with Little Sheep Creek to approximately 0.5 km
(0.3 mi) above the WVIC. These reaches are used for spawning, rearing,
and foraging (Buchanan et al. 1997). Cabin Creek from the confluence
with Little Sheep Creek upstream 0.4 km (0.25 mi). This reach is used
for spawning and/or rearing (Buchanan et al. 1997).
(D) McCully Creek upstream from the WVIC approximately 10.8 km (6.7
mi) to the headwaters. This reach is used as spawning and rearing
habitat (Buchanan et al. 1997).
(16) Unit 12: Hells Canyon Complex
The Hells Canyon Complex Unit encompasses basins in Idaho and
Oregon draining into the Snake River and its associated reservoirs,
from Hells Canyon Dam upstream to the confluence of the Weiser River.
It includes the Indian Creek and Wildhorse River basins in west-central
Idaho and the Pine Creek, Powder River, and Burnt River basins in
northeastern Oregon.
The Hells Canyon Complex unit includes a total of approximately
1,000 km (621 mi) of stream proposed as critical habitat and contains
two CHSUs: the Pine-Indian-Wildhorse CHSU and the Powder River CHSU.
The Pine-Indian-Wildhorse CHSU is located within Adams and Washington
counties in western Idaho, and Baker and Wallowa counties in
northeastern Oregon. A total of 390 km (242 mi) of streams within this
CHSU are proposed for critical habitat designation. This CHSU contains
seven known local populations of bull trout and two potential local
populations. Approximate percentages of landownership associated with
the streams proposed for designation are 65 percent Federal, 35 percent
private, and less than 1 percent State of Idaho. The Powder River CHSU
is located within Baker, Union, and Wallowa counties in northeastern
Oregon. A total of approximately 610 km (379 mi) of streams within the
Powder River CHSU are proposed for critical habitat designation. This
CHSU contains 10 known local populations of bull trout and one
potential local population. Approximate percentages of landownership
associated with the streams proposed for designation are 64 percent
private, 36 percent Federal, and less than 1 percent State of Oregon.
The stream segments that make up the Hells Canyon Complex Unit are
described below.
(i) Pine-Indian-Wildhorse CHSU
(A) Pine Creek from the confluence with the west bank of Hells
Canyon Reservoir on the Snake River (rkm 434 (rmi 269.5)) upstream
approximately 52.7 km (32.7 mi) to the joint confluence of West Fork
Pine Creek and Middle Fork Pine Creek. Pine Creek provides FMO habitat
in the lower reaches, as well as spawning and rearing habitat in the
headwaters. North Pine Creek from the confluence with Pine Creek
upstream approximately 22.3 km (13.8 mi) to the Baker and Wallowa
counties boundary. North Pine Creek is currently occupied FMO habitat
from the confluence with Pine Creek upstream to the confluence with Elk
Creek. East Fork Pine Creek from the confluence with Pine Creek
upstream approximately 7.2 km (4.5 mi) to the perennial headwaters.
West Fork Pine Creek from the confluence with Pine Creek upstream
approximately 3.8 km (2.4 mi) to the perennial headwaters. Middle Fork
Pine Creek from the confluence with Pine Creek upstream approximately
3.7 km (2.3 mi) to the perennial headwaters. These creeks are essential
for maintaining the upper Pine Creek local population, maintaining
connectivity among all local populations within the Pine Creek Basin,
and also maintaining connectivity to Hells Canyon Reservoir on the
Snake River (USFWS 2002). The upper reach of North Pine Creek is also
FMO habitat to provide connectivity essential to the long-term
conservation of bull trout. (USFWS 2002).
(B) Elk Creek from the confluence with North Pine Creek upstream
approximately 15.2 km (9.4 mi) to the perennial headwaters. Elk Creek
provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Elk Creek local
population, as well as FMO habitat for migratory bull trout from Hells
Canyon Reservoir and the Indian Creek (Idaho) local population. Little
Elk Creek from the confluence with North Pine Creek upstream
approximately 9.9 km (6.2 mi) to the perennial headwaters. Fall Creek
from the confluence with North Pine Creek upstream approximately 7.1 km
(4.4 mi) to the perennial headwaters. These tributaries provide
spawning, rearing, and/or foraging habitat for expansion of existing
(Elk Creek) and potential (Lake Fork and Duck Creek) local populations
associated with North Pine Creek. Habitat for expansion of distribution
within existing local populations and establishment of potential local
populations is essential for the long-term conservation of bull trout
(USFWS 2002). Aspen Creek from the confluence with Elk Creek upstream
approximately 2.5 km (1.6 mi) to the perennial headwaters. Cabin Creek
from the confluence with Elk Creek upstream approximately 2 km (1.2 mi)
to the perennial headwaters. Big Elk Creek from the confluence with Elk
Creek upstream approximately 3.3 km (2.1 mi) to the perennial
headwaters. Cabin, Big Elk, and Aspen creeks provide spawning and
rearing habitat for the Elk Creek local population.
(C) Lake Fork Creek (also termed Lake Fork of Elk Creek or Lake
Creek) from
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the confluence with Elk Creek upstream approximately 16.7 km (10.4 mi)
to the perennial headwaters. Lake Fork Creek is habitat for
establishing a local population of bull trout that is essential for the
long-term conservation of the species (USFWS 2002).
(D) Duck Creek from the confluence with North Pine Creek upstream
approximately 9.7 km (6 mi) to the perennial headwaters. Duck Creek is
habitat for establishing a local population of bull trout essential for
the long-term conservation of the species (USFWS 2002). Fish Creek from
the confluence with Pine Creek upstream approximately 20.5 km (12.8 mi)
to the perennial headwaters. This stream is historical habitat for bull
trout and may provide spawning, rearing, and/or foraging habitat for
expansion of existing (Elk Creek) and potential (Lake Fork and Duck
Creek) local populations associated with North Pine Creek. Expansion of
distribution within local populations is essential for the long-term
conservation of bull trout.(USFWS 2002)
(E) East Pine Creek from the confluence with Pine Creek upstream
approximately 30.1 km (18.7 mi) to the perennial headwaters. Lower East
Pine Creek provides FMO habitat necessary to maintain connectivity
among local populations within the Pine Creek Basin. Spawning and
rearing habitat for the East Pine Creek local population occurs in the
headwaters. Okanogan Creek from the confluence with East Pine Creek
upstream approximately 4 km (2.5 mi) to the perennial headwaters.
Trinity Creek from the confluence with East Pine Creek upstream
approximately 4.8 km (3 mi) to the perennial headwaters. These creeks
are historical habitat for bull trout and provide spawning and rearing
habitat for expansion of existing local populations. Habitat for
expansion of distribution within local populations is essential for the
long-term conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002). An unnamed western
tributary to East Pine Creek (located between Trinity Creek and East
Fork of East Pine Creek) from the confluence with East Pine Creek
upstream approximately 2.5 km (1.6 mi) to the perennial headwaters.
East Fork of East Pine Creek from the confluence with East Pine Creek
upstream approximately 2.5 km (1.6 mi) to the perennial headwaters. The
unnamed tributary and the East Fork of East Pine Creek provide spawning
and rearing habitat for the East Pine Creek local population.
(F) Clear Creek from the confluence with Pine Creek upstream
approximately 26.1 km (16.2 mi) to the perennial headwaters. Meadow
Creek from the confluence with Clear Creek upstream approximately 5.3
km (3.3 mi) to the perennial headwaters. Trail Creek from the
confluence with Clear Creek upstream approximately 6.8 km (4.2 mi) to
the perennial headwaters. These creeks provide spawning and rearing
habitat for the Clear Creek local population. Lower Clear Creek also
provides FMO habitat necessary to maintain connectivity among local
populations within the Pine Creek Basin.
(G) Indian Creek from the confluence with the east bank of the
Snake River within the Oxbow Bypass (rkm 436.0 (rmi 270.8)) upstream
approximately 29.6 km (18.4 mi) to the perennial headwaters. Camp Creek
from the confluence with Indian Creek upstream approximately 3.7 km
(2.3 mi) to the perennial headwaters. Indian Creek supports both
resident and migratory bull trout. Lower Indian Creek provides FMO
habitat to maintain connectivity with Hells Canyon Reservoir; spawning
and rearing habitat is present in the headwaters of Indian Creek and
Camp Creek for the Indian Creek (Idaho) local population.
(H) Bear Creek from the confluence with the Crooked River at the
head of the Wildhorse River upstream approximately 30 km (18.6 mi) to
the perennial headwaters. Bear Creek provides spawning and rearing
habitat for the Bear Creek local population, one of only two local
populations of bull trout in the Wildhorse River Basin. Lick Creek from
the confluence with Bear Creek upstream approximately 21.8 km (13.6 mi)
to the perennial headwaters. Current occupancy is unknown, but Lick
Creek provides habitat for expansion of distribution of the Bear Creek
local population; such expansion is essential for the long-term
conservation of the species (USFWS 2002). Wildhorse River from the
confluence with the east bank of Oxbow Reservoir on the Snake River
(rkm 455 (rmi 282.6)) upstream approximately 22.4 km (13.9 mi) to the
joint confluence of Bear Creek and the Crooked River. The extent of
current occupancy is unknown, but bull trout have recently used the
Wildhorse River as migratory habitat. The Wildhorse River provides FMO
habitat and connectivity between two local populations (Bear Creek and
Crooked River), which is essential to the long-term conservation of the
species (USFWS 2002).
(I) Crooked River from the confluence with Bear Creek at the head
of the Wildhorse River upstream approximately 23.7 km (14.7 mi) to the
perennial headwaters. The Crooked River is habitat for one of only two
local populations of bull trout in the Wildhorse River Basin and is
essential for the long-term conservation of the species.
(ii) Powder River CHSU
(A) The Powder River from confluence with the west bank of Brownlee
Reservoir on the Snake River upstream approximately 235 km (146 mi) to
the joint confluence of the McCully Fork and Cracker Creek. There are
historical (1960s) observations of bull trout in the Powder River
downstream of Baker City, Oregon, and upstream of Mason Dam (Buchanan
et al. 1997) but the extent of current occupancy is unknown. Bull trout
can utilize Phillips Reservoir above Mason Dam for FMO habitat in the
fall, winter, and spring. The mainstem Powder River will provide FMO
habitat when two-way fish passage at Thief Valley and Mason dams is
restored, and habitat for connectivity among local populations in the
upper Powder and North Powder rivers and Eagle Creek is essential for
the long-term conservation of the species (USFWS 2002).
(B) Eagle Creek from the confluence with the Powder River Arm of
Brownlee Reservoir on the Snake River upstream approximately 61 km
(37.9 mi) to the perennial headwaters. East Fork Eagle Creek from the
confluence with Eagle Creek upstream approximately 24.2 km (15 mi) to
the perennial headwaters. West Eagle Creek from the confluence with
Eagle Creek upstream approximately 15.1 km (9.4 mi) to the perennial
headwaters. These creeks are historical habitat for bull trout, but the
extent of current occupancy is unknown. Reestablishing a local
population in the Eagle Creek watershed is essential for the
conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(C) Wolf Creek from the confluence with the Powder River upstream
approximately 31.6 km (19.6 mi) to the perennial headwaters. Wolf Creek
provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Wolf Creek local
population. When two-way fish passage at Wolf Creek Dam is restored,
lower Wolf Creek will provide FMO habitat and connectivity with other
local populations in the Powder River Basin, and habitat for such
connectivity is essential for the conservation of bull trout (USFWS
2002).
(D) North Powder River from the confluence with the Powder River
upstream approximately 75.0 km (46.6 mi) to the perennial headwaters.
The North Powder River provides spawning and rearing habitat for the
North Powder River local population. The lower North Powder River
downstream of the
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confluence with Anthony Creek likely provides FMO habitat and is
essential for connectivity among local populations in the Powder River
Basin (USFWS 2002).
(E) Anthony Creek from the confluence with the North Powder River
upstream approximately 25.8 km (16 mi) to a barrier waterfall located
approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) upstream from the confluence with Indian
Creek (Oregon). Anthony Creek provides spawning and/or rearing habitat
for the Anthony Creek local population, identified as essential for
recovery (USFWS 2002). North Fork Anthony Creek from the confluence
with Anthony Creek upstream approximately 8.5 km (5.3 mi) to the
perennial headwaters. North Fork Anthony Creek provides spawning and/or
rearing habitat for the Anthony Creek local population.
(F) Indian Creek from the confluence with Anthony Creek upstream
approximately 8.4 km (5.2 mi) to the perennial headwaters. Indian Creek
provides rearing habitat for the Indian Creek local population
identified as essential for recovery (USFWS 2002).
(G) Big Muddy Creek from the confluence with the Powder River
upstream approximately 17.3 km (10.7 mi) to the perennial headwaters.
Big Muddy Creek provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Big Muddy
Creek local population of bull trout, which is essential for recovery
(USFWS 2002).
(H) Rock Creek from the confluence with the Powder River upstream
approximately 20.2 km (12.6 mi) to the perennial headwaters. Rock Creek
provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Rock Creek local
population (USFWS 2002).
(I) Salmon Creek from the confluence with the Powder River upstream
approximately 19.6 km (2.2 mi) to the perennial headwaters. Salmon
Creek provides spawning and rearing habitat for the essential Salmon
Creek local population.
(J) Pine Creek from the confluence with Salmon Creek upstream
approximately 16.9 km (10.5 mi) to Pine Creek Dam. Pine Creek provides
spawning and rearing habitat for the Pine Creek local population, which
is essential for recovery (USFWS 2002).
(K) Lake Creek from the confluence with Deer Creek upstream to the
perennial headwaters. Lake Creek provides spawning and rearing habitat
for the Lake Creek local population, which is essential for recovery
(USFWS 2002). Deer Creek from the confluence with the north bank of
Phillips Reservoir on the Powder River upstream approximately 9.2 km
(5.7 mi) to the confluence with Lake Creek. Current occupancy is
unknown, but Deer Creek is essential to provide FMO habitat for the
Lake Creek local population and connectivity with other bull trout
populations in the Powder River Basin (USFWS 2002).
(L) Cracker Creek from the confluence with the McCully Fork at the
head of the Powder River upstream approximately 13.6 km (8.4 mi) to the
perennial headwaters. Cracker Creek provides connectivity for bull
trout in two tributaries (Silver and Little Cracker creeks) within the
upper Powder River local population, and with other local populations
within the Powder River Basin via lower Cracker Creek. Silver Creek
from the confluence with Cracker Creek upstream approximately 9.8 km
(6.1 mi) to the perennial headwaters. Silver Creek provides spawning
and rearing habitat for the upper Powder River local population. Fruit
Creek from the confluence with Silver Creek upstream approximately 7.3
km (4.5 mi) to the perennial headwaters. Fruit Creek is historical bull
trout habitat, but current occupancy is unknown. Passage barriers in
Fruit Creek are identified as recovery tasks in the Draft Recovery Plan
(USFWS 2002), which will allow for potential natural expansion of
distribution within the upper Powder River local population. Fruit
Creek is also being considered as a site for transplanting bull trout
to help provide for the long-term conservation of the species. Little
Cracker Creek from the confluence with Cracker Creek upstream
approximately 3.1 km (1.9 mi) to the perennial headwaters. Little
Cracker Creek currently provides bull trout rearing habitat for the
upper Powder River local population.
(17) Unit 13: Malheur River Basin
The Malheur Unit is in the Malheur River Basin in eastern Oregon in
Grant, Baker, Harney, and Malheur counties. A total of 389 km (241 mi)
of streams and two reservoirs are proposed for critical habitat.
Landownership along the waterways proposed for critical habitat are
approximately 63 percent Federal land, 3 percent State land, and 34
percent private land. There are two local bull trout populations (upper
Malheur (a) and North Fork Malheur (b)), and four potential local
populations (Bosonberg Creek, McCoy Creek, Corral Basin Creek, and the
Little Malheur River) that are identified as essential to recovery in
the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002).
(i) Malheur River upstream 95.6 km (59.4 mi) from Warm Springs Dam,
including Warm Springs Reservoir (1,658 ha; 4,098 ac), to the
confluence with Big Creek at rkm 229 in Logan Valley provides FMO
habitat for bull trout which migrate downstream from spawning and
rearing habitat in the Logan Valley area (USFWS 2002).
(ii) The North Fork Malheur River from Agency Valley Dam upstream
36.5 km (22.7 mi) to the headwaters, including Beulah Reservoir (712
ha; 1,759 ac), provides FMO habitat below rkm 69 and spawning and
rearing habitat above that point (Burns Paiute Tribe 1998-2000). Sheep
Creek from the confluence with North Fork Malheur River at rkm 83.2
upstream 6.7 km (4.2 mi) to its source provides spawning and rearing
habitat (Buchanan et al. 1997; Perkins, unpublished 1996-2001; Burns
Paiute Tribe 1998-2000). Cow Creek from the confluence with North Fork
Malheur River upstream 5.7 km (3.5 mi) to its source provides rearing
habitat. Swamp Creek from the confluence with North Fork Malheur River
at rkm 84.4 upstream 8.1 km (5.0 mi) to its source contains spawning
and rearing habitat (Buchanan et al. 1997; Perkins, unpublished 1996-
2001; Burns Paiute Tribe 1998-2000). Flat Creek from its confluence
with North Fork Malheur River at rkm 86.0 upstream to rkm 1.2 at the
first tributary confluence provides FMO habitat (Buchanan et al. 1997).
Horseshoe Creek from the confluence with the North Fork Malheur River
at rkm 88.4 upstream 4.5 km (2.8 mi) to its source contains spawning
and rearing habitat (Buchanan et al. 1997; Perkins, unpublished 1996-
2001; Burns Paiute Tribe 1998-2000).
(iii) The Little Malheur River from its confluence with the North
Fork Malheur River upstream 31.2 km (19.4 mi) to Camp Creek provides
potential FMO habitat in the lower reaches and potential spawning and
rearing habitat in the upper reaches. Crane Creek from its confluence
with the North Fork Malheur River at rkm 69.5 upstream 1.8 km (1.1 mi)
to the confluence with Little Crane Creek contains suitable migratory
and rearing habitat (Burns Paiute Tribe 1998, 1999). Little Crane Creek
from the confluence with Crane Creek upstream 15.2 km (9.4 mi) to its
spring fed sources provides suitable spawning and rearing habitat
(Buchanan et al. 1997; Perkins, unpublished 1996-2001; Burns Paiute
Tribe 1998-2000). An unnamed stream at rkm 9.6 of Little Crane Creek
also provides suitable spawning and rearing habitat from the confluence
upstream 2.6 km (1.6 mi) to its headwaters (A. Mauer, USFWS, pers.
comm., 2002). Elk Creek from the confluence with the North Fork Malheur
River at rkm 79.3 upstream 1.6 km (1.0 mi) to its confluence with the
North Fork and South Fork Elk Creek, South Fork Elk
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Creek from the confluence with Elk Creek upstream 5.9 km (3.7 mi) to
its source, and North Fork Elk Creek from the confluence with Elk Creek
upstream 7.7 km (4.8 mi) to its source provide spawning and rearing
habitat (Buchanan et al. 1997; Perkins, unpublished 1996-2001; Burns
Paiute Tribe 1998-2000). The Little Malheur River is essential to
providing for the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(iv) Summit Creek from the confluence with the Malheur River at rkm
292.0 upstream 22.8 km (14.2 mi) to its source; Big Creek from the
confluence with the Malheur River at rkm 299.0 upstream 19.0 km (11.8
mi) to its source; Meadow Fork Big Creek from the confluence with Big
Creek at rkm 9.8 upstream 6.7 km (4.2 mi) to its source; Snowshoe Creek
from the confluence with Big Creek at rkm 11.7 upstream 3.4 km (2.1 mi)
to its source; Lake Creek from the confluence with the Malheur River at
rkm 299.0 upstream 20.3 km (12.6 mi) to its source; and Crooked Creek
from the confluence with Lake Creek at rkm 1.2 upstream 13.5 km (8.4
mi) to its source provide spawning and rearing habitat for the upper
Malheur River local population (Buchanan et al. 1997; Perkins,
unpublished 1996-2001; Burns Paiute Tribe 1998-2000).
(v) McCoy Creek from the confluence with Lake Creek at rkm 4.0
upstream 14.6 km (9.1 mi) to its source contains potential spawning and
rearing habitat. McCoy Creek is identified as an area for range
expansion in the Draft Recovery Plan, and is essential for the long-
term conservation of the species (USFWS 2002).
(vi) Bosonberg Creek from the confluence with the Malheur River at
rkm 298.0 upstream 5.8 km (3.6 mi) to its source contains potential
habitat for bull trout. Restoration of the habitat in Bosonberg Creek
to provide for population expansion is essential to the long-term
conservation of the species (USFWS 2002).
(vii) Corral Basin Creek from the confluence with Big Creek at rkm
8.3 (rmi 5.2) upstream to its source is historic habitat necessary to
provide for population expansion that is essential to the conservation
of the species (USFWS 2002).
(18) Unit 14: Coeur d'Alene Lake Basin
(i) Coeur d'Alene Lake CHSU
The Coeur d'Alene Lake CHSU lies within Kootenai, Shoshone, Benewah
and Bonner counties, Idaho. Landownership along stream proposed as
critical habitat for bull trout include approximately 63 percent
Federal, 30 percent private, and 6 percent State. The stream reaches
proposed as designated critical habitat were identified by the Coeur
d'Alene Lake Basin Recovery Unit Team as the best of the best remaining
suitable habitats within a matrix of habitats generally considered
unsuitable for support of spawning and rearing bull trout (USFS,
unpublished 1994, 1998a, 1998b). The areas proposed as critical habitat
all presently contain multiple primary constituent elements and reflect
habitat essential to support populations of bull trout identified as
necessary for the long-term conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002). In
total, there are approximately 6,903 km (4,290 mi) of streams
comprising 502 named streams in the Coeur d'Alene Lake basin. Of this,
30 stream reaches or tributaries comprising 677 km (421 mi) are
proposed as critical habitat. This equals approximately 6 percent of
all streams and less than 10 percent of total stream length in the
basin. Lakes comprising 12,727 ha (31,450 ac) of surface area are also
being proposed as critical habitat.
(A) Coeur d'Alene Lake, approximately 12,727 ha (31,450 ac) in
size, provides FMO habitat for the almost entirely migratory (adfluvial
and fluvial) forms present in this CHSU.
(B) Coeur d'Alene River from the mouth upstream 59.4 km (36.9 mi)
to the confluence of the North Fork and South Fork of the Coeur d'Alene
River provides FMO habitat necessary for the conservation of the
species (USFWS 2002). Any adfluvial bull trout that either currently
exist, or those local populations of bull trout to be reestablished in
the future in portions of the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River, would
migrate through this section of river. North Fork Coeur d'Alene River,
from its confluence with the South Fork Coeur d'Alene River upstream
140.2 km (87.1 mi) to the headwaters, is FMO habitat necessary for the
long-term conservation of the species. (Note: we found discrepancies
between USGS, STREAMNET, and other maps for this area, and specifically
for the designation of the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River; we relied on
the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Fernan and Wallace Ranger District
maps.)
(C) Cougar Creek from the confluence with the North Fork Coeur
d'Alene River upstream 15.3 km (9.5 mi) provides spawning and rearing
habitat to provide for the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS
2002). This portion of Cougar Creek has been identified as a priority
stream for restoration and recovery activities as it has been
determined to provide habitat elements necessary for long term
security, or have a reasonable potential to be restored and provide
elements for long-term security of bull trout in the near future. This
watershed maintains good populations of westslope cutthroat trout, as
well as sculpin species, indicative of potential bull trout habitat
(USFS 1992, 1998a; E. Lider, USFS, pers. comm., 2002).
(D) Steamboat Creek (including the East and West Forks) from the
confluence with the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River upstream 25.4 km
(15.8 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat
essential for the conservation of the species. This portion of
Steamboat Creek has been identified as a priority stream for
restoration and recovery activities (USFWS 2002) as it has been
determined to provide habitat elements necessary for long term security
or have a reasonable potential to be restored and provide elements for
long-term security of bull trout in the near future. This area
maintains good populations of westslope cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus
clarki), as well as sculpin (Cottus sp.) species, indicative of
potentially suitable bull trout habitat (USFS 1992, 1998a).
(E) Prichard Creek from the confluence with the North Fork Coeur
d'Alene River upstream 4.7 km (2.9 mi) to the confluence with Eagle
Creek contains FMO habitat. This reach is considered a priority water
body for restoration and recovery activities as it is essential as a
migratory corridor for adfluvial bull trout, and to maintain
connectivity between all local populations within Coeur d'Alene Lake
basin to provide for conservation of the species (USFWS 2002).
(F) Eagle Creek from the confluence with Prichard Creek upstream
1.6 km (1.0 mi) to the confluence with the West Fork Eagle Creek
provides FMO habitat. This portion of Eagle Creek has been identified
as a priority water body for restoration and recovery activities as it
is essential as a migratory corridor for adfluvial bull trout, and to
maintain connectivity between all local populations within Coeur
d'Alene Lake basin (USFWS 2002). Any adfluvial bull trout that would
utilize the West Fork Eagle Creek for spawning and rearing would have
to migrate through this short section of Eagle Creek. West Fork Eagle
Creek from the confluence with Eagle Creek upstream 15.0 km (9.3 mi) to
the headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat. This portion of
the West Fork Eagle Creek has been identified as a priority stream for
restoration and recovery activities as it has been determined to
provide habitat elements necessary for long term
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security, or have a reasonable potential to be restored and provide
elements for long-term security of bull trout in the near future (USFWS
2002). In order to meet the recovery criteria of reestablishing at
least 300 spawners within the North Fork Coeur d'Alene recovery CHSU,
previously occupied and currently suitable habitat in the West Fork of
Eagle Creek needs to be maintained, and if possible, enhanced, to
provide additional areas of spawning and rearing essential to the
conservation of the species.
(G) Tepee Creek from the confluence with the North Fork Coeur
d'Alene River upstream 14.2 km (8.8 mi) to the confluence with Trail
Creek contains FMO habitat. This portion of Tepee Creek, and the
associated tributaries discussed below, have been identified as
priority water bodies for restoration activities necessary as migratory
corridors for adfluvial bull trout, to maintain connectivity between
all local populations within Coeur d'Alene Lake basin, and to provide
spawning and rearing habitat, all of which are essential to the
conservation of the species (USFWS 2002). Tepee Creek has a variety of
stream habitat types (size, flow, complexity) that appear to provide
fish with diverse habitat that will allow for long term persistence
within the watershed. Previous habitat restoration activities have
created larger and deeper pools and runs in several reaches of this
stream (E. Lider, USFS, pers. comm., 2002). Independence Creek from the
confluence with Tepee Creek upstream 25.0 km (15.5 mi) to the
headwaters provides FMO habitat in the lower reaches, and spawning and
rearing habitat in the upper reaches. This watershed is especially
valuable within the Coeur d'Alene River basin to provide refugia
essential to the conservation of bull trout (USFS 1998a). Trail Creek
from the confluence with Tepee Creek upstream 10.0 km (6.2 mi) to the
headwaters contains spawning and rearing habitat. In order to meet the
recovery criteria of reestablishing at least 300 spawners within the
North Fork Coeur d'Alene CHSU essential to the conservation of the
species, previously occupied and currently suitable habitat such as
that in Trail Creek needs to be maintained, and if possible, enhanced
to provide additional areas of spawning and rearing.
(H) Buckskin Creek from the confluence with the North Fork Coeur
d'Alene River upstream 6.9 km (4.3 mi) to the headwaters provides
spawning and rearing habitat. This portion of Buckskin Creek has been
identified as a priority stream for restoration and recovery activities
as it has been determined to provide habitat elements necessary for
long term security, or have a reasonable potential to be restored and
provide elements for conservation of bull trout in the near future
(USFWS 2002). Forage base for bull trout is abundant as the population
of westslope cutthroat trout in Buckskin Creek is very healthy, and had
some of the highest densities relative to over 70 other streams that
were surveyed in 1994 and 1995 throughout the Coeur d'Alene River basin
(Dunnigan 1997). Stream habitat in Buckskin Creek is very good as very
little management has occurred within the watershed (E. Lider, USFS,
pers. comm., 2002).
(ii) St. Joe River CHSU
The St. Joe River CHSU includes an estimated 3,574 km (2,221 mi) of
streams encompassing over 254 named tributaries (Streamnet 2002) in
Shoshone, Benewah, and Latah counties, Idaho. The high elevation and
cold water temperatures inherent to this area results in natural
conditions that favor bull trout persistence (PBTTAT 1998c). In
addition, the processes within the upper portion of this CHSU have been
minimally altered by human management actions. Landownership adjacent
to aquatic areas proposed as critical habitat for bull trout include
approximately 52 percent Federal, 41 percent private, and 7 percent
State lands.
The Coeur d'Alene Lake Basin Recovery Unit Team established
recovery criteria of reestablishing at least eight local populations in
the St. Joe River CHSU with an average of 100 spawners annually per
local population. The streams identified below either currently provide
habitat elements necessary for long term security, or have a reasonable
potential to be restored and provide elements for long-term security of
bull trout in the near future. Proposed critical habitat reflects those
areas necessary to support populations of bull trout identified as
necessary to provide for the long-term conservation of bull trout in
the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002).
(A) The lower St. Joe River from the confluence with Coeur d'Alene
Lake upstream 156.4 km (97.2 mi) to the confluence with Simmons Creek
provides FMO habitat. Mainstem channel habitat conditions are essential
to the long term viability of bull trout due to the over-wintering
habits of these migratory fish. Adult migratory bull trout from Coeur
d'Alene Lake travel upstream through these lower mainstem reaches in
the spring and early summer to natal streams, where they typically
spawn during the first few weeks of September (Idaho Department of Fish
and Game (IDFG), unpublished 1999), and then return downstream. Upper
St. Joe River from the confluence of Simmons Creek upstream 71.8 km
(44.6 mi) to Rambikur Falls (just below St. Joe Lake) provides
spawning, rearing, and FMO habitat. This portion of upper St. Joe
River, and the associated streams described below, has been identified
as a priority area for restoration and recovery activities (USFWS
2002). Bull trout are currently known to spawn and rear within this
portion of the St. Joe River basin.
(B) Eagle Creek from the confluence with the St. Joe River upstream
10.6 km (6.6 mi) to the headwaters provides, at a minimum, foraging
habitat. Additionally, Eagle Creek and the associated streams described
below have been identified as priority streams for restoration and
recovery activities (USFWS 2002) with many of the habitat
characteristics that are essential to the conservation of bull trout
(USFS 1998b). Mosquito Creek from the confluence with the St. Joe River
upstream 2.1 km (1.3 mi) to a barrier falls provides spawning and
rearing habitat. This portion of Mosquito Creek has been identified as
a priority stream for restoration and recovery activities and is
essential to the conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002). Gold Creek
from the confluence with the St. Joe River upstream 15.4 km (9.6 mi) to
the headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat. Simmons Creek
from the confluence with the St. Joe River upstream 18.7 km (11.6) mi
to the headwaters contains spawning and rearing habitat.
(C) Fly Creek from the confluence with the St. Joe River upstream
9.8 km (6.1 mi) to its headwaters at Twin Lakes contains spawning and
rearing habitat. Beaver Creek from the confluence with the St. Joe
River upstream 10.6 km (6.6 mi) to its headwaters contains spawning and
rearing habitat. Red Ives Creek from the confluence with the St. Joe
River upstream 9.2 km (5.7 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and
rearing habitat. Adult bull trout implanted with radio transmitters
have been tracked into Red Ives Creek, presumably to spawn. Surveys
have documented bull trout of various age classes as well as redds in
this stream (USFS 1993).
(D) Timber Creek from the confluence with the St. Joe River
upstream 8.5 km (5.3 mi) to the headwaters contains spawning and
rearing habitat. Surveys have documented spawning and bull trout of
various age classes in this stream. Ruby Creek from the confluence
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with the St. Joe River upstream 6.8 km (4.2 mi) to the headwaters
contains documented spawning and rearing habitat. Bean Creek from the
confluence with the St. Joe River upstream 7.2 km (4.5 mi) to the
headwaters contains documented spawning and rearing habitat.
(E) Heller Creek from the confluence with the St. Joe River
upstream 6.0 km (3.7 mi) to the headwaters provides documented spawning
and rearing habitat. Sherlock Creek from the confluence with Heller
Creek upstream 7.4 km (4.6 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and
rearing habitat. Yankee Bar Creek from the confluence with the St. Joe
River upstream 3.2 km (2.0 mi) to the headwaters contains spawning and
rearing habitat.
(F) California Creek from the confluence with the St. Joe River
upstream 4.7 km (2.9 mi) to the headwaters contains spawning and
rearing habitat. Medicine Creek from the confluence with the St. Joe
River upstream 4.7 km (2.9 mi) to the headwaters provides habitat where
bull trout are known to spawn. Wisdom Creek from the confluence with
the St. Joe River upstream 6.1 km (3.8 mi) to the headwaters provides
habitat where bull trout are currently known to spawn and rear. A steep
cascade, which was believed to form a barrier to migratory fish, occurs
at approximately rkm 4.0 (rmi 2.2). However, during redd surveys in
2001, multiple redds and bull trout were documented above the cascade
(J. Dupont, IDFG, pers. comm., 2002).
(19) Unit 15: Clearwater River Basin
The Clearwater River Unit includes 3,063 km (1,904 mi) of streams
and 6,722 ha (16,611 ac) of lakes proposed to be designated as critical
habitat for bull trout within the Clearwater River basin in north-
central Idaho. This large basin covers an area of approximately
2,423,691 ha (5,989,052 ac) and extends from the Snake River confluence
at Lewiston on the west to headwaters in the Bitterroot Mountains along
the Idaho/Montana border on the east. This unit is divided into seven
CHSUs. These CHSUs include: Lower/Middle Fork Clearwater River, North
Fork Clearwater River, Fish Lake (North Fork), South Fork Clearwater
River, Lochsa River, Fish Lake (Lochsa), and Selway River. Habitat
areas to support all local populations within this unit are essential
to the conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(i) Lower/Middle Fork Clearwater River CHSU
The Lower/Middle Fork Clearwater River CHSU lies within a drainage
basin of approximately 660,012 ha (1,630,919 ac) that includes the
mainstem and Middle Fork of the Clearwater River, plus all watersheds
tributary to these large channels except for the North Fork Clearwater
above Dworshak Dam and the South Fork Clearwater, Lochsa and Selway
drainages. Located within Idaho's Nez Perce, Latah, Lewis, Clearwater,
and Idaho counties, the basin has a diverse mix of private (76
percent), Federal (14 percent), State (8 percent), and Nez Perce Tribal
(2 percent) ownership. The Lower/Middle Fork Clearwater River CHSU
includes 293.7 km (182.6 mi) of streams proposed to be designated as
critical habitat.
(A) The Clearwater River from its confluence with the Snake River
upstream 119.5 km (74.3 mi) to the confluence with the South Fork
Clearwater River, the Middle Fork Clearwater River from the confluence
with the South Fork upstream 36.8 km (22.9 mi) to its origin at the
confluence of the Lochsa River and Selway River, provide FMO habitat
(Clearwater Basin Bull Trout Technical Advisory Team (CBBTTAT)
1998a,b). They also provide functional migratory corridors that may
allow fluvial bull trout to move between local populations within and
outside this CHSU. The North Fork Clearwater River from its confluence
with the Clearwater River upstream 2.6 km (1.6 mi) to the base of
Dworshak Dam provides important thermal refuge during summer.
(B) Lolo Creek from its confluence with the Clearwater River
upstream 72.9 km (45.3 mi) to the headwaters provides rearing and
migratory habitat (CBBTTAT 1998a; USFS 1999a).
(C) Clear Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Clearwater
River upstream 34.7 km (21.5 mi) to the headwaters is occupied habitat
(CBBTTAT 1998d), Middle Fork Clear Creek from its mouth upstream 10.8
km (6.7 mi) to the headwaters, and South Fork Clear Creek from its
mouth upstream 15.9 km (9.9 mi) to the headwaters are areas where
occupancy is unknown. These areas are essential to maintaining the
existing bull trout distribution, and to expand habitat as essential
for the conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(ii) North Fork Clearwater River CHSU
The North Fork Clearwater River CHSU lies within a drainage basin
of approximately 632,348 ha (1,562,561 ac) that includes the entire
North Fork Clearwater River system above Dworshak Dam, excluding the
small portion of the Lake Creek drainage upstream of Japanese Creek.
Located within Clearwater, Idaho, and Shoshone counties, the basin
landownership is a mixture of Federal (67 percent), State (12 percent),
and private (21.0 percent). The areas proposed for designation as
critical habitat in this CHSU include a total of 918.9 km (571.1 mi) of
streams, and the full 6,656 ha (16,441 ac) pool of Dworshak Reservoir.
(A) Dworshak Reservoir (6,656 ha (16,441 ac)), the North Fork
Clearwater River from the head of the reservoir upstream 164.8 km
(102.4 mi) to Kelly Forks, Freeman Creek from the confluence with
Dworshak Reservoir upstream 2.5 km (1.6 mi) to an unnamed tributary,
Breakfast Creek from its confluence with Little North Fork Clearwater
River upstream 6.1 km (3.8 mi) to the mouth of Stony Creek, and Stony
Creek from its mouth upstream 5.9 km (3.7 mi) to the mouth of Glover
Creek provide FMO habitat for upstream bull trout populations.
Floodwood Creek from its confluence with Breakfast Creek upstream 21.8
km (13.6 mi) to an unnamed tributary provides FMO habitat (D. Schiff,
IDFG, pers. comm., 2002), and West Fork Floodwood Creek from its mouth
upstream 6.7 km (4.2 mi) to an unnamed tributary provides rearing
habitat (CBBTTAT 1998c).
(B) The Little North Fork Clearwater River from Dworshak Reservoir
upstream 72.5 km (45.1 mi) to a gradient break near the headwaters
provides FMO and rearing habitat (CBBTTAT 1998c). Sawtooth Creek from
its confluence with the Little North Fork Clearwater River upstream
13.4 km (8.3 mi) to an unnamed tributary is historic habitat (USFS
1935) and is adjacent to habitat known to be occupied, and provides
habitat necessary for the recovered distribution of bull trout (Skille
1991; USFWS 2002). Canyon Creek from its confluence with the Little
North Fork Clearwater River upstream 15.5 km (9.7 mi) to an unnamed
tributary is occupied habitat (D. Schiff, IDFG, pers. comm., 2002).
Montana Creek from its confluence with the Little North Fork Clearwater
River upstream 5.5 km (3.4 mi) to an unnamed tributary provides
spawning and rearing habitat (CBBTTAT 1998c). Butte Creek from its
confluence with the Little North Fork Clearwater River upstream 3.0 km
(1.8 mi) to an unnamed tributary provides spawning and rearing habitat
(D. Schiff, IDFG, pers. comm., 2002). Rutledge Creek from its
confluence with the Little North Fork Clearwater River upstream 5.2 km
(3.2 mi) to an unnamed tributary; Jungle Creek from its confluence with
the Little North Fork Clearwater River upstream 4.3 km (2.7 mi) to an
unnamed tributary; Adair Creek from its confluence with the Little
North Fork Clearwater River upstream 4.7 km (2.9
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mi) to a break in stream gradient; Lund Creek from its confluence with
the Little North Fork Clearwater River upstream 4.3 km (2.7 mi) to a
break in stream gradient; and Little Lost Lake Creek from its
confluence with the Little North Fork Clearwater River upstream 6.1 km
(3.8 mi) to the headwaters provide spawning and rearing habitat
(CBBTTAT 1998c). Lost Lake Creek from the mouth upstream 5.7 km (3.6
mi) to the headwaters is occupied (D. Schiff, IDFG pers. comm., 2002),
but the habitat usage type is unknown. Another Butte Creek, this one a
tributary to the North Fork Clearwater River between the confluence
with the Little North Fork Clearwater River and the confluence with
Isabella Creek, upstream 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from the mouth is occupied
habitat of unknown usage (D. Weigel, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR),
pers. comm., 2002).
(C) Isabella Creek from its confluence with the North Fork
Clearwater River upstream 11.6 km (7.2 mi) to the confluence with Falls
Creek is occupied rearing habitat (Platts et al. 1993) and above that
point fish have been found (D. Weigel, pers. comm., 2002; E. Kee,
Clearwater National Forest, pers. comm., 2002) of an age class that
indicate spawning and rearing is likely occurring.
(D) Beaver Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Clearwater
River upstream 4.2 km (2.6 mi) to Sourdough Creek is occupied habitat
of unknown usage (D. Schiff, IDFG, pers. comm., 2002). Sneak Creek from
its confluence with the North Fork Clearwater River upstream 0.3 km
(0.2 mi) to a barrier falls provides spawning and rearing habitat
(CBBTTAT 1998c).
(E) Skull Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Clearwater
River upstream 24.3 km (15.1 mi) to the headwaters, and Collins Creek
from its confluence with Skull Creek upstream 16.2 km (10.0 mi) to a
gradient break near the headwaters provide spawning and rearing habitat
(CBBTTAT 1998c; E. Kee, pers. comm., 2002). Roaring Creek from its
confluence with Skull Creek upstream 4.3 km (2.7 mi) to Frost Creek is
of unknown occupancy (i.e., bull trout surveys have not been
conducted), but appropriate habitat conditions in Skull Creek (C.
Huntington, Clearwater BioStudies, Inc. (CBI), pers. comm., 2002) and
the presence of rearing juvenile bull trout in nearby streams support
its inclusion as proposed critical habitat necessary to provide
spawning and rearing areas to support local population viability and
genetic integrity. Frost Creek from its confluence with Roaring Creek
upstream 2.7 km (1.7 mi) to the headwaters provides, at a minimum,
rearing habitat (E. Kee, pers. comm., 2002).
(F) Quartz Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Clearwater
River upstream 19.7 km (12.2 mi) to Henry Creek provides rearing and
migratory habitat (CBBTTAT 1998c; D. Schiff, IDFG, pers. comm., 2002).
(G) Rock Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Clearwater
River upstream 10.2 km (6.2 mi) to the abandoned road crossing at
approximately rkm 10.2 (rmi 6.2), and Lightning Creek from its
confluence with Rock Creek upstream 0.8 km (0.5 mi) to an unnamed
tributary provide occupied habitat of unknown usage (CBBTTAT 1998c).
(H) Four streams entering the North Fork Clearwater River between
Rock Creek and Weitas Creek including Larson Creek from its mouth
upstream 1.0 km (0.6 mi) to an unnamed tributary; Little Washington
Creek from its mouth upstream 1.7 km (1.1 mi) to Swanson Creek;
Washington Creek from its mouth upstream 2.3 km (1.4 mi) to a potential
migration barrier; and Orogrande Creek from its mouth upstream 1.6 km
(1.0 mi) to a potential migration barrier are likely to be at least
seasonally occupied (CBBTTAT 1998c) and provide habitat necessary for
the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(I) Weitas Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Clearwater
River upstream 43.0 km (26.7 mi) to a gradient break near the
headwaters provides FMO habitat in the lower reaches and spawning and
rearing habitat in the upper reaches. Johnny Creek from its confluence
with Weitas Creek upstream 7.2 km (4.5 mi) to a barrier falls provides
FMO habitat (D. Weigel, pers. comm., 2002) and possibly spawning and
rearing habitat in the upper reaches (E. Kee, pers. comm., 2002).
Middle Creek from its confluence with Weitas Creek upstream 15.5 km
(9.7 mi) to Beaver Dam Creek, and Little Weitas Creek from its
confluence with Weitas Creek upstream 3.8 km (2.4 mi) to Middle Ridge
Creek are likely to be at least seasonally occupied (CBBTTAT 1998c) and
provide habitat necessary for the recovered distribution of bull trout
(USFWS 2002). Johnagan Creek from its confluence with Weitas Creek
upstream 4.4 km (2.7 mi) to an unnamed tributary (E. Kee, pers. comm.,
2002), Windy Creek from its confluence with Weitas Creek upstream 13.2
km (8.2 mi) to the headwaters (D. Weigel, pers. comm., 2002; CBI 2000),
and Liz Creek from its confluence with Weitas Creek upstream 6.2 km
(3.8 mi) to the headwaters (D. Weigel, pers. comm., 2002) provide
rearing habitat. Corral Creek from its confluence with Weitas Creek
upstream 7.1 km (4.4 mi) to the headwaters, and Fro Creek from its
confluence with Weitas Creek upstream 1.9 km (1.2 mi) to Bald Mountain
Lake Creek are likely to be at least seasonally occupied (P. Murphy,
USFS, pers. comm., 2002) and provide habitat necessary for the
recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(J) Death Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Clearwater
River upstream 1.0 km (0.6 mi) to a break in channel gradient, Fisher
Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Clearwater River upstream
1.2 km (0.7 mi) to a break in channel gradient, and Trail Creek from
its confluence with the North Fork Clearwater River upstream 1.8 km
(1.1 mi) to an unnamed tributary are likely to be at least seasonally
occupied (CBBTTAT 1998c), provide seasonal thermal refuge, and provide
habitat necessary for the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS
2002).
(K) Fourth of July Creek from its confluence with the North Fork
Clearwater River upstream 21.7 km (13.5 mi) to the headwaters is
occupied (Platts et al. 1993) with spawning and rearing habitat in the
upper reaches (CBBTTAT 1998c). Shot Creek from its confluence with
Fourth of July Creek upstream 8.0 km (5.0 mi) to the headwaters, and
Bill Creek from its confluence with Fourth of July Creek upstream 7.5
km (4.7 mi) to the headwaters are likely to be at least seasonally
occupied (P. Murphy, pers. comm., 2002) and provide habitat necessary
for the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(L) Cold Springs Creek from the confluence with the North Fork
Clearwater River upstream to a break in channel gradient at km 4.7 (mi
2.9), and Cool Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Clearwater
River upstream 1.2 km (0.8 mi) to an unnamed tributary provide habitat
necessary to support additional populations of bull trout identified as
essential to the conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(M) Kelly Creek. from the confluence with the North Fork Clearwater
River upstream 41.3 km (25.6 mi) to North Fork Kelly Creek provides
migratory habitat in the lower reaches (D. Schiff, IDFG, pers. comm.,
2002), and spawning and rearing habitat in the upper reaches (CBBTTAT
1998c). Junction Creek from its confluence with Kelly Creek upstream to
an unnamed tributary at km 2.7 (mi 1.7), and Barnard Creek from its
confluence with Kelly Creek upstream 8.3 km (5.2 mi) to the headwaters
are likely to be at least seasonally occupied (P. Murphy, pers. comm.,
2002) and
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provide habitat necessary for the recovered distribution of bull trout
(USFWS 2002). Bear Creek from its confluence with Kelly Creek upstream
6.1 km (3.8 mi) to a gradient break (D. Weigel, pers. comm., 2002),
South Fork Kelly Creek from its confluence with Kelly Creek upstream
4.3 km (2.7 mi) to Williams Creek (CBBTTAT 1998c), Middle Fork Kelly
Creek from its confluence with Kelly Creek upstream 5.1 km (3.2 mi) to
Kid Lake Creek (P. Murphy, pers. comm., 2002), Kid Lake Creek from its
confluence with Middle Fork Kelly Creek upstream to the USFS Trail 567
crossing at rkm 2.9 (rmi 1.8) (P. Murphy, pers. comm., 2002), and North
Fork Kelly Creek from its confluence with Kelly Creek upstream 6.2 km
(3.8 mi) to an unnamed tributary (CBBTTAT 1998c) are occupied and
provide habitat necessary for the recovered distribution of bull trout
(USFWS 2002).
(N) Moose Creek from its confluence with Kelly Creek upstream 15.9
km (9.5 mi) to a gradient break near the headwaters (D. Schiff, IDFG,
pers. comm., 2002; CBBTTAT 1998c) and its tributaries Ruby Creek from
its mouth upstream 2.7 km (1.7 mi) to a break in channel gradient (CBI
1999), Little Moose Creek from its mouth upstream 16.2 km (10.0 mi) to
a break in channel gradient near section line 25/26 (D. Schiff, IDFG,
pers. comm., 2002), Osier Creek from the mouth upstream 13.0 km (8.1
mi) to the headwaters (D. Schiff, IDFG, pers. comm., 2002), and Swamp
Creek from its confluence with Osier Creek upstream 8.7 km (5.4 mi) to
an unnamed tributary provide migratory and spawning and rearing
habitat. Sugar Creek from its confluence with Moose Creek upstream 6.4
km (4.0 mi) to the headwaters provides habitat necessary for the
expansion of bull trout populations that are essential for conservation
of the species (USFWS 2002). Pollock Creek from its confluence with
Swamp Creek upstream to a barrier falls near rkm 2.7 (rmi 1.7) contains
excellent habitat necessary to support the recovered distribution of
bull trout (C. Huntington, CBI, pers. comm., 2002; USFWS 2002).
(O) Cayuse Creek from its confluence with Kelly Creek upstream 52.7
km (32.8 mi) to a break in channel gradient near the headwaters
provides rearing habitat (CBBTTAT 1998c). Toboggan Creek from its
confluence with Cayuse Creek upstream 13.0 km (8.0 mi) to an unnamed
tributary (Platts et al. 1993; C. Huntington, CBI, pers. comm., 2002),
and Monroe Creek from its from its confluence with Cayuse Creek
upstream 2.1 km (1.3 mi) to an unnamed tributary (Platts et al. 1993;
CBBTTAT 1998c) provide, at a minimum, migratory habitat. Gravey Creek
from its confluence with Cayuse Creek upstream 14.3 km (8.9 mi) to the
headwaters is historic habitat (CBBTTAT 1998c) that is targeted for
restoration efforts to provide for the recovered distribution of bull
trout (USFWS 2002). Mae Creek from its confluence with Gravey Creek
upstream 0.7 km (0.4 mi) to the USFS Road 107A crossing, and Marten
Creek from its confluence with Gravey Creek upstream 7.2 km (4.5 mi) to
the headwaters area targeted for restoration efforts to provide for the
recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002). Tributaries to
Gravey Creek, Howard Creek from its mouth upstream 10.1 km (6.3 mi) to
the headwaters, Weasel Creek from its mouth upstream to a break in
channel gradient near rkm 2.9 (rmi 1.8), Mink Creek from its mouth
upstream to a break in gradient near rkm 3.4 (rmi 2.1), and Silver
Creek from its mouth upstream 5.4 km (3.4 mi) to a break in gradient
are likely to be at least seasonally occupied, contain excellent bull
trout habitat (P. Murphy, pers. comm., 2002) and provide habitat
essential to the conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(P) North Fork Clearwater River from Kelly Forks at rkm 164.8 (rmi
102.4) upstream 47.8 km (29.7 mi) to the headwaters provides FMO
habitat. Pete Ott Creek from its confluence with the North Fork
Clearwater River upstream 0.7 km (0.5 mi) to an unnamed tributary, and
Elizabeth Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Clearwater
River upstream 1.2 km (0.7 mi) to an unnamed tributary provide FMO
habitat (Platts et al. 1993; CBBTTAT 1998c). Hidden Creek from its
confluence with the North Fork Clearwater River upstream 3.7 km (2.3
mi) to an unnamed tributary provides rearing habitat (CBBTTAT 1998c).
Deception Gulch from its confluence with the North Fork Clearwater
River upstream 8.4 km (5.2 mi) to the headwaters is suspected to be
occupied (P. Murphy, pers. comm., 2002; CBBTTAT 1998c) and is targeted
for restoration efforts and is essential to provide for the
conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002). Lake Creek from its confluence
with the North Fork Clearwater River upstream 12.3 km (7.7 mi) to
Japanese Creek; Goose Creek from its confluence with Lake Creek
upstream 8.2 km (5.1 mi) to an unnamed tributary; Long Creek from its
confluence with the North Fork Clearwater River upstream 11.3 km (7.0
mi) to an unnamed tributary; Short Creek from its confluence with Long
Creek upstream 3.7 km (2.3 mi) to a break in channel gradient; Rawhide
Creek from its confluence with Long Creek upstream 5.5 km (3.4 mi) to a
break in channel gradient; Slate Creek from its confluence Long Creek
upstream 4.0 km (2.5 mi) to the headwaters; an unnamed Long Creek
tributary from its mouth upstream 1.5 km (0.9 mi) to an unnamed
tributary; Meadow Creek from its confluence with the North Fork
Clearwater River upstream 20.3 km (12.6 mi) to the headwaters;
Vanderbilt Gulch from its confluence with the North Fork Clearwater
River upstream 9.4 km (5.9 mi) to the headwaters; Chamberlain Creek
from its confluence with the North Fork Clearwater River upstream 5.4
km (3.3 mi) to the headwaters; Placer Creek from its confluence with
the North Fork Clearwater River upstream 3.6 km (2.3 mi) to the
headwaters; Bostonian Creek from its confluence with the North Fork
Clearwater River upstream 8.0 km (5.0 mi) to the headwaters; Niagra
Gulch from its confluence with the North Fork Clearwater River upstream
1.9 km (1.2 mi) to an unnamed tributary; Boundary Creek from its
confluence with the North Fork Clearwater River upstream 3.0 km (1.9
mi) to a break in channel gradient; and Graves Creek from its from its
confluence with the North Fork Clearwater River upstream 3.1 km (1.9
mi) to a break in channel gradient provide FMO and spawning and rearing
habitat (CBBTTAT 1998c; D. Weigel, pers. comm., 2002 ; CBI 1994; D.
Schiff, IDFG, pers. comm., 2002).
(iii) Fish Lake (North Fork) CHSU
The Fish Lake (North Fork) CHSU lies within a small headwater basin
of approximately 1,433 ha (3,541 ac) that is situated upstream of
Japanese Creek in the Lake Creek drainage of the North Fork Clearwater
River system. Located in Clearwater County and entirely within the
Clearwater National Forest, the basin is dominated by Fish Lake, the
largest mountain lake in north-central Idaho.
(A) Lake Creek (a tributary to the North Fork Clearwater River)
from Fish Lake downstream 6.1 km (3.8 mi) to Japanese Creek provides
spawning and rearing habitat (CBBTTAT 1998c; D. Weigel, pers. comm.,
2002). Fish Lake (47 ha (16 ac) in size) provides FMO habitat. Four
unnamed and unmapped inlets that enter Fish Lake on the eastern end of
the lake, and a fifth unnamed inlet on the north side from their
confluence with Fish Lake upstream to their source(s) provide spawning
and rearing habitat (USFWS 2002).
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(iv) South Fork Clearwater River CHSU
The South Fork Clearwater River CHSU lies within a drainage basin
of approximately 304,516 ha (752,474 ac) that includes the entire
stream network of the South Fork Clearwater River located within Idaho
and Nez Perce counties. Landownership in the basin is a mixture of
Federal (70 percent), private (30 percent), State (less than 1
percent), and Tribal (less than 1 percent), with private lands dominant
in the lower portion of the area. However, streams proposed for
critical habitat designation are primarily associated with Federal
lands. Of 522.7 km (324.8 mi) of streams proposed for designation as
critical bull trout habitat, 85 percent are on Federal land, less than
1 percent on State land, less than 1 percent on Tribal land, and 15
percent on private lands.
(A) The South Fork Clearwater River from its mouth on the mainstem
Clearwater River upstream 100.3 km (62.3 mi) to its origin at the
confluence of the Red River and the American River provides FMO habitat
(CBBTTAT 1998d). It also provides a migratory corridor that allows
fluvial bull trout to move between local populations within this CHSU
and provides the opportunity for genetic exchange between local
populations.
(B) Mill Creek from its confluence with the South Fork Clearwater
River upstream 13.6 km (8.5 mi) to Merton Creek, and Merton Creek from
its mouth upstream 1.6 km (1.0 mi) to an unnamed tributary provide
rearing habitat (W. Paradis, USFS, pers. comm., 2002) as well as
habitat essential to the conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(C) Johns Creek from its confluence with the South Fork Clearwater
River upstream approximately 30.9 km (19.3 mi) to a gradient break near
the headwaters; Gospel Creek from its confluence with Johns Creek
upstream 3.1 km (2.0 mi) to Moores Lake Creek; Moores Lake Creek from
its confluence with Gospel Creek upstream 3.4 km (2.1 mi) to the USFS
Trail 305 crossing; Open Creek from its confluence with Johns Creek
upstream 1.5 km (0.9 mi) to a break in channel gradient; Moores Creek
from its confluence with Johns Creek upstream 8.2 km (5.1 mi) to a
barrier; Twin Lakes Creek from its confluence with Johns Creek upstream
1.9 km (1.5 mi) to Hagen Creek; Hagen Creek from its mouth upstream to
an unnamed tributary at rkm 2.3 (rmi 1.5); and Taylor Creek from its
confluence with Johns Creek upstream 2.7 km (1.7 mi) to an unnamed
tributary provide spawning and rearing habitat (Spangler 1997; CBBTTAT
1998d).
(D) Silver Creek from its confluence with the South Fork Clearwater
River upstream 0.2 km (0.1 mi) to a barrier falls; Wing Creek from its
confluence with the South Fork Clearwater River upstream 0.3 km (0.2
mi) to a barrier falls; and Twentymile Creek from its confluence with
the South Fork Clearwater upstream 0.2 km (0.1 mi) to a barrier falls
are positioned between bull trout strongholds in Johns Creek (see
above) and Tenmile Creek (see below) and provides foraging and thermal
refuge habitat (USFS 1999b).
(E) Tenmile Creek from the confluence with the South Fork
Clearwater River upstream 22.6 km (14.0 mi) to a break in channel
gradient above Wiseboy Creek; Sixmile Creek from its confluence with
Tenmile Creek upstream 1.4 km (0.9 mi) to a barrier falls; Williams
Creek from its confluence with Tenmile Creek upstream 8.4 km (5.2 mi)
to the headwaters; and Wiseboy Creek from its confluence with Tenmile
Creek upstream 0.9 km (0.6 mi) to an unnamed tributary provide spawning
and rearing habitat (Spangler 1997; CBBTTAT 1998d; (W. Paradis, USFS,
pers. comm., 2002; D. Mays, USFS, pers. comm., 2002).
(F) Buckhorn Creek from its confluence with the South Fork
Clearwater River upstream 0.3 km (0.2 mi) to an unnamed tributary
foraging and thermal refuge habitat (D. Mays, USFS, pers. comm., 2002).
(G) Newsome Creek from its confluence with the South Fork
Clearwater River upstream 25.2 km (15.7 mi) to the headwaters; West
Fork Newsome Creek from its confluence with Newsome Creek upstream 8.0
km (5.0 mi) to a migration barrier; and Bear Creek from its confluence
with Newsome Creek upstream 2.7 km (1.6 mi) to an unnamed tributary
provide spawning and/or rearing habitat (D. Mays, USFS, pers. comm.,
2002; CBBTTAT 1998d). Beaver Creek from its confluence with Newsome
Creek upstream 8.0 km (5.0 mi) to the headwaters is suspected to
provide spawning and rearing habitat (CBBTTAT 1998d) and is essential
to the conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002). Pilot Creek from its
confluence with Newsome Creek upstream 9.6 km (5.9 mi) to the
headwaters; an unnamed Pilot Creek tributary from its mouth upstream
1.3 km (0.8 mi) to another unnamed tributary; a second unnamed Pilot
Creek tributary from its mouth upstream 0.6 km (0.4 mi) to a gradient
break near the headwaters; Baldy Creek from its confluence with Newsome
Creek upstream 6.0 km (3.8 mi) to an unnamed tributary; and Mule Creek
from its confluence with Newsome Creek upstream 0.9 km (0.6 mi) to an
unnamed tributary provide spawning and rearing habitat (CBBTTAT 1998d;
IDFG, unpublished 2001; D. Mays, USFS, pers. comm., 2002).
(H) Crooked River from its confluence with the South Fork
Clearwater River upstream 18.8 km (11.7 mi) to the confluence of the
East and West Forks; Relief Creek from its confluence with the West
Fork Crooked River upstream 2.2 km (1.3 mi) to East Fork Relief Creek;
West Fork Crooked River from its confluence with the East Fork Crooked
River upstream approximately 5.4 km (3.4 mi) to a barrier falls; an
unnamed tributary to the West Fork Crooked River from its mouth
upstream approximately 1.0 km (0.6 mi) to a break in channel gradient;
and East Fork Crooked River from its confluence with the West Fork
upstream approximately 2.7 km (1.7 mi) to the distribution limit of
bull trout provide spawning and rearing habitat (J. Brostrom, IDFG,
pers. comm., 2002; D. Mays, USFS, pers. comm., 2002; CBBTTAT 1998d).
(I) Red River from its confluence with the Crooked River and
American River upstream 45.9 km (28.5 mi) to the headwaters; Red Horse
Creek from its confluence with the Red River upstream 9.1 km (5.6 mi)
to an unnamed tributary; Siegel Creek from its confluence with the Red
River upstream 2.7 km (1.7 mi) to Boyer Creek; Dawson Creek from its
confluence with the Red River upstream 3.7 km (2.3 mi) to the
headwaters; Little Moose Creek from its confluence with the Red River
upstream 3.0 km (1.8 mi) to an unnamed tributary; Moose Butte Creek
from its confluence with the Red River upstream 7.4 km (4.6 mi) to an
unnamed tributary; South Fork Red River from its confluence with the
Red River upstream 18.7 km (11.7 mi) to the headwaters; Trapper Creek
from its confluence with the South Fork Red River upstream 10.6 km (6.6
mi) to the headwaters; West Fork of South Fork Red River from its mouth
upstream 4.9 km (3.0 mi) to an unnamed tributary; Middle Fork of South
Fork Red River from its mouth upstream 6.1 km (3.8 mi) to the
headwaters; Ditch Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork of
South Fork Red River upstream 6.3 km (3.9 mi) to the headwaters; Soda
Creek from its confluence with the Red River upstream 1.8 km (1.1 mi)
to the limit of known use by bull trout; Baston Creek from its
confluence with the Red River upstream 3.6 km (2.2 mi) to the
headwaters; Otterson Creek from its confluence with the Red River
upstream 5.6 km (3.5 mi) to the headwaters; and
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Bridge Creek from its confluence with the Red River upstream 6.4 km
(4.0 mi) to the headwaters provide FMO and spawning and rearing habitat
(CBBTTAT 1998d; USFS 1999b; IDFG, unpublished 2001; D. Mays, USFS,
pers. comm., 2002).
(J) American River from its confluence with the Red River and the
South Fork Clearwater River upstream 27.4 km (17.0 mi) to the mouth of
Limber Luke Creek provides FMO habitat (CBBTTAT 1998d). Elk Creek from
its confluence with the American River upstream 3.8 km (2.3 mi) to Big
Elk Creek, and Big Elk Creek from its mouth upstream 15.5 km (9.6 mi)
to the headwaters provide habitat that is essential to supporting the
recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002). Little Elk Creek
from its confluence with Elk Creek upstream 14.8 km (9.2 mi) to the
headwaters is occupied (USFS 1999b) and provides habitat for the
recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002). Kirks Fork of
American River from its mouth upstream 2.1 km (1.3 mi) to Wigwam Creek;
East Fork American River from its mouth upstream 10.5 km (6.5 mi) to
the headwaters; and Flint Creek from its confluence with the East Fork
American River upstream 3.0 km (1.9 mi) to an unnamed tributary are
likely to be occupied (CBBTTAT 1998d; USFS 1999b) and provide habitat
essential to the conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002). West Fork
American River from its mouth upstream 8.0 km (5.0 mi) to the
headwaters and Lick Creek from its confluence with the American River
upstream 6.0 km (3.7 mi) to the headwaters provide habitat essential to
the conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(v) Lochsa River CHSU
The Lochsa River CHSU lies within a drainage basin of about 303,019
ha (748,773 ac) that includes the entire stream network of the Lochsa
River system other than that portion of the Lake Creek drainage
upstream of California Creek. Located within Idaho County,
landownership is predominantly Federal (95 percent, all in the
Clearwater National Forest), but also includes some private property (5
percent).
(A) The mainstem Lochsa River from its confluence with the Selway
River upstream 110.5 km (68.7 mi) to its origin at the confluence of
Crooked Fork and Colt Killed Creek provides FMO habitat (CBBTTAT
1998b), as well as a migratory corridor that provides an opportunity
for bull trout to move between local populations within and outside
this CHSU.
(B) Canyon Creek from its confluence with the Lochsa River upstream
1.0 km (0.6 mi) to South Fork. Canyon Creek; Deadman Creek from its
confluence with the Lochsa River upstream 3.4 km (2.1 mi) to East Fork.
Deadman Creek; Coolwater Creek from its confluence with the Lochsa
River upstream 2.2 km (1.4 mi) to an unnamed tributary; Bimerick Creek
from its confluence with the Lochsa River upstream 0.7 km (0.4 mi) to a
barrier falls; and Fire Creek from its confluence with the Lochsa River
upstream 1.2 km (0.8 mi) to an unnamed tributary. Bull trout have been
recently noted in Deadman, Coolwater, Fire Creeks (CBI 1992; Platts et
al. 1993; IDFG Clearwater Data Base, unpublished 2002a). These
tributaries provide biologically important opportunities for foraging
and thermal refuge along a section of river known for summer water
temperatures stressful to salmonids.
(C) Split Creek from its confluence with the Lochsa River upstream
11.3 km (7.0 mi) to the headwaters is occupied (CBI 1992; IDFG
Clearwater Data Base, unpublished 2002a) and provides habitat essential
to the conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(D) Old Man Creek from its confluence with the Lochsa River
upstream 11.4 km (7.1 mi) to Chimney Creek provides habitat essential
to the long-term conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(E) Fish Creek from its confluence with the Lochsa River upstream
32.5 km (20.2 mi) to the headwaters, and Hungry Creek from its
confluence with Fish Creek upstream 21.8 km (13.5 mi) to the headwaters
are occupied (Platts et al. 1993; CBBTTAT 1998b) and provide habitat
essential to the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(F) Boulder Creek from its confluence with the Lochsa River
upstream 9.8 km (6.1 mi) to Thimble Creek, the approximate location of
an apparent migration barrier, is likely occupied (Platts et al. 1993;
CBBTTAT 1998b) and provides habitat essential to the conservation of
bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(G) Bald Mountain Creek from its confluence with the Lochsa River
upstream 2.3 km (1.4 mi) to an unnamed tributary, and Stanley Creek
from its confluence with the Lochsa River upstream 2.0 km (1.2 mi) to
an unnamed tributary are suspected to be at least seasonally occupied
(CBBTTAT 1998b). It also provides subadult or adult bull trout
opportunities for foraging and thermal refuge along a section of river
where mid-summer water temperatures are well above those preferred by
the species.
(H) Indian Grave Creek from its confluence with the Lochsa River
upstream 7.7 km (4.8 mi) to the headwaters appears to be at least
seasonally occupied (Platts et al. 1993; CBBTTAT 1998b) and provides
habitat essential to the conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(I) Weir Creek from its confluence with the Lochsa River upstream
9.5 km (5.9 mi) to the headwaters is occupied (CBBTTAT 1998b) and
provides habitat essential to the conservation of bull trout (USFWS
2002).
(J) Lake Creek from its mouth at the Lochsa River upstream 16.2 km
(10.0 mi) to California Creek; Freezeout Creek from its confluence with
Lake Creek upstream 7.3 km (4.6 mi) to the headwaters; and California
Creek from its mouth upstream 3.0 km (1.9 mi) to a break in channel
gradient provide habitat essential to the conservation of bull trout
(USFWS 2002).
(K) Postoffice Creek from its confluence with the Lochsa River
upstream 8.9 km (5.5 mi) to a break in channel gradient, and West Fork
Postoffice Creek from its mouth upstream 3.6 km (2.2 mi) to an unnamed
tributary provide habitat essential to the conservation of bull trout
(USFWS 2002). Postoffice Creek is also known to be occupied (IDFG
Clearwater Data Base, unpublished 2002a; CBBTTAT 1998b).
(L) Warm Springs Creek from its confluence with the Lochsa River
upstream 5.8 km (3.6 mi) to a barrier falls, and Cooperation Creek from
its confluence with Warm Springs Creek upstream 5.5 km (3.4 mi) to a
break in channel gradient provide spawning and rearing habitat for the
Warm Spring local population (USFWS 2002; D. Weigel, pers. comm.,
2002).
(M) Fishing (Squaw) Creek from its confluence with the Lochsa River
upstream 10.1 km (6.3 mi) to a seasonally dry channel segment; Doe
Creek from its confluence with Fishing (Squaw) Creek upstream 8.8 km
(5.5 mi) to an unnamed tributary; West Fork Fishing Creek from its
mouth upstream 4.2 km (2.6 mi) to an unnamed tributary; Spring Creek
from its confluence with West Fork Fishing Creek upstream 1.6 km (1.0
mi); and East Fork Fishing Creek from its mouth upstream 1.5 km (0.9
mi) to a small unnamed tributary provide spawning and rearing habitat
for the Fishing (Squaw) Creek local population (USFWS 2002).
(N) Badger Creek from its confluence with the Lochsa River upstream
1.5 km (0.9 mi) to an unnamed tributary, and Wendover Creek from its
mouth upstream 1.6 km (1.0 mi) to West Fork Wendover Creek have
suitable habitat.
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Wendover Creek is likely to be currently occupied, at least seasonally
(Platts et al. 1993; CBBTTAT 1998b). Badger Creek is identified for
high priority restoration activities (i.e., barrier removal at the
mouth) and is essential to the conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(O) Legendary Bear (Papoose) Creek from its confluence with the
Lochsa River upstream 3.0 km (1.9 mi) to West Fork Legendary Bear
Creek; Parachute Creek from its confluence with Legendary Bear
(Papoose) Creek upstream 0.4 km (0.3 mi) to a potential barrier; West
Fork Legendary Bear Creek from its mouth upstream 7.3 km (4.5 mi) to an
unnamed tributary; and East Fork Legendary Bear Creek from its mouth
upstream 4.2 km (2.6 mi) to an unnamed tributary provide spawning and
rearing habitat for the Legendary Bear (Papoose) Creek local population
of bull trout (CBBTTAT 1998b; USFWS 2002).
(P) Walton Creek from its mouth upstream 4.4 km (2.7 mi) to a break
in channel gradient provides spawning and rearing habitat for the
Walton Creek local population of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(Q) Colt Killed Creek from its mouth upstream 33.8 km (21.0 mi) to
Garnet Creek; Big Flat Creek from its confluence with Colt Killed Creek
upstream 13.5 km (8.4 mi) to its headwaters; Beaver Creek from its
mouth at Colt Killed Creek upstream 12.2 km (7.6 mi) to the headwaters;
Storm Creek from its mouth at Colt Killed Creek upstream 17.0 km (10.6
mi) to North Fork Storm Creek; and Maud Creek from its confluence with
Storm Creek upstream 10.1 km (6.3 mi) to the headwaters provide
spawning and rearing habitat for the Colt Killed Creek local population
of bull trout (CBI 1989; CBI 1996; P. Murphy, pers. comm., 2002; USFWS
2002).
(R) Crooked Fork from its confluence with the Lochsa River upstream
21.7 km (13.5 mi) to Boulder Creek provides FMO and rearing habitat
(CBBTTAT 1998b). Haskell Creek from its confluence with Crooked Fork
upstream 4.5 km (2.8 mi) to the headwaters; Rock Creek from its
confluence with Crooked Fork upstream 1.8 km (1.1 mi) to a small
unnamed tributary; Shotgun Creek from its confluence with Crooked Fork
upstream 7.6 km (4.7 mi) to the headwaters; Boulder Creek from its
confluence with Crooked Fork upstream 10.5 km (6.5 mi) to an unnamed
tributary; Fox Creek from its mouth at Boulder Creek upstream 5.6 km
(3.5 mi) to a gradient break near the headwaters; Williams Lake Creek
from its confluence with Boulder Creek upstream 4.2 km (2.6 mi) to an
unnamed tributary; Crooked Fork Creek from its confluence with Boulder
Creek upstream 12.4 km (7.7 mi) to a gradient break near the
headwaters; Hopeful Creek from its confluence with Crooked Fork Creek
upstream 7.4 km (4.6 mi) to the headwaters; and an unnamed Hopeful
Creek tributary from its mouth upstream 4.7 km (2.9 mi) to the
headwaters provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Crooked Fork
local population (Watson and Hillman 1997; CBI 1997; CBBTTAT 1998b;
USFWS 2002).
(S) Brushy Fork Creek from the confluence with the Crooked Fork
upstream 16.2 km (10.0 mi) to Spruce Creek; Twin Creek from its
confluence with Brushy Fork Creek upstream 4.7 km (2.9 mi) to a barrier
falls; Spruce Creek from its confluence with Brushy Fork Creek upstream
5.6 km (3.5 mi) to South Fork Spruce Creek; Shoot Creek from its
confluence with Spruce Creek upstream 3.4 km (2.1 mi) to a break in
channel gradient; South Fork Spruce Creek from its mouth upstream 6.4
km (4.0 mi) to a break in channel gradient; and North Fork Spruce Creek
from its mouth upstream 4.0 km (2.5 mi) to an unnamed tributary provide
spawning and rearing habitat for the Brushy Fork Creek local population
(CBBTTAT 1998b; USFWS 2002; D. Weigel, pers. comm., 2002).
(vi) Fish Lake (Lochsa) CHSU
The Fish Lake (Lochsa) CHSU lies within a 2,131 ha (5,267 ac)
glacially formed drainage basin in the headwaters of Lake Creek, a
major tributary to the Lochsa River. It is in Idaho County and is
situated entirely within a portion of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
Area administered by the Clearwater National Forest. This area supports
one of only two naturally adfluvial bull trout populations within the
entire Clearwater River unit.
(A) Lake Creek from California Creek upstream 5.8 km (3.6 mi) to
Fish Lake, all 22 ha (54 ac) of Fish Lake, and Lake Creek from Fish
Lake upstream 2.3 km (1.5 mi) to a break in channel gradient near the
headwaters constitutes all habitat thought to be used by the Fish Lake
Creek local population. Bull trout spawn in Lake Creek both below and
above Fish Lake (P. Murphy, pers. comm., 2002), and grow to adulthood
in the lake itself (USFWS 2002).
(vii) Selway River CHSU
The Selway River CHSU lies within a 520,232 ha (1,285,516 ac)
drainage basin that includes the Selway River and all of its
tributaries. Located in Idaho and Clearwater counties, 85 percent of
this basin is within the boundaries of the Selway-Bitterroot and Frank
Church-River of No Return wilderness areas (USFS 2001b). Virtually all
of the Selway River CHSU is administered by three National Forests: the
Nez Perce, Bitterroot, and Clearwater (USFS 1999b). A total of
approximately 780.8 km (485.3 mi) of stream are proposed for critical
habitat designation as part of the Selway River CHSU. The proposed
designations are comprised of Federal land (nearly 100 percent) and
private lands (less than 1 percent).
(A) The Selway River from its confluence with the Lochsa River
upstream 146.4 km (88.5 mi) to Wilkerson Creek provides FMO habitat for
fluvial bull trout (CBBTTAT 1998b), and a highly functional migratory
corridor that provides an opportunity for bull trout to move between
multiple local populations within and outside this CHSU. Recent field
sampling indicates that above the Little Clearwater River confluence,
at rkm 121.3 (rmi 75.3), the Selway River is also used as rearing
habitat by juvenile bull trout (General Parr Monitoring database 2002).
Goddard Creek, a tributary to the Selway River between the mouth and
O'Hara Creek, from its mouth upstream 0.8 km (0.5 mi) to an unnamed
tributary, is likely to be at least seasonally occupied by foraging
adults (CBBTTAT 1998b) and provides habitat essential to the
conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(B) O'Hara Creek from its confluence with the Selway River upstream
12.4 km (7.7 mi) to its origin at the confluence of the East and West
Forks of O'Hara Creek; East Fork O'Hara Creek from its mouth upstream
8.1 km (5.0 mi) to the headwaters; and West Fork O'Hara Creek from its
mouth upstream 9.3 km (5.8 mi) to the headwaters are known to be
occupied in the lower reaches (IDFG General Parr Monitoring database,
unpublished 2002b) and provide habitat essential to the conservation of
bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(C) Four tributaries to the Selway River between O'Hara Creek and
Gedney Creek, Rackliff Creek from its mouth upstream 2.2 km (1.4 mi) to
an unnamed tributary; Boyd Creek from its mouth upstream 1.9 km (1.2
mi) to a break in channel gradient; Glover Creek from its mouth
upstream 1.5 km (0.9 mi) to an unnamed tributary; and Falls Creek from
its mouth upstream 1.4 km (0.9 mi) to a break in channel gradient are
suspected to provide at least seasonal habitat for foraging bull trout
(CBBTTAT 1998b), are prioritized for restoration efforts (Boyd Creek),
and provide habitat essential to the conservation of bull trout (USFWS
2002).
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(D) Gedney Creek from its confluence with the Selway River upstream
12.5 km (7.8 mi) to an unnamed tributary and West Fork Gedney Creek
from its mouth upstream 2.0 km (1.2 mi) to a barrier falls are
occupied. Spawning and rearing is suspected (A. Byrne, IDFG, pers.
comm., 2002) and this area provides habitat essential to the
conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(E) Meadow Creek from its confluence with the Selway River upstream
67.9 km (42.2 mi) to an unnamed tributary; Schwar Creek from its
confluence with Meadow Creek upstream 3.5 km (2.2 mi) to a barrier
falls; and East Fork Meadow Creek from its mouth upstream 11.1 km (6.9
mi) to the headwaters provide spawning and rearing habitat for the
Meadow Creek local population (CBBTTAT 1998b; IDFG/FIS database,
unpublished 2002c).
(F) Two tributaries to the Selway River between Meadow Creek and
Mink Creek, Otter Creek from its confluence with the Selway River
upstream 1.0 km (0.6 mi) to a barrier falls (suspected to be occupied
(CBBTTAT 1998b)), and Three Links Creek from its confluence with the
Selway River upstream 6.5 km (4.0 mi) to West Fork Three Links Creek
(documented as occupied (USFWS 2002)) provide habitat essential to the
conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(G) Mink Creek from its confluence with the Selway River upstream
11.9 km (7.4 mi) to an unnamed tributary is suspected to be occupied
(CBBTTAT 1998b) and provides habitat essential to the conservation of
bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(H) Marten Creek from its confluence with the Selway River upstream
18.3 km (11.4 mi) to a break in channel gradient near the headwaters is
occupied (CBBTTAT 1998b) and provides habitat essential to the
conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(I) Moose Creek from its confluence with the Selway River upstream
6.1 km (3.8 mi) to the confluence of North Fork Moose Creek and East
Fork Moose Creek; North Fork Moose Creek from its mouth upstream 19.4
km (12.0 mi) to an unnamed tributary; Rhoda Creek from its confluence
with North Fork Moose Creek upstream 5.0 km (3.1 mi) to Wounded Doe
Creek; Wounded Doe Creek from its mouth upstream 11.4 km (7.1 mi) to an
unnamed tributary; East Fork Moose Creek from its mouth upstream 26.7
km (16.6 mi) to a potential barrier falls; and Cedar Creek from its
mouth at East Fork Moose Creek upstream 10.1 km (6.3 mi) to an unnamed
tributary provide spawning and rearing habitat (CBBTTAT 1998b; USFS
2001b; IDFG Clearwater database, unpublished 2002a).
(J) Pettibone Creek from its confluence with the Selway River
upstream 5.3 km (3.3 mi) to an unnamed tributary is suspected to be
occupied (CBBTTAT 1998b) and provides habitat essential to the
conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(K) Bear Creek from its confluence with the Selway River upstream
33.2 km (20.7 mi) to an unnamed tributary; Cub Creek from its
confluence with Bear Creek upstream 15.0 km ( 9.3 mi) to a barrier
falls; Paradise Creek from its confluence with CubCreek upstream 20.1
km (12.5 mi) to a break in channel gradient near the headwaters; and
Brushy Fork Creek from its confluence with Cub Creek upstream 11.3 km
(7.0 mi) to a break in channel gradient near the headwaters are known
to be used by the Bear Creek local population for foraging, as well as
spawning and rearing (CBBTTAT 1998b; USFS 2001b). A small juvenile fish
sampled low in the system (IDFG General Parr Monitoring database,
unpublished 2002b) suggests spawning activity occurring in upper
portions of the watershed.
(L) Running Creek from its confluence with the Selway River
upstream 31.4 km (19.5 mi) to an unnamed tributary; Eagle Creek from
its confluence with Running Creek upstream 18.9 km (11.7 mi) to a
gradient break near the headwaters; Lynx Creek from its confluence with
Running Creek upstream 4.1 km (2.6 mi) to an unnamed tributary; and
South Fork Running Creek from its mouth upstream 3.3 km (2.0 mi) to an
unnamed tributary provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Running
Creek local population (CBBTTAT 1998b; USFS 2001b; IDFG General Parr
Monitoring database, unpublished 2002b). Tom Creek from its confluence
with Running Creek upstream 6.1 km (3.8 mi) to the headwaters provides
high quality habitat to provide for the recovered distribution of the
Running Creek local population, and is essential to the conservation
ofbull trout (USFWS 2002).
(M) White Cap Creek from its confluence with the Selway River
upstream 39.0 km (24.2 mi) to a gradient break near the headwaters and
Canyon Creek from its confluence with White Cap Creek upstream 17.8 km
(11.1 mi) to an unnamed tributary provide spawning and rearing habitat
for the White Cap Creek local population (CBBTTAT 1998b; M. Jakober,
USFS, pers. comm., 2002).
(N) Indian Creek from its confluence with the Selway River upstream
17.3 km (10.8 mi) to an unnamed tributary; Schofield Creek from its
confluence with Indian Creek upstream 8.4 km (5.2 mi) to an unnamed
tributary; and Burnt Strip Creek from its confluence with Schofield
Creek upstream 4.3 km (2.7 mi) to the headwaters provide spawning and
rearing habitat for the Indian Creek local population (CBBTTAT 1998b;
M. Jakober, USFS, pers. comm., 2002).
(O) Little Clearwater River from its confluence with the Selway
River upstream 19.9 km (12.3 mi) to an unnamed tributary; Flat Creek
from its confluence with the Little Clearwater River upstream 8.7 km
(5.4 mi) to an unnamed tributary; Salamander Creek from its confluence
with the Little Clearwater River upstream 7.7 km (4.8 mi) to an unnamed
tributary; and Burnt Knob Creek from its confluence with the Little
Clearwater River upstream 4.7 km (2.9 mi) to an unnamed tributary
provide spawning and rearing habitat for the Little Clearwater River
local population (CBBTTAT 1998b; M. Jakober, USFS, pers. comm., 2002).
(P) Magruder Creek from its confluence with the Selway River
upstream 2.6 km (1.7 mi) provides spawning and rearing habitat.
(Q) Deep Creek from its confluence with the Selway River upstream
21.3 km (13.3 mi) to a break in channel gradient; Cayuse Creek from its
mouth upstream 10.4 km (6.5 mi) to the headwaters; Vance Creek from its
mouth upstream 0.9 km (0.6 mi) to an unnamed tributary; and Slow Gulch
Creek from its mouth upstream 2.2 km (1.3 mi) to Lazy Creek. Deep,
Vance and Slow Gulch creeks provide spawning and rearing habitat for
the Deep Creek local population (USFS 2001b; M. Jakober, USFS, pers.
comm., 2002). Cayuse Creek is likely to be occupied based on habitat
quality (M. Jakober, USFS, pers. comm., 2002), it provides habitat that
is essential for the recovered distribution of the Deep Creek local
population.
(R) Upper Selway River from Wilkerson Creek upstream 20.1 km (12.5
mi) to the headwaters; Wilkerson Creek from its confluence with the
Selway River upstream 12.8 km (8.0 mi) to a break in channel gradient
near the headwaters; Storm Creek from its confluence with Wilkerson
Creek upstream 10.1 km (6.3 mi) to a gradient break near the
headwaters; French Creek from its confluence with Wilkerson Creek
upstream 3.0 km (1.9 mi) to an unnamed tributary; Swet Creek from its
confluence with the Selway River upstream 13.7 km (8.5 mi) to the
headwaters; Surprise Creek from its confluence with the Selway River
upstream 7.6 km (4.7 mi) to the headwaters; and South Fork Surprise
Creek from its mouth upstream 6.9 km (4.3 mi) to the headwaters provide
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spawning and rearing habitat for the Upper Selway River local
population (M. Jakober, USFS, pers. comm., 2002).
(20) Unit 16: Salmon River Basin
The Salmon River basin extends across central Idaho from the Snake
River to the Montana border. The critical habitat unit includes 7,688
km (4,777 mi) of stream extending across portions of Adams, Blaine,
Custer, Idaho, Lemhi, Nez Perce, and Valley counties in Idaho. There
are 10 CHSUs: Little-Lower Salmon River, Middle Salmon River
Chamberlain, South Fork Salmon River, Middle Fork Salmon River, Middle
Salmon River-Panther Creek, Opal Lake, Lemhi River, Lake Creek,
Pahsimeroi River, and Upper Salmon River. Currently, there are 125
known bull trout local populations in this unit. The Draft Recovery
Plan (USFWS 2002) indicates the need to maintain all known local
populations and identifies the establishment of nine additional
populations as necessary for bull trout recovery. The areas proposed as
critical habitat within this unit are essential to maintaining the
known populations and supporting the additional populations, all of
which are essential to the conservation of bull trout.
(i) Little-Lower Salmon CHSU
Approximately 494 km (307 mi) of stream is proposed as critical
habitat in drainages associated with the Little Salmon River and the
Salmon River downstream of French Creek (rkm 166.0 (rmi 103.1)).
Landownership within the CHSU is approximately 77 percent Federal, 21
percent private, and 1 percent State. This CHSU supports seven existing
bull trout local populations, and locations for three additional local
populations essential for bull trout recovery were identified in the
Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002). The stream segments proposed for
designation as critical habitat in the Little-Lower Salmon CHSU are
described below.
(A) The Salmon River from its confluence with the Snake River
upstream 166 km (103.2 mi) to the confluence with French Creek. This
stretch of the Salmon River provides foraging and overwinter habitat,
and connectivity between the bull trout local populations in this area.
This stretch also provides a migratory corridor for movement from
upstream portions of the Salmon River to the Snake River.
(B) Slate Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River (at rkm
106.4 (rmi 66.1)) upstream 21.4 km (13.3 mi) to the confluence with
Little Slate Creek and extending into Little Slate Creek for a distance
of 14.4 km (9.0 mi), Van Buren Creek from the confluence with Little
Slate Creek upstream 8.5 km (5.3 mi), Deadhorse Creek from its mouth
upstream 9.2 km (5.7 mi); and Willow Creek from its junction with
Little Slate Creek upstream 2.3 km (1.4 mi) to its headwaters.
(C) John Day Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River at rkm
116.5 (rmi 72.3) upstream 13.8 km (8.6 mi) to its headwaters and
extending up East Fork John Day Creek for a distance of 6.4 km (4 mi).
(D) The Little Salmon River from its confluence with the Salmon
River at rkm 139.5 (rmi 86.6) upstream 33.8 km (21.0 mi) to a barrier.
(E) Rapid River from its confluence with the Little Salmon River at
rkm 6.8 (rmi 4.2) upstream 36.5 km (22.7 mi) to its headwaters and
extending 16.6 km (10.3 mi) up the West Fork Rapid River, 6.9 km (4.3
mi) up the Lake Fork Rapid River, and 5 km (3.1 mi) up the Granite Fork
of the Lake Fork.
(F) Boulder Creek from its confluence with the Little Salmon River
at rkm 28.5 (rmi 17.7) upstream 30 km (18.7 mi) to its headwaters and
extending up Yellow Jacket Creek for a distance of 2.9 km (1.8 mi).
(G) Hazard Creek from the confluence with the Little Salmon River
at rkm 31.4 (rmi 19.5) upstream 17.5 km (15.8 mi) to a headwater lake
and extending up Hard Creek for a distance of 7.6 km (4.7 mi) to a
barrier falls. A natural bedrock falls on Hazard Creek at rkm 6.1 (rmi
3.8) is a barrier to upstream fish movement. Hard Creek enters
downstream of the barrier falls and a fluvial bull trout local
population has been documented in Hard and lower Hazard Creeks (CBBTTAT
1998e).
(H) Lake Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River at rkm
149.7 (rmi 93.0) upstream for 14 km (8.7 mi) to its headwaters.
(I) Partridge Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River at
rkm 159.6 (rmi 99.1) upstream for 18.7 km (11.6 mi) to its headwaters.
(J) Elkhorn Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River at rkm
162.7 (rmi 101.0) upstream for 17.7 km (11 mi) to its headwaters.
(K) French Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River at rkm
166.0 (rmi 103.1) upstream for 33.6 km (20.9 mi) to its headwaters and
extending up North Creek for 6.1 km (3.8 mi).
(ii) Middle Salmon-Chamberlain CHSU
Approximately 528 km (328 mi) of stream is proposed as critical
habitat in drainages associated with the section of the Salmon River
from French Creek (rkm 166.0 (rmi 103.1)) upstream to Chamberlain Creek
(rkm 281.9 (rmi 175.1)). Landownership within the CHSU is approximately
98 percent USFS, 1 percent BLM, and 1 percent private. This CHSU
supports nine existing bull trout local populations, and the Draft
Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002) identifies all of them as essential for
conservation of bull trout. It also identifies a drainage where the
establishment of an additional population is essential to the
conservation of the species. The stream segments that make up the
Middle Salmon-Chamberlain CHSU are described below.
(A) The Salmon River from its confluence with French Creek upstream
111.9 km (69.5 mi) to the confluence with Chamberlain Creek. This
stretch of the Salmon River provides foraging and overwintering
habitat, as well as connectivity between the bull trout local
populations in this area. This stretch also provides a migratory
corridor for movement from upstream portions of the Salmon River to the
Snake River. All other stream segments in this CHSU are tributaries of
the Salmon River and primarily provide spawning and rearing habitat.
(B) Fall Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River at rkm
172.5 (rmi 107.1) upstream 14.6 km (9.1 mi) to its headwaters and
extending up East Fork Fall Creek for a distance of 7.2 km (4.5 mi).
(C) Wind River from its confluence with the Salmon River at rkm
176.9 (rmi 109.9) upstream 22.5 km (14.0 mi) to the headwaters.
(D) Sheep Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River at rkm
187.6 (rmi 116.5) upstream 23.8 km (14.8 mi) to its headwaters.
(E) California Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River at
rkm 189.9 (rmi 117.9) upstream 19.5 km (12.1 mi) to its headwaters.
(F) Crooked Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River at rkm
200.5 (rmi 124.5) upstream 34.3 km (21.3 mi) to the headwaters and
extending up Lake Creek for a distance of 21.1 km (13.1 mi).
(G) Warren Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River at rkm
208.6 (rmi 129.5) upstream 31.1 km (19.3 mi) to the headwaters and
extending up the following Warren Creek tributaries: Schissler Creek
for a distance of 6.8 km (4.2 mi); Guard Creek for a distance of 3.9 km
(2.4 mi); Slaughter Creek for a distance of 7.7 km (4.8 mi); Mayflower
Creek for a distance of 5.6 km (3.5 mi); and Webfoot Creek for a
distance of 3.5 km (2.2 mi).
(H) Rhett Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River at rkm
230.0 (rmi
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142.8) upstream 1.2 km (0.8 mi) to a barrier falls.
(I) Little Mallard Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River
at rkm 244.6 (rmi 151.9) upstream 0.8 km (0.5 mi) to a falls.
(J) Big Mallard Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River at
rkm 247.0 (rmi 153.4) upstream 1.1 km (0.7 mi) to Mallard Creek Falls.
(K) Bargamin Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River at rkm
255.2 (rmi 158.5) upstream 37.5 km (23.3 mi) to its headwaters.
(L) Sabe Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River at rkm
271.6 (rmi 168.7) upstream 24.5 km (15.2 mi) to its headwaters.
(M) Big Harrington Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River
at rkm 278.2 (rmi 172.8) upstream 13.5 km (8.4 mi) to its headwaters.
(N) Chamberlain Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River at
rkm 281.9 (rmi 175.1) upstream 43.8 km (27.2 mi) to its headwaters and
extending up the following tributaries: McCalla Creek for a distance of
25.6 km (15.9 mi) from its mouth to to its headwaters; Whimstick Creek
from its junction with McCalla Creek upstream 17.4 km (10.8 mi); West
Fork Chamberlain Creek from its mouth upstream14.6 km (9.1 mi) to its
headwaters; Game Creek from its mouth on West Fork Chamberlain Creek
upstream 8.4 km (5.2 mi); Moose Creek from its mouth upstream10 km (6.2
mi) to its headwaters; South Fork Chamberlain Creek from its mouth
upstream 7.2 km (4.5 mi) to its headwaters; and Rim Creek from its
junction with Chamberlain Creek upstream 8.4 km (5.2 mi) to its
headwaters.
(iii) South Fork Salmon River CHSU
Approximately 834 km (518 mi) of stream is proposed as critical
habitat in drainages associated with the South Fork of the Salmon
River. Landownership within the CHSU is 96 percent Federal land, 1
percent State land, and 3 percent private land. This CHSU supports 28
existing bull trout local populations and one potential local
population, all of which are identified as essential for bull trout
recovery in the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002). The stream segments
proposed for critical habitat that make up the South Fork Salmon River
CHSU are described below.
(A) South Fork Salmon River from its confluence with the Salmon
River upstream 141.6 km (88 mi) to its headwaters. Most of this stretch
provides FMO habitat, and allows for the maintenance of genetic
exchange by local and potential local populations both within and
between CHSUs. The upper 13.3 km (8.3 mi) is known to support bull
trout spawning and/or early rearing, and is considered to be a distinct
local population. All other stream segments in this CHSU are
tributaries of the South Fork Salmon River and primarily provide
spawning and rearing habitat.
(B) Pony Creek from its confluence with the South Fork Salmon River
upstream 14.7 km (9.1 mi) to its headwaters.
(C) Elk Creek from its confluence with the South Fork Salmon River
upstream 14.3 km (8.9 mi) to its headwater and extending up West Fork
Elk Creek for a distance of 10.7 km (6.6 mi), and up South Fork Elk
Creek for a distance of 4.4 km (2.7 mi).
(D) The Secesh River from its confluence with South Fork Salmon
River upstream 45.3 km (28.1 mi) to Lake Creek. The lower 39 km (24 mi)
stretch of this river is used primarily as FMO habitat (IDFG/FIS
database, unpublished 2002c). The uppermost 6 km (4 mi) is known to
support bull trout spawning and/or early rearing (IDFG/FIS database,
unpublished 2002c; USFWS, in litt., 2002b). A number of bull trout
local populations are associated with tributaries of the Secesh River;
each of the following streams are known to support bull trout spawning
and/or early rearing (USFWS, in litt., 2002b; (IDFG/FIS database,
unpublished 2002c): Lick Creek from its confluence with the Secesh
River upstream 16.3 km (10.2 mi) and extending up Hum Creek for a
distance of 3 km (1.9 mi); Loon Creek from its confluence with the
Secesh River upstream for a distance of 15.8 km (9.8 mi); Victor Creek
from its confluence with the Secesh River upstream 11.2 km (6.9 mi) to
its headwaters and extending up Willowbasket Creek for a distance of
6.6 km (4.1 mi); Grouse Creek from its confluence with the Secesh River
upstream 7.2 km (4.5 mi) and extending up Flat Creek for a distance of
6.7 km (4.1 mi) and up Sand Creek for 4.1 km (2.6 mi); Ruby Creek from
its confluence with the Secesh River upstream 9.4 km (5.8 mi) to its
headwaters; Summit Creek from its confluence with the Secesh River
upstream 15.6 km (9.7 mi) to its headwaters and extending up Josephine
Creek for a distance of 4 km (2.5 mi); Lake Creek from its confluence
with the Secesh River upstream 21.7 km (13.5 mi) to its headwaters and
extending up Nethker Creek for 6.1 km (3.8 mi), Threemile Creek for 5.8
km (3.6 mi), and Willow Creek for 9 km (5.6 mi).
(E) East Fork South Fork Salmon River from its confluence with
South Fork Salmon River upstream 52.2 km (32.4 mi) to its headwaters.
Downstream of Fiddle Creek (rkm 42.7 (rmi 26.5)), the East Fork is
occupied FMO habitat; above Fiddle Creek it is occupied spawning and
rearing habitat. A number of bull trout local populations extend up
tributaries of the upper East Fork South Fork Salmon River; each of the
following streams are known to support bull trout spawning and/or early
rearing (USFWS, in litt., 2002b; IDFG/FIS database, unpublished 2002c):
Quartz Creek for a distance of 12.6 km (7.8 mi) to its headwaters;
Profile Creek for a distance of 13.2 km (8.2 mi) to its headwater and
extending up Missouri Creek for 4.8 km (3.0 mi); Tamarack Creek for a
distance of 11.9 km (7.4 mi) and including 5.8 km (3.6 mi) of Burn
Creek; Salt Creek for a distance of 3.8 km (2.4 mi); Sugar Creek for a
distance 11.5 km (7.1 mi) and including 5.5 km (3.4 mi) of Cinnabar
Creek and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) of Cane Creek; and Meadow Creek for a
distance of 7.7 km (4.8 mi).
(F) Johnson Creek from its confluence with East Fork South Fork
Salmon River upstream 61.8 km (38.4 mi) to its headwater. Downstream of
Sand Creek (rkm 46.4 (rmi 28.8)), Johnson Creek is occupied FMO
habitat; the 15.4 km (9.6 mi) above Sand Creek is potential spawning
and rearing habitat containing many of the primary constituent
elements. Upper Johnson Creek is identified in the Draft Recovery Plan
(USFWS 2002) as a potential local population with a number of known
bull trout local populations extending up tributaries of Johnson Creek.
Each of the following streams and lakes are known to support bull
trout: Riordan Creek for a distance of 13.9 km (8.6 mi) above and below
Riordan Lake, and including the 30 ha (75 ac) lake; Trapper Creek for a
distance of 14.5 km (9.0 mi) and including 4.0 km (2.5 mi) of an
unnamed tributary on the south side of Trapper Creek; and Burntlog
Creek for a distance of 22.7 km (14.1 mi) and including 7.3 km (4.5 mi)
of Buck Creek, 10.5 km (6.5 mi) of East Fork Burntlog Creek, and an
unnamed tributary to East Fork Burntlog Creek from its mouth,
approximately 4.4 km (2.8 mi) upstream of the confluence of Burntlog
and East Fork Burntlog creeks, upstream 3.2 km (2 mi) to its
headwaters.
(G) The following tributaries of the South Fork Salmon River that
enter the river upstream of the East Fork South Fork Salmon River are
known to support bull trout local populations and are proposed as
critical habitat: Fitsum Creek from its confluence with South Fork
Salmon River upstream for a distance of 3.7 km (2.3 mi) and including
13.0 km (8.1 mi) of North
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Fork Fitsum Creek; Buckhorn Creek from its confluence with South Fork
Salmon River upstream for a distance of 16.6 km (10.3 mi) and extending
7.7 km (4.8 mi) up Little Buckhorn Creek and 6.1 km (3.8 mi) up South
Fork Buckhorn Creek; Cougar Creek from its confluence with South Fork
Salmon River upstream for a distance of 13.8 km (8.6 mi); Fourmile
Creek from its confluence with South Fork Salmon River upstream for a
distance of 12.1 km (7.5 mi); Blackmare Creek from its confluence with
South Fork Salmon River upstream for a distance of 9.1 km (5.6 mi) and
extending 7.4 km (4.6 mi) up South Fork Blackmare Creek; Six Bit Creek
from its confluence with South Fork Salmon River upstream for a
distance of 10 km (6.2 mi); Warm Lake Creek from its confluence with
South Fork Salmon River upstream for a distance of 4.5 km (2.8 mi) up
to and including Warm Lake (167 ha (412 ac), and extending 6.5 km (4.1
mi) up Cabin Creek and 5.1 km (3.2 mi) up Reeves Creek; Curtis Creek
from its confluence with South Fork Salmon River upstream for a
distance of 12.2 km (7.6 mi), including two unnamed tributaries to
Curtis Creek upstream approximately 1.7 km (1 mi) in each, and
extending 7.2 km (4.5 mi) up Trail Creek, including 1.6 km (1 mi) of an
unnamed tributary to Trail Creek; Bear Creek from its confluence with
South Fork Salmon River upstream for a distance of 8.5 km (5.3 mi);
Tyndall Creek from its confluence with South Fork Salmon River upstream
for a distance of 5.8 km (3.6 mi); Rice Creek from its confluence with
South Fork Salmon River upstream for a distance of 10.2 km (6.3 mi) and
extending 1.4 km (0.9 mi) up an unnamed tributary; an unnamed tributary
to South Fork Salmon River (just below Yellowjacket Creek) from its
confluence with the South Fork upstream 2.0 km (1.3 mi); and Mormon
Creek from its confluence with South Fork Salmon River upstream for a
distance of 4.8 km (3.0 mi).
(iv) Middle Fork Salmon River CHSU
Approximately 1,905 km (1,184 mi) of stream is proposed as critical
habitat in drainages associated with the Middle Fork of the Salmon
River. Landownership within the CHSU is approximately 98 percent USFS,
2 percent private, and less than 1 percent State. This CHSU supports 28
existing bull trout local populations, all of which are identified as
essential for bull trout recovery in the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS
2002). The stream segments that comprise proposed critical habitat in
this CHSU are described below.
(A) Middle Fork Salmon River from its confluence with the Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 168.4 km (104.6 mi) to Bear Valley
Creek. The Middle Fork provides FMO habitat, and allows for the
maintenance of genetic exchange by local and potential local
populations both within and between CHSU. All other stream segments in
this CHSU are tributaries of the Middle Fork Salmon River and primarily
provide spawning and rearing habitat (Southwest Basin Native Fish
Technical Advisory Group (SBNFTG) 1998; USFWS, in litt., 2002b).
(B) Big Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon River
upstream for a distance of 74.2 km (46.1 mi) to its headwater and
extending up the following tributaries: Rush Creek for a distance of
27.4 km (17 mi) and including 7.8 km (4.9 mi) of South Fork Rush Creek;
Cabin Creek for a distance of 14.4 km (8.9 mi); Cave Creek for a
distance of 19.4 km (12 mi); Monumental Creek for a distance of 41.1 km
(25.6 mi) and including 12.8 km (7.9 mi) of Snowslide Creek, and 12.7
km (7.9 mi) of West Fork Monumental Creek; Crooked Creek for a distance
of 11.1 km (6.9 mi); Big Ramey Creek for a distance of 18.8 km (11.7
mi) and including 5.8 km (3.6 mi) of East Fork Big Ramey Creek; Beaver
Creek for a distance of 18.8 km (11.7 mi) and including 11.2 km (7.0
mi) of Hand Creek and 5.8 km (3.6 mi) of Boulder Creek; Smith Creek for
a distance of 10 km (6.2 mi) and including 3.8 km (2.4 mi) of Middle
Fork Smith Creek and 4.9 km of South Fork Smith Creek; Logan Creek for
a distance of 13.4 km (8.3 mi); and Belvidere Creek for a distance of
4.7 km (2.9 mi).
(C) Wilson Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 24.2 km (15.1 mi).
(D) Soldier Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 14.4 km (8.9 mi).
(E) Brush Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 10.7 km (6.6 mi).
(F) Sheep Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 16.3 km (10.1 mi).
(G) Camas Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 51 km (31.7 mi) and extending up the
following tributaries: Yellow Jacket Creek for a distance of 36.5 km
(22.7 mi) and including 6.5 km (4.0 mi) of Lake Creek, 13.6 km (8.4 mi)
of Hoodoo Creek, 8.4 km (5.2 mi) of Little Jacket Creek, and 5.2 km
(3.2 mi) of Shovel Creek; Woodtick Creek for a distance of 9.6 km (6
mi); West Fork Camas Creek for a distance of 14.7 km (3.1 mi) and
including 7.8 km (4.8 mi) of Pole Creek; Silver Creek for a distance of
29.1 km (18.1 mi) and including 7.8 km (4.8 mi) of Arrastra Creek, 6.9
km (4.3 mi) of Birdseye Creek, and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) of Blue Fork Silver
Creek; Castle Creek for a distance of 15.0 km (9.3 mi); Furnace Creek
for a distance of 12.9 km (8.0 mi); White Goat Creek for a distance of
7.1 km (4.4 mi); South Fork Camas Creek for a distance of 13.2 km (8.2
mi); Fly Creek for a distance of 6.2 km (3.9 mi); and J Fell Creek for
a distance of 8.5 km (5.3 mi).
(H) Norton Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 12.8 km (8.0 mi).
(I) Loon Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 54.5 km (33.9 mi) and extending up
into the following tributaries: Cache Creek for a distance of 11.5 km
(7.1 mi); Bear Creek for a distance of 4.3 km (2.7 mi); Cold Spring
Creek for a distance of 5.8 km (3.6 mi); Jack Creek for a distance of
3.1 km (1.9 mi); Indian Creek for a distance of 8.7 km (5.4 mi); Cabin
Creek for a distance of 10.6 km (6.6 mi); Rock Creek for a distance of
13.0 km (8.1 mi); Warm Spring Creek for a distance of 30.1 km (18.7 mi)
and extending 2.1 km (1.3 mi) up Fir Creek, 2.8 km (1.7 mi) up Cat
Creek, 4.5 km (2.8 mi) up MaHoney Creek, 3.2 km (2 mi) up Parker Creek,
5.5 km (3.4 mi) up Wickiup Creek, 7.0 km (4.3 mi) up Trapper Creek, 3.8
km (2.4 mi) up McKee Creek, 3.7 km (2.3 mi) up Rush Creek, and 1.4 km
(0.9 mi) up South Fork Warm Spring Creek; Cottonwood Creek for a
distance of 8.9 km (5.5 mi) and extending 4.3 km (2.7 mi) up South Fork
Cottonwood Creek; Shell Creek for a distance of 3.6 km (2.2 mi); Rat
Creek for a distance of 2.5 km (1.6 mi); Canyon Creek for a distance of
3.3 km (2.0 mi); Mayfield Creek for a distance of 5.1 km (3.3 mi) and
extending 4.9 km (3.0 mi) up Nelson Creek, 11.2 km (7.0 mi) up West
Fork Mayfield Creek, and 20.2 km (12.5 mi) up East Fork Mayfield Creek;
Deer Creek for a distance of 3.3 km (2.0 mi); Trail Creek for a
distance of 10.1 km (6.3 mi); and Pioneer Creek for a distance of 11 km
(6.8 mi).
(J) Little Loon Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork
Salmon River upstream for a distance of 18.5 km (11.5 mi) and extending
up West Fork Little Loon Creek for 6.2 km.
(K) Little Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 3.9 km (2.4 mi).
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(L) Thomas Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 1.8 km (1.1 mi), and extending 3.8 km
(2.4 mi) up West Fork Thomas Creek and 4.8 km (3 mi) up East Fork
Thomas Creek.
(M) Marble Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 35.9 km (22.3 mi) and extending up
into the following tributaries: Trail Creek for a distance of 15.5 km
(9.6 mi); Dynamite Creek for a distance of 13.2 km (8.2 mi); Buck Creek
for a distance of 6.9 km (4.3 mi); Little Cottonwood Creek for a
distance of 6.5 km (4.0 mi); and Big Cottonwood Creek for a distance of
12.2 km (7.6 mi).
(N) Indian Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 32.7 km (20.3 mi) and extending up
into the following tributaries: Middle Fork Indian Creek for a distance
of 8.7 km (5.4 mi); Cultus Creek for a distance of 4.9 km (3.0 mi);
Papoose Creek for a distance of 5.9 km (3.7 mi); Little Indian Creek
for a distance of 7.7 km (4.8 mi); and Big Chief Creek for a distance
of 8.2 km (5.5 mi).
(O) Pistol Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 29.4 km (18.3 mi) and extending up
into the following tributaries: Little Pistol Creek for a distance of
22.1 km (13.7 mi) and including 6.0 km (3.7 mi) of Springfield Creek,
5.5 km (3.4 mi) of West Fork Springfield Creek, and 5.5 km (3.4 mi) of
Browning Creek; Forty-Five Creek for a distance of 9.6 km (6.0 mi);
Lugar Creek for a distance of 8.8 km (5.5 mi); and Thirty-Eight Creek
for a distance of 5.4 km (3.4 mi).
(P) Rapid River from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 27.7 km (17.2 mi) and extending up
into the following tributaries: Sheep Creek for a distance of 16.3 km
(10.1 mi) and extending 5.1 km (3.2 mi) up North Fork Sheep Creek and
7.2 km (4.5 mi) up South Fork Sheep Creek; Sulfur Creek for a distance
of 7.9 km (4.9 mi); Float Creek for a distance of 11.4 km (7.1 mi);
Vanity Creek for a distance of 9.6 km (6 mi) and extending 5.4 km (3.4
mi) up Seafoam Creek, and 5.9 km (3.7 mi) up Baldwin Creek; and
Duffield Creek for a distance of 10.9 km (6.8 mi).
(Q) Greyhound Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 8.3 km (5.2 mi).
(R) Soldier Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 12.6 km (7.8 mi).
(S) Elkhorn Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 11.9 km (7.4 mi) and extending 7.9 km
(4.9 mi) up North Fork Elkhorn Creek, and 6.8 km (4.2 mi) up Middle
Fork Elkhorn Creek.
(T) Sulphur Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 29.4 km (18.3 mi) and extending 6.3 km
(3.9 mi) up North Fork Sulphur Creek.
(U) Dagger Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 12.4 km (7.7 mi).
(V) Marsh Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon
River upstream for a distance of 22 km (13.7 mi) and extending up into
the following tributaries: Lola Creek for a distance of 6.3 km (3.9
mi); Beaver Creek for a distance of 27.3 km (17.0 mi) and extending 6.5
km (4.0 mi) up Bear Creek and 11.4 km (7.1 mi) up Winnemucca Creek;
Cape Horn Creek for a distance of 15.1 km (9.4 mi) and extending 11.5
km (7.1 mi) up Banner Creek; and Knapp Creek for a distance of 24.8 km
(15.4 mi).
(W) Bear Valley Creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork
Salmon River upstream for a distance of 49.7 km (30.9 mi) and extending
up into the following tributaries: Fir Creek for a distance of 11 km
(6.8 mi); Cold Creek for a distance of 6.8 km (4.2 mi); Wyoming Creek
for a distance of 10 km (6.2 mi); Poker Creek for a distance of 4 km
(2.5 mi); an unnamed Tributary entering Bear Valley Creek from the
north approximately 0.5 km (0.3 mi) upstream of Poker Creek, for a
distance of 2.6 km (1.6 mi); Elk Creek for a distance of 25.5 km (15.8
mi) and extending 9.8 km (6.1 mi) up Cook Creek, 13.6 km (8.6 mi) up
Bearskin Creek, 6.3 km (3.9 mi) up Little Beaver Creek, 9.9 km (6.1 mi)
up Porter Creek, 5.1 km (3.2 mi) up Little East Fork Elk Creek, 6.4 km
(4 mi) up West Fork Elk Creek, 5.2 km (3.2 mi) up North Fork Elk Creek,
and 10.2 km (6.3 mi) up East Fork Elk Creek; Pole Creek for a distance
of 3.1 km (1.9 mi); Sack Creek for a distance of 8.9 km (5.5 mi); Cache
Creek for a distance of 12.3 km (7.6 mi) and extending 3.2 km (2 mi) up
an unnamed tributary that enters Cache Creek from the east
approximately 4.5 km (2.8 mi) upstream of Bear Valley Creek; Sheeptrail
Creek for a distance of 3.6 km (2.2 mi); Cub Creek for a distance of
4.2 km (2.6 mi); and Casner Creek for a distance of 4.4 km (2.7 mi).
(v) Middle Salmon-Panther CHSU
Approximately 1,097 km (682 mi) of stream is proposed as critical
habitat in drainages associated with the middle section of the Salmon
River, from its confluence with the Middle Fork Salmon River upstream
to its confluence with the Pahsimeroi River. Landownership within the
CHSU is approximately 79 percent Federal and 11 percent private. This
CHSU supports 20 existing bull trout local populations, all of which
are identified as essential for bull trout recovery in the Draft
Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002). The stream segments proposed for critical
habitat designation in this CHSU are described below.
(A) The Salmon River from its confluence with Chamberlain Creek
upstream 208 km (129 mi) to its confluence with the Pahsimeroi River.
This stretch of the Salmon River provides FMO habitat and connectivity
between the bull trout local populations in this area. This stretch
also provides a migratory corridor for movement from upstream portions
of the Salmon River to the Snake River. All other stream segments in
this CHSU are tributaries of the Salmon River and primarily provide
spawning and rearing habitat.
(B) Horse Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream
40.9 km 25.4 mi) to its headwaters and extending 4.7 km (2.9 mi) up
Cayuse Creek, and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) up Woods Fork Horse Creek.
(C) Owl Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream
23.1 km (14.3 mi).
(D) Panther Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River
upstream 73.1 km (45.4 mi) and extending up into the following
tributaries: Clear Creek for a distance of 27.7 km (17.2 mi); Beaver
Creek for a distance of 15.5 km (9.6 mi); Trail Creek for a distance of
8.8 km (5.5 mi); Napias Creek for a distance of 23.5 km (14.6 mi) and
extending 10.9 km (6.8 mi) up Moccasin Creek, 11.5 km (7.1 mi) up
Phelan Creek, 12.6 km (7.8 mi) up Arnett Creek, and 8.3 km (5.2 mi) up
Rapps Creek; Deep Creek for a distance of 19.5 km (12.1 mi) and
extending 13.6 km (8.4 mi) up Little Deep Creek, and 3.2 km (2 mi) up
an unnamed tributary that enters Deep Creek from the northeast
approximately 11 km (6.8 mi) upstream from Panther Creek; West Fork
Blackbird Creek from upstream of the tailings pond 9.1 km (5.7 mi) to
its headwaters; Woodtick Creek for a distance of 14.1 km (8.8 mi);
Musgrove Creek for a distance of 17.6 km (10.9 mi); Porphyry Creek for
a distance of 11.5 km (7.1 mi) and extending 3.8 km (2.4 mi) up South
Fork Porphyry Creek; Fourth of July Creek for a distance of 6.0 km (3.7
mi); Opal Creek for a distance of 3.3 km (2.0 mi); Weasel Creek for a
distance of 2.8 km (1.7 mi); and Otter Creek for a distance of 5.7 km
(3.5 mi).
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(E) Pine Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream
17.6 km (10.9 mi).
(F) Boulder Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River
upstream 14.5 km (9.0 mi).
(G) Spring Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream
10.6 km (6.6 mi).
(H) Squaw Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream
14.9 km (9.3 mi).
(I) Indian Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream
18.6 km (11.4 mi) and extending 5.6 km (3.5 mi) up West Fork Indian
Creek, 7.6 km (4.7 mi) up Corral Creek, and 9.2 km (5.7 mi) up McConn
Creek.
(J) North Fork Salmon River from its confluence with the Salmon
River upstream 39.4 km (24.5 mi) and extending up into the following
tributaries: Hughes Creek for a distance of 18.2 km (11.3 mi); Sheep
Creek for a distance of 10.9 km (6.8 mi) and extending 5.2 km (3.2 mi)
up South Fork Sheep Creek and 9.2 km (5.7 mi) up North Fork Sheep
Creek; Dahlonega Creek for a distance of 12.7 km (7.9 mi); Twin Creek
for a distance of 11.9 km (7.4 mi); Vine Creek for a distance of 4.4 km
(2.7 mi); Pierce Creek for a distance of 6.7 km (4.2 mi); West Fork,
North Fork Salmon River Creek for a distance of 3.1 km (1.9 mi); and
Moose Creek for a distance of 5.0 km (3.1 mi).
(K) Fourth of July Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River
upstream 17.8 km (11.1 mi).
(L) Carmen Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream
24.2 km (15.0 mi) and extending 1.5 km (0.9 mi) up Freeman Creek.
(M) Williams Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River
upstream 9.9 km (6.1 mi) and extending 8.2 km (5.1 mi) up South Fork
Williams Creek.
(N) Twelvemile Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River
upstream 14.1 km (8.8 mi).
(O) Iron Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream
20.6 km (12.8 mi) and extending 11.7 km (7.3 mi) up North Fork Iron
Creek, 8.8 km (up South Fork Iron Creek, and 7.7 km (4.8 mi) up West
Fork Iron Creek.
(P) McKim Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream
10.1 km (6.3 mi) and extending 9.8 km (6.1 mi) up North Fork McKim
Creek.
(Q) Hat Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream
17.6 km (10.9 mi) and extending 6.6 km (4.1 mi) up Big Hat Creek, 6.6
km (4.4 mi) up Middle Fork Hat Creek, and 7.2 km (4.5 mi) up North Fork
Hat Creek.
(R) Allison Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River
upstream 10.9 km (6.8 mi).
(S) Cow Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream 15
km (9.3 mi).
(vi) Lemhi River CHSU
Approximately 1,232 km (766 mi) of stream is proposed as critical
habitat in drainages associated with the Lemhi River. Landownership
within the CHSU is approximately 65 percent Federal, 32 percent
private, and 3 percent State. This CHSU supports six existing bull
trout local populations and three potential local populations, all of
which are identified as essential for bull trout recovery in the Draft
Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002). The stream segments proposed for critical
habitat designation in this CHSU are described below.
(A) The Lemhi River from its confluence with the Salmon River
upstream 93.6 km (58.2 mi) to its headwaters (the confluence of Texas
Creek and Eighteen Mile Creek). This segment provides FMO habitat, and
provides connectivity between the local populations in the Lemhi
watershed. All other stream segments in this CHSU are tributaries of
the Lemhi River and primarily provide spawning and rearing habitat.
(B) Geerston Creek from the point where an irrigation ditch turns
west towards Kirtley Creek, upstream 7.7 km (4.8 mi) in the irrigation
ditch to the point of diversion then upstream in Geertson Creek a total
of 15.7 km (9.6 mi) to the outlet of a headwater lake for a total of
23.4 km (14.5 mi).
(C) Bohannon Creek from its confluence with the Lemhi River
upstream 16.4 km (10.2 mi).
(D) Kenney Creek from its confluence with the Lemhi River upstream
15.7 km (9.7 mi) and extending 7.0 km (4.3 mi) up East Fork Kenney
Creek.
(E) Pattee Creek from its confluence with the Lemhi River upstream
21.0 km (13.0 mi).
(F) Hayden Creek from its confluence with the Lemhi River upstream
31.8 km (19.7 mi) and extends up into the following tributaries: Bear
Valley Creek for a distance of 14.4 km (8.9 mi) and extending 8.0 km
(5.0 mi) up Kadletz Creek, 8.5 km (5.3 mi) up Wright creek, 2.9 km (1.8
mi) up Short Creek, and 12.6 km (7.8 mi) up Deer Creek; East Fork
Hayden Creek for a distance of 13.8 km (8.6 mi); Cooper Creek for a
distance of 6.7 km (4.2 mi); West Fork Hayden Creek from its mouth
upstream 1 km (0.6 mi) and Bray Creek for a distance of 5.2 km (3.3
mi).
(G) Mill Creek from the point where it is diverted for irrigation
upstream 17.9 km (11.1 mi) to where it flows from a lake.
(H) Big Springs Creek from its confluence with the Lemhi River
upstream to its source and including historic portions of the stream
channel now used to divert irrigation water for a total of 18.8 km
(11.7 mi).
(I) Little Eight Mile Creek from its confluence with the Lemhi
River upstream 13.1 km (8.1 mi).
(J) Big Eight Mile Creek from its confluence with the Lemhi River
upstream 24.1 km (15.0 mi) and extending 4.1 km (2.5 mi) up Dairy
Creek.
(K) Big Timber Creek from its confluence with the Lemhi River
upstream 34.1 km (21.2 mi) and extending 6.7 km (4.2 mi) up Little
Timber Creek and 10.2 km (6.3 mi) of Middle Fork Little Timber Creek.
(L) Canyon Creek from its confluence with the Lemhi River upstream
24.2 km (15.0 mi) and extending up the following tributaries:
Cruikshank Creek for a distance of 11.3 km (7.0 mi); and unnamed
segments from four springs (Hood Gulch) from where it is diverted for
irrigation then upstream about 2 km (1.2 mi) in a single waterway. Then
Hood Gulch is spread out in a series of four springs/channels that each
flow for a few kilometers up to their spring source. The entire network
of springs and channels to the point of diversion totals 19.8 km (12.3
mi).
(M) Eighteen Mile Creek from its confluence with the Lemhi River
upstream 43.2 km (26.8 mi) and extending up the following tributaries:
Deer Creek, a tributary to Texas Creek, for a distance of 9.3 km (5.8
mi); Hawley Creek for a distance of 14.9 km (9.3 mi) to the point where
Reservoir Creek and Big Bear Creek meet, and extending up Reservoir
Creek for 9.1 km (5.6 mi), up Big Bear Creek for 11.1 km (6.9 mi), and
up Meadow Creek for 2.8 km (1.7 mi).
(vii) Opal Lake CHSU
Proposed critical habitat in the Opal Lake CHSU consists of 6 ha
(14 ac) Opal Lake and 4 km (2.5 mi) of upper Opal Creek that feeds into
the lake. The CHSU is entirely on USFS land and supports one existing
bull trout local population that is identified as essential for bull
trout recovery in the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002). Opal Lake has
no known outlet, so this bull trout population is isolated from other
populations. Good spawning habitat is located upstream of the lake in
upper Opal Creek, however, positive identification of redds has been
unavailable to date (B. Roberts, USFS, in litt., 2000a).
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(viii) Lake Creek CHSU
Proposed critical habitat in the Lake Creek CHSU consists of 10.6
km (6.6 mi) of Lake Creek, 4.3 km (2.7 mi) of North Fork Lake Creek,
and Williams Lake (72 ha (177 ac)). This unit supports one existing
bull trout local population that is identified as essential for
recovery in the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002). Williams Lake has no
known surface outlet, so this bull trout population is isolated from
other populations. Good spawning habitat is located upstream of the
lake in Lake Creek, and its north fork and bull trout have been
observed in these streams (T. Curet, IDFG, pers. comm., 2002).
Landownership in this CHSU is approximately 86 percent Federal and 13
percent private.
(ix) Pahsimeroi River CHSU
Approximately 362 km (225 mi) of stream is proposed as critical
habitat in drainages associated with the Pahsimeroi River.
Landownership within the CHSU is 66 percent Federal, 31 percent
private, and 3 percent State. This CHSU supports eight existing bull
trout local populations, all of which are identified as essential for
bull trout recovery in the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002). The stream
segments proposed for critical habitat designation in this CHSU are
described below.
(A) The Pahsimeroi River from its confluence with the Salmon River
upstream 85 km (53.3 mi) to its headwaters. This segment provides FMO
habitat, and provides connectivity between the local populations in the
Pahsimeroi watershed. All other stream segments in this CHSU are
tributaries of the Pahsimeroi River and are primarily spawning and
rearing habitat.
(B) Morgan Creek from its confluence with the Pahsimeroi River
upstream 8.7 km (5.4 mi) and extending 9.7 km (6.0 mi) up the North
Fork Morgan Creek and 6.8 km (4.2 mi) up the East Fork Morgan Creek.
(C) Tater Creek from its confluence with the Pahsimeroi River
upstream 13.8 km (8.6 mi) and including the irrigation ditches
currently used to divert water at rkm 8.6 (rmi 5.3).
(D) Morse Creek from its confluence with the Pahsimeroi River
upstream 20 km (12.4 mi).
(E) Falls Creek from its confluence with the Pahsimeroi River
upstream 24.1 km (15.0 mi).
(F) Patterson Creek from its confluence with the Pahsimeroi River
upstream 43.2 km (26.8 mi) and extending 5.2 km (3.2 mi) up Inyo Creek.
(G) Big Creek from its confluence with the Pahsimeroi River
upstream 19.9 km (12.4 mi) to the confluence of North Fork Big Creek
and South Fork Big Creek, and extending 14.2 km (8.8 mi) up the South
Fork and 13.4 km (8.3 mi) up the North Fork.
(H) Goldberg Creek from its confluence with the Pahsimeroi River
upstream 27.3 km (17.0 mi) to the confluence of Big Gulch and Ditch
Creeks and extending 11.2 km (7.0 mi) up Big Gulch and 10.7 km (6.6 mi)
up Ditch Creek.
(I) Burnt Creek from its confluence with the Pahsimeroi River
upstream 17.2 km (10.7 mi) to the East Fork Burnt Creek confluence and
extending 4.0 km (2.5 mi) up East Fork Burnt Creek.
(J) Mahogany Creek from its confluence with the Pahsimeroi River
upstream 14.7 km (9.1 mi).
(K) West Fork Pahsimeroi River from its confluence with the
Pahsimeroi River upstream 9.1 km (5.7 mi).
(L) East Fork Pahsimeroi River from its confluence with the
Pahsimeroi River upstream 10.8 km (6.7 mi).
(x) Upper Salmon River CHSU
Approximately 1,220 km (758 mi) of stream is proposed as critical
habitat in drainages associated with the Upper Salmon River.
Landownership within the CHSU is approximately 79 percent Federal and
14 percent private. This CHSU supports 18 existing bull trout local
populations, all of which are identified as essential for bull trout
recovery in the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002). The stream segments
proposed for critical habitat designation in this CHSU are described
below.
(A) The Salmon River from its confluence with the Pahsimeroi River
upstream 195 km (121 mi) to its headwaters. This stretch of the Salmon
River primarily provides foraging and overwinter habitat, and
connectivity between the bull trout local populations in this area, as
well as a migratory corridor for movement to downstream portions of the
Salmon River. The uppermost 31 km (19 mi) above the confluence with
Alturas Lake Creek also supports spawning and rearing. All other stream
segments in this CHSU are tributaries of the Salmon River and primarily
provide spawning and rearing habitat.
(B) Morgan Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream
31.7 km (19.7 mi) to its headwaters and extending up the following
tributaries: West Fork Morgan Creek for a distance of 14.2 km (8.8 mi);
Lick Creek for a distance of 9.4 km (5.8 mi); Van Horn Creek for a
distance of 9.6 km (6.0 mi); Corral Creek for a distance of 12.7 km
(7.9 mi) and extending 5.5 km (3.4 mi) up an unnamed tributary that
enters Corral Creek from the east; and Alder Creek for a distance of
4.4 km (2.7 mi).
(C) Challis Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River
upstream 22.6 km (14.0 mi) to its headwaters and extending up the
following tributaries: Mill Creek for a distance of 23.9 km (14.8 mi);
Bear Creek for a distance of 8.9 km (5.5 mi); and Lodgepole Creek for a
distance of 6.4 km (4.0 mi).
(D) Garden Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream
22.6 km (14.0 mi) to its headwaters.
(E) East Fork Salmon River from its confluence with the Salmon
River upstream 58.2 km (36.1 mi) to its headwaters and extending up the
following tributaries: Herd Creek for a distance of 14.3 km (8.9 mi)
and extending 4.2 km (2.6 mi) up East Pass Creek, 10 km (6.2 mi) up
East Fork Herd Creek, 9.4 km (5.8 mi) up West Fork Herd Creek and 2.8
km (1.7 mi) up Meridian Creek; Big Boulder Creek for a distance of 18.9
km (11.7 mi); Little Boulder Creek for a distance of 10.1 km (6.3 mi);
Wickiup Creek for a distance of 10.8 km (6.7 mi); Germania Creek for a
distance of 23.4 km (14.5 mi) and extending up Chamberlain Creek for
8.3 km (5.2 mi); Bowery Creek for a distance of 8.0 km (5 mi) and
extending 6.5 km (4.0 mi) up Long Tom Creek and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) up
North Fork Bowery Creek; West Pass Creek for a distance of 13.5 km (8.4
mi) and extending 4.8 km (3.0 mi) up Roaring Creek; Ibex Creek for a
distance of 6.1 km (3.8 mi); West Fork East Fork Salmon River for a
distance of 8.6 km (5.3 mi); and South Fork East Fork Salmon River for
a distance of 10.1 km (6.3 mi).
(F) Kinnikinic Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River
upstream 13.8 km (8.6 mi) to its headwaters.
(G) Squaw Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream
25.7 km (16.0 mi) to its headwaters and extending 8.3 km (5.2 mi) up
Martin Creek and 5.2 km (3.2 mi) up Willow Creek.
(H) Thompson Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River
upstream 19.6 km (12.2 mi) to its headwaters.
(I) Slate Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream
13.3 km (8.3 mi) to its headwaters and extending 8.4 km (5.2 mi) up
Silver Rule Creek and 5.9 km (3.7 mi) up Livingston Creek.
(J) Warm Springs Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River
upstream 34.4 km (21.4 mi) to its headwaters and extending 9.1 km (5.7
mi) up Martin Creek, and 1.2 km (0.7 mi) up Pigtail Creek.
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(K) Yankee Fork Salmon River from its confluence with the Salmon
River upstream 46.7 km (29.0 mi) to its headwaters and extending up the
following tributaries: West Fork Yankee Fork for a distance of 21.1 km
(13.1 mi) and extending 6.5 km (4.0 mi) up Deadwood Creek, 12.7 km (7.9
mi) up Lightning Creek, and 8.3 km (5.2 mi) up Cabin Creek; Jordan
Creek for a distance of 12.6 km (7.8 mi); Fivemile Creek for a distance
of 7.6 km (4.7 mi); Sixmile Creek for a distance of 7 km (4.3 mi);
Eightmile Creek for a distance of 10.8 km (6.7 mi); Ninemile Creek for
a distance of 4.5 km (2.8 mi); Tenmile Creek for a distance of 6.7 km
(4.2 mi); Elevenmile Creek for a distance of 4.6 km (2.9 mi);
Twelvemile Creek for a distance of 5.8 km (3.6 mi); and McKay Creek for
a distance of 7.5 km (4.7 mi) and extending 4.4 km (2.7 mi) up an
unnamed tributary that enters McKay Creek from the south.
(L) Basin Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream
23.4 km (14.5 mi) to its headwaters and extending up the following
tributaries: East Basin Creek for a distance of 10.1 km (6.3 mi) and
extending 3.3 km (2.0 mi) up an unnamed tributary that enters East
Basin from the northwest; Short Creek for a distance of 3 km (1.9 mi);
and Sunday Creek for a distance of 5.7 km (3.5 mi).
(M) Valley Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream
39.6 km (24.6 mi) to a headwater lake and extending up the following
tributaries: Goat Creek for a distance of 8.3 km (5.2 mi); Iron Creek
for a distance of 10.1 km (6.3 mi); Crooked Creek for a distance of 6.1
km (3.8 mi); Job Creek for a distance of 0.1 km (0.06 mi); Elk Creek
for a distance of 20.2 km (12.5 mi); Meadow Creek for a distance of 4
km and extending 8.8 km (5.5 mi) up Trap Creek; East Fork Valley Creek
for a distance of 7.5 km (4.7 mi); and Prospect Creek for a distance of
4.7 km (2.9 mi).
(N) Redfish Lake Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River
upstream 4.2 km (2.6 mi) to Little Redfish Lake and including: Little
Redfish Lake (26 ha (64 ac)); Redfish Lake (612 ha (1,512 ac)); Redfish
Lake Creek for 0.2 km (0.1 mi) upstream of Redfish Lake; and Fishhook
Creek for a distance of 6.6 km (4.1 mi).
(O) Fourth of July Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River
upstream 19.9 km (12.4 mi) to its headwaters.
(P) Alturas Lake Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River
upstream 12.5 km (7.8 mi) to Alturas Lake and including the following
tributaries and lakes: Yellowbelly Creek for 3.5 km (2.2) from Alturas
Lake Creek upstream to Yellowbelly Lake and for 5.4 km (3.4 mi) from
Yellowbelly Lake upstream to Farley Lake outlet; Yellowbelly Lake (79
ha (195 ac)); Pettit Lake Creek for 1.9 km (1.2 mi) between Alturas
Lake Creek and Pettit Lake and for 3.1 km (1.9 mi) upstream of Pettit
Lake; Pettit Lake (152 ha (376 ac)); Cabin Creek for 4.0 km (2.5 mi)
from Alturas Lake Creek to its headwaters; Alturas Lake (334 ha (825
ac)); Alturas Lake Creek from Alturas Lake upstream 13.4 km (8.3 mi) to
its headwater; Alpine Creek for 8.6 km (5.3 mi) from Alturas Lake Creek
to its headwaters; Pole Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River
upstream 16.9 km (10.5 mi) to its headwaters.
(Q) Beaver Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream
14.4 km (8.9 mi) to its headwaters.
(R) Smiley Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River upstream
16.9 km (10.5 mi) to its headwaters.
(S) Frenchman Creek from its confluence with the Salmon River
upstream 11.5 km (7.1 mi) to its headwaters.
(21) Unit 17: Southwest Idaho River Basins
The Southwest Idaho Unit includes a total of approximately 2,792 km
(1,735 mi) of stream in the Boise, Payette, and Weiser River basins
(Ada, Adams, Boise, Camas, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Payette, Valley, and
Washington counties) proposed for designation as critical habitat. The
Boise River basin contains the Arrowrock, Anderson Ranch, and Lucky
Peak critical habitat CHSUs. The Payette River Basin contains the upper
South Fork Payette River, Deadwood River, Middle Fork Payette River,
North Fork Payette River and Squaw Creek CHSUs; and the Weiser River
basin contains the Weiser River CHSU. All proposed critical habitat
designations are associated with populations of bull trout identified
as essential to recovery in the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002), and
are essential to the conservation of the species.
(i) Anderson Ranch CHSU
This CHSU includes the South Fork Boise River watershed upstream of
Anderson Ranch Dam. There are 15 local populations identified within
this CHSU, all of which are considered essential for recovery of bull
trout (USFWS 2002). Approximate landownership is as follows: 87 percent
Federal, 11 percent private, 2 percent State. Proposed critical habitat
in this CHSU includes the 1,865 ha (4,608 ac) Anderson Ranch Reservoir.
Critical habitat within the Anderson Ranch CHSU includes the stream
segments and water body described below that provide FMO habitat, and
allow for the maintenance of genetic exchange by local and potential
local populations both within and between CHSUs.
(A) South Fork Boise River from the Anderson Ranch CHSU boundary
8.7 km (5.4 mi) downstream of Anderson Ranch Reservoir upstream to and
including the Reservoir, and upstream 77.6 km (48.2 mi) to the point
6.4 km (4.0 mi) above the confluence with Bear Creek is migratory
habitat (Partridge et al. 2000), and the 6.4 km reach above Bear Creek
is suspected to support bull trout spawning and early rearing (C.
Reighn, USFWS, in litt., 2002). Dog Creek from the confluence with
South Fork Boise River upstream 9.0 km (5.6 mi) to the headwaters is
spawning and early rearing habitat (Corley 1997; Boise National Forest
(BNF), unpublished 2002).
(B) Feather River from the confluence with South Fork Boise River
upstream 10.3 km (6.4 mi) to the confluence of Feather River and Elk
Creek is suspected to provide bull trout FMO habitat, as well as to
support bull trout spawning and early rearing (C. Reighn, USFWS, in
litt., 2002). The Feather River is essential to providing for the
recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(C) Elk Creek from the confluence with the Feather River upstream
11.4 km (7.1 mi) to the headwaters of Elk Creek is spawning and early
rearing habitat (Corley 1997; BNF, unpublished 2002). East Fork Elk
Creek from the confluence with Elk Creek upstream 4.7 km (2.9 mi) to
the headwaters of East Fork Elk Creek is spawning and early rearing
habitat (C. Reighn, USFWS, in litt., 2002).
(D) Willow Creek from the confluence with the South Fork Boise
River upstream 19.3 km (12.0 mi) to the headwaters of Willow Creek is
spawning and early rearing habitat (Corley 1997; Partridge et al. 2000;
BNF, unpublished 2002).
(E) Big Water Gulch from the confluence with the South Fork Boise
River upstream 10.2 km (6.3 mi) to the headwaters of Big Water Gulch is
spawning and early rearing habitat (Corley 1997; BNF, unpublished
2002).
(F) Deadwood Creek from the confluence with the South Fork Boise
River upstream 6.9 km (4.3 mi) to the headwaters of Deadwood Creek is
known to support bull trout spawning and early rearing (Corley 1997;
BNF, unpublished 2002).
(G) Skeleton Creek from the confluence with South Fork Boise River
upstream 15.0 km (9.3 mi) to the
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headwaters of Skeleton Creek (Corley 1997; Partridge et al. 2000; BNF,
unpublished 2002), Burnt Log Creek from the confluence with Skeleton
Creek upstream 4.0 km (2.5 mi) (Partridge et al. 2000), West Fork
Skeleton Creek from the confluence with Skeleton Creek upstream 5.0 km
(3.1 mi) to the headwaters (Corley 1997; BNF, unpublished 2002), and
East Fork Skeleton Creek from the confluence with West Fork Skeleton
Creek upstream 4.8 km (3.0 mi) (D. Kenney, USFS, in litt., 2002) are
known to support bull trout spawning and early rearing.
(H) Boardman Creek from the confluence with South Fork Boise River
upstream 14.4 km (8.9 mi) to the headwaters is spawning and early
rearing habitat (Corley 1997; BNF, unpublished 2002; (Partridge et al.
2000; D. Kenney, in litt., 2002). Smoky Dome Canyon from the confluence
with Boardman Creek upstream 5.3 km (3.3 mi) to the headwaters is
spawning and early rearing habitat (Corley 1997; BNF, unpublished 2002;
D. Kenney, in litt., 2002).
(I) Big Smoky Creek from the confluence with South Fork Boise River
upstream 18.1 km (11.3 mi) to the confluence of Big Smoky Creek and
North Fork Big Smoky Creek is known to provide bull trout FMO habitat
(Partridge et al. 2000). Salt Creek from the confluence with Big Smoky
Creek upstream 8.4 km (5.2 mi) to the headwaters is bull trout spawning
and early rearing habitat (BNF, unpublished 2002). Little Smoky Creek
from the confluence with Big Smoky Creek upstream 9.5 km (5.9 mi) to
the confluence of Little Smoky Creek and Five Points Creek is known to
provide bull trout FMO habitat (Sawtooth National Forest, in litt.,
2001; D. Kenney, in litt., 2002), and from this point upstream 25.4 km
(15.8 mi) to the headwaters is spawning and early rearing habitat ( D.
Kenney, in litt., 2002). Carrie Creek from the confluence with Little
Smoky Creek upstream 11.4 km (7.1 mi) to the headwaters is essential to
providing for the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002),
and is also recently discovered to support bull trout spawning and
early rearing (D. Kenney, in litt., 2002). Big Peak Creek from the
confluence with Big Smoky Creek upstream 7.4 km (4.6 mi) to the
headwaters is essential to providing for the recovered distribution of
bull trout (USFWS 2002), and has also recently been identified as
supporting bull trout spawning and early rearing (Partridge et al.
2000). Big Smoky Creek from the confluence with North Fork Big Smoky
Creek upstream 17.3 km (10.8 mi) to the headwaters is spawning and
early rearing habitat (Partridge et al. 2000). North Fork Big Smoky
Creek from the confluence with Big Smoky Creek upstream 4.4 km (2.7 mi)
to the confluence of North Fork Big Smoky Creek and Snowslide Creek is
FMO habitat (Partridge et al. 2000; D. Kenney, in litt., 2002).
Snowslide Creek from the confluence with North Fork Big Smoky Creek
upstream 4.2 km (2.6 mi) to the headwaters is spawning and early
rearing habitat (Partridge et al. 2000). Bluff Creek from the
confluence with Big Smoky Creek upstream 7.0 km (4.4 mi) to the
headwaters of Bluff Creek is known to support bull trout spawning and
early rearing (Corley 1997; BNF, unpublished 2002). West Fork Big Smoky
Creek from the confluence with Big Smoky Creek upstream 10.7 km (6.7
mi) to the headwaters of West Fork Big Smoky Creek is spawning and
early rearing habitat (Corley 1997; Partridge et al. 2000; BNF,
unpublished 2002). Loggy Creek from the confluence with West Fork Big
Smoky Creek upstream 4.5 km (2.8 mi) to the headwaters is spawning and
early rearing habitat (Partridge et al. 2000; D. Kenney, in litt.,
2002).
(J) Bear Creek from the confluence with South Fork Boise River
upstream 10.1 km (6.3 mi) to the headwaters, and Goat Creek from the
confluence with Bear Creekupstream 2.8 km (1.8 mi) to the headwaters
are bull trout spawning and early rearing habitat (Corley 1997;
Partridge et al. 2000; BNF, unpublished 2002).
(K) Emma Creek from the confluence with South Fork Boise River
upstream 9.5 km (5.9 mi) to the headwaters of Emma Creek is known to
support bull trout spawning and early rearing (Corley 1997; Partridge
et al. 2000; BNF, unpublished 2002; D. Kenney, in litt., 2002). An
unnamed creek from its confluence with Emma Creek (4.5 km (2.8 mi)
upstream of the confluence of Emma Creek with South Fork Boise River)
upstream 1.8 km (1.1 mi) to its headwaters is known to support bull
trout spawning and early rearing (BNF, in litt. 2002; Corley 1997).
(L) Ross Fork Creek from the confluence with South Fork Boise River
upstream 6.0 km (3.7 mi) to the headwaters, Little Bear Creek from the
confluence with Ross Fork Creek upstream 5.4 km (3.3 mi) to the
headwaters (Partridge et al. 2000; D. Kenney, in litt., 2002), and Bass
Creek from the confluence with Ross Fork Creek upstream 6.5 km (4.0 mi)
to the headwaters are spawning and early rearing habitat (Corley 1997;
Partridge et al. 2000; BNF, unpublished 2002). South Fork Ross Fork
Creek from the confluence with Ross Fork Creek upstream 8.4 km (5.2 mi)
to the headwaters (Corley 1997; BNF, unpublished 2002), and North Fork
Ross Fork Creek from the confluence with Ross Fork Creek upstream 7.6
km (4.7 mi) to the headwaters are spawning and early rearing habitat
(Corley 1997).
(M) Johnson Creek from the confluence with South Fork Boise River
upstream 11.9 km (7.4 mi) to the headwaters, and Vienna Creek from the
confluence with Johnson Creek upstream 6.1 km (3.8 mi) to the
headwaters are bull trout spawning and early rearing habitat (Corley
1997; Partridge et al. 2000; BNF, unpublished 2002; D. Kenney, in
litt., 2002).
(ii) Arrowrock CHSU
The Arrowrock CHSU includes the Boise River watersheds upstream of
Arrowrock Dam, including the North Fork Boise River, Middle Fork Boise
River, and South Fork Boise River downstream of Anderson Ranch Dam.
There are 15 local populations identified within the Arrowrock CHSU.
Landownership in this CHSU is approximately as follows: 91 percent
Federal (USFS, BLM, BOR), 6 percent private, and 3 percent State.
Proposed critical habitat includes Arrowrock Reservoir (3,489 ha (8,617
ac).
(A) Arrowrock Reservoir provides bull trout FMO habitat (Flatter
1998; Salow 2001), as does the South Fork Boise River from Arrowrock
Reservoir upstream 39.0 km (24.2 mi) to Anderson Ranch Dam (Flatter
1998).
(B) Rattlesnake Creek from the confluence of Rattlesnake Creek and
South Fork Boise River upstream 26.4 km (16.4 mi) to the headwaters
(Flatter 1998; BNF, unpublished 2002), and Russell Gulch from the
confluence of Russell Gulch and Rattlesnake Creek upstream 4.0 km (2.5
mi) to the headwaters comprise bull trout spawning and early rearing
habitat (Steed et al. 1998).
(C) Sheep Creek from the confluence of Sheep Creek and the Boise
River upstream 6.9 km (4.3 mi) to the confluence of Sheep Creek and
Devils Creek is FMO habitat (Flatter 1998). Sheep Creek from the
confluence of Sheep Creek and Devils Creek upstream to the headwaters
is spawning and early rearing habitat (BNF, unpublished 2002). Devils
Creek from the confluence of Devils Creek and Sheep Creek upstream 5.88
km (3.8 mi) to the headwaters is known to support bull trout spawning
and early rearing (Steed et al. 1998). East Fork Sheep Creek from the
confluence of East Fork Sheep Creek and Sheep Creek upstream 5.76 km
(3.6
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mi) to the headwaters is spawning and early rearing habitat (Steed et
al. 1998).
(D) Middle Fork Boise River from the confluence with the Boise
River upstream 55.1 km (34.2 mi) is bull trout FMO habitat (Flatter
1998; Salow 2001). Middle Fork Boise River from the confluence of
Middle Fork Boise River and Yuba River upstream 24.1 km (15.0 mi) to
the headwaters. This reach contains primary constituent elements for
bull trout (BNF, unpublished 2002), has recently been occupied by bull
trout due to the installation of a fish ladder completed in 1999 (B.
Flatter, IDFG, pers. comm., 2002), and provides for population
expansion essential to conservation of the species (USFWS 2002).
(E) Roaring River from the confluence of Roaring River and Middle
Fork Boise River upstream to the headwaters support bull trout spawning
and early rearing (Flatter 1998; BNF, unpublished 2002). East Fork
Roaring River from the confluence of East Fork Roaring River and
Roaring River upstream 12.0 km (7.4 mi) to the headwaters (Flatter
1998; BNF, unpublished 2002), and Middle Fork Roaring River from the
confluence of Middle Fork Roaring River and East Fork Roaring River
upstream 8.6 km (5.4 mi) to the headwaters constitute spawning and
early rearing habitat (Steed et al. 1998).
(F) Buck Creek from the confluence of Buck Creek and the Middle
Fork Boise River upstream 11.6 km (7.2 mi) to the headwaters is
spawning and early rearing habitat (Steed et al. 1998).
(G) Black Warrior Creek from the confluence of Black Warrior Creek
and the Middle Fork Boise River upstream 18.8 km (11.6 mi) (BNF,
unpublished 2002), and West Warrior Creek from the confluence of West
Warrior Creek and Black Warrior Creek upstream 8.6 km (5.3 mi) to the
headwaters (Steed et al. 1998) are spawning and early rearing habitats.
An unnamed creek (SI-A-17) from the confluence with Black Warrior Creek
(8.8 km (5.4 mi) upstream of the confluence of Black Warrior Creek with
Middle Fork Boise River) upstream 3.0 km (1.9 mi) to the headwaters is
spawning and early rearing habitat (BNF, unpublished 2002).
(H) Bald Mountain Creek from the confluence with the Middle Fork
Boise River upstream 10.0 km (6.2 mi) to the headwaters is essential
habitat for expanding distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002), and is
also recently known to support bull trout spawning and early rearing
(BNF, unpublished 2002).
(I) Queens River from the confluence of Queens River and the Middle
Fork Boise River upstream 23.4 km (14.6 mi) to the headwaters (Flatter
1998; Steed et al. 1998; BNF, unpublished 2002), Little Queens River
from the confluence of Little Queens River and Queens River upstream
14.8 km (9.2 mi) to the headwaters (Flatter 1998; BNF, unpublished
2002), and Scott Creek from the confluence of Scott Creek and Little
Queens River upstream 2.5 km (1.5 mi) to the headwaters (Steed et al.
1998), are known to support bull trout spawning and early rearing.
Tripod Creek from the confluence of Tripod Creek and Little Queens
River upstream 3.1 km (1.9 mi) to the headwaters (Steed et al. 1998),
and Scenic Creek from the confluence of Scenic Creek and Little Queens
River upstream 4.2 km (2.6 mi) to the headwaters (BNF, unpublished
2002) support bull trout spawning and early rearing.
(J) Yuba River from the confluence of the Yuba River and Middle
Fork Boise River upstream 14.0 km (8.7 mi) to the headwaters, Decker
Creek from the confluence of Decker Creek and the Yuba River upstream
12 km (7.5 mi) to the headwaters, and Grouse Creek from the confluence
of Grouse Creek and Decker Creek upstream 5.7 km (3.5 mi) upstream to
the headwaters are known to support bull trout spawning and early
rearing (BNF, unpublished 2002). Sawmill Creek from the confluence of
Sawmill Creek and Grouse Creek upstream 6.5 km (4.1 mi) to the
headwaters is also spawning and early rearing habitat (BNF, unpublished
2002).
(K) Trail Creek from the confluence with the Yuba River upstream
7.5 km (4.7 mi) to the headwaters is known to support bull trout
spawning and early rearing (BNF, unpublished 2002).
(L) Mattingly Creek from the confluence with the Middle Fork Boise
River upstream 9.7 km (6.0 mi) to the headwaters is known to contain
primary constituent elements as identified for bull trout (BNF,
unpublished 2002) and is essential to provide for the conservation of
bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(M) North Fork Boise River from the confluence with the Middle Fork
Boise River upstream 57.8 km (35.9 mi) to the confluence with Johnson
Creek provides FMO habitat (Flatter 1998; BNF, unpublished 2002).
Rabbit Creek from the confluence with the North Fork Boise River
upstream 1.3 km (0.8 mi) to the confluence with First Creek and
Hungarian Creek from the confluence with the North Fork Boise River
upstream 0.8 km (0.5 mi) provide thermal refugia habitat for migratory
bull trout in the North Fork Boise River (Flatter 1998; BNF,
unpublished 2002).
(N) North Fork Boise River from the confluence with Johnson Creek
upstream 7.0 km (4.3 mi) provides FMO and spawning and early rearing
habitat (Flatter 1998; BNF, unpublished 2002); from the confluence of
the North Fork Boise River and Big Silver Creek upstream to the
headwaters supports spawning and early rearing (BNF, unpublished 2002).
Crooked River from the confluence with the North Fork Boise River
upstream 26.5 km (16.4 mi) to the confluence of Crooked River and an
unnamed creek 2.5 km (1.6 mi) upstream of Willow Creek, and Ski Creek
from the confluence with the Crooked River upstream 3.6 km (2.2 mi) to
the headwaters provide habitat essential to provide for the recovery of
bull trout (USFWS 2002), and are also recently known to provide bull
trout FMO habitat, as well as to support spawning and early rearing
(Salow 2001; BNF, unpublished 2002). Crooked River from the confluence
with an unnamed creek 2.5 km (1.6 mi) upstream of Willow Creek upstream
to the headwaters provides spawning and early rearing habitat (Salow
2001; BNF, unpublished 2002). Pikes Fork Creek from the confluence with
the Crooked River upstream 14.1 km (8.8 mi) to the headwaters and
Banner Creek from the confluence with Pikes Fork Creek upstream 1.9 km
(1.2 mi) are recently known to support bull trout spawning and early
rearing (Steed et al. 1998; BNF, unpublished 2002) and provide habitat
essential for the conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(O) Bear River from the confluence with the North Fork Boise River
upstream 6.2 km (3.8 mi) to the confluence of Bear River and Bear Creek
provides both FMO and spawning and early rearing habitat (Flatter
1998). Bear River from the confluence with Bear Creek upstream 15.9 km
(9.9 mi), and Louise Creek from the confluence with Bear River upstream
3.4 km (2.1 mi) to the headwaters, support bull trout spawning and
early rearing (Steed et al. 1998; BNF, unpublished 2002). Cub Creek
from the confluence with the Bear River upstream 4.8 km (3.0 mi) to the
headwaters, and South Fork Cub Creek from the confluence with Cub Creek
upstream 3.5 km (2.2 mi) to the headwaters, are known to support bull
trout spawning and early rearing (Steed et al. 1998; Salow 2001; BNF,
unpublished 2002). Bear Creek, from the confluence with the Bear River
upstream 13.2 km (8.2 mi) to the headwaters, provides spawning and
early rearing habitat (Salow 2001; BNF, unpublished 2002).
(P) Trail Creek from the confluence with the North Fork Boise River
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upstream approximately 0.8 km (0.5 mi) provides thermal refugia for
migratory bull trout in the North Fork Boise River (BNF, unpublished
2002).
(Q) Lodgepole Creek from the confluence with the North Fork Boise
River upstream 5.6 km (3.5 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and
early rearing habitat (Flatter 1998; Salow 2001; BNF, unpublished
2002).
(R) Johnson Creek from the confluence with the North Fork Boise
River upstream 20.0 km (12.4 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning
and early rearing habitat (Flatter 1998; Salow 2001; BNF, unpublished
2002).
(S) Big Silver Creek from the confluence with the North Fork Boise
River upstream 7.0 km (4.3 mi) to the headwaters, and Little Silver
Creek from the confluence with Big Silver Creek upstream 4.1 km (2.6
mi) to the headwaters, provide spawning and early rearing habitat
(Salow 2001; BNF, unpublished 2002).
(T) Cow Creek from the confluence with the North Fork Boise River
upstream 7.5 km (4.6 mi) to the headwaters is bull trout spawning and
early rearing habitat (BNF, unpublished 2002).
(U) Ballentyne Creek from the confluence with the North Fork Boise
River upstream 9.9 km (6.2 mi) to the headwaters of Ballentyne Creek
provides spawning and early rearing habitat (Flatter 1998; Salow 2001;
BNF, unpublished 2002).
(V) West Fork Creek from the confluence with the North Fork Boise
River upstream 3.3 km (2.1 mi) to the headwaters supports bull trout
spawning and early rearing (BNF, unpublished 2002).
(W) McLeod Creek from the confluence with the North Fork Boise
River upstream 5.9 km (3.6 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and
early rearing habitat (Flatter 1998; BNF, unpublished 2002).
(X) McPhearson Creek from the confluence with the North Fork Boise
River upstream 5.5 km (3.4 mi) to the headwaters provides bull trout
spawning and early rearing habitat (BNF, unpublished 2002).
(iii) Lucky Peak CHSU
The Lucky Peak CHSU includes Lucky Peak Reservoir and tributaries
entering it, namely the Mores Creek watershed. Migratory bull trout in
Lucky Peak Reservoir are entrained from Arrowrock Dam, and some may
also be produced in the Mores Creek watershed. Bull trout were located
in Mores Creek in 2000 (T. Burton, BNF, in litt., 2000) and this is the
only known local population in this CHSU. Approximate landownership in
this CHSU is as follows: 57 percent Federal, 18 percent State, and 25
percent private.
(A) Lucky Peak Reservoir (3,234 ha (7,911 ac)) and Mores Creek from
its mouth in Lucky Peak Reservoir upstream approximately 55 km (34 mi)
to a culvert on Highway 21 where Hayfork Creek enters the system
provide FMO habitat (BOR 2000; H. Roerick, USFS, pers. comm., 2002).
Mores Creek from this point upstream 7 km (4.4 mi) to the headwaters
supports bull trout spawning and early rearing (BNF, unpublished 2002).
(iv) Deadwood River CHSU
This CHSU includes all watersheds in the Deadwood River drainage
upstream of Deadwood Dam. There are five local and seven potential
local populations identified within this CHSU. Approximate
landownership is as follows: 95 percent Federal and 5 percent private.
(A) Deadwood Reservoir (1,640 ha (4,054 ac)) provides FMO habitat
(Allen 1998). The Deadwood River from Deadwood Dam upstream 40 km (25
mi) to the confluence with the East Fork Deadwood River provides FMO
habitat.
(B) Trail Creek from the confluence with the Deadwood River
upstream 13 km (8 mi) to the headwaters and Daisy Creek from the
confluence with Trail Creek upstream 4.9 km (3 mi) to the headwaters
provide bull trout spawning and early rearing habitat (Allen 1998;
Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; Burton 1999a; BNF, unpublished 2002).
(C) South Fork Beaver Creek from the confluence with the Deadwood
River upstream 6 km (3.8 mi) to the headwaters is habitat essential to
providing for the recovery of bull trout (USFWS 2002), and has recently
been found to provide spawning and early rearing habitat (Allen 1998;
BNF, unpublished 2002). An unnamed creek from the confluence with South
Fork Beaver Creek (at approximately 2.8 km (1.7 mi) upstream of the
confluence of South Fork Beaver Creek with the Deadwood River) upstream
4.4 km (2.7 mi) to the headwaters is known to contain primary
constituent elements as identified for bull trout (Jimenez and Zaroban
1998; Burton 1999a) and is habitat necessary to provide for expansion
of bull trout populations necessary for recovery (USFWS 2002).
(D) Beaver Creek from the confluence with the Deadwood River
upstream 7.8 km (4.9 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and early
rearing habitat (Allen 1998). An unnamed creek from the confluence with
Beaver Creek (2.8 km (1.7 mi) upstream of the confluence of Beaver
Creek with the Deadwood River) upstream 3.5 km (2.2 mi) to the
headwaters is habitat necessary to provide for expansion of bull trout
populations necessary for recovery (USFWS 2002), and is known to
contain primary constituent elements as identified for bull trout
(Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; Burton 1999a).
(E) Habit Creek from the confluence with Beaver Creek upstream 6 km
(3.7 mi) to the headwaters is habitat essential to providing for the
recovery of bull trout (USFWS 2002), and has also recently been found
to currently provide spawning and early rearing habitat (Allen 1998).
(F) Basin Creek from the confluence with Beaver Creek upstream 3 km
(1.9 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat.
(G) Wild Buck Creek from the confluence with the Deadwood River
upstream 6.3 km (3.9 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and early
rearing habitat (Allen 1998; Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; Burton 1999a;
BNF, unpublished 2002).
(H) Deer Creek from the confluence with the Deadwood River upstream
16.5 km (10 mi) to the headwaters contains spawning and early rearing
habitat (Allen 1998; Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; Burton 1999a; BNF,
unpublished 2002). An unnamed creek from the confluence with Deer Creek
(3.3 km (2.0 mi) upstream of the confluence of Deer Creek with the
Deadwood River) upstream 2.0 km (1.3 mi) to the headwaters provides
bull trout spawning and early rearing habitat (BNF, unpublished 2002).
An unnamed creek from the confluence with Deer Creek (5.8 km (3.6 mi)
upstream of the confluence of Deer Creek with the Deadwood River)
upstream 2.0 km (1.3 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and
rearing habitat (BNF, unpublished 2002). North Fork Deer Creek from the
confluence with Deer Creek upstream 5.5 km (3.4 mi) to the headwaters
contains spawning and early rearing habitat (Allen 1998; Jimenez and
Zaroban 1998; Burton 1999a; BNF, unpublished 2002). An unnamed creek
from the confluence with Deer Creek (7.8 km (4.8 mi) upstream of the
confluence of Deer Creek with the Deadwood River) upstream 1.8 km (1.1
mi) to the headwaters supports spawning and rearing habitat (Jimenez
and Zaroban 1998; Burton 1999a; BNF, unpublished 2002).
(I) Goat Creek from the confluence with the Deadwood River upstream
6.4 km (4.0 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and early rearing
habitat (BNF, unpublished 2002) and is habitat essential to the
conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
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(J) Bitter Creek from the confluence with the Deadwood River
upstream 6.0 km (3.7 mi) to the headwaters is habitat necessary to
provide for expansion of bull trout populations (USFWS 2002), and is
known to contain primary constituent elements for bull trout (Jimenez
and Zaroban 1998; Burton 1999a).
(K) Stratton Creek from the confluence with the Deadwood River
upstream 5.3 km (3.3 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and early
rearing habitat (Allen 1998) and is essential to the conservation of
bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(L) East Fork Deadwood River from the confluence with the Deadwood
River upstream 0.4 km (0.2 mi) to a waterfall barrier is habitat
necessary to provide for expansion of bull trout populations (USFWS
2002), and is known to contain primary constituent elements for bull
trout (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; Burton 1999a).
(v) Middle Fork Payette River CHSU
This CHSU includes the watersheds upstream from the confluence with
the Payette River. There are one local and five potential local
populations identified within the Middle Fork Payette River CHSU.
Approximate landownership in this CHSU is as follows: 90 percent
Federal, 7 percent private, and 3 percent State.
(A) The Middle Fork Payette River from its confluence with the
South Fork Payette River upstream 56.3 km (35.0 mi) to the confluence
with Bull Creek provides FMO habitat (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998). Middle
Fork Payette River from the confluence with Bull Creek upstream 6.8 km
(4.2 mi) to the confluence with Ligget Creek provides FMO habitat and
may provide spawning and rearing habitat (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998;
USFS 2000b, 2002; J. Roy, USFWS, in litt., 2002). From Ligget Creek
upstream 10.8 km (6.7 mi) to the headwaters the Middle Fork Payette
River provides bull trout spawning and early rearing habitat (Jimenez
and Zaroban 1998; USFS 2000b, 2002; BNF, unpublished 2002; J. Roy, in
litt., 2002). An unnamed creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork
Payette River (71.5 km (44.4 mi) upstream of the confluence of the
Middle Fork Payette River and the South Fork Payette River) upstream
7.2 km (4.5 mi) to the headwaters is known to support bull trout
spawning and early rearing (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 2000b, 2002;
BNF, unpublished 2002; J. Roy, in litt., 2002). An unnamed creek from
its confluence with the Middle Fork Payette River (72.5 km (45.0 mi)
upstream of the confluence of the Middle Fork Payette River and the
South Fork Payette River) upstream 3.2 km (2.0 mi) to the headwaters
provides occupied spawning and early rearing habitat (Jimenez and
Zaroban 1998; USFS 2000b, 2002; BNF, unpublished 2002; J. Roy, in
litt., 2002). An unnamed creek from its confluence with the Middle Fork
Payette River (73.3 km (45.5 mi) upstream of the confluence of the
Middle Fork Payette River and the South Fork Payette River) upstream
3.2 km (2.0 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and early rearing
habitat (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 2002; BNF, in litt., 2002; J.
Roy, in litt., 2002).
(B) Lightning Creek from the confluence with the Middle Fork
Payette River upstream 21.7 km (13.4 mi) to the headwaters, and Onion
Creek from the confluence with Lightning Creek upstream 7.9 km (4.9 mi)
to the headwaters of Onion Creek is known to contain primary
constituent elements for bull trout (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS
2000b), and is essential to habitat to provide for expansion of
populations essential to the conservation of the species (USFWS 2002).
(C) Silver Creek from the confluence with the Middle Fork Payette
River upstream to the headwaters; Peace Creek from the confluence with
Silver Creek upstream 6.8 km (4.2 mi) to the headwaters; Valley Creek
from the confluence with Peace Creek upstream 8.5 km (5.3 mi) to the
headwaters; Ucon Creek from the confluence with Silver Creek upstream
5.0 km (3.1 mi) to the headwaters, and Long Fork Silver Creek from the
confluence with Silver Creek upstream 8.5 km (5.3 mi), all are known to
contain primary constituent elements for bull trout (Jimenez and
Zaroban 1998; USFS 2000b) and are required for expanded bull trout
populations that are essential to the conservation of the species
(USFWS 2002).
(D) Bull Creek from the confluence with the Middle Fork Payette
River upstream 19.5 km (12 mi) to the headwaters provides FMO habitat
in the lower reaches and spawning and rearing habitat in the upper
areas (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 2000b, 2002; J. Roy, in litt.,
2002). Oxtail Creek from the confluence with Bull Creek upstream 4.5 km
(2.8 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and early rearing habitat
(Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 2000b, 2002; J. Roy, in litt., 2002).
Sixteen-to-one Creek from the confluence with Bull Creek upstream 7.8
km (4.8 mi) to the headwaters contains spawning and early rearing
habitat (J. Roy, USFWS, in litt., 2002; USFS 2002b).
(vi) Weiser River CHSU
The Weiser River CHSU in Washington and Adams counties in
southwestern Idaho includes all watersheds upstream of and including
the Little Weiser River watershed. There are five local and seven
potential local populations identified within the CHSU. Approximate
landownership in the CHSU is as follows: 53 percent Federal, 39 percent
private, and 8 percent State.
(A) The Weiser River from the confluence with the Little Weiser
River upstream 64.5 km (40.0 mi) to the confluence of the East Fork
Weiser River provides connectivity between the Upper Hornet Creek and
East Fork Weiser River local populations, and the Pine Creek, Rush
Creek, West Fork Weiser River, and Lost Creek potential local
populations. The Little Weiser River from the confluence with the
Weiser River upstream 55.6 km (34.5 mi) to the confluence with Anderson
Creek provides connectivity between the Upper Little Weiser River,
Anderson Creek, and Sheep Creek local populations, and the Weiser River
and its associated local and potential local populations. The upper
Little Weiser River from the confluence with Anderson Creek upstream
16.2 km (10.0 mi) to the headwaters support bull trout spawning and
early rearing (DuPont and Kennedy 2000).
(B) Anderson Creek from the confluence with the Little Weiser River
upstream 11.2 km (7.0 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and early
rearing habitat (Adams 1994; DuPont and Kennedy 2000).
(C) Sheep Creek from the confluence with Anderson Creek upstream
16.2 km (10.0 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and early rearing
habitat (Adams 1994; DuPont and Kennedy 2000).
(D) East Fork Pine Creek from the confluence with Pine Creek
upstream 17.1 km (10.6 mi) to the headwaters contains primary
constituent elements for bull trout (DuPont and Kennedy 2000; McGee et
al. 2001) and is essential to the conservation of bull trout (USFWS
2002).
(E) Rush Creek from the confluence with the Weiser River upstream
30.0 km (18.6 mi) to the headwaters contains primary constituent
elements for bull trout (Veach et al. 1998; DuPont and Kennedy 2000)
and Williams and Veach (1999) identify Rush Creek as a watershed where
bull trout spawning and rearing is likely to occur, although it has not
yet been documented. This habitat is essential to the conservation of
bull trout (USFWS).
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(F) The Middle Fork Weiser River from its confluence with the
Weiser River upstream 40.9 km (25.4 mi) contains primary constituent
elements for bull trout, although brook trout presence is problematic
(D. Burns, USFS, pers. comm., 2002), and is essential to provide for
the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(G) Hornet Creek from the confluence with the Weiser River upstream
24.7 km (15.3 mi) to the confluence with Disappointment Creek is
suspected to provide FMO habitat (J. DuPont, Idaho Department of Lands,
in litt., 2000), and is essential to providing connectivity within the
Weiser River CHSU. Hornet Creek from the confluence with Disappointment
Creek upstream 7.8 km (4.8 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and
early rearing habitat (J. DuPont, in litt., 2000). Olive Creek from the
confluence of Olive Creek and Hornet Creek upstream 8.4 km (5.2 mi) to
the headwater provides FMO habitat in the lower reaches, and spawning
and rearing habitat in the upper reaches (J. DuPont, in litt., 1998).
An unnamed creek from the confluence with Olive Creek (3.3 km (2.0 mi)
upstream of the confluence of Olive Creek with Hornet Creek) upstream
1.8 km (1.1 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and early rearing
habitat (J. DuPont, in litt., 2000). An unnamed creek from the
confluence with Olive Creek (5.3 km (3.3 mi) upstream of the confluence
of Olive Creek with Hornet Creek) upstream 2.6 km (1.6 mi) to the
headwaters is habitat essential to provide for the recovered
distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002). It is suspected to provide
bull trout FMO habitat below 1,524 m (5,000 feet (ft)) in elevation,
and habitat suitable for spawning and rearing above 1,524 m (5,000 ft)
in elevation (J. DuPont, in litt., 2000). Placer Creek from the
confluence with Hornet Creek upstream 5.1 km (3.2 mi) to the headwaters
provides bull trout spawning and rearing habitat (J. DuPont, in litt.
2000). North Creek from the confluence with Placer Creek upstream 3.4
km (2.1 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat (J.
DuPont, in litt., 2000). Disappointment Creek from the confluence with
Hornet Creek upstream 4.2 km (2.6 mi) to the headwaters is habitat
essential to provide for the recovered distribution of bull trout
(USFWS 2002), and is suspected to provide bull trout FMO habitat below
1,524 m (5,000 ft) in elevation, and habitat suitable for spawning and
rearing above 1,524 m (5,000 ft) (J. DuPont, in litt., 2000). Grouse
Creek from the confluence with Hornet Creek upstream 5.2 km (3.2 mi) to
the headwaters is habitat essential to provide for the recovered
distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002), and is suspected to provide
bull trout FMO habitat below 1,524 m (5,000 ft) in elevation, and
habitat suitable for spawning and rearing above 1,524 m (5,000 ft) in
elevation (J. DuPont, in litt., 2000). Mill Creek from the confluence
with Hornet Creek upstream to the confluence with West Fork Mill Creek
is suspected to provide bull trout FMO habitat (J. DuPont, in litt.,
2000). Above that point, upstream 4.3 km (2.7 mi) is habitat essential
to provide for the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002),
and is suspected to provide bull trout FMO habitat below 1,524 m (5,000
ft) in elevation, and habitat suitable for spawning and rearing above
1,524 m (5,000 ft) in elevation (J. DuPont, in litt., 2000).
(H) West Fork Weiser River from the confluence with the Weiser
River upstream 13.8 km (8.6 mi) to the confluence with Lost Creek is
essential habitat for providing connectivity within the Weiser River
CHSU (USFWS 2002). Above this point, upstream to the headwaters is
habitat known to contain primary constituent elements for bull trout
(DuPont and Kennedy 2000; McGee et al. 2001) and essential to the
recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(I) Lost Creek from the confluence with the West Fork Weiser River
upstream 34.5 km (21.5 mi) to the headwaters is habitat essential to
provide for the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002), and
is known to contain primary constituent elements as identified for bull
trout (DuPont and Kennedy 2000; D. Olson, USFS, pers. comm., 2002).
Lost Valley Reservoir (296 ha; 732 ac) provides connectivity between
potential spawning and rearing habitats; bull trout are not known to
currently occupy the reservoir.
(J) East Fork Weiser River from the confluence with the Weiser
River upstream 24.6 km (15.3 mi) to the headwaters is spawning and
rearing habitat (Adams 1994; DuPont and Kennedy 2000; McGee et al.
2001). Dewey Creek from the confluence with the East Fork Weiser River
to the headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat (Adams 1994;
DuPont and Kennedy 2000; McGee et al. 2001).
(vii) Upper South Fork Payette River CHSU
The Upper South Fork Payette River CHSU in Boise and Valley
counties in southwestern Idaho includes all watersheds upstream of Big
Falls on the South Fork Payette River, including the Deadwood River
drainage downstream of Deadwood Dam. There are nine local populations
identified within this CHSU. Approximate landownership in the CHSU is
as follows: nearly 100 percent Federal, and less than 1 percent
private.
(A) The South Fork Payette River from its confluence with the
Middle Fork Payette River upstream 96.8 km (60.1 mi) to the confluence
with Baron Creek provides FMO habitat and connectivity between the
Scott Creek, Whitehawk Creek, Clear Creek, Eightmile Creek, Wapiti
Creek, Canyon Creek, Tenmile Creek, Chapman Creek, and Upper South Fork
Payette River local populations, as well as a migratory connection
between populations in the South Fork Payette River and Middle Fork
Payette River CHSUs (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c; Stovall
2001; J. Jimenez, USFS, pers. comm., 2002). Deadwood River from the
confluence with the South Fork Payette River upstream 36.6 km (22.7 mi)
to Deadwood Dam provides FMO habitat and connectivity between other
local populations (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c; Stovall 2001).
South Fork Payette River from the confluence with Baron Creek upstream
8.5 km (5.2 mi) to the confluence of South Fork Payette River and an
unnamed creek provides FMO habitat, and may also support bull trout
spawning and early rearing. (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c).
South Fork Payette River from point upstream 14.5 km (9.0 mi) to the
confluence with Benedict Creek contains spawning and early rearing
habitat (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c; BNF, unpublished 2002).
Baron Creek from the confluence with the South Fork Payette River
upstream 12.3 km (7.6 mi) to the confluence with an unnamed creek
provides spawning and early rearing habitat (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998;
USFS 1999c; BNF, unpublished 2002). North Fork Baron Creek from the
confluence with Baron Creek upstream 2.7 km (1.7 mi) contains spawning
and early rearing habitat (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c; BNF,
unpublished 2002).
(B) Scott Creek from the confluence with Deadwood River upstream
12.2 km (7.6 mi) to the headwaters provides FMO habitat in the lower
reaches (USFS 1999c; Jimenez and Zaroban 1998), and spawning and early
rearing habitat in the upper reaches (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS
1999c; BNF, unpublished 2002). South Fork Scott Creek from the
confluence with Scott Creek upstream 5.7 km (3.5 mi) to the headwaters
provides spawning and early rearing habitat (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998;
USFS 1999c; BNF, unpublished 2002).
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Smith Creek from the confluence with Scott Creek upstream 4.6 km (2.9
mi) to the headwaters contains bull trout spawning and rearing habitat
(Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c; BNF, unpublished 2002).
(C) Ninemile Creek from the confluence with the Deadwood River
upstream 9.2 km (5.7 mi) is known to contain primary constituent
elements for bull trout (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c) and is
essential to provide for the recovered distribution of bull trout
(USFWS 2002).
(D) An unnamed creek from its confluence with the Deadwood River
(29.0 km (18.0 mi) upstream of the confluence of the Deadwood River
with the South Fork Payette River) upstream 2.2 km (1.3 mi) to the
headwaters, No Man Creek from the confluence with the Deadwood River
upstream 4.7 km (2.9 mi) to the confluence with an unnamed creek, and
another unnamed creek, from the confluence with the Deadwood River
(34.0 km (21.1 mi) upstream of the confluence of the Deadwood River
with the South Fork Payette River) upstream 1.8 km (1.1 mi) are known
to contain primary constituent elements for bull trout (Jimenez and
Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c) and provide habitat essential to the
conservation of bull trout (USFWS 2002)
(E) Whitehawk Creek from the confluence with Deadwood River to the
confluence of Whitehawk Creek and an unnamed creek 8.3 km (5.2 mi)
upstream from the confluence of Whitehawk Creek and Deadwood River (for
8.3 km (5.2 mi)). Whitehawk Creek lies within Valley County. Whitehawk
Creek is known to contain primary constituent elements as identified
for bull trout (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c). North Fork
Whitehawk Creek from the confluence with Whitehawk Creek to the
headwaters of North Fork Whitehawk Creek (for 5.3 km (3.3 mi)). North
Fork Whitehawk Creek lies within Valley County. North Fork Whitehawk
Creek is known to contain primary constituent elements as identified
for bull trout (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c).
(F) Warm Springs Creek from the confluence with the Deadwood River
upstream 11.4 km (7.1 mi) to the headwaters provides FMO habitat, and
may also support spawning and rearing in the lower reaches, and
spawning and rearing habitat in the upper reaches (Jimenez and Zaroban
1998; USFS 1999c; BNF, unpublished 2002). East Fork Warm Springs Creek
from the confluence with Warm Springs Creek upstream 8.8 km (5.5 mi) to
the headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat (Jimenez and
Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c; BNF, unpublished 2002). An unnamed creek from
the confluence with East Fork Warm Springs Creek (5.0 km (3.1 mi)
upstream of the confluence of East Fork Warm Springs Creek with Warm
Springs Creek) upstream 1.9 km (1.2 mi) to the headwaters contains
spawning and rearing habitat (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c;
BNF, unpublished 2002). Middle Fork Warm Springs Creek from the
confluence with Warm Springs Creek upstream 4.3 km (2.7 mi) to the
supports bull trout spawning and earing (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS
1999c; BNF, unpublished 2002). An unnamed creek from the confluence
with Middle Fork Warm Springs Creek (1.8 km (1.1 mi) upstream of the
confluence of Middle Fork Warm Springs Creek with Warm Springs Creek)
upstream 4.0 km (2.5 mi) to the headwaters supports spawning and early
rearing (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c; BNF, unpublished 2002).
(G) Wilson Creek from the confluence with Deadwood Reservoir
upstream 16.9 km (10.5 mi) to the headwaters contains bull trout
primary constituent elements (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c),
and is essential to provide for the recovered distribution of the
species (USFWS 2002).
(H) Clear Creek from the confluence with the South Fork Payette
River upstream 12.5 km (7.8 mi) to the confluence with O'Keefe Creek
provides FMO habitat (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c; Stovall
2001). Clear Creek from the confluence with O'Keefe Creek upstream 18.2
km (11.3 mi) to the confluence of Clear Creek, and an unnamed creek,
support bull trout spawning and early rearing (Jimenez and Zaroban
1998; USFS 1999c; BNF, unpublished 2002). Long Creek from the
confluence with Clear Creek upstream 5.1 km (3.2 mi) to the confluence
with an unnamed creek contains bull trout primary constituent elements
(Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c), and is essential to provide for
the recovered distribution of the species (USFWS 2002). An unnamed
creek 5.1 km (3.2 mi) upstream from the confluence with Long Creek, and
Clear Creek upstream 1.7 km (1 mi) to the headwaters contains bull
trout primary constituent elements (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS
1999c), and is essential to provide for the recovered distribution of
the species (USFWS 2002). South Fork Clear Creek from the confluence
with Clear Creek upstream 7.5 km (4.7 mi) to the headwaters supports
bull trout spawning and early rearing (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS
1999c; BNF, unpublished 2002).
(I) Kettle Creek from the confluence with the South Fork Payette
River upstream 5.2 km (3.3 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and
rearing habitat (BNF, unpublished 2002).
(J) Eightmile Creek from the confluence with the South Fork Payette
River upstream 7.4 km (4.6 mi) to the confluence with an unnamed creek
provides FMO habitat (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c); above this
point upstream to the headwaters contains spawning and rearing habitat
(Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c; BNF, unpublished 2002). East
Fork Eightmile Creek from the confluence with Eightmile Creek upstream
to the confluence with an unnamed creek 4.2 m (2.6 mi) from the
confluence of East Fork Eightmile Creek with Eightmile Creek provides
FMO habitat (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c). East Fork Eightmile
Creek from this point upstream to the headwaters contains bull trout
primary constituent elements (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c),
and is essential to provide for the recovered distribution of the
species (USFWS 2002). An unnamed creek from the confluence with
Eightmile Creek (4.5 km (2.8 mi) upstream of the confluence of
Eightmile Creek with the South Fork Payette River) upstream 4.8 km (3.0
mi) to the headwaters contains bull trout primary constituent elements
(Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c), and is essential to provide for
the recovered distribution of the species (USFWS 2002). Another unnamed
creek from its confluence with Eightmile Creek (7.3 km (4.5 mi)
upstream of the confluence of Eightmile Creek with the South Fork
Payette River) upstream 3.7 km (2.3 mi) to the headwaters provides
spawning and early rearing habitat (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS
1999c; BNF, unpublished 2002). Another unnamed creek from the
confluence with Eightmile Creek (7.5 km (4.7 mi) upstream of the
confluence of Eightmile Creek with the South Fork Payette River)
upstream 3.4 km (2.1 mi) to the headwaters contains spawning and early
rearing habitat (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c; BNF, unpublished
2002)
(K) Tenmile Creek from the confluence with the South Fork Payette
River upstream 7.2 km (4.5 mi) to the confluence with an unnamed creek
provides FMO habitat (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c), and above
this point to the headwaters is a combination of FMO and spawning and
rearing habitat (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c; BNF, unpublished
2002). An unnamed creek from the
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confluence with Tenmile Creek (9.8 km (6.1 mi) upstream of the
confluence of Tenmile Creek with the South Fork Payette River) upstream
3.4 km (2.1 mi) to the headwaters is habitat essential to the recovered
distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002), and contains primary
constituent elements for bull trout (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS
1999c). An unnamed creek from the confluence with Tenmile Creek (11.5
km (7.1 mi) upstream of the confluence of Tenmile Creek with the South
Fork Payette River) upstream 2.5 km (1.5 mi) to the headwaters contains
bull trout primary constituent elements (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS
1999c), and is essential to provide for the recovered distribution of
the species (USFWS 2002). Another unnamed creek from the confluence
with Tenmile Creek (13.3 km (8.2 mi) upstream of the confluence of
Tenmile Creek with the South Fork Payette River) upstream 2.7 km (1.7
mi) to the headwaters contains bull trout primary constituent elements
(Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c), and is essential to provide for
the recovered distribution of the species (USFWS 2002).
(L) Chapman Creek from the confluence with the South Fork Payette
River upstream 6.1 km (3.8 mi) to the headwaters of Chapman Creek
supports bull trout spawning and early rearing (Jimenez and Zaroban
1998; USFS 1999c; BNF, unpublished 2002).
(M) Warm Springs Creek from the confluence with the South Fork
Payette River upstream 4.8 km (3 mi) to the confluence with Bush Creek
provides FMO habitat. Upstream 14.3 km (8.9 mi) of this point to the
confluence with Gates Creek is habitat essential to the recovered
distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002), and is known to contain
primary constituent elements as identified for bull trout (Jimenez and
Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c). Gates Creek from the confluence with Warm
Springs Creek upstream 6.8 km (4.3 mi) to the headwaters is habitat
essential to the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002), and
has recently been found to support bull trout spawning and early
rearing (BNF, unpublished 2002).
(N) Canyon Creek from the confluence with the South Fork Payette
River upstream 17.1 km (10.6 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning
and rearing habitat (BNF, unpublished 2002). South Fork Canyon Creek
from the confluence with Canyon Creek upstream 2.4 km (1.5 mi) to the
confluence of South Fork Canyon Creek and an unnamed creek supports
bull trout spawning and rearing (BNF, unpublished 2002). North Fork
Canyon Creek from the confluence with Canyon Creek upstream 1.9 km (1.2
mi) to the confluence with an unnamed creek provides spawning and early
rearing habitat (BNF, unpublished 2002). An unnamed creek from the
confluence with North Fork Canyon Creek (2 km (1.2 mi) upstream of the
confluence of North Fork Canyon Creek with Canyon Creek) upstream 4.6
km (2.8 mi) contains spawning and rearing habitat (Jimenez and Zaroban
1998; USFS 1999c; BNF, unpublished 2002).
(O) Wapiti Creek from the confluence with the South Fork Payette
River upstream 5.5 km (3.4 mi) to the confluence of Wapiti Creek and an
unnamed creek contains spawning and early rearing habitat (Jimenez and
Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c; BNF, unpublished 2002).
(P) Trail Creek from the confluence with the South Fork Payette
River upstream 5.8 km (3.6 mi) to the confluence with an unnamed creek
supports bull trout spawning and early rearing (Jimenez and Zaroban
1998; USFS 1999c; BNF, unpublished 2002).
(viii) North Fork Payette River CHSU
The North Fork Payette River CHSU in Valley County in southwestern
Idaho includes the North Fork Payette River watershed upstream of
Cascade Dam. There are one local and six potential local populations
identified within the North Fork Payette River CHSU, all of which are
essential for recovery (USFWS 2002). The CHSU includes 229.76 km
(142.77 mi) of streams that are proposed as critical habitat, which
represents approximately 17.28 percent of the total stream miles in the
North Fork Payette River CHSU. Approximate landownership is as follows:
47 percent Federal, 34 percent private, and 10 percent State. Critical
habitat includes all stream segment units described below which provide
FMO habitat, and allow for the maintenance of genetic exchange by local
and potential local populations both within and between CHSUs.
(A) Gold Fork River from the confluence with Davis Creek upstream
20.2 km (12.5 mi) to the confluence with the North and South Forks Gold
Fork River. This reach provides migratory habitat and connectivity
between the Gold Fork local population and the Kennally Creek potential
local population. South Fork Gold Fork River from the confluence with
the Gold Fork River upstream 7.4 km (4.6 mi) to the headwaters provides
spawning and rearing habitat (Steed 1999; USFS 2000c). North Fork Gold
Fork River from the confluence with the Gold Fork River upstream 15.9
km (9.9 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat
(Steed 1999; USFS 2000c). Foolhen Creek from the confluence with Gold
Fork River upstream 8.6 km (5.3 mi) to the headwaters, and Spruce Creek
from the confluence with Gold Fork River upstream 2.8 km (1.75 mi) to
the headwaters contains bull trout primary constituent elements
(Jimenez and Zaroban 1998), and is essential to provide for the
recovered distribution of the species (USFWS 2002). Lodgepole Creek
from the confluence with Gold Fork River upstream 5.0 km (3.1 mi) to
the headwaters and an unnamed creek from the confluence with Gold Fork
River (7.8 km (4.8 mi) upstream of the confluence of the North Fork
Gold Fork River with Gold Fork River) upstream 3.1 km (1.9 mi) to the
headwaters contains bull trout primary constituent elements (Jimenez
and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c), and is essential to provide for the
recovered distribution of the species (USFWS 2002). An unnamed creek
from the confluence with the North Fork Gold Fork River (8.6 km (5.3
mi) upstream of the confluence of the North Fork Gold Fork River with
Gold Fork River) upstream 2.9 km (1.8 mi) to the headwaters provides
spawning and rearing habitat and is suspected to support bull trout
spawning and early rearing (Steed 1999; Roy, in litt., 2002). An
unnamed creek from the confluence with the North Fork Gold Fork River
(9.0 km (5.6 mi) upstream of the confluence of the North Fork Gold Fork
River with Gold Fork River) upstream 3.2 km (2.0 mi) to the headwaters
supports bull trout spawning and early rearing (Steed 1999; USFS
2000c). An unnamed creek from the confluence with the the North Fork
Gold Fork River (9.3 km (5.7 mi) upstream of the confluence of the
North Fork Gold Fork River with Gold Fork River) upstream 4.7 km (2.9
mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and early rearing habitat
(Steed 1999; USFS 2000c).
(B) Kennally Creek from the confluence with the Gold Fork River
upstream 21.3 km (13.2 mi) to the confluence with the North and South
Forks, and Rapid Creek from the confluence with Kennally Creek upstream
17.0 km (10.6 mi) to the headwaters contains bull trout primary
constituent elements (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c), and is
essential to provide for the conservation of the species (USFWS 2002).
(C) Cascade Reservoir (7,246 ha (17,905 ac)) will provide FMO
habitat for Gold Fork River bull trout, and connectivity between the
Gold Fork local population and the Lake Fork, North Fork Lake Fork, and
South Fork
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Lake Fork potential local populations as recovery actions are
implemented (J. Roy, in litt., 2002; USFWS 2002). Bull trout are
currently entrained through an irrigation diversion on Gold Fork River
into Cascade Reservoir.
(D) North Fork Payette River from the confluence with Cascade
Reservoir upstream 1.4 km (0.9 mi) to the confluence with Mud Creek. As
recovery actions are implemented, the North Fork Payette River will
provide FMO habitat and connectivity between the Gold Fork local
population, and the Lake Fork, North Fork Lake Fork, and South Fork
Lake Fork potential local populations (USFWS 2002). Lake Fork from the
confluence with Mud Creek upstream 68.6 km (42.6 mi) to the confluence
with Little Payette Lake. As recovery actions are implemented, this
reach will provide FMO habitat and connectivity between the Gold Fork
local population, and the Lake Fork, North Fork Lake Fork, and South
Fork Lake Fork potential local populations (USFWS 2002). Little Payette
Lake (582 ha (1,439 ac)) will provide FMO habitat for Lake Fork, North
Fork Lake Fork, and South Fork Lake Fork potential local populations,
and will provide connectivity between these potential local populations
and the Gold Fork local population as recovery actions are implemented
(USFWS 2002). Lake Fork from the confluence with Little Payette Lake
upstream 16.9 km (10.5 mi) to the confluence with the North and South
Forks Lake Fork provides habitat essential to the recovered
distribution for bull trout (USFWS 2002) and is known to contain
primary constituent elements as identified for the species (USFS 1998c;
2001c). North Fork Lake Fork from the confluence with Lake Fork
upstream 16.3 km (10.1 mi) to the headwaters provides suitable habitat
for bull trout spawning and rearing (USFS 1998c, 2001c). South Fork
Lake Fork from the confluence with Lake Fork upstream 5.7 km (3.5 mi)
to the headwaters contains bull trout primary constituent elements
(Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c), and is essential to provide for
the recovered distribution of the species (USFWS 2002).
(ix) Squaw Creek CHSU
The Squaw Creek CHSU in Gem, Boise, and Valley counties in
southwestern Idaho includes all watersheds in Squaw Creek upstream from
its confluence with the Payette River. Bull trout in this CHSU are
primarily resident fish, although they have recently been found in the
lower reaches of Squaw Creek, suggesting a migratory component (Steed
1999). There are two local and three potential local populations
identified within the Squaw Creek CHSU. Approximate landownership is as
follows: 48 percent Federal, 47 percent private, and 5 percent State.
We are proposing critical habitat designation of 192.41 km (119.56 mi)
of stream, which represents approximately 28 percent of the total
stream miles in the Squaw Creek CHSU. Critical habitat within the Squaw
Creek CHSU includes all stream segment units described below which
provide FMO habitat, and allow for the maintenance of genetic exchange
by local and potential local populations both within and between CHSUs.
(A) Squaw Creek from its confluence with the Payette River upstream
75.9 km (47.2 mi) to the confluence with Cold Spring Creek provides
connectivity between the Squaw Creek and Third Fork Squaw Creek local
populations, and the Second Fork Squaw Creek, and Sagehen Creek
potential local populations. Squaw Creek from the confluence with Cold
Spring Creek upstream 19.1 km (11.9 mi) to the headwaters contains
spawning and early rearing habitat (Steed 1999). Pole Creek from the
confluence with Squaw Creek upstream 4.1 km (2.5 mi) to the headwaters
also provides spawning and rearing habitat (Steed 1999). An unnamed
creek from the confluence with Squaw Creek (83.8 km (52.0 mi) upstream
of the confluence of Squaw Creek with the Payette River) upstream 2.6
km (1.6 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and early rearing
habitat (Steed 1999). Another unnamed creek from the confluence with
Squaw Creek (86.0 km (53.0 mi) upstream of the confluence of Squaw
Creek with the Payette River) upstream 3.6 km (2.2 mi) to the
headwaters also provides spawning and rearing habitat (Burton 1999b;
1999; Steed 1999). An unnamed creek from the confluence with the
previous unnamed creek (0.5 km (0.3 mi) upstream of the confluence of
the previous unnamed creek with Squaw Creek) upstream to the headwaters
provides habitat essential to the recovered distribution of bull trout
(USFWS 2002), and is known to contain primary constituent elements as
identified for bull trout (Burton 1999b; Steed 1999). Poison Creek from
the confluence with Squaw Creek upstream 2.7 km (1.7 mi) to the
headwaters contains bull trout primary constituent elements (Jimenez
and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c), and is essential to provide for the
recovered distribution of the species (USFWS 2002).
(B) Third Fork Squaw Creek from the confluence with Squaw Creek
upstream 10.6 km (6.6 mi) to the confluence with an unnamed creek
provides FMO habitat (Steed 1999). From this point upstream 6.6 km (4.1
mi) Third Fork Squaw Creek provides spawning and early rearing habitat
(Burton 1999b; Steed 1999). An unnamed creek from the confluence with
Third Fork Squaw Creek (10.8 km (6.7 mi) upstream of the confluence of
Third Fork Squaw Creek with Squaw Creek) upstream 7.3 km (4.5 mi) to
the headwaters provides spawning and early rearing habitat (Burton
1999b; Steed 1999). Another unnamed creek from the confluence with the
previous unnamed creek (1.8 km (1.1 mi) upstream of the confluence of
the previous unnamed creek with Third Fork Squaw Creek) upstream 4.0 km
(2.5 mi) to the headwaters also provides spawning and rearing habitat
(Burton 1999b). Another unnamed creek from the confluence with the
previously described unnamed creek (2.8 km (1.7 mi) upstream of the
confluence of the previous unnamed creek with Third Fork Squaw Creek)
upstream 1.8 km (1.1 mi) to the headwaters contains bull trout primary
constituent elements (Jimenez and Zaroban 1998; USFS 1999c), and is
essential to provide for the recovered distribution of the species
(USFWS 2002). An unnamed creek from the confluence with Third Fork
Squaw Creek (12 km (7.5 mi) upstream of the confluence of Third Fork
Squaw Creek with Squaw Creek) upstream 3.2 km (2.0 mi) to the
headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat (Burton 1999b; Steed
1999). Second Fork Squaw Creek from the confluence with Squaw Creek
upstream 11.3 km (7.0 mi) to the confluence with Sage Hen Creek
provides FMO habitat (Steed 1999), and from this point upstream 6.7 km
(4.2 mi) to the headwaters provides habitat essential to the recovered
distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002), and is known to contain
primary constituent elements for the species (Burton 1999b; Steed
1999). Renwick Creek from the confluence with Second Fork Squaw Creek
upstream 6.1 km (3.8 mi) to the headwaters and Antelope Creek from the
confluence with Second Fork Squaw Creek upstream 6.1 km (3.8 km) to the
headwaters provides habitat essential to the recovered distribution of
bull trout (USFWS 2002), and is known to contain primary constituent
elements for the species (Burton 1999b; Steed 1999).
(C) Sage Hen Creek from the confluence with Second Fork Squaw Creek
upstream 5.2 km (3.2 mi) to the dam on Sage Hen Reservoir provides FMO
habitat (Steed 1999). Sage Hen Creek from the dam on Sage Hen Reservoir
upstream 7.4 km (4.6 mi) to the headwaters provides habitat
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essential to the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002), and
is known to contain primary constituent elements for bull trout (Burton
1999b; Steed 1999). An unnamed creek from the confluence with Sage Hen
Creek (5.3 km (3.3 mi) upstream of the confluence of Sage Hen Creek
with Second Fork Squaw Creek) upstream 2.9 km (1.4 mi) to the
headwaters provides habitat essential to the recovered distribution of
bull trout (USFWS 2002), and is known to contain primary constituent
elements for the species (Burton 1999b; Steed 1999). Joes Creek from
the confluence with Sage Hen Creek upstream 5.3 km (3.3 mi) to the
headwaters of Joes Creek provides habitat essential to the recovered
distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002), and is known to contain
primary constituent elements for bull trout (Burton 1999b; Steed 1999).
Sage Hen Reservoir (96 ha; 238 ac) provides suitable FMO habitat (Steed
1999; Burton 1999) to provide for the recovered distribution of bull
trout (USFWS 2002).
(22) Unit 18: Little Lost River Basin
The Little Lost River Unit is within Butte, Custer, and Lemhi
counties in east-central Idaho. Approximately 184.6 km (115.4 mi) of
stream in the Little Lost River Basin is proposed for critical habitat
designation. Approximately 76 percent of the unit is located on Federal
land (BLM and USFS), 22 percent is on private land, and 2 percent is on
State land. There are 10 known local populations in the Little Lost
River Basin and the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002) states that the
persistence of all 10 populations is needed for species' recovery. The
following stream segments are proposed for designation as critical
habitat in the Little Lost River unit:
(i) The Little Lost River, beginning at the flood control structure
at rkm 18.4 (rmi 11.4) and continuing upstream for 84.3 km (52.4 mi) to
source springs at rkm 102.7 (rmi 63.8). The river from the flood
control structure to Iron Creek (at rkm 93.3 (rmi 57.9)) is an
important migratory corridor, as well as a key foraging and rearing
area for sub-adult and adult fluvial bull trout associated with
upstream local populations (Gamett 1999). The Little Lost River
headwaters above Iron Creek, including 0.8 km (0.5 mi) of the Right
Fork Little Lost River and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) of Firebox Creek, are
occupied spawning and rearing habitat and collectively support a local
population. (Note: USGS and STREAMNET maps show the Little Lost River
transforming into Sawmill Creek in its upstream reaches. However, the
USFS Lost River Ranger District maps show the Little Lost River
continuing under that name up to its headwaters. We have described
proposed critical habitat in accordance with the latter).
(ii) Badger Creek from its confluence with the Little Lost River
(at rkm 45.6 (rmi 28.3)) upstream 11.7 km (7.3 mi) to its source
springs and including the Bunting Canyon Creek tributary. There is a
headcut on Bunting Canyon Creek approximately 300 m (984 ft) upstream
of its mouth that forms a small barrier. Badger Creek and Bunting
Canyon Creek below the headcut provide spawning and rearing habitat for
a known bull trout local population (Gamett 1999). The 3.1 km (1.9 mi)
segment of Bunting Canyon Creek above the headcut is not currently
known to be occupied, but is identified in the Draft Recovery Plan
(USFWS 2002) as essential to providing for the recovered distribution
of bull trout.
(iii) Williams Creek from its confluence with the Little Lost River
(at rkm 54.1) upstream 5.1 km (3.2 mi) to the confluence with an
unnamed tributary. The unnamed tributary from its confluence with
Williams Creek upstream 1.1 km (0.7 mi) to its source springs. A local
bull trout population exists in Williams Creek above an irrigation
diversion at rkm 1.3 (rmi 0.8) and spawning and rearing occurs from rkm
3.4 to rkm 5.1 as well as in the entire length of the unnamed tributary
(Gamett 1999). The Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002) identifies the 1.3
km (0.8 mi) stream reach below the diversion as important to restoring
connectivity to this local population, and providing additional habitat
needed to achieve target population levels in this area.
(iv) Wet Creek from its confluence with the Little Lost River (at
rkm 56.8 (rmi 35.3)) upstream for a distance of 28.8 km (18.0 mi) to a
barrier falls above Hilts Creek, and including 7.0 km (4.4 mi) of the
Big Creek tributary. Wet Creek currently supports a local bull trout
population, with spawning and rearing occurring in the uppermost 3.2 km
(2.0 mi). Although bull trout have not been recently documented in Big
Creek, spawning and rearing habitat has been identified in its upper
reaches (Gamett 1999).
(v) Warm Creek from its confluence with the Little Lost River (at
rkm 81.9 (rmi 50.9)) upstream for 3.4 km (2.1 mi) to its source
springs. This stream supports a known bull trout local population, and
spawning and rearing occurs in the upper 2.7 km (1.3 mi) (Gamett 1999).
(vi) Squaw Creek from its confluence with the Little Lost River (at
rkm 86.2 (rmi 53.5)) upstream for 6.6 km (4.1 mi) to its source spring
and including 0.6 km (0.4 mi) of the North Fork Squaw Creek, and 3.0 km
(1.9 mi) of an unnamed tributary that joins Squaw Creek at rkm 4.2 (rmi
2.6). These streams are currently occupied and collectively are
considered a distinct local population (USFWS 2002); all but the lowest
0.2 km (0.1 mi) of Squaw Creek contain spawning and rearing habitat.
(vii) Mill Creek from its confluence with the Little Lost River (at
rkm 89.6 (rmi 55.6)) upstream for 4.5 km (2.8 mi) to a barrier falls.
This stream supports a known bull trout local population and all but
the lowest 0.2 km (0.1 mi) is spawning and rearing habitat (Gamett
1999).
(viii) Iron Creek from its confluence with the Little Lost River
(at rkm 93.3 (rmi 57.9)) upstream for 3.2 km (2.0 mi) and including the
following tributaries: 1.0 km (0.6 mi) of Left Fork Iron Creek, 0.3 km
(0.2 mi) of Right Fork Iron Creek, all 2.2 km (1.4 mi) of Jackson
Creek, and all 2.2 km (1.4 mi) of Hawley Creek. These streams are
currently occupied and collectively form a distinct local population
(USFWS 2002); the entire area contains spawning and rearing habitat
(Gamett 1999).
(ix) Timber Creek from its confluence with the Little Lost River
(at rkm 95.4 (rmi 59.2)) upstream for 5.8 km (3.6 mi) to its source
springs and including the following tributaries: 1.3 km (0.8 mi) of
Camp Creek, 1.1 km (0.7 mi) of Redrock Creek, and 0.5 km (0.3 mi) of
Slide Creek. These streams are currently occupied and collectively form
a distinct local population (USFWS 2002); the entire area contains
spawning and rearing habitat (Gamett 1999).
(x) Smithie Fork Creek from its confluence with the Little Lost
River (at rkm 99.5 (rmi 61.8)) upstream for 5.0 km (3.1 mi) to its
source springs. This stream supports a known bull trout local
population. The entire area contains spawning and rearing habitat
(Gamett 1999).
(23) Unit 19: Lower Columbia River Basin
The Lower Columbia Unit consists of portions of the Lewis, White
Salmon, and Klickitat Rivers, and associated tributaries in
southwestern and south-central Washington. The unit extends across
Clark, Cowlitz, Kilickitat, Skamania, and Yakima counties.
Approximately 340 km (210 mi) of stream and 3 reservoirs covering 5,054
ha (12,488 ac) are proposed for critical habitat designation.
Currently, there are three bull trout local populations in the Lewis
River watershed and one in the Klickitat River. The Draft Recovery Plan
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(USFWS 2002) indicates it is essential to the conservation of the
species to maintain those four local populations and establish four
additional populations within the Lewis River watershed, and one in the
White Salmon.
(i) Lewis River CHSU
Proposed critical habitat in the Lewis River CHSU covers 179 km
(110 mi) of stream and 5,054 ha (12,488 ac) of lake habitat. The CHSU
is approximately 64 percent private land, 29 percent Federal land, 7
percent State land. Proposed critical habitat for this CHSU is
described below.
(A) The lower Lewis River from its confluence with the Columbia
River upstream 31.4 km (19.5 mi) to Merwin Dam. Bull trout are
occasionally observed below Merwin Dam (PacifiCorps and Cowlitz County
PUD 2001), and the reach provides important foraging and overwintering
habitat, and connectivity to the Columbia River once fish passage at
Merwin, Yale, and Swift Dams is restored. Restoring connectivity among
local populations and to the Columbia River is necessary to maintain
opportunities for genetic exchange, refound local populations, and
provide access to additional foraging and overwintering habitat (Rieman
and McIntyre 1993; USFWS 2002).
(B) Merwin Reservoir, which when full, covers 1,620 ha (4,000 ac)
along approximately 23.8 km (14.8 mi) of the Lewis River from rkm 31.4
(rmi 19.5) to rkm 55.2 (rmi 34.3), and including Speelyai Creek from
its confluence with the lake upstream 5.1 km (3.2 mi) to a chute
barrier. Merwin Reservoir is the lowest reservoir on the Lewis River;
bull trout currently found in this lake are believed to be coming
through the Yale Dam spillway and turbines (USFWS 2002). Merwin
Reservoir provides foraging and overwintering habitat to allow
maturation of bull trout trapped below Yale Dam until they can be
transported to Cougar Creek as spawners. The lake also provides habitat
to support establishment of a local population in Speelyai Creek. This
creek is identified in the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002) as spawning
and rearing habitat that could support an additional local population.
Springs and seeps in lower Speelyai Creek, below a diversion canal to
Yale Reservoir, currently supply cold water to the Speelyai Fish
Hatchery. Establishing fish passage at the hatchery would allow bull
trout to access suitable spawning and rearing habitat above the
hatchery.
(C) Yale Reservoir, which covers 1,539 ha (3,800 ac) along
approximately 21.4 km (13.3 mi) of the Lewis River from rkm 55.2 (rmi
34.3) to rkm 76.6 (rmi 47.6), and including the following stream
reaches which flow into it: Cougar Creek from its confluence with the
lake upstream 2.7 km (1.7 mi) to a lava tube barrier; the 4.3 km (2.3
mi) Swift Bypass reach; Ole Creek from its confluence with the Swift
bypass reach upstream 1.3 km (0.8 mi) to a barrier falls and extending
up Rain Creek 1.4 km (0.9 mi). Yale Reservoir is currently occupied and
provides essential foraging and overwintering habitat for the local
population that spawns and rears in Cougar Creek. The Swift Bypass
Reach is essential as a site for establishing an additional local
population, and to provide bull trout access to Rain and Ole Creeks for
establishing an additional local population (Recovery Criteria 1 and 4
in the Lower Columbia Unit Chapter, USFWS 2002). Ole Creek, together
with Rain Creek, is identified as suitable spawning and rearing habitat
where an additional local population could be established (USFWS 2002).
(D) Swift Creek Reservoir, which when full covers 1,895 ha (4,680
ac) along approximately 18.5 km (11.5 mi) of the Lewis River from rkm
76.6 (rmi 47.6) to rkm 95.1 (rmi 59.1), and extending up 0.5 km (0.3
mi) of Swift Creek from the end of the Swift Arm segment of the
reservoir to a barrier falls, and 2.0 km (1.3 mi) up an unnamed
tributary (identified as S15 in PacifiCorp and Cowlitz County PUD 2000)
that enters the reservoir from the south at rkm 84.5 (rmi 52.5). This
area is currently occupied and provides important foraging and
overwintering habitat for the two bull trout local populations that
spawn in Rush and Pine Creek.
(E) Upper Lewis River from the eastern edge of Swift Creek
Reservoir (rkm 95.1 (rmi 59.1)) upstream 43.6 km (27.1 mi) to Twin
Falls and including the following tributaries: Pine Creek from its
confluence with the Lewis River at rkm 95.8 (rmi 59.5) upstream 12.9 km
(8.0 mi) to its headwaters, and extending 1.8 km (1.1 mi) up an unnamed
tributary which branches off Pine Creek at rkm 4.7 (rmi 2.9)
(identified as P7 in PacifiCorp and Cowlitz County PUD 2000), 6.7 km
(4.2 mi) up another unnamed tributary (identified as P8 in PacifiCorp
and Cowlitz County PUD 2000) which branches off Pine Creek at rkm 6.0
(rmi 3.7), and 0.4 km (0.3 mi) up another unnamed tributary (identified
as P10 in PacifiCorp and Cowlitz County PUD 2000) which branches off
Pine Creek at rkm 8.4 (rmi 5.2); Rush Creek from its confluence with
the Lewis River at rkm 104.0 (rmi 64.6) upstream 2.7 km (1.7 mi) to a
barrier falls; the upper Lewis River from the east end of Swift Creek
Reservoir up to a barrier falls at rkm 116.2 (rmi 72.2) is currently
occupied, providing foraging and overwintering habitat for bull trout
that spawn in Pine and Rush Creeks, and providing connectivity to the
reservoir. Bull trout are known to occupy the identified reaches of
Pine and Rush Creeks and the ``P7'' unnamed tributary of Pine Creek.
Current occupancy is unknown in the ``P8'' and ``P10'' Pine Creek
tributaries; however they both are reported to be ``very good salmonid
habitat'' (PacifiCorp and Cowlitz County PUD 2000) and are considered
essential to provide for continued recovery of bull trout in Pine
Creek, which was severely impacted by the eruption of Mount St. Helens
in 1980. Current occupancy is also unknown for the 22.5 km (14.0 mi) of
the Lewis River from the barrier falls at rkm 116.2 (rmi 72.2) to Twin
Falls. This stretch is identified in the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS
2002) as an area suitable for establishing an additional local
population. The multiple falls reach, from rkm 116.2 (rmi 72.2) to rkm
120.4 (rmi 74.8), is included to maintain connectivity between a
possible existing, or possible eventual (re)introduced, resident local
population above the falls and existing bull trout populations below
the falls.
(ii) White Salmon River CHSU
(A) Proposed critical habitat in this CHSU consists of 25.7 km
(16.0 mi) of the White Salmon River and is approximately 98 percent
private land, 2 percent Federal land, and less than 1 percent State
land. The White Salmon River flows from the southwestern slope of Mount
Adams to the Columbia River (Bonneville pool). Condit Dam currently
forms Northwestern Lake. The scheduled removal of Condit Dam in 2006-
2007 will result in removal of the reservoir and restoration of the
White Salmon river to its former river channel. The White Salmon River
is a historic bull trout locality, but no recent spawning has been
observed in this drainage. However, suitable habitat exists and
recovery criteria call for the reestablishment of a local population in
this drainage (USFWS 2002). The 5.3 km (3.3 mi) reach of the White
Salmon from the confluence with the Columbia River upstream to Condit
Dam will provide an important corridor to the Columbia River when fish
passage at Condit Dam is restored. The 2.4 km-long (1.5 mi-long)
reservoir behind Condit Dam, Northwestern Lake, currently provides
foraging and overwintering habitat for a remnant population of bull
trout and/or to support establishment of
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a spawning population in the upper watershed. Following the removal of
Condit Dam, the critical habitat designation in this stream segment
will be restricted to the restored river channel of the section of the
White Salmon River that is currently contained within Northwestern
Lake. This restored section of the White Salmon River will provide FMO
habitat for a restored bull trout population (USFWS 2002). The 18.0 km
(11.2 mi) stretch of the White Salmon River from the upper edge of
Northwestern Lake to BZ Falls is also suitable foraging and
overwintering habitat. With the restoration of the White Salmon river
in the Northwestern Lake segment, designated critical habitat will
include the White Salmon river for 26 km (16 mi) from the confluence
with the Columbia River to BZ falls. Given the lack of specific
information on conditions in upper tributary streams, no potential
spawning and rearing habitat is being proposed as critical habitat.
(iii) Klickitat River CHSU
Proposed critical habitat in the Klickitat CHSU covers 135.5 km
(84.2 mi) of stream. Approximately 42 percent of the CHSU is within the
Yakama Nation Reservation, 35 percent is private land, 17 percent is
State land, and 6 percent is Federal land. Tribal lands need to be
included as critical habitat in this area because the West Fork
Klickitat River, and its tributaries within the Yakama Reservation,
supports the only known bull trout local population in the Klickitat
drainage.
(A) Klickitat River from its confluence with the Columbia River
upstream 103.3 km (64.2 mi) to Castile Falls. This section of the
Klickitat River is currently occupied foraging and overwintering
habitat, and is essential for maintaining connectivity with the
Columbia River. The West Fork Klickitat River from its confluence with
the Klickitat River at rkm 101.5 (rmi 63.0) upstream 7.2 km (4.5 mi) to
the junction of Little Muddy Creek and Fish Lake Stream. The West Fork
Klickitat River below the falls at rkm 0.5 (rmi 0.3) provides foraging
and overwintering habitat for bull trout in the mainstem Klickitat
River. Above the falls, the West Fork Klickitat River and the
identified tributaries contain occupied spawning and rearing habitat
(Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) 1998; Byrne et al.,
unpublished 2000). Maintaining the resident bull trout population in
the West Fork Klickitat River and its tributaries is essential because
it is the only known local population in the Klickitat drainage.
(B) Little Muddy Creek for a distance of 3.4 km (2.1 mi) to the
confluence with Crawford Creek and extending 1.3 km (0.8 mi) up
Clearwater Creek and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) up Trappers Creek.; Fish Lake
Stream for a distance of 9.7 km (6.0 mi) to the confluence with Two
Lakes Stream and extending 6.9 km (4.3 mi) up an unnamed tributary that
meets Fish Lake Stream at rkm 8.0 (rmi 5.0) and also extending 1.3 km
(0.8 mi) up Two Lakes Stream.
(24) Unit 20: Middle Columbia River Basin
The Middle Columbia River unit encompasses the entire Yakima River
basin located in south central Washington, draining approximately
15,900 square km (6,155 square mi). The basin occupies most of Yakima
and Kittitas counties, about half of Benton County, and a small portion
of Klickitat County. Thirteen local populations of bull trout occur in
this unit: the mainstem Yakima River (Keechelus to Easton Reach);
Ahtanum Creek; American River; Rattlesnake Creek; Crow Creek; South
Fork Tieton River; Indian Creek; Deep Creek; North Fork Teanaway River;
Box Canyon Creek; Upper Kachess River; Gold Creek; and the Cle Elum
River, all of which are essential to recovery. The Draft Recovery Plan
(USFWS 2002) recommends the establishment of three other local
populations in the North Fork Tieton River, Middle Fork Teanaway River,
and Taneum Creek. Approximately 846 km (529 mi) of stream habitat and
6,066 ha (14986 ac) of lake and reservoir surface area are proposed as
critical habitat within this unit. Of the stream segments proposed as
critical habitat, approximately 44 percent are bordered by Federal
land, 40 percent by private land, 9 percent by State land, and 7
percent by the Yakama Nation.
(i) Yakima River from the confluence of Ahtamum Creek at rkm 172.1
(rmi 106.9) upstream 155.9 km (96.9 mi) to Easton Diversion Dam is
currently occupied FMO habitat (Pearson et al. 1998; M. Johnston,
Yakama Nation, pers. comm., 2002) that is essential to maintain
connectivity between all local populations within the Middle Columbia
River unit. The Yakima River from the Easton Diversion Dam at rkm 326.0
(rmi 202.4) upstream 18.8 km (11.7 mi) to Keechelus Dam at rkm 345.3
(rmi 214.4) is currently occupied FMO and spawning and rearing habitat
(WDFW 1998, 2002) for the Yakima River local population, as well as a
migratory corridor to other local populations within the unit if
passage is provided at Keechelus Dam as specified in the Draft Recovery
Plan (USFWS 2002).
(ii) Ahtanum Creek from the confluence with the Yakima River
upstream 37.2 km (23.1 mi) to the confluence of the North and South
Forks Ahtanum Creek provides currently occupied (WDFW 1998) FMO habitat
for the Ahtanum Creek local population. South Fork Ahtanum Creek from
the confluence with Ahtanum Creek upstream 23.5 km (14.6 mi) to the
headwaters is currently occupied (WDFW 2002), and provides spawning and
rearing habitat for the Ahtanum Creek local population. North Fork
Ahtanum Creek from the confluence with Ahtanum Creek upstream 33.3 km
(20.7 mi) to the headwaters is currently occupied (Dunham and Chandler
2001; WDFW 2002) and provides essential spawning and rearing habitat
for the Ahtanum Creek local population. Middle Fork Ahtanum Creek from
the confluence with North Fork Ahtanum Creek upstream 15.1 km (9.4 mi)
to the headwaters is currently occupied (Dunham and Chandler 2001; WDFW
2002) and provides essential spawning and rearing habitat for the
Ahtanum Creek local population. Shellneck Creek from the confluence
with North Fork Ahtanum Creek upstream 2.9 km (1.8 mi) to the
headwaters is currently occupied (WDFW 2002) and provides spawning and
rearing habitat for the Ahtanum Creek local population.
(iii) Naches River from the confluence with the Yakima River
upstream 71.8 km (44.6 mi) to the confluence of the Little Naches and
Bumping Rivers is currently occupied (WDFW 1998) and provides FMO
habitat for the American River, Rattlesnake Creek, and Crow Creek local
populations.
(iv) Tieton River from the confluence with the Naches River
upstream 34.3 km (21.3 mi) to Tieton Dam is currently occupied (J.
Thomas, USFWS, pers. comm., 2002) and provides FMO habitat for local
bull trout populations in the Naches River Basin. Bull trout in this
reach may be from any one of the three isolated local populations that
inhabit Rimrock Reservoir. These fish are often entrained into the
Tieton River as water within Rimrock Reservoir is withdrawn (James
2001). This reach will provide a migratory corridor to other local
populations if passage is provided at Tieton Dam as specified in the
Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002).
(v) Rimrock Reservoir (987 ha (2,438 ac)) and North Fork Tieton
River upstream 1.4 km (0.9 mi) to Clear Lake Dam is currently occupied
(WDFW 1998), and provides FMO habitat for the South Fork Tieton River
and Indian Creek local populations. This reach will
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also provide a migratory corridor to other local populations within the
Yakima Basin if passage is provided at Tieton Dam and Clear Lake Dam as
specified in the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002).
(vi) South Fork Tieton River from the confluence with Rimrock
Reservoir upstream 27.0 km (16.8 mi) to a natural barrier is currently
occupied (WDFW 2002) and provides spawning and rearing habitat for the
South Fork Tieton River local population. Short and Dirty Creek from
the confluence with the South Fork Tieton River upstream approximately
0.2 km (0.1 mi) to a natural barrier is currently occupied (WDFW 1998)
rearing habitat for the South Fork Tieton River local population.
Spruce Creek from the confluence with the South Fork Tieton River
upstream approximately 0.8 km (0.5 mi) to a natural barrier is
currently occupied and provides spawning and rearing habitat for the
South Fork Tieton River local population (WDFW 1998). Grey Creek from
the confluence with the South Fork Tieton River upstream approximately
0.4 km (0.2 mi) to a natural barrier is currently occupied and provides
spawning and rearing habitat for the South Fork Tieton River local
population (WDFW 1998). Bear Creek from the confluence with the South
Fork Tieton River upstream approximately 1.8 km (1.1 mi) to a natural
barrier is currently occupied and contains spawning and rearing habitat
for the South Fork Tieton River local population (WDFW 2002).
(vii) Indian Creek from the confluence with Rimrock Reservoir
upstream 8.1 km (5.0 mi) to a natural barrier is currently occupied and
provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Indian Creek local
population (WDFW 2002). Three springs which enter Indian Creek at rkm
3.5 (rmi 2.2), rkm 4.3 (rmi 2.7), and rkm 5.2 (rmi 3.2), respectively,
also provide spawning and rearing habitat.
(viii) Clear Lake Reservoir (91 ha (225 ac)) may be currently
occupied in very small numbers (E. Anderson, WDFW, in litt., 2002) and
will provide FMO habitat for the recovered distribution of bull trout
(USFWS 2002). The North Fork Tieton River from the confluence with
Clear Lake Reservoir upstream 19.1 km (11.9 mi) to a natural barrier is
currently occupied (Craig 1997), likely in low numbers, and provides
spawning and rearing habitat essential to the recovered distribution of
bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(ix) Rattlesnake Creek from the confluence with the Naches River
upstream 40.2 km (25.0 mi) to the headwaters is currently occupied
(WDFW 2002) and provides essential FMO and spawning and rearing habitat
for the Rattlesnake Creek local population of bull trout. Dog Creek
from the confluence with Rattlesnake Creek upstream 1.1 km (0.7 mi) to
the confluence with Lookout Creek; Hindoo Creek from the confluence
with Dog Creek upstream 1.8 km (1.1 mi) to a natural barrier; and
Little Wildcat Creek from the confluence with Rattlesnake Creek
upstream 5.8 km (3.6 mi) to the headwaters provide currently occupied
(WDFW 2002) spawning and rearing habitat for the Rattlesnake Creek
local population.
(x) Little Naches River from the confluence with the Naches River
upstream 5.0 km (3.1 mi) to the confluence with Crow Creek is occupied
FMO habitat supporting local populations in the Naches River Basin,
particularly the Crow Creek local population (WDFW 1998).
(xi) Crow Creek from the confluence with the Little Naches River
upstream 15.1 km (9.4 mi) to the confluence with Falls Creek contains
occupied spawning and rearing habitat for the Crow Creek local
population (WDFW 2002).
(xii) Bumping River from the confluence with the Naches River
upstream 24.8 km (15.4 mi) to Bumping Dam contains occupied FMO habitat
(Kalin and Ackerman 2002) for the local populations within the Naches
River Basin. This reach will also provide a migratory corridor to other
local populations within the Yakima River Core Area if passage is
provided at Bumping Dam as specified in the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS
2002). Bumping Reservoir (532 ha (1,314 ac)) is occupied (WDFW 1998)
and provides foraging and rearing habitat for the Deep Creek local
population.
(xiii) Deep Creek from the confluence with Bumping Reservoir
upstream 5.6 km (3.5 mi) to a natural barrier approximately 305 m
(1,000 ft) upstream from USFS Road 2008 crossing provides spawning and
rearing habitat for the Deep Creek local population (WDFW 2002).
(xiv) American River from the confluence with the Bumping River
upstream 27.0 km (16.8 mi) to the confluence with Morris Creek provides
spawning and rearing habitat for the American River local population
(WDFW 2002). This reach also provides essential FMO habitat for the
American River local population and other local populations within the
Naches River Basin. Kettle Creek from the confluence with the American
River upstream 3.2 km (2.0 mi) to a natural barrier, Union Creek from
the confluence with the American River upstream 0.8 km (0.5 mi) to a
natural barrier, and Timber Creek from the confluence with the American
River upstream 0.8 km (0.5 mi) to a natural barrier provide spawning
and rearing habitat for the American River local population (WDFW
2002).
(xv) Taneum Creek from the confluence with the Yakima River
upstream 20.4 km (12.7 mi) to the confluence with the North and South
Forks of Taneum Creek is not currently known to be occupied, but will
provide FMO habitat for the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS
2002). North Fork Taneum Creek from the confluence with Taneum Creek
upstream 19.0 km (11.8 mi) to the headwaters, and South Fork Taneum
Creek from the confluence with Taneum Creek upstream 13.8 km (8.6 mi)
to the headwaters are not currently known to be occupied, but will
provide FMO habitat for the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS
2002).
(xvi) Teanaway River from the confluence with the Yakima River
upstream 19.5 km (12.1 mi) to the confluence of the Middle and West
Forks Teanaway River provides FMO habitat for the Teanaway River local
populations (Pearson et al. 1998). North Fork Teanaway River from the
confluence with the Teanaway River upstream 30.7 km (19.1 mi) to the
headwaters contains essential FMO and spawning and rearing habitat for
the North Fork Teanaway River local population (Pearson et al. 1998;
WDFW 2002). Jack Creek from the confluence with the North Fork Teanaway
River upstream 10.9 km (6.8 mi) to the headwaters; Jungle Creek from
the confluence with the North Fork Teanaway River upstream 6.4 km (4.0
mi) to the headwaters; and DeRoux Creek from the confluence with the
North Fork Teanaway River upstream 4.7 km (2.9 mi) to the headwaters
provide spawning and rearing habitat for the North Fork Teanaway River
local population (Pearson et al.1998; WDFW 1998, 2002).
(xvii) Middle Fork Teanaway River from the confluence with the
Teanaway River upstream 25.5 km (15.9 mi) to the headwaters is of
unknown occupancy but provides suitable FMO and spawning and rearing
habitat (E. Anderson, in litt., 2002) necessary for the recovered
distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(xviii) Cle Elum River from the confluence with the Yakima River
upstream 13.2 km (8.2 mi) to Cle Elum Dam was historically occupied by
bull trout (WDFW 1998), but the extent of current occupancy is unknown.
This reach may provide essential FMO habitat for the mainstem Yakima
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population, and will provide a migratory corridor to other local
populations upstream if passage is provided at Cle Elum Dam as
stipulated in the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002).
(xix) Cle Elum Reservoir (1,770 ha (4,375 ac)) provides FMO habitat
for the Upper Cle Elum River local population (WDFW 1998), and will
provide a migratory corridor between other local populations within the
Yakima Basin if passage is provided at Cle Elum Dam, as stipulated in
the Draft Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002). The Cle Elum River from the
confluence with the Cle Elum Reservoir upstream 34.8 km (21.6 mi) to
the headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Cle Elum
River local population (P. James, Central Washington University, pers.
comm., 2002; WDFW 2002) and may also provide FMO habitat as well. The
Cooper River from the confluence with the Cle Elum River upstream 22.7
km (14.1 mi) to the headwaters is currently of unknown occupancy, but
would provide both FMO and spawning and rearing habitat for the
recovered distribution of the Cle Elum River local population (USFWS
2002). The Waptus River from the confluence with the Cle Elum River
upstream 21.2 km (13.2 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning,
rearing, and FMO habitat for the Upper Cle Elum River local population
(WDFW 1998; Hisata 1999). Fortune Creek from the confluence with the
Cle Elum River upstream 7.2 km (4.5 mi) to the headwaters provides
spawning and rearing habitat (T. Mayo, USFS, pers. comm., 2002).
(xx) Kachess River from the confluence with the Yakima River
upstream 1.4 km (0.9 mi) to Kachess Dam is of unknown occupancy, but
likely provides FMO habitat for the mainstem Yakima River local
population and will provide a migratory corridor to other local
populations within the Yakima Basin if passage is provided at Kachess
Dam (USFWS 2002).
(xxi) Kachess Reservoir (1,734 ha (4,260 ac)) provides FMO habitat
for the Box Canyon and Upper Kachess River local populations (WDFW
2002), and will provide a migratory corridor to other local populations
within the Yakima River Core Area if passage is provided at Kachess Dam
(USFWS 2002). Box Canyon Creek from the confluence with Kachess
Reservoir upstream 2.6 km (1.6 mi) to a natural barrier provides
spawning and rearing habitat for the Box Canyon Creek local population
(WDFW 2002). Kachess River upstream of Kachess Reservoir from the
confluence with Kachess Reservoir upstream 3.2 km (2.0 mi) to a natural
barrier provides essential spawning and rearing habitat for the Upper
Kachess River local population (Meyer 2002; WDFW 2002). Mineral Creek
from the confluence with the Kachess River upstream 1.0 km (0.6 mi) to
a natural barrier provides rearing habitat for the Upper Kachess River
local population (Meyer 2002; WDFW 2002).
(xxii) Keechelus Reservoir (961 ha (2,374 ac)) provides FMO habitat
for the Gold Creek local population, and will provide a migratory
corridor to other local populations within the Yakima Basin, if passage
is provided at Kachess Dam, as stipulated in the Draft Recovery Plan
(USFWS 2002). Gold Creek from Keechelus Reservoir upstream 11.4 km (7.1
mi) to a natural barrier contains essential spawning and rearing
habitat for the Gold Creek local population (WDFW 2002).
(25) Unit 21: Upper Columbia River Basin
The Upper Columbia River Basin includes three CHSUs in central and
northern Washington on the east slopes of the Cascade Mountains: (1)
Wenatchee River CHSU in Chelan County; (2) Entiat River CHSU in Chelan
County; and (3) Methow River CHSU in Okanogan County. A total of 909.7
km (565.4 mi) of streams and 1,010 ha (2,497 ac) of lake surface area
are proposed for critical habitat.
Proposed critical habitat includes 364 km (226.1 mi) of stream in
21 stream reaches and one lake (990 ha; 2,445 ac) in the Wenatchee
River CHSU, 78.5 km (48.8 mi) of stream in three stream reaches in the
Entiat River CHSU, and 486.3 km (302.2 mi) of stream in 26 stream
reaches and three lakes that total 22.6 ha (55.9 ac) in the Methow
River CHSU.
(i) Wenatchee River CHSU
This CHSU contains the largest known populations of bull trout in
the Upper Columbia River Basin, and includes the mainstem Wenatchee
River and tributaries from the Columbia River up to their headwaters.
Landownership along the stream reaches proposed for critical habitat is
59 percent Federal land and 41 percent private land. The ownership of
the shoreline of the lake proposed for critical habitat is 40 percent
Federal land and 60 percent private land. Currently, there are six
migratory local populations in the Wenatchee River core area: Peshastin
Creek (including Ingalls Creek), Chiwaukum Creek, Chiwawa River
(including Chikamin, Rock, Phelps, James, Alpine, and Buck Creeks),
Nason Creek (including Mill Creek), Little Wenatchee River (below the
falls), and White River (including Canyon and Panther Creeks). There is
also a resident bull trout population in Icicle Creek above the barrier
falls.
(A) Wenatchee River from the confluence with the Columbia River
upstream 87.2 km (54.2 mi) to Lake Wenatchee provides FMO habitat
(Kreiter 2001, 2002) for at least four of the six local migratory bull
trout populations upstream. Lake Wenatchee (approximately 990 ha (2,445
ac) provides FMO habitat (USFWS 2002) for the Chiwawa River, Little
Wenatchee River, White River, and likely the Nason Creek local
populations.
(B) Peshastin Creek from the confluence with the Wenatchee River
upstream 17.4 km (10.8 mi) to the confluence with Negro Creek provides
FMO habitat for the Peshastin Creek local population (USFWS 1997a;
1998). Ingalls Creek from its mouth on Peshastin Creek upstream 16.3 km
(10.1 mi) to a barrier falls provides essential spawning and rearing
habitat for the Peshastin Creek local population (USFWS 1997a).
(C) Icicle Creek from its mouth on the Wenatchee River upstream 8.8
km (5.5 mi) to a potential barrier (complex boulder area) provides
essential FMO habitat for migratory bull trout. Spawning and rearing
habitat occurs from this point upstream to the falls at rkm 48.3. This
area is occupied by a resident population that has been isolated since
1940 by a fish barrier at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, and
possibly longer if the boulder area at rkm 8.8 poses an absolute
barrier. Jack Creek from its mouth on Icicle Creek at rkm 27.7 (rmi
17.2) upstream 11.4 km (7.1 mi) to a barrier falls provides essential
spawning and rearing habitat for the Icicle Creek local population
(USFWS 1997a). French Creek from its mouth on Icicle Creek at rkm 34.8
(rmi 21.6) upstream 8.8 km (5.5 mi) to a barrier falls also provides
spawning and rearing habitat for bull trout in the Icicle Creek local
population.
(D) Chiwaukum Creek from its mouth on the Wenatchee River at rkm
57.8 upstream 10.5 km (6.5 mi) to a barrier falls provides spawning and
rearing habitat for bull trout in the Chiwaukum Creek population
(USFWS, in litt., 2002).
(E) Chiwawa River from its confluence with the Wenatchee River
upstream 53.3 km (33.1 mi) to a barrier falls provides essential FMO
habitat up to Grouse Creek at rkm 31.2, and spawning and rearing
habitat from that point upstream to rkm 53.3 (Hillman
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and Miller 2002). The Chiwawa River local population is the largest
population in the Wenatchee Basin. Chikamin Creek from its mouth on the
Chiwawa River at rkm 22.2 upstream 13.4 km (8.4 mi) to its headwaters
(Hillman and Miller 2002), Rock Creek from its mouth on the Chiwawa
River at rkm 34.3 upstream 9.3 km (5.8 mi) to a barrier falls (USFS
2002a), Phelps Creek from its mouth on the Chiwawa River at rkm 48.6
upstream 1.6 km (1.0 mi) to a barrier falls, James Creek from its mouth
on the Chiwawa River at rkm 50.2 upstream 0.5 km (0.3 mi) to a gradient
barrier (USFWS, in litt., 2001), Alpine Creek from its mouth on the
Chiwawa River at rkm 51.0 upstream to a gradient barrier at rkm 0.2
(USFWS, in litt., 2001), and Buck Creek from its mouth on the Chiwawa
River at rkm 53.1 upstream 0.6 km (0.4 mi) to a barrier falls (USFWS,
in litt., 2001) provide essential spawning and rearing habitat for the
Chiwawa River local population.
(F) Nason Creek from its mouth on the Wenatchee River at rkm 86.2
(rmi 53.5) upstream 34.9 km (21.7 mi) to a barrier falls provides FMO
habitat in the lower reaches to the confluence with Whitepine Creek at
rkm 24.8, and spawning and rearing habitat in the upper reaches (USFWS
2002). Mill Creek from its mouth on Nason Creek at rkm 33.0 (rmi 20.5)
upstream to barrier falls at rkm 1.0 provides the only other known
spawning and rearing habitat for the Nason Creek local population
(USFWS 2002).
(G) Little Wenatchee River from its mouth at the upper end of Lake
Wenatchee upstream to a barrier (falls) at rkm 12.6 contains spawning
and rearing habitat for the Little Wenatchee local population (J.
DeLaVergne, USFWS, pers. comm., 2001). In addition to providing
spawning and rearing habitat, it appears to provide a foraging area for
bull trout using Lake Wenatchee (USFWS 2002).
(H) White River from its mouth at the upper end of Lake Wenatchee
upstream to a barrier falls at rkm 23.0 provides one of only two main
spawning areas for the White River local population (USFWS 2002). In
addition to providing spawning and rearing habitat, it appears to
provide a foraging area for bull trout using Lake Wenatchee (USFWS
2002). Canyon Creek from its mouth on the White River at rkm 15.2
upstream to its headwaters at rkm 6.3 is at least seasonally occupied
(J. DeLaVergne, USFWS, pers. comm., 2002), and provides potential
spawning and rearing habitat for the recovered distribution of bull
trout (USFWS 2002). The Napeequa River from its mouth on the White
River at rkm 15.2 (rmi 9.4) upstream 3.5 km (2.2 mi) to a barrier falls
is at least seasonally occupied (J. DeLaVergne, USFWS pers. comm.,
2002), may provide spawning and rearing habitat (WDFW 1992), and may
also provide valuable foraging habitat due to the presence of spawning
sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) and their progeny. Panther Creek
from its mouth on the White River at rkm 21.1 (rmi 13.1) upstream 1.1
km (0.7 mi) to a barrier falls provides occupied spawning and rearing
habitat (USFWS 2002) and is probably the main spawning area for the
White River local population.
(ii) Entiat River CHSU
The Entiat River CHSU includes the Entiat River and its
tributaries. The apex of the watershed is at the Cascade crest and
water flows east towards the Columbia Plateau. The Entiat River drains
into the Columbia River near the city of Entiat. Landownership along
the stream reaches proposed for critical habitat within the Entiat
River CHSU is approximately 47 percent Federal land and 53 percent
private land. There are two local populations in the Entiat CHSU:
Entiat River and Mad River (including Tillicum Creek).
(A) Entiat River from confluence with the Columbia River at rkm
778.3 (rmi 483.3) upstream to a barrier falls at rkm 47.0 (rmi 29.2) is
occupied and provides FMO habitat (Kreiter 2001, 2002) in the lower
reaches (up to about rkm 25.7 (rmi 16.0)), and spawning and rearing
habitat from that point upstream to the falls (USFWS 1997b, 1999c,
2000b, 2002).
(B) Mad River from the confluence with the Entiat River upstream
31.5 km (19.6 mi) to a barrier cascades is occupied (WDFW 1992),
provides essential FMO habitat in the lower reaches (Kreiter 2001,
2002), and spawning a rearing habitat from that point upstream to the
barrier (USFS 2002a). The Mad River provides the majority of the known
spawning and rearing habitat in the Entiat CHSU. Tillicum Creek from
the confluence with the Mad River upstream 4.7 km (2.9 mi) to a barrier
falls contains habitat of unknown occupancy, but that is suspected to
support bull trout spawning and rearing (WDFW 1998), and that is
necessary to provide for the recovered distribution of bull trout
(USFWS 2002).
(iii) Methow River CHSU
The Methow River CHSU is located on the eastern slopes of the
Cascade Mountains in northern Washington. The Methow River drains into
the Columbia River near the town of Pateros. The CHSU includes the
mainstem Methow River and tributaries from the Columbia River up to
their headwaters. Landownership along the stream reaches proposed for
critical habitat within this CHSU is 59 percent Federal land and 41
percent private land. The three lakes are entirely surrounded by
Federal land. Currently, there are eight local populations of bull
trout identified (USFWS 2002) in the Methow CHSU: Gold Creek (including
Crater Creek), Twisp River (including Buttermilk, Bridge, Reynolds, and
North creeks), Chewuch River (including Lake Creek), Wolf Creek, Early
Winters Creek, Upper Methow River, Lost River, and Goat Creek.
Adfluvial, fluvial, and resident forms of bull trout are all present.
(A) Methow River from the confluence with the Columbia River at rkm
843.0 (rmi 523.5) upstream to its confluence with the Lost River at rkm
117.5 is occupied and provides essential FMO habitat (Kreiter 2001,
2002) to facilitate bull trout migration between the Columbia River,
Methow River and the eight local populations. The Methow River from the
confluence with the Lost River upstream to the West Fork of the Methow
River at rkm 133.2 (rmi 82.7) provides essential spawning and rearing
habitat for the Upper Methow River local population. Robinson Creek
from its confluence with the Methow River upstream to its headwaters,
and Rattlesnake Creek from its confluence with the Methow River
upstream to a barrier falls at rkm 1.9, are of unknown occupancy, but
may be accessible in their lower reaches and may provide essential
spawning and rearing habitat for the recovered distribution of the
Upper Methow River local population (USFWS 2002). Trout Creek from its
confluence with the Methow River upstream 11.6 km (7.2 mi) to its
headwaters provides occupied spawning and rearing habitat for the Upper
Methow River local population (WDFW 1998).
(B) Gold Creek from the confluence with the Methow River upstream
1.8 km (1.1 mi) to the confluence of the North Fork and South Fork of
Gold Creek, and the North Fork of Gold Creek from the confluence of the
North Fork and South Fork of Gold Creek upstream 8.4 km (5.2 mi) to the
confluence with Crater Creek, are all of unknown occupancy by bull
trout, but provide essential FMO habitat to connect bull trout that
spawn and rear in Crater Creek with foraging habitat in the Methow
River, as well as to provide habitat for the recovered distribution of
bull trout (USFWS 2002). Crater Creek from the confluence with North
Fork Gold Creek upstream 4.7 km (2.9 mi) to a barrier falls is
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occupied and provides essential spawning and rearing habitat for the
Gold Creek local population.
(C) Beaver Creek from confluence with the Methow River at rkm 56.6
(rmi 35.1) upstream to the confluence with Blue Buck Creek provides
historical FMO habitat (WDFW 1998) to restore connectivity of isolated
resident bull trout populations in Blue Buck Creek with the Methow
River and its associated bull trout populations. Addressing human-made
barriers and habitat restoration are necessary to allow migratory bull
trout to utilize this area to provide for the recovered distribution of
bull trout (USFWS 2002). Blue Buck Creek from its confluence with
Beaver Creek upstream to a barrier falls at rkm 3.5 is currently
occupied by a resident population of bull trout that is thought to have
historically included a migratory component (WDFW 1998).
(D) Twisp River from the confluence with the Methow River at rkm
64.7 (rmi 40.2) upstream 47.5 km (29.5 mi) to the confluence of the
North Fork and South Fork provides FMO habitat (Kreiter 2001, 2002)
from the mouth up to the confluence with Little Bridge Creek at rkm
15.0 and spawning and rearing habitat (USFS 2002b) from that point
upstream to the confluence of the North Fork and South Fork. Little
Bridge Creek from the confluence with the Twisp River upstream 15.8 km
(9.8 mi) to its headwaters provides habitat necessary for the recovered
distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002). Buttermilk Creek from the
confluence with the Twisp River upstream 4.0 km (2.5 mi) to the East
and West Forks of Buttermilk Creek is at least seasonally occupied
(Kreiter 2001, 2002) and provides FMO habitat. The East Fork of
Buttermilk Creek from the confluence with Buttermilk Creek upstream 4.8
km (3.0 mi) to a series of falls that form a barrier, and the West Fork
of Buttermilk Creek from the confluence with Buttermilk Creek upstream
14.5 km (9.0 mi) to its headwaters, are currently occupied and provide
spawning and rearing habitat for the Twisp River local population (J.
DeLaVergne, pers. comm., 2001; USFS 2002b). Reynolds Creek from the
confluence with the Twisp River at rkm 33.6 upstream 1.1 km (0.7 mi) to
a barrier falls, and North Creek from the confluence with the Twisp
River at rkm 42.0 upstream 1.3 km (0.8 mi) to a barrier falls are
currently occupied and provide essential spawning and rearing habitat
for the Twisp River local population (WDFW 1998; USFS 2002b).
(E) Chewuch River from the confluence with the Methow River at rkm
80.6 upstream 52.0 km (32.3 mi) to a barrier falls provides FMO habitat
up to the confluence with Lake Creek at rkm 38.1 and spawning and
rearing habitat from that point up to the barrier falls (J. DeLaVergne,
pers. comm., 2001). Lake Creek from its confluence with the Chewuch
River upstream 12.6 km (7.8 mi) to the upper limits of Black Lake, and
including Black Lake, is currently occupied FMO habitat. From Black
Lake upstream to a barrier falls (15.8 km (9.8 mi)) above the
confluence with the Chewuch River is where spawning and rearing habitat
occurs (USFS 1994b, 1995a; 2002b).
(F) Wolf Creek from the confluence with the Methow River at rkm
85.0 (rmi 52.8) upstream 17.1 km (10.6 mi) to a barrier falls provides
essential FMO habitat from its mouth up to the wilderness boundary at
rkm 7.4 (rmi 4.6), and essential spawning and rearing habitat from that
point up to the barrier falls (WDFW 1998; USFS 2002b).
(G) Goat Creek from its confluence with the Methow River at rkm
103.0 upstream 20.4 km (12.7 mi) to its headwaters is currently
occupied by both resident and fluvial bull trout (WDFW 1998), provides
FMO habitat up to Vanderpool Crossing at rkm 10.9 (rmi 6.8), and
spawning and rearing habitat from there up to its headwaters (J.
DeLaVergne, pers. comm., 2001; B. Kelly Ringel, USFS, pers. comm.,
2002).
(H) Early Winters Creek from the confluence with the Methow River
at rkm 108.3 upstream 26.5 km (16.5 mi) to its headwaters contains both
FMO habitat and the primary spawning and rearing habitat for this local
population. Fluvial bull trout are found downstream of a falls at rkm
12.9, and resident bull trout are found upstream of this point (WDFW
1998; USFS 2002b). Recently, some migratory sized bull trout have also
been noted above the falls (J. DeLaVergne, pers. comm., 2001). Cedar
Creek from its confluence with Early Winters Creek upstream 4.0 km (2.4
mi) to a barrier falls also provides spawning and rearing habitat for
the Early Winters Creek local population (USFS 2002b). Huckleberry
Creek from its confluence with Cedar Creek at rkm 3.5 upstream 7.1 km
(4.4 mi) to its headwaters contains suitable spawning and rearing
habitat necessary to provide for the recovered distribution of bull
trout (USFWS 2002).
(I) The Lost River from its confluence with the Methow River
upstream to the confluence with Monument Creek at rkm 12.4 provides FMO
habitat. The Lost River from approximately rkm 20.4 (rmi 12.7) upstream
to rkm 31.7 (rmi 19.7), about 1 km (0.6 mi) below Cougar Lake, contains
the primary bull trout spawning and rearing habitat in this basin (WDFW
1998). From Cougar Lake at rkm 32.7 (rmi 20.3) upstream to Middle
Hidden Lake at rkm 36.2 (rmi 22.5) contains FMO and spawning and
rearing habitat as well (USFS 2000b; B. Hallock, USFWS, pers. comm.,
2002). Female size at maturity has shown the Lost River bull trout
population to be composed of resident fish, though there may be some
exchange with the Cougar Lake adfluvial stock (WDFW 1998). Both
resident populations and adfluvial bull trout from Cougar Lake spawn
and rear in the Lost River (WDFW 1998; USFS 2002b). Access to spawning
and rearing habitat in this drainage is naturally disrupted by rock
slides across the river at rkm11.6 (rmi 7.2) and rkm19.3 (rmi 12.0)
that both appear to be comparatively recent barriers. The Lost River
also flows subsurface for about 6 to 8 km (4 to 5 mi) between Drake
Creek (at rkm 18.8 (rmi 11.7)) and Monument Creek (at rkm 12.4 (rmi
7.7)), and for about 1.0 km (0.6 mi) below Cougar Lake (at rkm 32.7
(rmi 20.3)) (Washington State Conservation Commission (WSCC) 2000).
Monument Creek from the confluence with the Lost River upstream to its
headwaters provides essential spawning and rearing habitat for the Lost
River local population. Cougar Lake (approximately 7.6 ha (18.7 ac)),
First Hidden Lake (approximately 7.3 ha (18 ac)), and Middle Hidden
Lake (approximately 7.7 ha (19.1 ac)) provide FMO and rearing habitat
for adfluvial bull trout (WDFW 1998).
(J) The West Fork of the Methow River from the confluence with the
Methow River upstream 14.5 km (9.0 mi) to a barrier falls provides the
primary spawning and rearing habitat for the Upper Methow River local
population (USFS 2002b).
(26) Unit 22: Northeast Washington River Basins
The Northeast Washington unit includes bull trout above Chief
Joseph Dam on the Columbia River. Major tributaries in the unit include
the Sanpoil, Spokane, Kettle, Colville, and Pend Oreille Rivers. A
total of 373.1 km (231.9 mi) of streams and 1,166 ha (2,880 ac) of lake
surface area are proposed as critical habitat within this unit.
(i) Pend Oreille River CHSU
The Pend Oreille River CHSU is in the northeast corner of
Washington State and includes the Pend Oreille River and all
tributaries from Boundary Dam upstream to Albeni Falls Dam in Idaho.
Only about 4.0 km (2.5 mi) of the Pend Oreille River and tributary
waters within this CHSU are located in Idaho (Bonner County), with the
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the CHSU within Pend Oreille County, Washington (Northwest Power
Planning Council (NPPC) 2001). The basin encompasses 279,720 ha
(691,200 ac) of which approximately 58 percent is public land managed
by the USFS (Colville National Forest); 4 percent is State land, 1
percent is Tribal land, and 37 percent private lands. The USFWS also
manages a small parcel of land as a unit of the Little Pend Oreille
National Wildlife Refuge (Cusick Unit) near Cusick, Washington. Of the
approximately 3,553 km (2,208 mi) of tributary streams that occur in
this CHSU, 255.5 km (158.8 mi) are proposed for bull trout critical
habitat, as well as approximately 117.6 km (73.1 mi) of the Pend
Oreille River from Boundary Dam to Albeni Falls Dam, for a total 373.1
km (231.9 mi) of proposed critical habitat for this CHSU.
(A) The Pend Oreille River from Boundary Dam upstream 117.6 km
(73.1 mi) to Albeni Falls Dam provides FMO habitat for the recovered
distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002). This reach includes Box Canyon
Reservoir with a surface area of 2,983 ha (7,371 ac). Bull trout are at
least occasionally present in this reach (Bennett and Liter 1991; M.
Liter, IDFG, pers. comm., 2002; C. Donnelly, WDFW, pers. comm., 2002).
Boundary Reservoir, a 27.4 km (17.0 mi) impoundment with a surface area
of 664 ha (1,640 ac) at full pool elevation is also included in this
reach. Bull trout are present in this reach (R2 Resource Consultants,
Inc. 1998, citing C. Vail, WDFW, pers. comm., 1996; R2 Resource
Consultants 1998, 2000). The mouths of tributaries provided localized
zones of well defined cool water refugia in Boundary Reservoir in 1996.
Small areas of cold water that provide refugia for bull trout were
identified at the mouths of Sullivan, Flume, Slate, and Pee Wee Creeks
(R2 Resource Consultants, Inc. 1998).
(B) Slate Creek from its confluence with the Pend Oreille River
upstream 16.3 km (10.1 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and
rearing habitat necessary for the recovered distribution of bull trout
(USFWS 2002). Reproduction is not currently known to occur within Slate
Creek, but several bull trout have been captured at or near the mouth
of Slate Creek in recent years (USFS 1999d; Terrapin Environmental
2000), including two migratory-sized individuals caught by angling in
the early 1990s, indicating the presence of migratory bull trout using
Slate Creek (T. Shuhda, USFS, pers. comm., 2002). Habitat capable of
supporting strong and significant populations of native salmonids,
particularly bull trout, exists throughout the Slate Creek watershed
(USFS 1999d).
(C) Sullivan Creek from its confluence with the Pend Oreille River
upstream 35.3 km (22.0 mi) to its headwaters, provides FMO habitat in
the lower reaches and spawning and rearing habitat in the upper reaches
necessary for the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
Reproduction is not currently known to occur in Sullivan Creek; only
one large adfluvial bull trout has been documented in these waters in
recent years (USFS 1999e), and the 5.2 km (3.2 mi) reach from Mill Pond
Dam down to the stream's confluence with Boundary Reservoir is believed
to contain fewer than 50 adult bull trout (USFS 1999e). Outlet Creek
from the confluence with Sullivan Creek upstream 19.3 km (12.0 mi) to
the uppermost extent of the waters in Sullivan Lake provides FMO
habitat necessary for the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS
2002). Establishing fish passage at both Mill Pond Dam and Sullivan
Lake Dam is identified as an important bull trout recovery task (USFWS
2002). The entire area 502 ha (1,240 ac) of Sullivan Lake, which is a
natural, deep, oligotrophic (deficient in plant nutrients) lake with a
maximum depth of 95 m (312 ft) (T. Shuhda, pers. comm., 2002). It
contains a strong forage base of kokanee salmon (O. nerka) and provides
cold water refugia during summer months due to well developed thermal
stratification. Harvey Creek from its confluence with Sullivan Lake
upstream 18.3 km (11.4 mi) to its headwaters at Bunch Grass Lake
provides spawning and rearing habitat necessary for the recovered
distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002). Harvey Creek has permanent
water flow and provides good quality habitat for bull trout and other
native salmonids (USFS 1999e). This stream has no migration barriers
and is a stronghold for native westslope cutthroat trout populations in
the Sullivan Creek watershed.
(D) Cedar Creek from its confluence with the Pend Oreille River
upstream 16.1 km (10.0 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and
rearing habitat necessary for the recovered distribution of bull trout
(USFWS 2002). Additionally, in September 1995, one bull trout measuring
460 mm (18 in) in length was observed above the Ione Municipal Dam
during stream surveys conducted by the Kalispel Tribe (J. Maroney,
Kalispell Tribe, pers. comm., 2002). There is no information on the
origin or life history form of this fish, but the USFS suggests that
this bull trout must have been a product of a spawning population above
Ione Municipal Dam (USFS 1999f).
(E) Ruby Creek from its confluence with the Pend Oreille River
upstream 21.1 km (13.1 mi) to its headwaters provides FMO habitat in
the lower reaches and spawning and rearing habitat necessary for the
recovered distribution of bull trout in the upper reaches (USFWS 2002).
Bull trout are not currently known to occupy Ruby Creek.
(F) LeClerc Creek from the confluence with the Pend Oreille River
upstream 1.9 km (1.2 mi) to the confluence of the West Branch of
LeClerc Creek and the East Branch of LeClerc Creek is currently
occupied FMO habitat (S. Toth, Plum Creek Timber Company, in litt.,
1993), and also provides habitat necessary for the recovered
distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002). The West Branch of LeClerc
Creek from the confluence with the Pend Oreille River upstream 24.8 km
(15.4 mi) to its headwaters is occupied and provides spawning and
rearing habitat for the LeClerc Creek bull trout population complex (T.
Shuhda, pers. comm., 2002). East Branch of LeClerc Creek from the
confluence with the Pend Oreille River upstream 20.8 km (12.9 mi) to
the headwaters is occupied and provides spawning and rearing habitat
for the LeClerc Creek population complex. Fourth of July Creek from its
confluence with the East Branch of LeClerc Creek upstream 6.1 km (3.8
mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat, as well as
habitat necessary to provide for the recovered distribution of bull
trout (USFWS 2002). Bull trout have been noted at the mouth of this
creek (J. Maroney, Kalispel Tribe, pers. comm., 2001), although
spawning activity has not been confirmed. Water temperatures in Fourth
of July Creek are cooler than water temperatures in the East Branch of
LeClerc Creek, and habitat is suitable for bull trout spawning and
rearing (T. Shuhda, pers. comm., 2002).
(G) Mill Creek from its confluence with the Pend Oreille River
upstream 2.1 km (1.3 mi) to a barrier falls is occupied by bull trout
(J. Maroney, Kalispel Tribe pers. comm., 2001), and also provides
spawning and rearing habitat necessary to provide for the recovered
distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(H) Tacoma Creek from its confluence with the Pend Oreille River,
the North Fork of the South Fork of Tacoma Creek from the confluence
with the South Fork Tacoma Creek, and the South Fork of Tacoma Creek
from the confluence with Tacoma Creek upstream a total of 61.7 km (38.3
mi) to their respective
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headwaters, provide FMO and spawning and rearing habitat necessary to
provide for the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
These creeks are not currently known to be occupied by bull trout, but
provide suitable habitat (T. Shuhda, pers. comm., 2002).
(I) Calispell Creek from its confluence with the Pend Oreille River
upstream 4.2. km (2.6 mi) to the confluence with Smalle Creek is not
currently known to be occupied by bull trout but provides FMO habitat
necessary to provide for the recovered distribution of bull trout
(USFWS 2002). Smalle Creek from its confluence with Calispell Creek
upstream 10.6 km (6.6 mi) to a barrier falls, and East Fork of Smalle
Creek from its confluence with Smalle Creek upstream 6.8 km (4.2 mi) to
a barrier falls are not currently known to be occupied by bull trout,
but provide suitable spawning and rearing habitat necessary to provide
for the recovered distribution of bull trout (T. Shuhda, pers. comm.,
2002; USFWS 2002).
(J) Indian Creek from its confluence with the Pend Oreille River
upstream 8.5 km (5.3 mi) to the headwaters provides spawning and
rearing habitat that may be currently utilized, but is also necessary
to provide for the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002). A
gravid (pregnant) female bull trout has been documented in Indian Creek
in recent years (J. Maroney, Kalispell Tribe, pers. comm., 2000).
Indian Creek has 21.5 square meters per kilometer of suitable bull
trout spawning habitat (Kalispel Natural Resource Department and WDFW
1995).
(27) Unit 23: Snake River Basin in Washington
The Snake River Washington Unit includes two critical habitat
subunits (CHSU) located in southeast Washington: (1) the Tucannon River
CHSU located in Columbia and Garfield counties, and (2) the Asotin
Creek CHSU within Garfield and Asotin counties. A total of 326 km (203
mi) of stream reaches are proposed as critical habitat within this
unit.
(i) Tucannon River CHSU
The Tucannon River CHSU encompasses the Tucannon River, Little
Tucannon River, and Pataha Creek watersheds and their immediate major
and minor tributaries. Landownership in the Tucannon River CHSU is
comprised of 71 percent Federal lands; 23 percent State or local
government lands, and 6 percent privately owned lands. The Tucannon
River CHSU currently contains eight streams supporting local bull trout
populations, and three streams identified in the draft Bull Trout
Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002) as essential streams to meet recovery
criteria population goals. Proposed critical habitat in the Tucannon
River CHSU includes a total of rkm 167.5 (rmi 104.1) in 12 streams
within the subunit.
(A) Tucannon River from its confluence with the Snake River
upstream 91.9 km (57.1 mi) to the waterfall below Buckley Ridge
(approximately 4.8 km (3.0 mi) above the confluence of Bear Creek with
the Tucannon River) provides FMO habitat in the lower reaches, and
spawning and rearing habitat in the upper reaches for the Tucannon
River local population (USFS, unpublished 1992a, unpublished 2001a;
Martin et al. 1992; Underwood et al. 1995; WDFW 1997). The lower
Tucannon River is also an important migratory corridor to spawning
areas upstream in the watershed (G. Mendel, WDFW, pers. comm., 2002).
(B) Cummings Creek from the confluence with the Tucannon River
upstream approximately 17.1 km (10.6 mi) to the point where water from
Little Bear Wallow Spring enters Cummings Creek provides spawning and
rearing habitat (WDFW 1997; USFS, unpublished 1992b) necessary for the
recovered distribution for bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(C) Hixon Creek from the confluence with the Tucannon River
upstream approximately 4.0 km (2.5 mi) to its headwaters was
historically occupied (M. Schuck, WDFW, pers. comm., 2002), and
provides spawning and rearing habitat necessary for the recovered
distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(D) Little Tucannon River from its confluence with the Tucannon
River upstream approximately 8.5 km (5.25 mi) to its headwaters has
been documented as providing habitat for bull trout (USFS, unpublished
1992c), and provides spawning and rearing habitat necessary for the
recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(E) Panjab Creek from its confluence with the Tucannon River
upstream 11.3 km (7 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and rearing
habitat for the Panjab Creek local population (USFS, unpublished
1992d).
(F) Meadow Creek from its confluence with Panjab Creek upstream
10.5 km (6.5 mi) to its headwaters at Godman Spring provides spawning
and rearing habitat for the Meadow Creek local population (USFS,
unpublished 1992e).
(G) Turkey Creek from its confluence with Panjab Creek upstream 5.2
km (3.25 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and rearing habitat
for the Turkey Creek local population (USFS, unpublished 1992f).
(H) Little Turkey Creek from the confluence with Meadow Creek
upstream 5.5 km (3.4 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and
rearing habitat for the Little Turkey Creek local population (USFS, in
litt., 2002).
(I) Cold Creek from the confluence with the Tucannon River upstream
3.2 km (2 mi) to a 3 m (10 ft) water fall provides spawning and rearing
habitat for the Cold Creek local population (USFS, unpublished 1992h,
in litt., 2002).
(J) Sheep Creek from the confluence with the Tucannon River
upstream 0.8 km (0.5 mi) to a 6.6 m (22 ft) waterfall provides spawning
and rearing habitat for the Sheep Creek local population (USFS,
unpublished 1992i, in litt., 2002).
(K) Bear Creek from the confluence with the Tucannon River upstream
4.8 km (3 mi) to a 3 m (10 ft) waterfall provides spawning and rearing
habitat for the Bear Creek local population (USFS, in litt., 2002).
(ii) Asotin Creek CHSU
Asotin Creek is a tributary to the Snake River located in Asotin
and Garfield counties, Washington. Asotin Creek drains a portion of the
northern slopes of the Blue Mountains of southeastern Washington State
and enters the Snake River upstream of Clarkston, Washington at rkm
233.5 (rmi 145.0). The Asotin Creek watershed landownership is
approximately 31 percent Federally owned land, 8 percent State and
local government owned land, and 61 percent privately owned land. Bull
trout in Asotin Creek are currently known to occur in headwater
locations only, and may be primarily resident fish. Historically, bull
trout distribution in the Asotin Creek CHSU was thought to be much more
extensive and contain both resident and migratory bull trout (WDFW
1997; USFS 1998e). The streams or stream reaches in the Asotin Creek
CHSU proposed for designation as critical habitat are those identified
by the Recovery Unit Team as containing bull trout populations, or
those that may not be known to be currently occupied, but contain
necessary constituent elements to support spawning and rearing. The
Asotin Creek CHSU currently contains two streams which support local
bull trout populations, and eight streams that have potential to
support spawning populations and are identified in the draft Snake
River Washington Bull Trout Recovery Plan as essential streams to meet
recovery criteria goals (USFWS 2002).
(A) Asotin Creek from the confluence with the Snake River upstream
24.0 km
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(14.9 mi) to the confluence with the North Fork and the South Fork of
Asotin Creek provides FMO habitat (WDFW 1997).
(B) George Creek from the confluence with Asotin Creek upstream
34.6 km (21.5 mi) to its headwaters at Seven Sisters Spring provides
spawning and rearing habitat (USFS, unpublished 1993b) that may be
currently occupied, and provides habitat necessary for the recovered
distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(C) Wormell Creek from the confluence with George Creek upstream
6.4 km (4.0 mi) to its headwaters provides habitat of unknown occupancy
by bull trout, but is necessary for the recovered distribution of bull
trout (USFWS 2002).
(D) Hefflefinger Creek from the confluence with George Creek
upstream 6.0 km (3.7 mi) to its headwaters provides spawning and
rearing habitat that may currently support bull trout (G. Mendel, pers.
comm., 2002b), and is necessary for the recovered distribution of bull
trout (USFWS 2002).
(E) Coombs Creek from the confluence with George Creek upstream
10.1 km (6.3 mi) to its headwaters at Hostetler Spring provides
spawning and rearing habitat of unknown occupancy, but is essential
habitat for the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(F) Charley Creek from the confluence with Asotin Creek upstream
26.6 km (16.5 mi) was recently noted to be occupied by bull trout
(USFS, unpublished 1993b; D. Groat, USFS, pers. comm., 2002e), provides
FMO and spawning and rearing habitat, and provides habitat essential
for the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(G) North Fork of Asotin Creek from the confluence of the North
Fork of Asotin Creek and the South Fork of Asotin Creek where the
streams combine and form the mainstem of Asotin Creek upstream 28.3 km
(17.6 mi) to the headwaters at Dodge Spring, provides spawning and
rearing habitat for the North Fork Asotin Creek local population (USFS,
unpublished 1992g; WDFW 1997; G. Mendel, pers. comm., 2002c).
(H) South Fork of the North Fork of Asotin Creek from the
confluence with the North Fork of Asotin Creek upstream 9.3 km (5.8 mi)
to the headwaters at 3 C Spring is an area recently known to be
occupied by bull trout (USFS, unpublished 1993d), and provides habitat
necessary for the recovered distribution of bull trout (USFWS 2002).
(I) Middle branch of the North Fork of Asotin Creek from the
confluence with the North Fork of Asotin Creek upstream 8.0 km (5.0 mi)
to the headwaters provides occupied spawning and rearing habitat for
the North Fork Asotin Creek local population (USFS, unpublished 1993d).
(J) Cougar Creek from the confluence with the North Fork of Asotin
Creek upstream 5.2 km (3.2 mi) to the headwaters below USFS Road 4027-
015 provides spawning and rearing habitat for the Cougar Creek local
population (USFS, in litt., 2002).
(28) Unit 24: Columbia River
This unit is located in the States of Oregon and Washington and
includes Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, Hood River, Wasco, Sherman,
Gilliam, Morrow, and Umatilla counties in Oregon and Pacific,
Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania, Klickitat, Benton, Walla Walla,
Franklin, Yakima, Grant, Kittitas, Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan
counties in Washington. Landownership adjacent to reaches of the
Columbia River proposed for bull trout critical habitat designation are
approximately 39 percent Federal and 61 percent non-Federal.
The north shore of the Columbia River between Chief Joseph Dam and
the Okanogan River is within the Colville Indian Reservation. Lands
along the south shore are owned by private parties and the State of
Washington. Lands in the mid-Columbia hydroelectric project reach from
Wells Dam to Wanapum Dam are a mixture of private and State-owned
lands. Much of the State-owned land is within wildlife areas managed by
the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The western shore
between Wanapum and Priest Rapids dams is within the Yakima Firing
Center Military Reservation. The eastern shore is under private and
State (wildlife area) ownership.
A 72.5 km (45 mi) reach of the Columbia River from a point about
6.4 km (4 mi) downstream of Priest Rapids Dam to the head of McNary
Reservoir, about 3.2 km (2 mi) upstream from the Richland city limits,
is within the Hanford Reach National Monument (Monument). The 78,914-ha
(195,000-ac) Monument includes diverse riparian, riverine, and upland
habitats, as well as cultural and historic resources. The Monument is
under jurisdiction of both the Department of Energy (DOE) and the
Service. The DOE administers 12,141 ha (30,000 ac) of the Monument,
while the Service's Division of Wildlife Refuges administers 66,773 ha
(165,000 ac). The Department of the Interior established a Federal
Planning Advisory Committee (Committee) for the Monument in January,
2001. The Committee is presently working to provide advice to the DOE
and the Service on a Monument management plan and Environmental Impact
Statement. The management plan is expected to be completed by 2005.
Lands downstream to the mouth of the Columbia River are under a mix
of private, State, and Federal ownership. National wildlife refuges are
present at several locations along the river from the confluence with
the Snake River to the Pacific Ocean. The Columbia Gorge National
Scenic Area extends for 133.5 km (83.0 mi) from mouth of the Sandy
River at about rkm 196.3 (rm 122.0) east to the confluence of the
Deschutes River at about rkm 329.8 (rm 204.8). Management of this area
is under jurisdiction of the USFS and Columbia Gorge Commission, a
regional commission of local, State, and Federal interests. Management
of the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area is primarily directed toward
upland areas adjacent to the Columbia River and not to aquatic habitat
of the river itself.
(i) The Columbia River from the Pacific Ocean at rkm 0 (rmi 0)
upstream to Chief Joseph Dam at rkm 877.0 (rmi 544.6) provides FMO
habitat for tributary populations of bull trout. Critical habitat
includes the free flowing reaches of the Columbia River and the
reservoirs to the ordinary high water elevations and normal operating
pool elevations, respectively.
(29) Unit 25: Snake River
The lower Snake River is located within the State of Washington
from its mouth to the confluence with the Clearwater River at the
cities of Clarkston, Washington and Lewiston, Idaho. The Snake River is
within Franklin, Walla Walla, Columbia, Whitman, and Asotin counties in
Washington State. The Snake River is the border between Washington and
Idaho from Clarkston/Lewiston upstream to the Oregon border at rkm
223.7 (rm 139.0). The Snake River forms the boundary between Idaho and
Oregon from that point upstream to the upper limit of this critical
habitat unit. This portion of the proposed critical habitat reach of
the Snake River is within Nez Perce, Idaho, Adams, and Washington
counties in Idaho, and Wallowa, Baker, and Malheur counties in Oregon.
Landownership adjacent to reaches of the Snake River proposed for bull
trout critical habitat designation are approximately 50 percent Federal
and 50 percent non-Federal.
The major features in Hells Canyon Hydroelectric Complex reach of
the Snake River are Hells Canyon, Oxbow, and Brownlee dams and their
reservoirs.
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These projects are owned and operated by the Idaho Power Company to
produce electrical power. Landownership in the major tributary
watersheds and along the Snake River is a mixture of Federal (USFS and
BLM), State (Idaho and Oregon), and private owners.
Downstream from Hells Canyon Dam to the Oregon-Washington border,
the Snake River is designated Wild and Scenic. It is also within the
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) and the Hells Canyon
Wilderness which are administered by the USFS. The Hells Canyon NRA
includes about 264,058 ha (652,500 ac) within its boundaries. The Hells
Canyon NRA was established preserve the natural beauty, and historical
and archaeological values of the Hells Canyon area, and to enhance the
recreational and ecologic values and public enjoyment of the area.
Management of this area is not directed at protecting bull trout in the
Snake River.
Almost all of the lower Snake River corridor is privately owned.
The only public lands are Federal lands associated with the lower Snake
River dams and reservoirs and isolated parcels owned by the State of
Washington.
(i) The mainstem Snake River from the confluence with the Columbia
River upstream to the head of Brownlee Reservoir at rkm 552 (rmi 343)
provides FMO habitat for tributary populations of bull trout. Proposed
critical habitat includes the free flowing reaches of the Snake River
and the reservoirs to the ordinary high water elevations and normal
operating pool elevations, respectively.
Effects of Critical Habitat Designation
Section 7 Consultation
Section 7(a)(2) of the Act requires Federal agencies, including the
Service, to ensure that actions they fund, authorize, or carry out are
not likely to result in the destruction or adverse modification of
critical habitat. The term ``destruction or adverse modification'' is
defined at 50 CFR 402.02 as meaning: ``* * * a direct or indirect
alteration that appreciably diminishes the value of critical habitat
for both the survival and recovery of a listed species. Such
alterations include, but are not limited to, alterations adversely
modifying any of those physical or biological features that were the
basis for determining the habitat to be critical.'' Individuals,
organizations, States, local and Tribal governments, and other non-
Federal entities are affected by the designation of critical habitat
only if their actions occur on Federal lands; require a Federal permit,
license, or other authorization; or involve Federal funding.
Section 7(a) of the Act requires Federal agencies, including the
Service, to evaluate their actions with respect to any species that is
proposed or listed as endangered or threatened, and with respect to its
critical habitat, if any is proposed or designated. Section 7(a)(4) of
the Act requires Federal agencies to confer with us on any action that
is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a proposed species
or result in destruction or adverse modification of proposed critical
habitat. Conference reports provide conservation recommendations to
assist the agency in eliminating conflicts that may be caused by the
proposed action. The conservation recommendations in a conference
report are advisory. Regulations implementing these interagency
cooperation provisions of the Act are codified at 50 CFR part 402.
We may issue a formal conference opinion, if requested by a Federal
agency. Formal conference reports include an opinion that is prepared
according to 50 CFR 402.14, as if the species was listed or critical
habitat designated. We may adopt the formal conference report as the
biological opinion when the species is listed or critical habitat
designated, if no substantial new information or changes in the action
alter the content of the opinion (see 50 CFR 402.10(d)).
If a species is listed or critical habitat is designated, section
7(a)(2) of the Act requires Federal agencies to ensure that activities
they authorize, fund, or carry out are not likely to jeopardize the
continued existence of such a species or to destroy or adversely modify
its critical habitat. If a Federal action may affect a listed species
or its critical habitat, the responsible Federal agency must enter into
consultation with us. Through this consultation, we would ensure that
the permitted actions do not destroy or adversely modify critical
habitat.
When we issue a biological opinion concluding that a project is
likely to result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical
habitat, we also provide ``reasonable and prudent alternatives'' to the
project, if any are identifiable. Reasonable and prudent alternatives
are defined at 50 CFR 402.02 as alternative actions identified during
consultation that can be implemented in a manner consistent with the
intended purpose of the action, that are consistent with the scope of
the Federal agency's legal authority and jurisdiction, that are
economically and technologically feasible, and that the Director
believes would avoid resulting in the destruction or adverse
modification of critical habitat. Reasonable and prudent alternatives
can vary from slight project modifications to extensive redesign or
relocation of the project.
Regulations at 50 CFR 402.16 require Federal agencies to reinitiate
consultation on previously reviewed actions under certain
circumstances, including instances where critical habitat is
subsequently designated, and the Federal agency has retained
discretionary involvement, or control over the action or such
discretionary involvement or control is authorized by law.
Consequently, some Federal agencies may request reinitiation of
consultation or conferencing with us on actions for which formal
consultation has been completed, if those actions may affect designated
critical habitat or adversely modify or destroy proposed critical
habitat.
Activities on Federal lands that may affect the bull trout or its
critical habitat will require consultation under section 7 of the Act.
Activities on private, State, county, or lands under local
jurisdictions requiring a permit from a Federal agency, such as a
permit from the Corps under section 404 of the Clean Water Act, or some
other Federal action, including funding (e.g., Federal Highway
Administration (FHA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), or Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)), will continue to be subject to the
section 7 consultation process. Federal actions not affecting listed
species or critical habitat, and actions on non-Federal lands that are
not Federally funded or permitted, do not require section 7
consultation.
To properly portray the effects of critical habitat designation, we
must first compare the requirements pursuant to section 7 of the Act
for actions that may affect critical habitat with the requirements for
actions that may affect a listed species. Section 7 of the Act
prohibits actions funded, authorized, or carried out by Federal
agencies from jeopardizing the continued existence of a listed species
or destroying or adversely modifying the listed species' critical
habitat. Actions likely to ``jeopardize the continued existence'' of a
species are those that would appreciably reduce the likelihood of the
species' survival and recovery. Actions likely to ``destroy or
adversely modify'' critical habitat are those that would appreciably
reduce the value of critical habitat for the survival and recovery of
the listed species.
Section 4(b)(8) of the Act requires us to briefly evaluate and
describe, in any
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proposed or final regulation that designates critical habitat, those
activities involving a Federal action that may adversely modify such
habitat, or that may be affected by such designation. Activities that
may destroy or adversely modify critical habitat include those that
appreciably reduce the value of critical habitat for the conservation
of the bull trout. Within critical habitat, this pertains only to those
areas containing the primary constituent elements. We note that such
activities may also jeopardize the continued existence of the species.
A number of Federal activities have the potential to destroy or
adversely modify critical habitat for the bull trout. These activities
may include land and water management actions of Federal agencies
(e.g., Corps, BOR, USFS, BLM, Natural Resources Conservation Service,
and Bureau of Indian Affairs) and related or similar actions of other
Federally regulated projects (e.g., road and bridge construction
activities by the FHA; dredge and fill projects, sand and gravel
mining, and bank stabilization activities conducted or authorized by
the Corps; and, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits
authorized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)).
Specifically, activities that may destroy or adversely modify
critical habitat are those that alter the primary constituent elements
to an extent that the value of critical habitat for both the survival
and recovery of the bull trout is appreciably reduced. Activities that,
when carried out, funded, or authorized by a Federal agency, may
destroy or adversely modify critical habitat for bull trout include,
but are not limited to:
(1) Significant and detrimental altering of the minimum flow or the
natural flow regime of any of the proposed stream segments. Possible
actions would include groundwater pumping, impoundment, water
diversion, and hydropower generation. We note that such flow
alterations resulting from actions affecting tributaries of the
proposed stream reaches may also destroy or adversely modify critical
habitat;
(2) Alterations to the proposed stream segments that could
indirectly cause significant and detrimental effects to bull trout
habitat. Possible actions include vegetation manipulation, timber
harvest, road construction and maintenance, prescribed fire, livestock
grazing, off-road vehicle use, powerline or pipeline construction and
repair, mining, and urban and suburban development. Riparian vegetation
profoundly influences instream habitat conditions by providing shade,
organic matter, root strength, bank stability, and large woody debris
inputs to streams. These characteristics influence water temperature,
structure and physical attributes (useable habitat space, depth, width,
channel roughness, cover complexity), and food supply (Gregory et al.
1991; Sullivan et al. in Naiman et al. 2000). The importance of
riparian vegetation and channel bank condition for providing rearing
habitat for salmonids in general is well documented (e.g., Bossu 1954
and Hunt 1969, cited in Beschta and Platts 1987; MBTSG 1998);
(3) Significant and detrimental altering of the channel morphology
of any of the proposed stream segments. Possible actions would include
channelization, impoundment, road and bridge construction, deprivation
of substrate source, destruction and alteration of aquatic or riparian
vegetation, reduction of available floodplain, removal of gravel or
floodplain terrace materials, excessive sedimentation from mining,
livestock grazing, road construction, timber harvest, off-road vehicle
use, and other watershed and floodplain disturbances. We note that such
actions in the upper watershed (beyond the riparian area) may also
destroy or adversely modify critical habitat. For example, timber
harvest activities and associated road construction in upland areas can
lead to changes in channel morphology by altering sediment production,
debris loading, and peak flows;
(4) Significant and detrimental alterations to the water chemistry
in any of the proposed stream segments. Possible actions would include
release of chemical or biological pollutants into the surface water or
connected groundwater at a point source or by dispersed release (non-
point);
(5) Activities that are likely to result in the introduction,
spread, or augmentation of nonnative aquatic species in any of the
proposed stream segments. Possible actions would include fish stocking
for sport, aesthetics, biological control, or other purposes; use of
live bait fish; aquaculture; construction and operation of canals; and
interbasin water transfers; and
(6) Activities that are likely to create significant instream
barriers to bull trout movement. Possible actions would include water
diversions, impoundments, and hydropower generation where effective
fish passage facilities are not provided.
If you have questions regarding whether specific activities will
likely constitute destruction or adverse modification of critical
habitat, contact the Field Supervisor of the nearest Fish and Wildlife
Ecological Services Office. Requests for copies of the regulations on
listed wildlife, and inquiries about prohibitions and permits may be
addressed to the Division of Endangered Species, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, 911 NE 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-4181 (telephone 503/
231-6158; facsimile 503/231-6243).
Relationship to Habitat Conservation Plans and Other Planning Efforts
Section 3(5)(A) of the Act defines critical habitat, in part, as
those areas requiring special management considerations or protection.
Section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Act authorizes us to issue permits for the
take of listed species incidental to otherwise lawful activities. This
permit allows a non-Federal landowner to proceed with an activity that
is legal in all other respects, but that results in the incidental
taking of a listed species. An incidental take permit application must
be supported by an HCP that identifies conservation measures that the
permittee agrees to implement for the species to minimize and mitigate
the impacts of the permitted incidental take. The purpose of the HCP is
to describe and ensure that the effects of the permitted action on
covered species are adequately minimized and mitigated, and that the
action does not appreciably reduce the survival and recovery of the
species.
No approved HCPs include bull trout as a covered species within the
range of the Klamath River population segment. Within the range of the
Columbia River population segment, there are three: the Plum Creek
Native Fish HCP, the Plum Creek I-90 HCP, and the WDNR HCP. Based on
our evaluation of the these HCPs we have concluded, pursuant to section
3(5)(A) of the Act, that areas within these HCPs do not require
additional special management considerations or protection, and
consequently we have not included areas within them as proposed
critical habitat. (See the Managed Lands section, above, for a
discussion of the factors considered).
In the event that future HCPs covering the bull trout are developed
within the boundaries of designated critical habitat, we will work with
applicants to ensure that the HCPs provide for protection and
management of habitat areas essential for the conservation of the bull
trout by either directing development and habitat modification to
nonessential areas, or appropriately modifying activities within
essential habitat areas so that such activities will not adversely
modify the primary constituent elements. The HCP
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development process provides an opportunity for more intensive data
collection and analysis regarding the use of particular habitat areas
by bull trout. The process also enables us to conduct detailed
evaluations of the importance of such lands to the long-term survival
of the species in the context of constructing a biologically configured
system of interlinked habitat areas.
We will provide technical assistance and work closely with
applicants throughout the development of future HCPs to identify lands
essential for the long-term conservation of bull trout and appropriate
management for those lands. The take minimization and compensation
measures provided under these HCPs are expected to protect the
essential habitat lands proposed as critical habitat in this rule.
Furthermore, we will complete intra-Service consultation on our
issuances of section 10(a)(1)(B) permits for these HCPs to ensure
permit issuance will not destroy or adversely modify critical habitat.
If an HCP that addresses the bull trout as a covered species is
ultimately approved, we may reassess the critical habitat boundaries in
light of the HCP.
Economic Analysis
Section 4(b)(2) of the Act requires us to designate critical
habitat on the basis of the best scientific and commercial information
available, and to consider the economic and other relevant impacts of
designating a particular area as critical habitat. We may exclude areas
from critical habitat upon a determination that the benefits of such
exclusions outweigh the benefits of specifying such areas as critical
habitat. We cannot exclude such areas from critical habitat when such
exclusion will result in the extinction of the species.
We will conduct an analysis of the economic impacts of designating
these areas as critical habitat prior to making a final determination.
When completed, we will announce the availability of the draft economic
analysis with a notice in the Federal Register, and we will open a
public comment period on the draft economic analysis at that time.
Public Comments Solicited
We intend that any final action resulting from this proposal to be
as accurate and effective as possible. Therefore, we solicit comments
or suggestions from the public, other concerned governmental agencies,
the scientific community, industry, or any other interested party
concerning this proposed rule. We particularly seek comments
concerning:
(1) The reasons why any habitat should or should not be determined
to be critical habitat as provided by section 4 of the Act, including
any areas should be excluded under section 4(b)(2) of the Act;
(2) Specific information on the amount and distribution of bull
trout habitat; what habitat is essential to the conservation of this
species and why; and, in light of our use of the Draft Recovery Plan as
the basis for identifying many of the areas we are proposing as
critical habitat, whether the areas identified in the Draft Recovery
Plan as necessary for the survival and recovery of bull trout are also
essential to the conservation of the species, and therefore are
appropriately included in our proposed designation of critical habitat.
(3) Land use practices and current or planned activities in the
subject areas and their possible impacts on proposed critical habitat,
including, but not limited to, whether areas do or do not meet the
definition of critical habitat in section 3(5)(A)(i) of the Act with
respect to requiring special management considerations or protection;
(4) Any foreseeable economic or other impacts resulting from the
proposed designation of critical habitat, in particular, any impacts on
small entities, families, and private landowners;
(5) Economic and other values associated with designating critical
habitat for bull trout; and
(6) Whether our approach to critical habitat designation,
including, but not limited to, our methods and criteria used to
identify critical habitat, could be improved or modified in any way to
ensure the use of the best available scientific information or to
provide for greater public participation and understanding, or to
assist us in accommodating public concern and comments.
To further a complete understanding of this proposed rule, the
draft critical habitat proposal, maps, fact sheets, photographs, and
other materials relating to this proposal can be found on the USFWS
Pacific Region's bull trout website at http://species.fws.gov/bulltrout.
If you wish to comment, you may submit your comments and materials
concerning this proposal by any one of several methods: (1) You may
submit written comments and information to John Young at the address
provided in the ADDRESSES section above; (2) You may comment via the
electronic mail (e-mail) to [email protected]; and (3) You may
hand-deliver comments to our Regional Office (see ADDRESSES section
above). Please submit e-mail comments as an ASCII file avoiding the use
of special characters and any form of encryption. Please also include
``Attn: RIN 1018-AI52'' and your name and return address in your e-mail
message. If you do not receive a confirmation from the system that we
have received your e-mail message, contact us directly by calling our
Regional Office at telephone number 503/872-2766.
Our practice is to make comments, including names and home
addresses of respondents, available for public review during regular
business hours. Individual respondents may request that we withhold
their home address, which we will honor to the extent allowable by law.
In some circumstances, we would withhold from the rulemaking record a
respondent's identity, as allowable by law. If you wish us to withhold
your name or address, you must state this request prominently at the
beginning of your comment. However, we will not consider anonymous
comments. To the extent consistent with applicable law, we will make
all submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals
identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations
or businesses, available for public inspection in their entirety.
Comments and materials received will be available for public
inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the above
address.
Peer Review
In accordance with our policy published on July 1, 1994 (59 FR
34270), we will seek the expert opinions of at least three appropriate
and independent specialists regarding this proposed rule. The purpose
of such review is to ensure listing decisions are based on
scientifically sound data, assumptions, and analyses. We will send
these peer reviewers copies of this proposed rule immediately following
publication in the Federal Register. We will invite these peer
reviewers to comment, during the public comment period, on the specific
assumptions and conclusions regarding the proposed designation of
critical habitat.
We will consider all comments and information received during the
public comment period on this proposed rule during preparation of a
final rulemaking. Accordingly, the final decision may differ from this
proposal.
Public Hearings
The Act provides for one or more public hearings on this proposal,
if requested. Requests for public hearings must be made at least 15
days prior to the close of the public comment period.
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Given the large geographic extent covered by this proposal, we already
have scheduled nine public hearings.
Public hearings will be held at:
1. Wenatchee, WA, on January 7, 2003, at the West Coast Wentachee
Center Hotel, 201 North Wenatchee Avenue;
2. Polson, MT, on January 7, 2003, at the KwaTaqNuq Resort, 303
U.S. Highway 93;
3. Salmon, ID, on January 7, 2003, at the Salmon Valley Center
Meeting Room, 200 Main Street;
4. Spokane, WA, on January 9, 2003, at the West Coast Grand Hotel,
303 West North River Drive;
5. Lewiston, ID, on January 9, 2003, at the Red Lion Hotel, 621
21st Street;
6. Boise, ID, on January 14, 2003, at the AmeriTel Inn/Boise
Spectrum, 7499 West Overland Road;
7. Eugene, OR, on January 14, 2003, at the Hilton Eugene and
Conference Center, 66 East Sixth Avenue;
8. Pendleton, OR, on January 16, 2003, at the Red Lion Hotel, 304
S.E. Nye Avenue; and
9. Klamath Falls, OR, on January 22, 2003, at the Shilo Inn, 2500
Almond Street.
All of these public hearings will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.,
and the Service will be available from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to each
hearing to provide information and to answer questions.
Persons needing reasonable accommodations in order to attend and
participate in a public hearing should contact John Young at the
address or phone number provided in the ADDRESSES section above, as
soon as possible. In order to allow sufficient time to process
requests, please call no later than 1 week before the hearing.
Clarity of the Rule
Executive Order 12866 requires each agency to write regulations
that are easy to understand. We invite your comments on how to make
this rule easier to understand including answers to questions such as
the following: (1) Are the requirements in the rule clearly stated? (2)
Does the rule contain technical language or jargon that interferes with
the clarity? (3) Does the format of the rule (grouping and order of
sections, use of headings, paragraphing, etc.) aid or reduce its
clarity? (4) Is the description of the rule in the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section of the preamble helpful in understanding the rule?
What else could we do to make the rule easier to understand?
Send a copy of any comments that concern how we could make this
rule easier to understand to: Office of Regulatory Affairs, Department
of the Interior, Room 7229, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240.
You may e-mail your comments to this address: [email protected]
Required Determinations
Section 4(b)(2) of the Act requires us to designate critical
habitat ``* * * on the basis of the best scientific data available and
after taking into consideration the economic impact, and any other
relevant impact, of specifying any particular area as critical
habitat.'' Following the publication of this proposed critical habitat
designation, we will prepare a draft economic analysis to estimate the
potential economic effect of the proposed designation. This draft
analysis will be made available for public review and comments on it
will be accepted. The preparation of this draft economic analysis and
the comments we receive about it will assist us in further reviewing
the required determinations listed below. We specifically request that
the public review and provide comments on each of these required
determinations. (See Public Comments Solicited section.)
Regulatory Planning and Review
In accordance with Executive Order 12866, this document is a
significant rule and was reviewed by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB). As explained above, we are preparing a draft economic
analysis of this proposed action. We will use this analysis to meet the
requirement of section 4(b)(2) of the Act to determine the economic
consequences of designating the specific areas as critical habitat. We
also will use it to help determine whether to exclude any area from
critical habitat, as provided for under section 4(b)(2), if we
determine that the benefits of such exclusion outweigh the benefits of
specifying such area as part of the critical habitat, unless we
determine, based on the best scientific and commercial data available,
that the failure to designate such area as critical habitat will result
in the extinction of the species. This analysis will be available for
public comment before finalizing this designation. The availability of
the draft economic analysis will be announced in the Federal Register
and in local newspapers.
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.)
This discussion is based upon the information regarding potential
economic impact that is available to us at this time. Due to legally
binding dates for publication of this proposed rule, it has not been
possible to conduct an economic assessment of the proposed designation
of critical habitat to use as a basis for making this required
evaluation under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. This assessment of
economic effect is subject to modification prior to final rulemaking
based upon development and review of the economic analysis being
prepared pursuant to section 4(b)(2) of the Endangered Species Act and
Executive Order 12866. The assessment presented here is for the
purposes of compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act and does not
reflect our position on the type of economic analysis required by New
Mexico Cattle Growers Assn. v. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, 248 F.3d
1277 (10th Cir. 2001).
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., as
amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
(SBREFA) of 1996), whenever an agency is required to publish a notice
of rulemaking for any proposed or final rule, it must prepare, and make
available for public comment, a regulatory flexibility analysis that
describes the effects of the rule on small entities (i.e., small
businesses, small organizations, and small government jurisdictions).
However, no regulatory flexibility analysis is required if the head of
the agency certifies the rule will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities. SBREFA amended the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) to require Federal agencies to provide
a statement of the factual basis for certifying that the rule will not
have a significant economic effect on a substantial number of small
entities. SBREFA also amended the RFA to require a certification
statement. Based on current information, the Service is certifying that
this proposed rule will not have a significant effect on a substantial
number of small entities. The following discussion explains our
rationale.
We must determine whether the proposed rulemaking will affect a
substantial number of small entities. According to the Small Business
Administration, small entities include small organizations, such as
independent non-profit organizations, and small governmental
jurisdictions, including school boards and city and town governments
that serve fewer than 50,000 residents, as well as small businesses (13
CFR 121.201). Small businesses include manufacturing and mining
concerns with fewer than 500 employees, wholesale trade entities with
fewer than 100 employees, retail
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and service businesses with less than $5 million in annual sales,
general and heavy construction businesses with less than $27.5 million
in annual business, special trade contractors doing less than $11.5
million in annual business, and agricultural businesses with annual
sales less than $750,000.
In determining whether this rule could ``significantly affect a
substantial number of small entities'', we consider whether critical
habitat could potentially affect a ``substantial number'' of small
entities in counties supporting critical habitat areas. While SBREFA
does not explicitly define ``substantial number,'' the Small Business
Administration, as well as other Federal agencies, have interpreted
this to represent an impact on 20 percent or greater of the number of
small entities in any industry. In estimating the numbers of small
entities potentially affected, we also considered whether their
activities have any Federal involvement. Designation of critical
habitat is accompanied by legal requirements under the Act only for
activities authorized, funded, or carried out by Federal agencies. We
note that approximately forty-five percent of the proposed critical
habitat for the Klamath River DPS, and approximately forty-two percent
of the proposed critical habitat for the Columbia River DPS, is on non-
Federal lands. Some activities on these non-Federal lands will not have
any Federal involvement and so will not be affected by critical habitat
designation. However, there may be indirect effects from the
designation. If such effects are identified in the economic analysis or
public comments on the proposed determination, we will revisit this
conclusion.
In areas occupied by bull trout, Federal agencies funding,
permitting, or implementing activities are already required, through
consultation with us under section 7 of the Act, to avoid jeopardizing
the continued existence of bull trout. If this critical habitat
designation is finalized, section 7 further requires Federal agencies
to ensure, also through consultation with us, that their activities are
not likely to result in the destruction or adverse modification of
designated critical habitat. However, in areas where bull trout are
present, we do not believe this will result in any additional
regulatory burden on Federal agencies or their applicants beyond the
duty to avoid jeopardizing the species, because, although adverse
modification and jeopardy are two different standards, the substantive
outcome of a consultation under each is commonly the same.
Where bull trout are not present, designation of critical habitat
could trigger additional review of Federal activities under section 7
of the Act. However, outside the existing developed areas, land use on
the majority of the proposed critical habitat is agricultural, such as
livestock grazing and farming. Should a Federally funded, permitted, or
implemented project be proposed that may affect designated critical
habitat that is not occupied by bull trout, we will work with the
Federal action agency and any applicant, through section 7
consultation, to identify ways to implement the proposed project while
minimizing or avoiding any adverse effect to the species or critical
habitat. In our experience, the vast majority of such projects can be
successfully implemented, with at most, minor changes that avoid
significant economic impacts to project proponents.
Even if the duty to avoid adverse modification does not trigger
additional regulatory impacts in areas where these species are present,
designation of critical habitat could result in an additional economic
burden on small entities due to the requirement to reinitiate
consultation for ongoing Federal activities. The Columbia River and
Klamath River populations of bull trout were Federally listed as
threatened in June 1998. In fiscal years 1998 through 2002, we have
conducted several hundred informal and approximately 108 formal section
7 consultations with other Federal agencies to ensure that their
actions will not jeopardize the continued existence of the bull trout.
As a result, based on the information currently available, we do not
believe that the requirement to reinitiate consultation for ongoing
projects with a Federal nexus, as a result of the designation of
critical habitat, will not affect a substantial number of small
entities. As with other aspects of this assessment, however, we will
have an opportunity to confirm or, if necessary, revise this conclusion
prior to the final designation of critical habitat based on the results
of the economic analysis, public comments, and other information
developed in response to this proposed rule.
Within the proposed critical habitat units, the types of Federal
actions or authorized activities that we have identified as potential
concerns are:
(1) Regulation of activities affecting waters of the United States
by the Corps under section 404 of the Clean Water Act;
(2) Regulation of water flows, damming, diversion, and
channelization implemented or licensed by Federal agencies;
(3) Regulation of timber harvest, grazing, mining, and recreation
by the USFS and BLM;
(4) Road construction and maintenance, right-of-way designation,
and regulation of agricultural activities;
(5) Hazard mitigation and post-disaster repairs funded by the FEMA;
and
(6) Activities funded by the EPA, U.S. Department of Energy, or any
other Federal agency.
In general, two different mechanisms in section 7 consultations
could lead to additional regulatory requirements. First, if we
conclude, in a biological opinion issued as part of formal consultation
under section 7, that a proposed action is likely to jeopardize the
continued existence of a species or adversely modify its critical
habitat, we can offer ``reasonable and prudent alternatives.''
Reasonable and prudent alternatives are alternative actions that can be
implemented in a manner consistent with the scope of the Federal
agency's legal authority and jurisdiction, that are economically and
technologically feasible, and that would avoid jeopardizing the
continued existence of listed species or resulting in adverse
modification of critical habitat. A Federal agency and an applicant may
elect to implement a reasonable and prudent alternative associated with
a biological opinion that has found jeopardy or adverse modification of
critical habitat. An agency or applicant could alternatively choose to
seek an exemption from the requirements of the Act or proceed without
implementing the reasonable and prudent alternative. However, unless an
exemption were obtained, the Federal agency or applicant would be at
risk of violating section 7(a)(2) of the Act if it chose to proceed
without implementing the reasonable and prudent alternatives.
Second, if we find that a proposed action is not likely to
jeopardize the continued existence of a listed animal species, we may
identify reasonable and prudent measures designed to minimize the
amount or extent of take and require the Federal agency or applicant to
implement such measures through non-discretionary terms and conditions.
We may also identify discretionary conservation recommendations
designed to minimize or avoid the adverse effects of a proposed action
on listed species or critical habitat, help implement recovery plans,
or to develop information that could contribute to the recovery of the
species.
Based on our experience over many years with consultations pursuant
to
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section 7 of the Act for all listed species, virtually all projects--
including those that, in their initial proposed form, would likely have
resulted in jeopardy or adverse modification determinations in section
7 consultations--can be implemented successfully with, at most, the
adoption of reasonable and prudent alternatives. Under the Act and its
implementing regulations at 50 CFR 402.02, these measures, by
definition, must be economically feasible and within the scope of
authority of the Federal agency involved in the consultation. The kinds
of actions that may be included if future reasonable and prudent
alternatives become necessary include conservation set-asides,
management of competing non-native species, restoration of degraded
habitat, and regular monitoring. These are based on our understanding
of the needs of the species and the threats it faces, as described in
the final listing rule and this proposed critical habitat designation.
In summary, we have considered whether this proposed rule would
result in a significant economic effect on a substantial number of
small entities. We have preliminarily determined, for the above reasons
and based on currently available information, that it is not likely to
affect a substantial number of small entities. Federal involvement, and
thus section 7 consultations, would be limited to a subset of the area
proposed. The most likely Federal involvement could include Corps
permits, permits we may issue under section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Act, FHA
funding for road improvements, hydropower licenses issued by the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and regulation of timber harvest,
grazing, mining, and recreation by the USFS and BLM.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (5 U.S.C. 804(2))
In the economic analysis, we will determine whether designation of
critical habitat would cause: (a) Any effect on the economy of $100
million or more, (b) any increases in costs or prices for consumers,
individual industries, Federal, State, or local government agencies, or
geographic regions, or (c) any significant adverse effects on
competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the
ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based
enterprises.
Executive Order 13211
On May 18, 2001, the President issued an Executive Order on
regulations that significantly affect energy supply, distribution, and
use. Executive Order 13211 requires agencies to prepare Statements of
Energy Effects when undertaking certain actions. This proposed rule is
a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866.
Currently available information on the potential effects of this
proposal on energy supply, distribution, and use is very limited and
does not provide a basis for the Service to reach a definitive
conclusion regarding such effects at this time. We will conduct an
analysis of the potential economic impacts of this proposed critical
habitat designation, as required under section 4(b)(2) of the Act. The
economic assessment will include consideration of information relevant
to effects on energy supply, distribution, and use. We will make the
economic analysis available for public review and comment before
completing a final designation. We also expect to obtain information on
this topic as a result of public comments on the proposed rule. Should
such economic analysis, public comments, or other information indicate
that this rule will significantly affect energy supply, distribution,
and use, we will take any actions that are appropriate.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.)
We will use the economic analysis to evaluate consistency with the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.).
Takings
We will use the economic analysis and comments received on the
proposed rule to evaluate whether the proposed rule poses significant
takings implications and to evaluate it for consistency with Executive
Order 12630, (``Government Actions and Interference with
Constitutionally Protected Private Property Rights''). Based on that
evaluation, we will take any actions that are appropriate.
Federalism
In accordance with Executive Order 13132, we have coordinated the
development of the scientific basis for the proposal of critical
habitat for bull trout with the appropriate State agencies. If the
economic analysis, public comments, or other information relative to
the evaluation of this proposed rule indicates that there would be
significant federalism effects, we will take any actions that are
appropriate.
Civil Justice Reform
In accordance with Executive Order 12988, the Office of the
Solicitor has determined that the proposal would not unduly burden the
judicial system and meets the requirements of sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of the Order. We are proposing to designate critical habitat in
accordance with the provisions of the Act. The rule uses standard
aquatic (stream and lake) descriptions and identifies the primary
constituent elements within the designated units to assist Federal
agencies and the public in understanding the habitat and conservation
needs of the bull trout.
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.)
This proposed rule would not impose any new requirements for
collection of information that require approval by the OMB under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This proposed rule
will not impose new recordkeeping or reporting requirements on State or
local governments, individuals, businesses, or organizations. We may
not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
Control Number. This rule references permits for HCPs which contain
information collection activity. The Fish and Wildlife Service has OMB
approval for that collection under OMB Control Number 1018-0094.
National Environmental Policy Act
We have determined that we do not need to prepare an Environmental
Assessment and/or an Environmental Impact Statement as defined by the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 in connection with
regulations adopted pursuant to section 4(a) of the Act. We published a
notice outlining our reasons for this determination on October 25, 1983
(48 FR 49244). This proposed designation does not constitute a major
Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human
environment.
Government-to-Government Relationship With Tribes
In accordance with the President's memorandum of April 29, 1994,
``Government-to-Government Relations with Native American Tribal
Governments'' (59 FR 22951), Executive Order 13175, and 512 DM 2, we
are coordinating with Federally recognized Tribes on a Government-to-
Government basis. Further, Secretarial Order 3206, ``American Indian
Tribal Rights, Federal-Tribal Trust Responsibilities, and the
Endangered Species Act'' (1997) provides that critical habitat should
not be designated in an area that may impact Tribal trust resources
unless it is determined to be essential to the conservation of a listed
species. The
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Secretarial Order further states that in designating critical habitat,
``the Service shall evaluate and document the extent to which the
conservation needs of a listed species can be achieved by limiting the
designation to other lands.''
During our development of this critical habitat proposal for the
Columbia River and Klamath River populations of bull trout, we
evaluated Tribal lands to determine if they are essential to the
conservation of the species. We have proposed critical habitat for
portions of Shitike Creek, Jefferson Creek, and the Deschutes, Warm
Springs, and Metolius Rivers that are within the Warm Springs
Reservation; the Klickitat River and South Fork Ahtanum Creek within
the Yakama Reservation; the Umatilla River, Meacham Creek, and Squaw
Creek within the Umatilla Reservation; Lake Coeur d'Alene within the
Coeur d'Alene Reservation; the Pend Oreille River within the Kalispell
Reservation; the Clearwater River, North Fork Clearwater River, Middle
Fork Clearwater River, South Fork Clearwater River, Lolo Creek, Clear
Creek, and Dworshak Reservoir within the Nez Perce Reservation;
portions of Flathead Lake, the lower Flathead River, and the Jocko
River watershed on the Flathead Reservation; and portions of the Jocko
River watershed, Mission Creek, and Post Creek on the Confederated
Salish and Kootenai Tribal Lands on the Flathead Reservation. A total
of approximately 1,200 km (750 mi) of stream segments and approximately
70,081 ha (178,070 ac) of lakes and reservoirs on Tribal lands is
included in our proposed designation of critical habitat.
Currently, the Yakama Nation, Coeur d'Alene, Kalispell, Nez Perce,
Confederated Salish and Kootenai, and Umatilla tribes do not have
resource management plans that provide protection or conservation for
the bull trout and its habitat. The Confederated Salish and Kootenai
Tribes have a resource management plan addressing bull trout
conservation that is being applied in the Jocko River watershed.
However, as a result of our meetings with the tribes on September 26,
2002, we mutually agreed to include habitat within the Jocko River
watershed in this proposed rule for designating critical habitat (Notes
of Government-to-Government meeting, September 26, 2002, in our
administrative record files).
We met with the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation
(CTWSR) in Oregon on August 28, 2002, to discuss the extent to which
the waterways of the Reservation provide bull trout habitat that is
essential to the conservation of the species, and the degree to which
Tribal management of those waterways and adjacent lands adequately
protects those habitats (Notes of Government-to-Government meeting,
August 28, 2002, in our administrative record files). As a result of
that meeting, we reviewed the existing Integrated Resource Management
Plans (CTWSR IRMP I and II) to determine whether the plans provide
adequately for the conservation of the species. In conducting this
analysis, we considered the level of certainty that the identified
management would be implemented, and whether the management measures
would be effective in protecting habitat essential to bull trout
conservation.
Our analysis determined that management within Warm Springs Tribal
``Conditional Use Areas'' (CUAs) provides a sufficient level of
protection and certainty of implementation such that additional special
management considerations or protection is not required. Therefore, on
the basis of section 3(5)(A)(i) of the Act, we did not include 63 km
(39 mi) of streams within the CUAs as part of our proposed designation
of critical habitat. An exception to our general finding regarding CUAs
was made with respect to CUAs on the Reservation's southern and
southeastern boundaries, where the boundary is defined by the Metolius
and Deschutes Rivers. Here, there is uncertainty as to the ability of
the Tribal management plans to adequately protect the entire waterway
(i.e., the rivers to the bankfull elevation on either shore), because
the opposite shore is not part of the Reservation and is not managed as
part of a CUA. Therefore, we have included the Metolius and Deschutes
Rivers, from bank to bank along the Reservation boundary, as part of
our proposed designation of critical habitat. We welcome comments on
this issue (see below).
With regard to areas outside the CUAs, we found that management
regimes for the Warm Springs Reservation lands and waterways that are
essential to the conservation of bull trout do require additional
special management considerations or protection, and consequently have
included such areas in our proposed designation of critical habitat. We
recognize that the CTWSR plans have the potential to be adequate if
they are further developed to include measures specific to the
conservation needs of bull trout. Of particular concern are the grazing
management standards in the CTWSR Integrated Resource Management Plan
II. The CTWSR IRMP II is an umbrella plan that provides general
guidance. To date, only two of six grazing district plans (the more
detailed and landscape-specific guidance documents under the umbrella
plan) are nearing completion. The Service will work closely with the
CTWSR staff to analyze the ability of any current or draft Tribal
management plan to protect essential bull trout habitat. Our goal in
doing so will be to limit the final designation of critical habitat for
bull trout within the boundaries of the Reservation to the minimum
amount of aquatic habitat that is essential to the conservation of the
species. We believe this approach to be consistent with our Tribal
Trust responsibilities. We welcome comments on this situation (see
below).
We are committed to maintaining a positive working relationship
with all of the Tribes, and will work with them on developing resource
management plans for Tribal lands that include conservation measures
for bull trout. We were required to prepare this critical habitat
proposal based on our analysis of whether habitat within these Tribal
reservation lands is essential to the conservation of the species and
may require special management considerations or protection. If, prior
to issuing a final determination, any Tribes complete management plans
that address areas on Tribal lands that are included in this proposed
designation of critical habitat, we will consider excluding those areas
based on the conservation measures provided for the species.
We invite comments and additional information regarding the
management of bull habitat on Tribal lands within the areas encompassed
by the Klamath River and Columbia River DPSs, and our proposed
designation of critical habitat in relation to such lands (see Public
Comments Solicited section). This includes, but is not limited to,
comments as to whether the areas on Tribal lands that we have proposed
for designation should be retained in, or excluded from, the final rule
designating critical habitat. We specifically seek comments regarding
whether we should retain or exclude, in the final designation of
critical habitat, those segments of the Metolious and Deschutes Rivers
along the boundary of the CTWSR, where the shores opposite the
Reservation are not part of the CTWSR, and there is uncertainty about
the ability of the Tribal management plans to protect the entire
waterway in those areas.
References Cited
A complete list of all references cited in this proposed rule is
available on
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request from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Branch of Endangered
Species Office, Portland, OR (see ADDRESSES section).
Authors
The primary authors of this proposed rule are: John Young, Regional
Office, Portland, Oregon; John Stephenson, Central Oregon Office, Bend,
Oregon; Mike Faler, Idaho Fishery Resource Office, Ahsahka, Idaho;
Marilyn Hemker, Kendra Womack and Johnna Roy, Snake River Basin Office,
Boise, Idaho; Wade Fredenberg, Creston Fish and Wildlife Center,
Kalispell, Montana; Selena Werdon, Nevada State Office, Reno, Nevada;
Alan Mauer, Central Oregon Office, Bend, Oregon; Kathy Barry, John
Davis, and Steve Wille, Oregon State Office, Portland, Oregon; John
Bowerman, Klamath Basin Office, Klamath Falls, Oregon; Ron Rhew,
Columbia River Fisheries Resources Office, Vancouver, Washington; Steve
Croci and Barb Kelly-Ringel, Mid-Columbia Fishery Office, Leavenworth,
Washington; Scott Deeds and Bob Hallock, Upper Columbia River Basin
Office, Spokane, Washington; Karolee Owens, Western Washington Office,
Lacey, Washington; and Rowan Baker, Regional Office, Portland, Oregon.
List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 17
Endangered and threatened species, Exports, Imports, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Transportation.
Proposed Regulation Promulgation
Accordingly, we propose to amend part 17, subchapter B of chapter
I, title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations as set forth below:
PART 17--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 17 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361-1407; 16 U.S.C. 1531-1544; 16 U.S.C.
4201-4245; Pub. L. 99-625, 100 Stat. 3500; unless otherwise noted.
2. In Sec. 17.11(h) revise the entry for ``Trout, bull'' under
``FISHES'' to read as follows:
Sec. 17.11 Endangered and threatened wildlife.
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(h) * * *
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Species Vertebrate
-------------------------------------------------------- population where When Critical Special
Historic range endangered or Status listed habitat rules
Common name Scientific name threatened
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Fishes
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Trout, bull...................... Salvelinus U.S.A. (AK, Pacific U.S.A, coterminous T 637, 639E, 17.95(e) 17.44(w)
confluentus. NW into CA, ID, (lower 48 states). 659, 670 17.44(x)
NV, MT), Canada
(NW Territories).
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3. Amend Sec. 17.95(e) by adding critical habitat for the bull
trout (Salvelinus confluentus) in the same alphabetical order as this
species occurs in Sec. 17.11(h).
Sec. 17.95 Critical habitat--fish and wildlife.
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(e) * * *
Bull Trout (Salvelinus confluentus)
(1) Critical habitat is depicted for Adams, Benewah, Blaine, Boise,
Bonner, Boundary, Butte, Clearwater, Custer, Idaho, Kootenai, Lemhi,
Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, Pend Oreille, Shoshone, Valley, and Washington
counties, Idaho; Flathead, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Mineral,
Missoula, Powell, Ravalli, and Sanders counties, Montana; Baker,
Columbia, Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River,
Jefferson, Klamath, Lane, Linn, Malheur, Morrow, Multnomah, Sherman,
Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, and Wheeler counties, Oregon; and
Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Clark, Cowlitz, Douglas, Garfield,
Franklin, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, Pacific, Pend Oreille,
Skamania, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima counties,
Washington, on the maps and as described below.
(2) Critical habitat includes the stream channels within the
proposed stream reaches indicated on the maps below, and includes a
lateral extent from the bankfull elevation on one bank to the bankfull
elevation on the opposite bank. Bankfull elevation is the level at
which water begins to leave the channel and move into the floodplain
and is reached at a discharge that generally has a recurrence interval
of 1 to 2 years on the annual flood series. If bankfull elevation is
not evident on either bank, the ordinary high-water line as defined by
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (33 CFR 329.11) shall be used to
determine the lateral extent of critical habitat. The lateral extent of
proposed lakes and reservoirs is defined by the perimeter of the water
body as mapped on standard 1:24,000 scale topographic maps.
(3) Within these areas, the primary constituent elements for the
bull trout are those habitat components that are essential for the
primary biological needs of foraging, reproducing, rearing of young,
dispersal, genetic exchange, or sheltering. Existing human-constructed
features and structures within the critical habitat boundary, such as
buildings, powerlines, roads, railroads, urban development, and other
paved areas will not contain one or more of the primary constituent
elements; consequently, Federal actions limited to those areas would
not trigger a consultation under section 7 of the Act unless they
affect the species and/or primary constituent elements in adjacent
critical habitat. The primary constituent elements are:
(i) Permanent water having low levels of contaminants such that
normal reproduction, growth and survival are not inhibited;
(ii) Water temperatures ranging from 2 to 15 [deg]C (36 to 59
[deg]F), with adequate thermal refugia available for temperatures at
the upper end of this range. Specific temperatures within this range
will vary depending on bull trout life-history stage and form,
geography, elevation, diurnal and seasonal variation, shade, such as
that provided by riparian habitat, and local groundwater influence;
(iii) Complex stream channels with features such as woody debris,
side channels, pools, and undercut banks to provide a variety of
depths, velocities, and instream structures;
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(iv) Substrates of sufficient amount, size, and composition to
ensure success of egg and embryo overwinter survival, fry emergence,
and young-of-the-year and juvenile survival. A minimal amount of fine
substrate less than 0.63 mm (0.25 in) in diameter and minimal substrate
embeddness are characteristic of these conditions;
(v) A natural hydrograph, including peak, high, low and base flows
within historic ranges or, if regulated, a hydrograph that demonstrates
the ability to support bull trout populations;
(vi) Springs, seeps, groundwater sources, and subsurface water
connectivity to contribute to water quality and quantity;
(vii) Migratory corridors with minimal physical, biological or
chemical barriers between spawning, rearing, overwintering, and
foraging habitats, including intermittent or seasonal barriers induced
by high water temperatures or low flows;
(viii) An abundant food base including terrestrial organisms of
riparian origin, aquatic macroinvertebrates, and forage fish; and
(ix) Few or no predatory, interbreeding, or competitive nonnative
species present.
(4) Proposed critical habitat does not include non-Federal lands
covered by an incidental take permit for the Columbia River distinct
population segment of bull trout issued under section 10(a)(1)(B) of
the Act on or before the date of publication of this proposed rule, as
long as such permit, or a conservation easement providing comparable
conservation benefits, remains legally operative on such lands.
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(5) Unit 1--Klamath River Basin.
(i) Critical Habitat Subunit--Upper Klamath Lake.
(A) Agency Lake centered at 42.541 degrees latitude, and -121.963
degrees longitude. Crane Creek from a lower point located at 42.628
degrees latitude, and -122.068 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 42.661 degrees latitude, and -122.085 degrees longitude.
Crystal Creek from a lower point located at 42.463 degrees latitude,
and -122.075 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 42.575
degrees latitude, and -122.081 degrees longitude. Fourmile Creek from a
lower point located at 42.539 degrees latitude, and -122.002 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 42.633 degrees latitude, and -
122.076 degrees longitude. Fourmile Slough from a lower point located
at 42.607 degrees latitude, and -122.046 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 42.535 degrees latitude, and -122.075 degrees
longitude. Recreation Creek from a lower point located at 42.477
degrees latitude, and -122.085 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 42.506 degrees latitude, and -122.074 degrees longitude.
Sevenmile Canal from a lower point located at 42.582 degrees latitude,
and -121.97 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 42.646
degrees latitude, and -122.05 degrees longitude. Sevenmile Creek from a
lower point located at 42.646 degrees latitude, and -122.05 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 42.69 degrees latitude, and -
122.15 degrees longitude. West Canal from a lower point located at
42.531 degrees latitude, and -122.004 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 42.646 degrees latitude, and -122.05 degrees
longitude.
(B) Cherry Creek from a lower point located at 42.631 degrees
latitude, and -122.073 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
42.615 degrees latitude, and -122.2 degrees longitude. Rock Creek from
a lower point located at 42.554 degrees latitude, and -122.079 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 42.567 degrees latitude, and -
122.186 degrees longitude.
(C) Threemile Creek from a lower point located at 42.642 degrees
latitude, and -122.065 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
42.64 degrees latitude, and -122.138 degrees longitude.
(D) Annie Creek from a lower point located at 42.722 degrees
latitude, and -121.988 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
42.864 degrees latitude, and -122.155 degrees longitude. Crooked Creek
from a lower point located at 42.599 degrees latitude, and -121.945
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 42.687 degrees latitude,
and -121.964 degrees longitude. Fort Creek from a lower point located
at 42.672 degrees latitude, and -121.979 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 42.695 degrees latitude, and -121.967 degrees
longitude. Middle Fork Annie Creek from a lower point located at 42.838
degrees latitude, and -122.127 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 42.886 degrees latitude, and -122.123 degrees longitude.
Wood River from a lower point located at 42.577 degrees latitude, and -
121.94 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 42.747 degrees
latitude, and -121.984 degrees longitude.
(E) Sun Creek from a lower point located at 42.735 degrees
latitude, and -122.008 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
42.898 degrees latitude, and -122.096 degrees longitude.
(ii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Sycan Marsh.
(A) Sycan Marsh centered at 42.811 degrees latitude, and -121.113
degrees longitude. Sycan River from a lower point located at 42.78
degrees latitude, and -121.048 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 42.647 degrees latitude, and -120.734 degrees longitude.
(B) Calahan Creek from a lower point located at 42.838 degrees
latitude, and -121.266 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
42.924 degrees latitude, and -121.291 degrees longitude. Long Creek
from a lower point located at 42.826 degrees latitude, and -121.209
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 42.933 degrees latitude,
and -121.338 degrees longitude.
(C) Coyote Creek from a lower point located at 42.854 degrees
latitude, and -121.158 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
42.893 degrees latitude, and -121.246 degrees longitude.
(D) Boulder Creek from a lower point located at 42.66 degrees
latitude, and -120.783 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
42.674 degrees latitude, and -120.761 degrees longitude. Rifle Creek
from a lower point located at 42.694 degrees latitude, and -120.88
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 42.682 degrees latitude,
and -120.845 degrees longitude. South Fork Sycan River from a lower
point located at 42.663 degrees latitude, and -120.793 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 42.633 degrees latitude, and -
120.795 degrees longitude.
(iii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Upper Sprague River.
(A) Boulder Creek from a lower point located at 42.517 degrees
latitude, and -120.951 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
42.495 degrees latitude, and -120.884 degrees longitude. Dixon Creek
from a lower point located at 42.518 degrees latitude, and -120.937
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 42.532 degrees latitude,
and -120.923 degrees longitude. North Fork Sprague River from a lower
point located at 42.497 degrees latitude, and -121.008 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 42.557 degrees latitude, and -
120.839 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek--off Dixon Creek from a lower
point located at 42.523 degrees latitude, and -120.93 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 42.521 degrees latitude, and -120.921
degrees longitude.
(B) Sheepy Creek from a lower point located at 42.534 degrees
latitude, and -120.931 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
42.514 degrees latitude, and -120.89 degrees longitude.
(C) Gearhart Creek from a lower point located at 42.566 degrees
latitude, and -120.886 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
42.51 degrees latitude, and -120.871 degrees longitude. Hole Creek from
a lower point located at 42.567 degrees latitude, and -120.869 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 42.541 degrees latitude, and -
120.86 degrees longitude. Nottin Creek from a lower point located at
42.57 degrees latitude, and -120.87 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 42.532 degrees latitude, and -120.85 degrees longitude.
School Creek from a lower point located at 42.604 degrees latitude, and
-120.846 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 42.618 degrees
latitude, and -120.806 degrees longitude.
(D) Dead Cow Creek from a lower point located at 42.59 degrees
latitude, and -120.835 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
42.562 degrees latitude, and -120.779 degrees longitude. Gold Creek
from a lower point located at 42.59 degrees latitude, and -120.818
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 42.606 degrees latitude,
and -120.794 degrees longitude.
(E) Deming Creek from a lower point located at 42.448 degrees
latitude, and -120.953 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
42.486 degrees latitude, and -120.885 degrees longitude.
(F) Brownsworth Creek from a lower point located at 42.392 degrees
latitude, and -120.913 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
42.469 degrees latitude, and -120.854 degrees longitude. Camp Creek
from a lower point located at 42.445 degrees latitude, and -120.794
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 42.471 degrees latitude,
and -120.837 degrees longitude. Corral Creek from a lower
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point located at 42.455 degrees latitude, and -120.782 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 42.481 degrees latitude, and -
120.817 degrees longitude. South Fork Sprague River from a lower point
located at 42.392 degrees latitude, and -120.913 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 42.481 degrees latitude, and -120.784 degrees
longitude.
(G) Leonard Creek from a lower point located at 42.413 degrees
latitude, and -120.867 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
42.465 degrees latitude, and -120.864 degrees longitude.
Note: Maps follow for Unit 1, Subunit i and Unit 1, Subunits ii
and iii.
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(6) Unit 2--Clark Fork River Basin.
(i) Critical Habitat Subunit--Lake Pend Oreille.
(A) Lake Pend Oreille centered at 48.158 degrees latitude, and -
116.438 degrees longitude.
(B) East River from a lower point located at 48.353 degrees
latitude, and -116.852 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.371 degrees latitude, and -116.819 degrees longitude. Middle Fork
East River from a lower point located at 48.371 degrees latitude, and -
116.819 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.362 degrees
latitude, and -116.659 degrees longitude. Priest River from a lower
point located at 48.178 degrees latitude, and -116.892 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 48.353 degrees latitude, and -
116.852 degrees longitude. Tarlac Creek from a lower point located at
48.393 degrees latitude, and -116.737 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 48.349 degrees latitude, and -116.717 degrees
longitude. Uleda Creek from a lower point located at 48.388 degrees
latitude, and -116.707 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.339 degrees latitude, and -116.694 degrees longitude.
(C) Pack River from a lower point located at 48.32 degrees
latitude, and -116.382 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.613 degrees latitude, and -116.634 degrees longitude.
(D) Grouse Creek from a lower point located at 48.403 degrees
latitude, and -116.477 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.483 degrees latitude, and -116.228 degrees longitude. North Fork
Grouse Creek from a lower point located at 48.452 degrees latitude, and
-116.373 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.502 degrees
latitude, and -116.265 degrees longitude.
(E) Trestle Creek from a lower point located at 48.283 degrees
latitude, and -116.352 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.352 degrees latitude, and -116.234 degrees longitude.
(F) Gold Creek from a lower point located at 47.971 degrees
latitude, and -116.454 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.954 degrees latitude, and -116.451 degrees longitude. North Gold
Creek from a lower point located at 47.974 degrees latitude, and -
116.452 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.975 degrees
latitude, and -116.426 degrees longitude. West Gold Creek from a lower
point located at 47.954 degrees latitude, and -116.451 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 47.944 degrees latitude, and -
116.477 degrees longitude.
(G) Dry Gulch from a lower point located at 48.089 degrees
latitude, and -116.357 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.087 degrees latitude, and -116.337 degrees longitude. Granite Creek
from a lower point located at 48.087 degrees latitude, and -116.427
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.06 degrees latitude,
and -116.329 degrees longitude. Sullivan Springs from a lower point
located at 48.088 degrees latitude, and -116.411 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 48.084 degrees latitude, and -116.387 degrees
longitude.
(H) Johnson Creek from a lower point located at 48.139 degrees
latitude, and -116.229 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.131 degrees latitude, and -116.225 degrees longitude.
(I) Clark Fork River from a lower point located at 48.142 degrees
latitude, and -116.202 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.089 degrees latitude, and -116.048 degrees longitude.
(J) Char Creek from a lower point located at 48.262 degrees
latitude, and -116.067 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.291 degrees latitude, and -116.073 degrees longitude. East Fork
Creek from a lower point located at 48.241 degrees latitude, and -
116.112 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.262 degrees
latitude, and -116.039 degrees longitude. Lightning Creek from a lower
point located at 48.14 degrees latitude, and -116.191 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 48.353 degrees latitude, and -116.175
degrees longitude. Morris Creek from a lower point located at 48.224
degrees latitude, and -116.117 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 48.208 degrees latitude, and -116.08 degrees longitude.
Porcupine Creek from a lower point located at 48.267 degrees latitude,
and -116.123 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.253
degrees latitude, and -116.156 degrees longitude. Rattle Creek from a
lower point located at 48.326 degrees latitude, and -116.172 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 48.314 degrees latitude, and -
116.1 degrees longitude. Savage Creek from a lower point located at
48.248 degrees latitude, and -116.096 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 48.226 degrees latitude, and -116.028 degrees
longitude. Wellington Creek from a lower point located at 48.29 degrees
latitude, and -116.162 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.295 degrees latitude, and -116.173 degrees longitude.
(K) Dry Creek from a lower point located at 48.094 degrees
latitude, and -116.129 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.089 degrees latitude, and -116.122 degrees longitude. Twin Creek
from a lower point located at 48.089 degrees latitude, and -116.122
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.063 degrees latitude,
and -116.151 degrees longitude.
(ii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Lower Clark Fork River.
(A) Cabinet Gorge Reservoir centered at 48.036 degrees latitude,
and -115.872 degrees longitude.
(B) Bull River from a lower point located at 48.036 degrees
latitude, and -115.844 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.109 degrees latitude, and -115.782 degrees longitude. Copper Creek
from a lower point located at 48.088 degrees latitude, and -115.773
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.078 degrees latitude,
and -115.685 degrees longitude. East Fork Bull River from a lower point
located at 48.109 degrees latitude, and -115.782 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 48.091 degrees latitude, and -115.645 degrees
longitude. South Fork Bull River from a lower point located at 48.109
degrees latitude, and -115.782 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 48.152 degrees latitude, and -115.784 degrees longitude.
(C) Rock Creek from a lower point located at 47.975 degrees
latitude, and -115.742 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.04 degrees latitude, and -115,676 degrees longitude.
(D) Noxon Rapids Reservoir centered at 47.892 degrees latitude, and
-115.705 degrees longitude.
(E) Crow Creek from a lower point located at 47.539 degrees
latitude, and -115.557 degrees longitude. Crow Creek, East Fork, from a
lower point located at 47.525 degrees latitude, and -115.557 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 47.48 degrees latitude, and -
115.542 degrees longitude. Graves Creek from a lower point located at
47.682 degrees latitude, and -115.409 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 47.718 degrees latitude, and -115.38 degrees
longitude. Prospect Creek from a lower point located at 47.592 degrees
latitude, and -115.358 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.569 degrees latitude, and -115.676 degrees longitude. Vermilion
River from a lower point located at 47.833 degrees latitude, and -
115.535 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.869 degrees
latitude, and -115.409 degrees longitude.
(F) Clark Fork River from a lower point located at 47.813 degrees
latitude, and -115.53 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.366 degrees latitude, and -114.776 degrees longitude.
(G) Beatrice Creek from a lower point located at 47.794 degrees
latitude, and -115.102 degrees longitude to an upper
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point located at 47.765 degrees latitude, and -115.201 degrees
longitude. Fishtrap Creek from a lower point located at 47.713 degrees
latitude, and -115.058 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.817 degrees latitude, and -115.144 degrees longitude. Fishtrap
Creek, West Fork from a lower point located at 47.817 degrees latitude,
and -115.144 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.769
degrees latitude, and -115.243 degrees longitude. Thompson River from a
lower point located at 47.576 degrees latitude, and -115.24 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 47.713 degrees latitude, and -
115.058 degrees longitude. Thompson River, West Fork, from a lower
point located at 47.65 degrees latitude, and -115.173 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 47.708 degrees latitude, and -115.208
degrees longitude.
(H) Flathead River from a lower point located at 47.366 degrees
latitude, and -114.776 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.354 degrees latitude, and -114.285 degrees longitude.
(I) Jocko River from a lower point located at 47.322 degrees
latitude, and -114.304 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.201 degrees latitude, and -113.924 degrees longitude. Jocko River,
Middle Fork, from a lower point located at 47.201 degrees latitude, and
-113.924 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.203 degrees
latitude, and -113.761 degrees longitude. Jocko River, North Fork, from
a lower point located at 47.201 degrees latitude, and -113.924 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 47.226 degrees latitude, and -
113.816 degrees longitude. Jocko River, South Fork, from a lower point
located at 47.195 degrees latitude, and -113.852 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 47.104 degrees latitude, and -113.766 degrees
longitude.
(J) Dry Creek from a lower point located at 47.305 degrees
latitude, and -114.064 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.259 degrees latitude, and -113.903 degrees longitude. McDonald Lake
centered at 47.421 degrees latitude, and -113.977 degrees longitude.
Mission Creek from a lower point located at 47.354 degrees latitude,
and -114.285 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.32
degrees latitude, and -113.988 degrees longitude. Mission Reservoir
centered at 47.319 degrees latitude, and -114.007 degrees longitude.
Post Creek from a lower point located at 47.36 degrees latitude, and -
114.168 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.41 degrees
latitude, and -113.935 degrees longitude. Saint Mary's Lake centered at
47.261 degrees latitude, and -113.922 degrees longitude.
(iii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Middle Clark Fork River.
(A) Clark Fork River from a lower point located at 47.366 degrees
latitude, and -114.776 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.87 degrees latitude, and -113.889 degrees longitude.
(B) Big Creek from a lower point located at 47.378 degrees
latitude, and -115.384 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.364 degrees latitude, and -115.444 degrees longitude. Big Creek,
East Fork, from a lower point located at 47.362 degrees latitude, and -
115.429 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.284 degrees
latitude, and -115.455 degrees longitude. Big Creek, Middle Fork, from
a lower point located at 47.364 degrees latitude, and -115.444 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 47.312 degrees latitude, and -
115.492 degrees longitude. Big Creek, West Fork from a lower point
located at 47.364 degrees latitude, and -115.444 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 47.35 degrees latitude, and -115.544 degrees
longitude. Deer Creek from a lower point located at 47.377 degrees
latitude, and -115.359 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.326 degrees latitude, and -115.389 degrees longitude. Little Joe
Creek from a lower point located at 47.297 degrees latitude, and -
115.12 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.27 degrees
latitude, and -115.14 degrees longitude. Little Joe Creek, North Fork
from a lower point located at 47.27 degrees latitude, and -115.14
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.186 degrees latitude,
and -115.285 degrees longitude. Little Joe Creek, South Fork from a
lower point located at 47.27 degrees latitude, and -115.14 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 47.154 degrees latitude, and -
115.234 degrees longitude. St. Regis River from a lower point located
at 47.297 degrees latitude, and -115.089 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 47.427 degrees latitude, and -115.741 degrees
longitude. Twelvemile Creek from a lower point located at 47.35 degrees
latitude, and -115.291 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.465 degrees latitude, and -115.324 degrees longitude. Ward Creek
from a lower point located at 47.312 degrees latitude, and -115.233
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.274 degrees latitude,
and -115.364 degrees longitude.
(C) Cedar Creek from a lower point located at 47.178 degrees
latitude, and -114.862 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.049 degrees latitude, and -115.043 degrees longitude. Lost Creek
from a lower point located at 47.128 degrees latitude, and -115.012
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.101 degrees latitude,
and -115.126 degrees longitude. Oregon Gulch from a lower point located
at 47.144 degrees latitude, and -114.967 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 47.128 degrees latitude, and -115.012 degrees
longitude.
(D) Trout Creek from a lower point located at 47.143 degrees
latitude, and -114.829 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.004 degrees latitude, and -114.992 degrees longitude.
(E) Cache Creek from a lower point located at 46.814 degrees
latitude, and -114.639 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.726 degrees latitude, and -114.758 degrees longitude. Fish Creek
from a lower point located at 47.004 degrees latitude, and -114.699
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.927 degrees latitude,
and -114.696 degrees longitude. Fish Creek, North Fork, from a lower
point located at 46.907 degrees latitude, and -114.805 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.929 degrees latitude, and -
114.944 degrees longitude. Fish Creek, South Fork, from a lower point
located at 46.927 degrees latitude, and -114.696 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.753 degrees latitude, and -114.571 degrees
longitude. Fish Creek, West Fork, from a lower point located at 46.927
degrees latitude, and -114.696 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.812 degrees latitude, and -114.89 degrees longitude.
Indian Creek from a lower point located at 46.855 degrees latitude, and
-114.835 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.838 degrees
latitude, and -114.834 degrees longitude. Montana Creek from a lower
point located at 46.8 degrees latitude, and -114.654 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 46.808 degrees latitude, and -114.762
degrees longitude. Straight Creek from a lower point located at 46.91
degrees latitude, and -114.815 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.86 degrees latitude, and -114.937 degrees longitude.
Surveyors Creek from a lower point located at 46.846 degrees latitude,
and -114.683 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.823
degrees latitude, and -114.757 degrees longitude. White Creek from a
lower point located at 46.797 degrees latitude, and -114.659 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.753 degrees latitude, and -
114.614 degrees longitude.
(F) Petty Creek from a lower point located at 46.992 degrees
latitude, and
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-114.446 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.85 degrees
latitude, and -114.438 degrees longitude.
(G) Rattlesnake Creek from a lower point located at 46.867 degrees
latitude, and -113.985 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.098 degrees latitude, and -113.909 degrees longitude.
(iv) Critical Habitat Subunit--Upper Clark Fork River.
(A) Clark Fork River from a lower point located at 46.87 degrees
latitude, and -113.889 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.21 degrees latitude, and -112.767 degrees longitude.
(B) Harvey Creek from a lower point located at 46.707 degrees
latitude, and -113.372 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.581 degrees latitude, and -113.573 degrees longitude.
(C) Flint Creek from a lower point located at 46.654 degrees
latitude, and -113.145 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.478 degrees latitude, and -113.237 degrees longitude.
(D) Boulder Creek from a lower point located at 46.478 degrees
latitude, and -113.237 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.343 degrees latitude, and -113.076 degrees longitude. South Boulder
Creek from a lower point located at 46.441 degrees latitude, and -
113.214 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.33 degrees
latitude, and -113.219 degrees longitude.
(E) Little Blackfoot River from a lower point located at 46.515
degrees latitude, and -112.797 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.341 degrees latitude, and -112.465 degrees longitude.
(F) Racetrack Creek from a lower point located at 46.285 degrees
latitude, and -112.729 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.279 degrees latitude, and -112.949 degrees longitude.
(G) Barker Creek from a lower point located at 46.163 degrees
latitude, and -113.115 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.1 degrees latitude, and -113.115 degrees longitude. Cable Creek from
a lower point located at 46.172 degrees latitude, and -113.18 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.196 degrees latitude, and -
113.213 degrees longitude. Foster Creek from a lower point located at
46.164 degrees latitude, and -113.12 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.283 degrees latitude, and -113.109 degrees
longitude. Storm Lake Creek from a lower point located at 46.169
degrees latitude, and -113.153 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.075 degrees latitude, and -113.267 degrees longitude.
Twin Lakes Creek from a lower point located at 46.169 degrees latitude,
and -113.152 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.056
degrees latitude, and -113.226 degrees longitude. Warm Springs Creek
from a lower point located at 46.21 degrees latitude, and -112.767
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.261 degrees latitude,
and -113.137 degrees longitude.
(v) Critical Habitat Subunit--Priest Lakes and River.
(A) Cedar Creek from a lower point located at 48.88 degrees
latitude, and -116.959 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.909 degrees latitude, and -116.885 degrees longitude. Lime Creek
from a lower point located at 48.894 degrees latitude, and -116.964
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.938 degrees latitude,
and -116.929 degrees longitude. Rock Creek from a lower point located
at 48.906 degrees latitude, and -116.97 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 48.954 degrees latitude, and -116.945 degrees
longitude. Upper Priest River from a lower point located at 48.799
degrees latitude, and -116.911 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 49 degrees latitude, and -116.936 degrees longitude.
(B) Gold Creek from a lower point located at 48.821 degrees
latitude, and -116.973 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.807 degrees latitude, and -117.112 degrees longitude. Hughes Fork
from a lower point located at 48.805 degrees latitude, and -116.923
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.946 degrees latitude,
and -117.023 degrees longitude.
(C) Upper Priest Lake centered at 48.785 degrees latitude, and -
116.888 degrees longitude.
(D) Trapper Creek from a lower point located at 48.796 degrees
latitude, and -116.896 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.877 degrees latitude, and -116.846 degrees longitude.
(E) Priest Lake centered at 48.588 degrees latitude, and -116.864
degrees longitude. The Thorofare from a lower point located at 48.74
degrees latitude, and -116.842 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 48.766 degrees latitude, and -116.864 degrees longitude.
(F) Lion Creek from a lower point located at 48.736 degrees
latitude, and -116.831 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.725 degrees latitude, and -116.672 degrees longitude. South Fork
Lion Creek from a lower point located at 48.743 degrees latitude, and -
116.797 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.716 degrees
latitude, and -116.718 degrees longitude.
(G) Two Mouth Creek from a lower point located at 48.688 degrees
latitude, and -116.836 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.674 degrees latitude, and -116.676 degrees longitude.
(H) Granite Creek from a lower point located at 48.639 degrees
latitude, and -116.863 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.7 degrees latitude, and -117.029 degrees longitude. North Fork
Granite Creek from a lower point located at 48.7 degrees latitude, and
-117.029 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.77 degrees
latitude, and -117.142 degrees longitude. South Fork Granite Creek from
a lower point located at 48.7 degrees latitude, and -117.029 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 48.761 degrees latitude, and -
117.147 degrees longitude.
(I) Indian Creek from a lower point located at 48.61 degrees
latitude, and -116.836 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.634 degrees latitude, and -116.789 degrees longitude. North Fork
Indian Creek from a lower point located at 48.634 degrees latitude, and
-116.789 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.627 degrees
latitude, and -116.691 degrees longitude. South Fork Indian Creek from
a lower point located at 48.634 degrees latitude, and -116.789 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 48.624 degrees latitude, and -
116.716 degrees longitude.
(J) Kalispell Creek from a lower point located at 48.567 degrees
latitude, and -116.921 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.626 degrees latitude, and -117.134 degrees longitude.
(K) Soldier Creek from a lower point located at 48.503 degrees
latitude, and -116.838 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.547 degrees latitude, and -116.698 degrees longitude.
(vi) Critical Habitat Subunit--Flathead Lake, Flathead River and 20
Headwater lakes.
(A) Flathead Lake centered at 47.886 degrees latitude, and -114.133
degrees longitude.
(B) Flathead River from a lower point located at 48.061 degrees
latitude, and -114.127 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.468 degrees latitude, and -114.069 degrees longitude. Flathead
River, Middle Fork from a lower point located at 48.468 degrees
latitude, and -114.069 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.996 degrees latitude, and -113.057 degrees longitude. Flathead
River, North Fork from a lower point located at 48.468 degrees
latitude, and -114.069 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
49 degrees latitude, and -114.474 degrees longitude.
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(C) Nyack Creek from a lower point located at 48.452 degrees
latitude, and -113.796 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.489 degrees latitude, and -113.7 degrees longitude.
(D) Park Creek from a lower point located at 48.31 degrees
latitude, and -113.613 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.369 degrees latitude, and -113.49 degrees longitude.
(E) Ole Creek from a lower point located at 48.283 degrees
latitude, and -113.598 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.315 degrees latitude, and -113.463 degrees longitude.
(F) Bear Creek from a lower point located at 48.234 degrees
latitude, and -113.566 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.296 degrees latitude, and -113.384 degrees longitude.
(G) Long Creek from a lower point located at 48.157 degrees
latitude, and -113.529 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.094 degrees latitude, and -113.496 degrees longitude.
(H) Granite Creek from a lower point located at 48.145 degrees
latitude, and -113.376 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.226 degrees latitude, and -113.332 degrees longitude.
(I) Lodgepole Creek from a lower point located at 48.115 degrees
latitude, and -113.264 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.123 degrees latitude, and -113.233 degrees longitude. Morrison Creek
from a lower point located at 48.11 degrees latitude, and -113.31
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.22 degrees latitude,
and -113.272 degrees longitude. Puzzle Creek from a lower point located
at 48.22 degrees latitude, and -113.272 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 48.187 degrees latitude, and -113.247 degrees
longitude. Whistler Creek from a lower point located at 48.123 degrees
latitude, and -113.233 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.169 degrees latitude, and -113.226 degrees longitude.
(J) Dolly Varden Creek from a lower point located at 48.066 degrees
latitude, and -113.244 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.995 degrees latitude, and -113.184 degrees longitude. Schafer Creek
from a lower point located at 48.071 degrees latitude, and -113.25
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.038 degrees latitude,
and -113.269 degrees longitude.
(K) Clack Creek from a lower point located at 48.012 degrees
latitude, and -113.089 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.988 degrees latitude, and -113.104 degrees longitude.
(L) Basin Creek from a lower point located at 47.966 degrees
latitude, and -112.995 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.935 degrees latitude, and -113.073 degrees longitude. Bowl Creek
from a lower point located at 47.996 degrees latitude, and -113.057
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.966 degrees latitude,
and -112.995 degrees longitude. Scalp Creek from a lower point located
at 47.982 degrees latitude, and -113.041 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 47.957 degrees latitude, and -113.081 degrees
longitude.
(M) Gateway Creek from a lower point located at 48.03 degrees
latitude, and -113.021 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.046 degrees latitude, and -112.958 degrees longitude. Strawberry
Creek from a lower point located at 47.996 degrees latitude, and -
113.057 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.132 degrees
latitude, and -113.033 degrees longitude. Strawberry Creek, East Fork,
from a lower point located at 48.064 degrees latitude, and -113.03
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.089 degrees latitude,
and -112.983 degrees longitude. Trail Creek from a lower point located
at 48.014 degrees latitude, and -113.019 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 48.012 degrees latitude, and -112.946 degrees
longitude.
(N) Big Creek from a lower point located at 48.604 degrees
latitude, and -14.163 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.551 degrees latitude, and -114.335 degrees longitude. Hallowat Creek
from a lower point located at 48.575 degrees latitude, and -114.316
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.615 degrees latitude,
and -114.456 degrees longitude. Kletomus Creek from a lower point
located at 48.602 degrees latitude, and -114.413 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 48.644 degrees latitude, and -114.413 degrees
longitude. Skookoleel Creek from a lower point located at 48.571
degrees latitude, and -114.313 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 48.522 degrees latitude, and -114.295 degrees longitude.
Werner Creek from a lower point located at 48.594 degrees latitude, and
-114.364 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.585 degrees
latitude, and -114.413 degrees longitude.
(O) Coal Creek from a lower point located at 48.69 degrees
latitude, and -114.193 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.698 degrees latitude, and -114.494 degrees longitude. Coal Creek,
South Fork from a lower point located at 48.68 degrees latitude, and -
114.345 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.674 degrees
latitude, and -114.471 degrees longitude. Cyclone Creek from a lower
point located at 48.665 degrees latitude, and -114.238 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 48.712 degrees latitude, and -
114.391 degrees longitude. Mathias Creek from a lower point located at
48.669 degrees latitude, and -114.422 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 48.647 degrees latitude, and -114.471 degrees
longitude.
(P) Cyclone Lake centered at 48.705 degrees latitude, and -114.3
degrees longitude.
(Q) Red Meadow Creek from a lower point located at 48.805 degrees
latitude, and -114.324 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.753 degrees latitude, and -114.565 degrees longitude.
(R) Shorty Creek from a lower point located at 48.851 degrees
latitude, and -114.593 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.818 degrees latitude, and -114.613 degrees longitude. Shorty Creek,
South Fork, from a lower point located at 48.818 degrees latitude, and
-114.613 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.804 degrees
latitude, and -114.613 degrees longitude. Whale Creek from a lower
point located at 48.849 degrees latitude, and -114.352 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 48.851 degrees latitude, and -
114.593 degrees longitude.
(S) Trail Creek from a lower point located at 48.924 degrees
latitude, and -114.386 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.934 degrees latitude, and -114.534 degrees longitude.
(T) Swift Creek from a lower point located at 48.481 degrees
latitude, and -114.424 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.654 degrees latitude, and -114.55 degrees longitude. Swift Creek,
West Fork from a lower point located at 48.654 degrees latitude, and -
114.55 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.723 degrees
latitude, and -114.667 degrees longitude. Whitefish Lake centered at
48.451 degrees latitude, and -114.381 degrees longitude.
(U) Swift Creek, East Fork from a lower point located at 48.687
degrees latitude, and -114.582 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 48.756 degrees latitude, and -114.583 degrees longitude.
Upper Whitefish Lake centered at 48.687 degrees latitude, and -114.578
degrees longitude.
(V) Fitzsimmons Creek from a lower point located at 48.735 degrees
latitude, and -114.733 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.752 degrees latitude, and -114.618 degrees longitude. Stillwater
River from a lower point located at 48.604 degrees latitude, and -
114.655 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.789 degrees
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latitude, and -114.685 degrees longitude. Upper Stillwater Lake
centered at 48.588 degrees latitude, and -114.636 degrees longitude.
(W) Lake McDonald centered at 48.584 degrees latitude, and -113.925
degrees longitude. McDonald Creek from a lower point located at 48.632
degrees latitude, and -113.868 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 48.646 degrees latitude, and -113.847 degrees longitude.
(X) Lincoln Creek from a lower point located at 48.592 degrees
latitude, and -113.766 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.595 degrees latitude, and -113.758 degrees longitude. Lincoln Lake
centered at 48.591 degrees latitude, and -113.77 degrees longitude.
(Y) Harrison Creek from a lower point located at 48.529 degrees
latitude, and -113.75 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.574 degrees latitude, and -113.701 degrees longitude. Harrison Lake
centered at 48.516 degrees latitude, and -113.77 degrees longitude.
(Z) Lake Isabel centered at 48.422 degrees latitude, and -113.493
degrees longitude. Park Creek from a lower point located at 48.422
degrees latitude, and -113.496 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 48.421 degrees latitude, and -113.505 degrees longitude.
(AA) Arrow Lake centered at 48.706 degrees latitude, and -113.884
degrees longitude. Camas Creek from a lower point located at 48.69
degrees latitude, and -113.901 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 48.738 degrees latitude, and -113.883 degrees longitude.
Trout Lake centered at 48.68 degrees latitude, and -113.909 degrees
longitude.
(BB) Logging Creek from a lower point located at 48.784 degrees
latitude, and -114.002 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.776 degrees latitude, and -114.019 degrees longitude. Logging Lake
centered at 48.758 degrees latitude, and -114.074 degrees longitude.
(CC) Cerulean Lake centered at 48.872 degrees latitude, and -
114.056 degrees longitude. Lower Quartz Lake centered at 48.807 degrees
latitude, and -114.171 degrees longitude. Middle Quartz Lake centered
at 48.822 degrees latitude, and -114.141 degrees longitude. Quartz
Creek from a lower point located at 48.815 degrees latitude, and -
114.165 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.839 degrees
latitude, and -114.003 degrees longitude. Quartz Lake centered at
48.828 degrees latitude, and -114.095 degrees longitude. Rainbow Creek
from a lower point located at 48.855 degrees latitude, and -114.053
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.869 degrees latitude,
and -114.052 degrees longitude.
(DD) Bowman Creek from a lower point located at 48.906 degrees
latitude, and -114.117 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.974 degrees latitude, and -114.063 degrees longitude. Bowman Lake
centered at 48.872 degrees latitude, and -114.153 degrees longitude.
(EE) Akokala Creek from a lower point located at 48.881 degrees
latitude, and -114.198 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.892 degrees latitude, and -114.191 degrees longitude. Akokala Lake
centered at 48.879 degrees latitude, and -114.198 degrees longitude.
(FF) Kintla Creek from a lower point located at 48.975 degrees
latitude, and -114.25 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.986 degrees latitude, and -114.063 degrees longitude. Kintla Lake
centered at 48.959 degrees latitude, and -114.306 degrees longitude.
(GG) Upper Kintla Lake centered at 48.976 degrees latitude, and -
114.175 degrees longitude.
(HH) Frozen Creek from a lower point located at 48.999 degrees
latitude, and -114.685 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.99 degrees latitude, and -114.737 degrees longitude. Frozen Lake
centered at 48.999 degrees latitude, and -114.68 degrees longitude.
(vii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Swan.
(A) Swan Lake centered at 47.945 degrees latitude, and -113.878
degrees longitude. Swan River from a lower point located at 47.928
degrees latitude, and -113.88 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 47.295 degrees latitude, and -113.782 degrees longitude.
(B) Lost Creek from a lower point located at 47.873 degrees
latitude, and -113.824 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.87 degrees latitude, and -113.848 degrees longitude. Lost Creek,
North Fork from a lower point located at 47.873 degrees latitude, and -
113.824 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.897 degrees
latitude, and -113.737 degrees longitude. Lost Creek, South Fork from a
lower point located at 47.873 degrees latitude, and -113.824 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 47.869 degrees latitude, and -
113.736 degrees longitude.
(C) Soup Creek from a lower point located at 47.837 degrees
latitude, and -113.843 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.812 degrees latitude, and -113.751 degrees longitude.
(D) Woodward Creek from a lower point located at 47.777 degrees
latitude, and -113.845 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.767 degrees latitude, and -113.879 degrees longitude. Woodward
Creek, South Fork from a lower point located at 47.754 degrees
latitude, and -113.857 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.717 degrees latitude, and -113.857 degrees longitude.
(E) Goat Creek from a lower point located at 47.749 degrees
latitude, and -113.828 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.773 degrees latitude, and -113.694 degrees longitude. Squeezer Creek
from a lower point located at 47.75 degrees latitude, and -113.815
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.717 degrees latitude,
and -113.727 degrees longitude.
(F) Lion Creek from a lower point located at 47.681 degrees
latitude, and -113.815 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.67 degrees latitude, and -113.71 degrees longitude.
(G) Piper Creek from a lower point located at 47.675 degrees
latitude, and -113.815 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.637 degrees latitude, and -113.844 degrees longitude.
(H) Jim Creek from a lower point located at 47.648 degrees
latitude, and -113.792 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.575 degrees latitude, and -113.856 degrees longitude.
(I) Cold Creek from a lower point located at 47.584 degrees
latitude, and -113.756 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.562 degrees latitude, and -113.81 degrees longitude.
(J) Elk Creek from a lower point located at 47.544 degrees
latitude, and -113.741 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.48 degrees latitude, and -113.856 degrees longitude.
(K) Crystal Creek from a lower point located at 47.336 degrees
latitude, and -113.767 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.334 degrees latitude, and -113.775 degrees longitude. Lindbergh Lake
centered at 47.379 degrees latitude, and -113.739 degrees longitude.
(L) Holland Creek from a lower point located at 47.451 degrees
latitude, and -113.572 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.451 degrees latitude, and -113.58 degrees longitude. Holland Lake
centered at 47.448 degrees latitude, and -113.597 degrees longitude.
(viii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Hungry Horse Reservoir.
(A) Flathead River, South Fork from a lower point located at 47.445
degrees latitude, and -113.183 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 48.001 degrees latitude, and -113.571 degrees longitude.
Hungry Horse Reservoir centered at 48.2 degrees latitude, and -113.771
degrees longitude.
(B) Wounded Buck Creek from a lower point located at 48.28 degrees
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latitude, and -113.935 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.235 degrees latitude, and -113.962 degrees longitude.
(C) Wheeler Creek from a lower point located at 48.096 degrees
latitude, and -113.729 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.067 degrees latitude, and -113.776 degrees longitude.
(D) Quintonkon Creek from a lower point located at 48.026 degrees
latitude, and -113.707 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.013 degrees latitude, and -113.766 degrees longitude. Sullivan Creek
from a lower point located at 48.044 degrees latitude, and -113.689
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.879 degrees latitude,
and -113.656 degrees longitude.
(E) Spotted Bear River from a lower point located at 47.924 degrees
latitude, and -113.526 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.878 degrees latitude, and -113.212 degrees longitude.
(F) Bunker Creek from a lower point located at 47.83 degrees
latitude, and -113.415 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.829 degrees latitude, and -113.581 degrees longitude.
(G) Little Salmon Creek from a lower point located at 47.655
degrees latitude, and -113.36 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 47.588 degrees latitude, and -113.61 degrees longitude.
(H) Big Salmon Creek from a lower point located at 47.586 degrees
latitude, and -113.419 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.567 degrees latitude, and -113.495 degrees longitude. Big Salmon
Lake centered at 47.602 degrees latitude, and -113.386 degrees
longitude.
(I) White River from a lower point located at 47.588 degrees
latitude, and -113.298 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.611 degrees latitude, and -113.203 degrees longitude.
(J) Gordon Creek from a lower point located at 47.479 degrees
latitude, and -113.224 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.424 degrees latitude, and -113.437 degrees longitude.
(K) Doctor Creek from a lower point located at 47.388 degrees
latitude, and -113.482 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.429 degrees latitude, and -113.458 degrees longitude. Doctor Lake
centered at 47.404 degrees latitude, and -113.48 degrees longitude.
(L) Babcock Creek from a lower point located at 47.366 degrees
latitude, and -113.269 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.359 degrees latitude, and -113.351 degrees longitude. Youngs Creek
from a lower point located at 47.445 degrees latitude, and -113.183
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.282 degrees latitude,
and -113.313 degrees longitude.
(M) Danaher Creek from a lower point located at 47.445 degrees
latitude, and -113.183 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.275 degrees latitude, and -113.014 degrees longitude. Rapid Creek
from a lower point located at 47.372 degrees latitude, and -113.054
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.382 degrees latitude,
and -113.026 degrees longitude.
(ix) Critical Habitat Subunit--Bitterroot.
(A) Bitterroot River from a lower point located at 46.861 degrees
latitude, and -114.118 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.944 degrees latitude, and -114.128 degrees longitude.
(B) Burnt Fork Creek from a lower point located at 46.542 degrees
latitude, and -114.099 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.304 degrees latitude, and -113.837 degrees longitude. Gold Creek
from a lower point located at 46.398 degrees latitude, and -113.903
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.324 degrees latitude,
and -113.904 degrees longitude. Little Burnt Fork Creek from a lower
point located at 46.322 degrees latitude, and -113.808 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.287 degrees latitude, and -
113.831 degrees longitude.
(C) Fred Burr Creek from a lower point located at 46.348 degrees
latitude, and -114.152 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.357 degrees latitude, and -114.315 degrees longitude. Mill Creek
from a lower point located at 46.372 degrees latitude, and -114.127
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.312 degrees latitude,
and -114.286 degrees longitude.
(D) Blodgett Creek from a lower point located at 46.312 degrees
latitude, and -114.145 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.248 degrees latitude, and -114.453 degrees longitude.
(E) Daly Creek from a lower point located at 46.168 degrees
latitude, and -113.911 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.25 degrees latitude, and -113.823 degrees longitude. Railroad Creek
from a lower point located at 46.158 degrees latitude, and -113.885
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.188 degrees latitude,
and -113.803 degrees longitude. Skalkaho Creek from a lower point
located at 46.22 degrees latitude, and -114.162 degrees longitude to an
upper point located at 46.057 degrees latitude, and -113.807 degrees
longitude. Weasel Creek from a lower point located at 46.129 degrees
latitude, and -113.854 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.152 degrees latitude, and -113.799 degrees longitude.
(F) Divide Creek from a lower point located at 46.064 degrees
latitude, and -113.967 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.043 degrees latitude, and -113.818 degrees longitude. Sleeping Child
Creek from a lower point located at 46.162 degrees latitude, and -
114.159 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.033 degrees
latitude, and -113.814 degrees longitude. Switchback Creek from a lower
point located at 46.059 degrees latitude, and -113.933 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.066 degrees latitude, and -
113.925 degrees longitude. Two Bear Creek from a lower point located at
46.111 degrees latitude, and -114.009 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.094 degrees latitude, and -113.897 degrees
longitude.
(G) Beaver Creek from a lower point located at 45.528 degrees
latitude, and -114.318 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.507 degrees latitude, and -114.393 degrees longitude. Bitterroot
River, West Fork from a lower point located at 45.944 degrees latitude,
and -114.128 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.461
degrees latitude, and -114.341 degrees longitude. Blue Joint Creek from
a lower point located at 45.696 degrees latitude, and -114.314 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.6 degrees latitude, and -
114.518 degrees longitude. Chicken Creek from a lower point located at
45.601 degrees latitude, and -114.313 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.621 degrees latitude, and -114.403 degrees
longitude. Deer Creek from a lower point located at 45.595 degrees
latitude, and -114.321 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.57 degrees latitude, and -114.509 degrees longitude. Hughes Creek
from a lower point located at 45.621 degrees latitude, and -114.303
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.667 degrees latitude,
and -114.021 degrees longitude. Johnson Creek from a lower point
located at 45.538 degrees latitude, and -114.319 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.494 degrees latitude, and -114.268 degrees
longitude. Overwhich Creek from a lower point located at 45.675 degrees
latitude, and -114.307 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.717 degrees latitude, and -114.08 degrees longitude. Painted Rocks
Reservoir centered at 45.701 degrees latitude, and -114.293 degrees
longitude. Sheep Creek from a lower point located at 45.52 degrees
latitude, and -114.319 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.482 degrees latitude, and
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45.698 degrees latitude, and -114.286 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.734 degrees latitude, and -114.183 degrees
longitude. Straight Creek from a lower point located at 45.677 degrees
latitude, and -114.099 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.683 degrees latitude, and -114.04 degrees longitude. Woods Creek
from a lower point located at 45.564 degrees latitude, and -114.321
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.512 degrees latitude,
and -114.402 degrees longitude.
(H) Bitterroot River, East Fork from a lower point located at
45.944 degrees latitude, and -114.128 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.911 degrees latitude, and -113.595 degrees
longitude. Buck Creek from a lower point located at 45.903 degrees
latitude, and -113.631 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.891 degrees latitude, and -113.633 degrees longitude. Bugle Creek
from a lower point located at 45.878 degrees latitude, and -113.786
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.835 degrees latitude,
and -113.776 degrees longitude. Bush Creek from a lower point located
at 45.944 degrees latitude, and -113.733 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46 degrees latitude, and -113.731 degrees longitude.
Lick Creek from a lower point located at 45.938 degrees latitude, and -
113.717 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.944 degrees
latitude, and -113.656 degrees longitude. Martin Creek from a lower
point located at 45.93 degrees latitude, and -113.723 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 46.03 degrees latitude, and -113.778
degrees longitude. Meadow Creek from a lower point located at 45.908
degrees latitude, and -113.78 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.798 degrees latitude, and -113.782 degrees longitude.
Moose Creek from a lower point located at 45.922 degrees latitude, and
-113.727 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.01 degrees
latitude, and -113.708 degrees longitude. Reynolds Creek from a lower
point located at 45.947 degrees latitude, and -113.717 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.957 degrees latitude, and -
113.646 degrees longitude. Sign Creek from a lower point located at
45.97 degrees latitude, and -113.711 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.993 degrees latitude, and -113.678 degrees
longitude. Swift Creek from a lower point located at 45.891 degrees
latitude, and -113.776 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.874 degrees latitude, and -113.753 degrees longitude.
(I) Fault Creek from a lower point located at 45.76 degrees
latitude, and -114.108 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.724 degrees latitude, and -114.081 degrees longitude. Fire Creek
from a lower point located at 45.791 degrees latitude, and -114.065
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.788 degrees latitude,
and -114.038 degrees longitude. Porcupine Creek from a lower point
located at 45.756 degrees latitude, and -114.056 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.723 degrees latitude, and -114.003 degrees
longitude. Prayer Creek from a lower point located at 45.756 degrees
latitude, and -114.055 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.726 degrees latitude, and -114.026 degrees longitude. Warm Springs
Creek from a lower point located at 45.86 degrees latitude, and -
114.025 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.726 degrees
latitude, and -114.057 degrees longitude. Wiles Creek from a lower
point located at 45.766 degrees latitude, and -114.075 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.726 degrees latitude, and -
114.142 degrees longitude.
(x) Critical Habitat Subunit--Blackfoot River.
(A) Blackfoot River from a lower point located at 46.87 degrees
latitude, and -113.889 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.011 degrees latitude, and -112.476 degrees longitude.
(B) Daisy Creek from a lower point located at 47.02 degrees
latitude, and -113.772 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.055 degrees latitude, and -113.822 degrees longitude. Gold Creek
from a lower point located at 46.919 degrees latitude, and -113.676
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.058 degrees latitude,
and -113.743 degrees longitude. Gold Creek, West Fork from a lower
point located at 46.996 degrees latitude, and -113.685 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 47.032 degrees latitude, and -
113.827 degrees longitude.
(C) Belmont Creek from a lower point located at 46.954 degrees
latitude, and -113.569 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.061 degrees latitude, and -113.681 degrees longitude.
(D) Cottonwood Creek from a lower point located at 47.025 degrees
latitude, and -113.281 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.161 degrees latitude, and -113.345 degrees longitude.
(E) Dunham Creek from a lower point located at 47.103 degrees
latitude, and -113.155 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.238 degrees latitude, and -113.316 degrees longitude. Lodgepole
Creek from a lower point located at 47.183 degrees latitude, and -
113.202 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.229 degrees
latitude, and -113.27 degrees longitude. Monture Creek from a lower
point located at 47.02 degrees latitude, and -113.235 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 47.301 degrees latitude, and -113.249
degrees longitude.
(F) Blackfoot River, North Fork from a lower point located at
46.985 degrees latitude, and -113.129 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 47.197 degrees latitude, and -112.886 degrees
longitude.
(G) Copper Creek from a lower point located at 47.007 degrees
latitude, and -112.555 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.06 degrees latitude, and -112.752 degrees longitude. Landers Fork
from a lower point located at 46.965 degrees latitude, and -112.562
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.099 degrees latitude,
and -112.566 degrees longitude.
(xi) Critical Habitat Subunit--Clearwater River and Lake Chain.
(A) Salmon Lake centered at 47.091 degrees latitude, and -113.4
degrees longitude.
(B) Clearwater River from a lower point located at 47.107 degrees
latitude, and -113.427 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.39 degrees latitude, and -113.561 degrees longitude.
(C) Finley Creek from a lower point located at 47.125 degrees
latitude, and -113.56 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.12 degrees latitude, and -113.649 degrees longitude. Owl Creek from
a lower point located at 47.115 degrees latitude, and -113.441 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 47.115 degrees latitude, and -
113.502 degrees longitude. Placid Creek from a lower point located at
47.116 degrees latitude, and -113.541 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 47.187 degrees latitude, and -113.692 degrees
longitude. Placid Lake centered at 47.119 degrees latitude, and -
113.524 degrees longitude.
(D) Morrell Creek from a lower point located at 47.141 degrees
latitude, and -113.46 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.342 degrees latitude, and -113.471 degrees longitude.
(E) Deer Creek from a lower point located at 47.208 degrees
latitude, and -113.529 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.249 degrees latitude, and -113.688 degrees longitude. Seeley Lake
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(F) Clearwater RIver, West Fork from a lower point located at
47.256 degrees latitude, and -113.55 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 47.287 degrees latitude, and -113.744 degrees
longitude.
(G) Clearwater Lake centered at 47.386 degrees latitude, and -
113.559 degrees longitude. Lake Alva centered at 47.314 degrees
latitude, and -113.582 degrees longitude. Lake Inez centered at 47.282
degrees latitude, and -113.566 degrees longitude. Rainy Lake centered
at 47.339 degrees latitude, and -113.594 degrees longitude.
(H) Clearwater River, East Fork from a lower point located at
47.352 degrees latitude, and -113.581 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 47.343 degrees latitude, and -113.495 degrees
longitude. Colt Creek from a lower point located at 47.328 degrees
latitude, and -113.589 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.361 degrees latitude, and -113.658 degrees longitude.
(xii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Rock Creek.
(A) Rock Creek from a lower point located at 46.725 degrees
latitude, and -113.682 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.223 degrees latitude, and -113.521 degrees longitude.
(B) Gilbert Creek from a lower point located at 46.682 degrees
latitude, and -113.666 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.648 degrees latitude, and -113.818 degrees longitude.
(C) Brewster Creek from a lower point located at 46.612 degrees
latitude, and -113.653 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.582 degrees latitude, and -113.587 degrees longitude.
(D) Ranch Creek from a lower point located at 46.583 degrees
latitude, and -113.678 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.468 degrees latitude, and -113.577 degrees longitude.
(E) Welcome Creek from a lower point located at 46.566 degrees
latitude, and -113.7 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.613 degrees latitude, and -113.806 degrees longitude.
(F) Butte Cabin Creek from a lower point located at 46.52 degrees
latitude, and -113.767 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.482 degrees latitude, and -113.684 degrees longitude.
(G) Wahlquist Creek from a lower point located at 46.501 degrees
latitude, and -113.776 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.531 degrees latitude, and -113.843 degrees longitude.
(H) Cougar Creek from a lower point located at 46.455 degrees
latitude, and -113.768 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.47 degrees latitude, and -113.675 degrees longitude.
(I) Hogback Creek from a lower point located at 46.41 degrees
latitude, and -113.702 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.44 degrees latitude, and -113.625 degrees longitude.
(J) Wyman Creek from a lower point located at 46.396 degrees
latitude, and -113.688 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.308 degrees latitude, and -113.771 degrees longitude.
(K) Stony Creek from a lower point located at 46.348 degrees
latitude, and -113.603 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.283 degrees latitude, and -113.771 degrees longitude.
(L) Beaver Creek from a lower point located at 46.472 degrees
latitude, and -113.493 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.468 degrees latitude, and -113.555 degrees longitude. Upper Willow
Creek from a lower point located at 46.331 degrees latitude, and -
113.542 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.566 degrees
latitude, and -113.522 degrees longitude.
(M) Bowles Creek from a lower point located at 46.192 degrees
latitude, and -113.747 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.207 degrees latitude, and -113.812 degrees longitude. Rock Creek,
North Fork from a lower point located at 46.212 degrees latitude, and -
113.696 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.244 degrees
latitude, and -113.772 degrees longitude. Rock Creek, West Fork from a
lower point located at 46.223 degrees latitude, and -113.521 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.144 degrees latitude, and -
113.721 degrees longitude. Sand Basin Creek from a lower point located
at 46.197 degrees latitude, and -113.703 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.151 degrees latitude, and -113.712 degrees
longitude.
(N) Moose Meadow Creek from a lower point located at 46.139 degrees
latitude, and -113.591 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.078 degrees latitude, and -113.635 degrees longitude. Rock Creek,
Ross Fork from a lower point located at 46.224 degrees latitude, and -
113.525 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.034 degrees
latitude, and -113.779 degrees longitude. Rock Creek, Ross Fork, South
Fork from a lower point located at 46.113 degrees latitude, and -113.66
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.038 degrees latitude,
and -113.698 degrees longitude.
(O) East Fork Reservoir centered at 46.118 degrees latitude, and -
113.374 degrees longitude. Meadow Creek from a lower point located at
46.157 degrees latitude, and -113.439 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.092 degrees latitude, and -113.443 degrees
longitude. Rock Creek, East Fork from a lower point located at 46.2
degrees latitude, and -113.499 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.021 degrees latitude, and -113.319 degrees longitude.
(P) Carpp Creek from a lower point located at 46.032 degrees
latitude, and -113.524 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.985 degrees latitude, and -113.446 degrees longitude. Copper Creek
from a lower point located at 46.068 degrees latitude, and -113.538
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.949 degrees latitude,
and -113.569 degrees longitude. Green Canyon Creek from a lower point
located at 46.05 degrees latitude, and -113.578 degrees longitude to an
upper point located at 46.065 degrees latitude, and -113.646 degrees
longitude. Lutz Creek from a lower point located at 46.031 degrees
latitude, and -113.61 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.051 degrees latitude, and -113.655 degrees longitude. Meyers Creek
from a lower point located at 46.052 degrees latitude, and -113.537
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.988 degrees latitude,
and -113.57 degrees longitude. Rock Creek, Middle Fork from a lower
point located at 46.223 degrees latitude, and -113.521 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.949 degrees latitude, and -
113.523 degrees longitude.
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(7) Unit 3--Kootenai River Basin.
(i) Critical Habitat Subunit--Kootenai River and Bull Lake.
(A) Kootenai River from a lower point located at 49 degrees
latitude, and -116.503 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.411 degrees latitude, and -115.314 degrees longitude.
(B) Callahan Creek from a lower point located at 48.435 degrees
latitude, and -116.012 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.458 degrees latitude, and -115.881 degrees longitude. Callahan
Creek, North Fork from a lower point located at 48.435 degrees
latitude, and -116.012 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.506 degrees latitude, and -116.191 degrees longitude. Callahan
Creek, South Fork from a lower point located at 48.435 degrees
latitude, and -116.012 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.434 degrees latitude, and -116.168 degrees longitude. Goat Creek
from a lower point located at 48.435 degrees latitude, and -116 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 48.381 degrees latitude, and -
116.038 degrees longitude. July Creek from a lower point located at
48.435 degrees latitude, and -115.916 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 48.423 degrees latitude, and -115.919 degrees
longitude.
(C) O'Brien Creek from a lower point located at 48.448 degrees
latitude, and -115.866 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.557 degrees latitude, and -115.862 degrees longitude.
(D) Quartz Creek from a lower point located at 48.438 degrees
latitude, and -115.638 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.573 degrees latitude, and -115.689 degrees longitude. Quartz Creek,
West Fork from a lower point located at 48.479 degrees latitude, and -
115.653 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.523 degrees
latitude, and -115.749 degrees longitude.
(E) Pipe Creek from a lower point located at 48.424 degrees
latitude, and -115.606 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.674 degrees latitude, and -115.647 degrees longitude. Pipe Creek,
East Fork from a lower point located at 48.616 degrees latitude, and -
115.618 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.692 degrees
latitude, and -115.593 degrees longitude.
(F) Bear Creek from a lower point located at 48.184 degrees
latitude, and -115.507 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.162 degrees latitude, and -115.653 degrees longitude. Libby Creek
from a lower point located at 48.393 degrees latitude, and -115.537
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.112 degrees latitude,
and -115.552 degrees longitude. Poorman Creek from a lower point
located at 48.149 degrees latitude, and -115.526 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 48.123 degrees latitude, and -115.631 degrees
longitude. Ramsey Creek from a lower point located at 48.139 degrees
latitude, and -115.534 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.091 degrees latitude, and -115.617 degrees longitude.
(G) Fisher River from a lower point located at 48.366 degrees
latitude, and -115.323 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.07 degrees latitude, and -115.374 degrees longitude. West Fisher
Creek from a lower point located at 48.07 degrees latitude, and -
115.374 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.05 degrees
latitude, and -115.594 degrees longitude.
(H) Bull Lake centered at 48.236 degrees latitude, and -115.844
degrees longitude. Keeler Creek from a lower point located at 48.36
degrees latitude, and -115.851 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 48.331 degrees latitude, and -116.006 degrees longitude.
Keeler Creek, North Fork from a lower point located at 48.342 degrees
latitude, and -115.896 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.364 degrees latitude, and -116.015 degrees longitude. Lake Creek
from a lower point located at 48.36 degrees latitude, and -115.851
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.283 degrees latitude,
and -115.858 degrees longitude.
(ii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Lake Koocanusa and Sophie Lake.
(A) Lake Koocanusa centered at 48.593 degrees latitude, and -
115.231 degrees longitude.
(B) Blue Sky Creek from a lower point located at 48.895 degrees
latitude, and -114.775 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.887 degrees latitude, and -114.751 degrees longitude. Clarence Creek
from a lower point located at 48.889 degrees latitude, and -114.798
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.936 degrees latitude,
and -114.85 degrees longitude. Grave Creek from a lower point located
at 48.798 degrees latitude, and -114.952 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 48.927 degrees latitude, and -114.75 degrees
longitude. Tobacco River from a lower point located at 48.897 degrees
latitude, and -115.126 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.798 degrees latitude, and -114.952 degrees longitude.
(C) Wigwam River from a lower point located at 49 degrees latitude,
and -114.801 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.953
degrees latitude, and -114.927 degrees longitude.
(D) Phillips Creek from a lower point located at 48.971 degrees
latitude, and -115.104 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
49 degrees latitude, and -115.062 degrees longitude. Sophie Lake
centered at 48.964 degrees latitude, and -115.115 degrees longitude.
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(8) Unit 4--Willamette River Basin.
(i) Willamette River from a lower point located at 44.126 degrees
latitude, and -123.106 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.023 degrees latitude, and -123.017 degrees longitude.
(ii) Anderson Creek from a lower point located at 44.262 degrees
latitude, and -122.045 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.276 degrees latitude, and -122.022 degrees longitude. Blue River
from a lower point located at 44.153 degrees latitude, and -122.342
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.172 degrees latitude,
and -122.328 degrees longitude. Cougar Reservoir centered at 44.101
degrees latitude, and -122.229 degrees longitude. Deer Creek from a
lower point located at 44.241 degrees latitude, and -122.056 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.274 degrees latitude, and -
122.082 degrees longitude. Horse Creek from a lower point located at
44.17 degrees latitude, and -122.174 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.125 degrees latitude, and -122.036 degrees
longitude. Lost Creek from a lower point located at 44.19 degrees
latitude, and -122.066 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.162 degrees latitude, and -122.022 degrees longitude. McKenzie River
from a lower point located at 44.126 degrees latitude, and -123.106
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.309 degrees latitude,
and -122.028 degrees longitude. Olallie Creek from a lower point
located at 44.257 degrees latitude, and -122.041 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.273 degrees latitude, and -122.011 degrees
longitude. Roaring River from a lower point located at 43.956 degrees
latitude, and -122.09 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.922 degrees latitude, and -122.06 degrees longitude. Separation
Creek from a lower point located at 44.125 degrees latitude, and -
122.036 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.125 degrees
latitude, and -122 degrees longitude. South Fork McKenzie River from a
lower point located at 44.159 degrees latitude, and -122.295 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 43.953 degrees latitude, and -
122.017 degrees longitude. Sweetwater Creek from a lower point located
at 44.279 degrees latitude, and -122.044 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.283 degrees latitude, and -122.023 degrees
longitude. Trail Bridge Reservoir centered at 44.277 degrees latitude,
and -122.047 degrees longitude. West Fork Horse Creek from a lower
point located at 44.172 degrees latitude, and -122.206 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.17 degrees latitude, and -
122.174 degrees longitude.
(iii) Bear Creek from a lower point located at 43.544 degrees
latitude, and -122.242 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.554 degrees latitude, and -122.207 degrees longitude. Dexter
Reservoir centered at 43.915 degrees latitude, and -122.788 degrees
longitude. Hills Creek Lake (reservoir) centered at 43.672 degrees
latitude, and -122.426 degrees longitude. Lookout Point Lake
(reservoir) centered at 43.872 degrees latitude, and -122.681 degrees
longitude. Middle Fork Willamette River from a lower point located at
44.023 degrees latitude, and -123.017 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 43.481 degrees latitude, and -122.254 degrees
longitude. Swift Creek from a lower point located at 43.502 degrees
latitude, and -122.299 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.56 degrees latitude, and -122.162 degrees longitude.
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(9) Unit 5--Hood River Basin.
(i) Hood River from a lower point located at 45.721 degrees
latitude, and -121.506 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.575 degrees latitude, and -121.626 degrees longitude.
(ii) West Fork Hood River from a lower point located at 45.605
degrees latitude, and -121.632 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.456 degrees latitude, and -121.781 degrees longitude.
(iii) Divers Creek from a lower point located at 45.544 degrees
latitude, and -121.736 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.573 degrees latitude, and -121.787 degrees longitude. Lake Branch
Hood River from a lower point located at 45.549 degrees latitude, and -
121.699 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.539 degrees
latitude, and -121.742 degrees longitude. Laurel Creek from a lower
point located at 45.539 degrees latitude, and -121.742 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.513 degrees latitude, and -
121.788 degrees longitude.
(iv) Elk Creek from a lower point located at 45.456 degrees
latitude, and -121.781 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.405 degrees latitude, and -121.772 degrees longitude. Red Hill Creek
from a lower point located at 45.483 degrees latitude, and -121.769
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.453 degrees latitude,
and -121.734 degrees longitude.
(v) East Fork Hood River from a lower point located at 45.575
degrees latitude, and -121.626 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.338 degrees latitude, and -121.671 degrees longitude.
Evans Creek from a lower point located at 45.522 degrees latitude, and
-121.576 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.425 degrees
latitude, and -121.642 degrees longitude. Griswell Creek from a lower
point located at 45.529 degrees latitude, and -121.577 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.522 degrees latitude, and -
121.576 degrees longitude.
(vi) Bear Creek from a lower point located at 45.499 degrees
latitude, and -121.629 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.494 degrees latitude, and -121.642 degrees longitude. Coe Branch
from a lower point located at 45.463 degrees latitude, and -121.645
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.434 degrees latitude,
and -121.667 degrees longitude. Compass Creek from a lower point
located at 45.434 degrees latitude, and -121.667 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.401 degrees latitude, and -121.681 degrees
longitude. Elliot Creek from a lower point located at 45.464 degrees
latitude, and -121.639 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.453 degrees latitude, and -121.637 degrees longitude. Middle Fork
Hood River from a lower point located at 45.575 degrees latitude, and -
121.626 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.463 degrees
latitude, and -121.645 degrees longitude.
(vii) Clear Branch from a lower point located at 45.463 degrees
latitude, and -121.645 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.432 degrees latitude, and -121.711 degrees longitude. Laurance Lake
centered at 45.46 degrees latitude, and -121.664 degrees longitude.
Pinnacle Creek from a lower point located at 45.458 degrees latitude,
and -121.66 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.438
degrees latitude, and -121.683 degrees longitude.
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(10) Unit 6--Deschutes River Basin.
(i) Critical Habitat Subunit--Lower Deschutes.
(A) Deschutes River from a lower point located at 45.639 degrees
latitude, and -120.914 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.373 degrees latitude, and -121.291 degrees longitude. Lake Billy
Chinook centered at 44.597 degrees latitude, and -121.285 degrees
longitude. Lake Simtustus centered at 44.656 degrees latitude, and -
121.259 degrees longitude. Pelton Reservoir centered at 44.714 degrees
latitude, and -121.241 degrees longitude.
(B) Bunchgrass Creek from a lower point located at 44.982 degrees
latitude, and -121.629 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.058 degrees latitude, and -121.673 degrees longitude. Warm Springs
River 1 from a lower point located at 44.997 degrees latitude, and -
121.067 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.942 degrees
latitude, and -121.43 degrees longitude. Warm Springs River 2 from a
lower point located at 44.97 degrees latitude, and -121.477 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.97 degrees latitude, and -
121.584 degrees longitude. Warm Springs River 3 from a lower point
located at 44.991 degrees latitude, and -121.667 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.993 degrees latitude, and -121.68 degrees
longitude. Warm Springs River 4 from a lower point located at 44.997
degrees latitude, and -121.715 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.003 degrees latitude, and -121.74 degrees longitude.
(C) Shitike Creek from a lower point located at 44.762 degrees
latitude, and -121.227 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.727 degrees latitude, and -121.786 degrees longitude.
(D) Crooked River from a lower point located at 44.501 degrees
latitude, and -121.285 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.31 degrees latitude, and -120.868 degrees longitude.
(E) Metolius River from a lower point located at 44.619 degrees
latitude, and -121.468 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.434 degrees latitude, and -121.637 degrees longitude.
(F) Whitewater River from a lower point located at 44.67 degrees
latitude, and -121.545 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.704 degrees latitude, and -121.727 degrees longitude.
(G) Abbot Creek from a lower point located at 44.57 degrees
latitude, and -121.619 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.544 degrees latitude, and -121.67 degrees longitude. Candle Creek
from a lower point located at 44.576 degrees latitude, and -121.618
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.583 degrees latitude,
and -121.677 degrees longitude. Jefferson Creek from a lower point
located at 44.577 degrees latitude, and -121.619 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.64 degrees latitude, and -121.734 degrees
longitude. Unnamed creek--off Jefferson Creek from a lower point
located at 44.626 degrees latitude, and -121.69 degrees longitude to an
upper point located at 44.634 degrees latitude, and -121.698 degrees
longitude.
(H) Brush Creek from a lower point located at 44.504 degrees
latitude, and -121.658 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.544 degrees latitude, and -121.706 degrees longitude. Canyon Creek
from a lower point located at 44.501 degrees latitude, and -121.642
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.503 degrees latitude,
and -121.741 degrees longitude. Heising Spring from a lower point
located at 44.494 degrees latitude, and -121.648 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.491 degrees latitude, and -121.651 degrees
longitude. Jack Creek from a lower point located at 44.493 degrees
latitude, and -121.647 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.472 degrees latitude, and -121.725 degrees longitude. Roaring Creek
from a lower point located at 44.508 degrees latitude, and -121.686
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.527 degrees latitude,
and -121.708 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek off Canyon Creek from a
lower point located at 44.505 degrees latitude, and -121.657 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.527 degrees latitude, and -
121.678 degrees longitude.
(I) Blue Lake centered at 44.413 degrees latitude, and -121.768
degrees longitude. Lake Creek from a lower point located at 44.436
degrees latitude, and -121.702 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.426 degrees latitude, and -121.726 degrees longitude.
Link Creek from a lower point located at 44.419 degrees latitude, and -
121.754 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.415 degrees
latitude, and -121.764 degrees longitude. Middle Fork Lake Creek from a
lower point located at 44.453 degrees latitude, and -121.642 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.436 degrees latitude, and -
121.702 degrees longitude. North Fork Lake Creek from a lower point
located at 44.457 degrees latitude, and -121.642 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.436 degrees latitude, and -121.702 degrees
longitude. South Fork Lake Creek from a lower point located at 44.442
degrees latitude, and -121.661 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.436 degrees latitude, and -121.704 degrees longitude.
Suttle Lake centered at 44.422 degrees latitude, and -121.74 degrees
longitude.
(J) Squaw Creek from a lower point located at 44.46 degrees
latitude, and -121.335 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.445 degrees latitude, and -121.346 degrees longitude.
(ii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Upper Deschutes.
(A) Big Marsh Creek from a lower point located at 43.483 degrees
latitude, and -121.907 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.318 degrees latitude, and -121.993 degrees longitude. Crane Prairie
Reservoir centered at 43.786 degrees latitude, and -121.8 degrees
longitude. Crescent Creek from a lower point located at 43.529 degrees
latitude, and -121.651 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.501 degrees latitude, and -121.972 degrees longitude. Crescent Lake
centered at 43.478 degrees latitude, and -121.989 degrees longitude.
Deschutes River from a lower point located at 43.742 degrees latitude,
and -121.779 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.901
degrees latitude, and -121.76 degrees longitude. Lava Lake centered at
43.921 degrees latitude, and -121.772 degrees longitude. Little
Deschutes River from a lower point located at 43.529 degrees latitude,
and -121.651 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.301
degrees latitude, and -121.994 degrees longitude. Little Lava Lake
centered at 43.91 degrees latitude, and -121.757 degrees longitude.
Wickiup Reservoir centered at 43.679 degrees latitude, and -121.732
degrees longitude.
(B) Cold Creek from a lower point located at 43.521 degrees
latitude, and -121.951 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.515 degrees latitude, and -122 degrees longitude. Refrigerator Creek
from a lower point located at 43.452 degrees latitude, and -121.935
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.419 degrees latitude,
and -121.989 degrees longitude. Whitefish Creek from a lower point
located at 43.468 degrees latitude, and -122.031 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 43.527 degrees latitude, and -122.07 degrees
longitude.
(C) Fall River from a lower point located at 43.768 degrees
latitude, and -121.632 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.788 degrees latitude, and -121.514 degrees longitude. Hemlock Creek
from a lower point located at 43.365 degrees latitude, and -121.825
degrees longitude to an upper
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point located at 43.334 degrees latitude, and -121.917 degrees
longitude. Spruce Creek from a lower point located at 43.352 degrees
latitude, and -121.857 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.369 degrees latitude, and -121.922 degrees longitude.
(D) Browns Creek from a lower point located at 43.721 degrees
latitude, and -121.791 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.727 degrees latitude, and -121.954 degrees longitude. Cultus River
from a lower point located at 43.809 degrees latitude, and -121.796
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.899 degrees latitude,
and -121.858 degrees longitude. Quinn River from a lower point located
at 43.784 degrees latitude, and -121.835 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 43.782 degrees latitude, and -121.836 degrees
longitude. Snow Creek from a lower point located at 43.814 degrees
latitude, and -121.776 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.879 degrees latitude, and -121.767 degrees longitude.
(11) Unit 7--Odell Lake.
(i) Odell Lake centered at 43.572 degrees latitude, and -122
degrees longitude.
(ii) Trapper Creek from a lower point located at 43.585 degrees
latitude, and -122.046 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.537 degrees latitude, and -122.075 degrees longitude.
(iii) Crystal Creek from a lower point located at 43.572 degrees
latitude, and -122.021 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.566 degrees latitude, and -122.05 degrees longitude.
(iv) Odell Creek from a lower point located at 43.591 degrees
latitude, and -121.853 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.55 degrees latitude, and -121.963 degrees longitude.
(v) Davis Lake centered at 43.616 degrees latitude, and -121.843
degrees longitude.
Note: Maps follow for Unit 6, Subunit i; and for Unit 6, Subunit
ii and Unit 7.
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(12) Unit 8--John Day River Basin.
(i) Call Creek from a lower point located at 44.32 degrees
latitude, and -118.556 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.286 degrees latitude, and -118.506 degrees longitude. Canyon Creek
from a lower point located at 44.423 degrees latitude, and -118.958
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.27 degrees latitude,
and -118.731 degrees longitude. Deardorff Creek from a lower point
located at 44.395 degrees latitude, and -118.576 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.383 degrees latitude, and -118.422 degrees
longitude. Indian Creek from a lower point located at 44.443 degrees
latitude, and -118.799 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.295 degrees latitude, and -118.735 degrees longitude. John Day River
from a lower point located at 44.755 degrees latitude, and -119.638
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.25 degrees latitude,
and -118.526 degrees longitude. North Reynolds Creek from a lower point
located at 44.423 degrees latitude, and -118.516 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.43 degrees latitude, and -118.424 degrees
longitude. Pine Creek from a lower point located at 44.438 degrees
latitude, and -118.826 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.315 degrees latitude, and -118.797 degrees longitude. Rail Creek
from a lower point located at 44.349 degrees latitude, and -118.573
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.297 degrees latitude,
and -118.489 degrees longitude. Reynolds Creek from a lower point
located at 44.414 degrees latitude, and -118.595 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.405 degrees latitude, and -118.439 degrees
longitude. Roberts Creek from a lower point located at 44.348 degrees
latitude, and -118.574 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.276 degrees latitude, and -118.574 degrees longitude. Strawberry
Creek from a lower point located at 44.459 degrees latitude, and -118.7
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.293 degrees latitude,
and -118.699 degrees longitude.
(ii) Baldy Creek from a lower point located at 44.91 degrees
latitude, and -118.317 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.85 degrees latitude, and -118.304 degrees longitude. Big Creek from
a lower point located at 44.961 degrees latitude, and -118.682 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.977 degrees latitude, and -
118.671 degrees longitude. Boulder Creek from a lower point located at
44.82 degrees latitude, and -118.414 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.841 degrees latitude, and -118.332 degrees
longitude. Boundary Creek from a lower point located at 44.787 degrees
latitude, and -118.374 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.811 degrees latitude, and -118.342 degrees longitude. Bull Run Creek
from a lower point located at 44.808 degrees latitude, and -118.424
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.768 degrees latitude,
and -118.29 degrees longitude. Clear Creek from a lower point located
at 44.821 degrees latitude, and -118.449 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.758 degrees latitude, and -118.509 degrees
longitude. Crane Creek from a lower point located at 44.894 degrees
latitude, and -118.477 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.869 degrees latitude, and -118.329 degrees longitude. Crawfish Creek
from a lower point located at 44.915 degrees latitude, and -118.297
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.931 degrees latitude,
and -118.233 degrees longitude. Cunningham Creek from a lower point
located at 44.911 degrees latitude, and -118.266 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.92 degrees latitude, and -118.234 degrees
longitude. Deep Creek from a lower point located at 44.78 degrees
latitude, and -118.347 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.815 degrees latitude, and -118.305 degrees longitude. Desolation
Creek from a lower point located at 44.998 degrees latitude, and -
118.935 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.82 degrees
latitude, and -118.688 degrees longitude. East Fork Meadow Brook from a
lower point located at 44.969 degrees latitude, and -118.965 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.863 degrees latitude, and -
118.823 degrees longitude. Granite Creek from a lower point located at
44.866 degrees latitude, and -118.56 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.857 degrees latitude, and -118.342 degrees
longitude. Lightning Creek from a lower point located at 44.765 degrees
latitude, and -118.496 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.718 degrees latitude, and -118.493 degrees longitude. North Fork
Desolation Creek from a lower point located at 44.82 degrees latitude,
and -118.688 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.773
degrees latitude, and -118.625 degrees longitude. North Fork John Day
River from a lower point located at 44.755 degrees latitude, and -
119.638 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.867 degrees
latitude, and -118.238 degrees longitude. Onion Creek from a lower
point located at 44.913 degrees latitude, and -118.4 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 44.889 degrees latitude, and -118.338
degrees longitude. Salmon Creek from a lower point located at 44.725
degrees latitude, and -118.502 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.717 degrees latitude, and -118.541 degrees longitude.
South Fork Desolation Creek from a lower point located at 44.82 degrees
latitude, and -118.688 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.719 degrees latitude, and -118.621 degrees longitude. South Trail
Creek from a lower point located at 44.937 degrees latitude, and -
118.389 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.953 degrees
latitude, and -118.272 degrees longitude. Trail Creek from a lower
point located at 44.916 degrees latitude, and -118.405 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.937 degrees latitude, and -
118.389 degrees longitude. West Fork Clear Creek from a lower point
located at 44.758 degrees latitude, and -118.509 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.733 degrees latitude, and -118.583 degrees
longitude. West Fork Meadow Brook from a lower point located at 44.969
degrees latitude, and -118.965 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.998 degrees latitude, and -118.944 degrees longitude.
Winom Creek from a lower point located at 44.977 degrees latitude, and
-118.671 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.05 degrees
latitude, and -118.61 degrees longitude.
(iii) Big Boulder Creek from a lower point located at 44.666
degrees latitude, and -118.715 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.749 degrees latitude, and -118.682 degrees longitude. Big
Creek from a lower point located at 44.766 degrees latitude, and -
118.873 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.765 degrees
latitude, and -118.685 degrees longitude. Butte Creek from a lower
point located at 44.642 degrees latitude, and -118.651 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.586 degrees latitude, and -
118.643 degrees longitude. Clear Creek from a lower point located at
44.594 degrees latitude, and -118.507 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.447 degrees latitude, and -118.43 degrees
longitude. Davis Creek from a lower point located at 44.607 degrees
latitude, and -118.544 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.57 degrees latitude, and -118.621 degrees longitude. Deadwood Creek
from a lower point located at 44.768 degrees latitude, and -118.792
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.75 degrees latitude,
and -118.718
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degrees longitude. Granite Boulder Creek from a lower point located at
44.648 degrees latitude, and -118.664 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.726 degrees latitude, and -118.61 degrees
longitude. Indian Creek from a lower point located at 44.798 degrees
latitude, and -118.91 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.802 degrees latitude, and -118.746 degrees longitude. Middle Fork
John Day River from a lower point located at 44.917 degrees latitude,
and -119.3 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.585
degrees latitude, and -118.429 degrees longitude. Vinegar Creek from a
lower point located at 44.601 degrees latitude, and -118.535 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.707 degrees latitude, and -
118.549 degrees longitude.
(iv) Dry Creek from a lower point located at 45.119 degrees
latitude, and -118.835 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.057 degrees latitude, and -118.802 degrees longitude.
(v) Cable Creek from a lower point located at 45.158 degrees
latitude, and -118.841 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.083 degrees latitude, and -118.758 degrees longitude. Hidaway Creek
from a lower point located at 45.166 degrees latitude, and -118.791
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.067 degrees latitude,
and -118.569 degrees longitude.
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(13) Unit 9--Umatilla-Walla Walla River Basins.
(i) Critical Habitat Subunit--Umatilla.
(A) Ryan Creek from a lower point located at 45.723 degrees
latitude, and -118.314 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.694 degrees latitude, and -118.308 degrees longitude. Squaw Creek
from a lower point located at 45.7 degrees latitude, and -118.4 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.655 degrees latitude, and -
118.401 degrees longitude. Umatilla River from a lower point located at
45.923 degrees latitude, and -119.356 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.726 degrees latitude, and -118.187 degrees
longitude.
(B) East Meacham Creek from a lower point located at 45.486 degrees
latitude, and -118.273 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.479 degrees latitude, and -118.231 degrees longitude. Meacham Creek
from a lower point located at 45.702 degrees latitude, and -118.359
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.491 degrees latitude,
and -118.326 degrees longitude. North Fork Meacham Creek from a lower
point located at 45.527 degrees latitude, and -118.29 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 45.571 degrees latitude, and -118.138
degrees longitude. Pot Creek from a lower point located at 45.554
degrees latitude, and -118.2 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.523 degrees latitude, and -118.162 degrees longitude.
(C) Coyote Creek from a lower point located at 45.732 degrees
latitude, and -118.138 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.746 degrees latitude, and -118.136 degrees longitude. North Fork
Umatilla River from a lower point located at 45.726 degrees latitude,
and -118.187 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.705
degrees latitude, and -118.033 degrees longitude. Woodward Creek from a
lower point located at 45.736 degrees latitude, and -118.079 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.75 degrees latitude, and -
118.075 degrees longitude.
(D) Buck Creek from a lower point located at 45.719 degrees
latitude, and -118.188 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.686 degrees latitude, and -118.087 degrees longitude. Shimmiehorn
Creek from a lower point located at 45.675 degrees latitude, and -
118.218 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.598 degrees
latitude, and -118.186 degrees longitude. South Fork Umatilla River
from a lower point located at 45.726 degrees latitude, and -118.187
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.598 degrees latitude,
and -118.219 degrees longitude. Spring Creek from a lower point located
at 45.665 degrees latitude, and -118.171 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.601 degrees latitude, and -118.139 degrees
longitude. Thomas Creek from a lower point located at 45.688 degrees
latitude, and -118.204 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.668 degrees latitude, and -118.125 degrees longitude.
(ii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Walla Walla.
(A) Walla Walla River from a lower point located at 46.039 degrees
latitude, and -118.478 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.899 degrees latitude, and -118.307 degrees longitude.
(B) North Fork Walla Walla River from a lower point located at
45.899 degrees latitude, and -118.307 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.947 degrees latitude, and -117.99 degrees
longitude.
(C) Husky Spring Creek from a lower point located at 45.884 degrees
latitude, and -117.977 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.889 degrees latitude, and -117.951 degrees longitude. Reser Creek
from a lower point located at 45.876 degrees latitude, and -117.985
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.899 degrees latitude,
and -118.017 degrees longitude. Skiphorton Creek from a lower point
located at 45.852 degrees latitude, and -118.024 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.875 degrees latitude, and -118.026 degrees
longitude. South Fork Walla Walla River from a lower point located at
45.899 degrees latitude, and -118.307 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.966 degrees latitude, and -117.963 degrees
longitude.
(D) Bull Creek from a lower point located at 46.028 degrees
latitude, and -117.946 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.027 degrees latitude, and -117.938 degrees longitude. Burnt Fork
Creek from a lower point located at 46.032 degrees latitude, and -
117.952 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.044 degrees
latitude, and -117.944 degrees longitude. Deadman Creek from a lower
point located at 46.032 degrees latitude, and -117.955 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.036 degrees latitude, and -
117.952 degrees longitude. Garrison Creek from a lower point located at
46.026 degrees latitude, and -118.433 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.075 degrees latitude, and -118.273 degrees
longitude. Green Fork Creek from a lower point located at 46.029
degrees latitude, and -117.948 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.031 degrees latitude, and -117.939 degrees longitude. Low
Creek from a lower point located at 45.993 degrees latitude, and -
118.035 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.973 degrees
latitude, and -118.009 degrees longitude. Mill Creek from a lower point
located at 46.039 degrees latitude, and -118.478 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.011 degrees latitude, and -117.941 degrees
longitude. North Fork Mill Creek from a lower point located at 46.022
degrees latitude, and -117.995 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.028 degrees latitude, and -117.995 degrees longitude.
Paradise Creek from a lower point located at 46.004 degrees latitude,
and -118.017 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.001
degrees latitude, and -117.99 degrees longitude. Yellowhawk Creek from
a lower point located at 46.017 degrees latitude, and -118.4 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.077 degrees latitude, and -
118.272 degrees longitude.
(E) Touchet River from a lower point located at 46.272 degrees
latitude, and -118.174 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.302 degrees latitude, and -117.959 degrees longitude.
(F) Lewis Creek from a lower point located at 46.191 degrees
latitude, and -117.824 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.156 degrees latitude, and -117.771 degrees longitude. North Fork
Touchet River from a lower point located at 46.302 degrees latitude,
and -117.959 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.093
degrees latitude, and -117.864 degrees longitude. Robinson Creek from a
lower point located at 46.238 degrees latitude, and -117.895 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.097 degrees latitude, and -
117.903 degrees longitude. Spangler Creek from a lower point located at
46.149 degrees latitude, and -117.806 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.099 degrees latitude, and -117.802 degrees
longitude. Wolf Fork Creek from a lower point located at 46.274 degrees
latitude, and -117.895 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.075 degrees latitude, and -117.903 degrees longitude.
(G) Burnt Fork from a lower point located at 46.105 degrees
latitude, and -117.985 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.087 degrees latitude, and -117.94 degrees longitude. Griffin Fork
from a lower point located at 46.121 degrees latitude, and -117.973
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.099 degrees latitude,
and -117.913 degrees longitude. South Fork Touchet River from a lower
point located at 46.302 degrees latitude, and -117.959 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.105 degrees latitude,
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and -117.985 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek off Griffin Fork from a
lower point located at 46.113 degrees latitude, and -117.948 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.12 degrees latitude, and -
117.922 degrees longitude.
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(14) Unit 10--Grande Ronde River Basin.
(i) Grande Ronde River from a lower point located at 46.08 degrees
latitude, and -116.978 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.967 degrees latitude, and -118.254 degrees longitude.
(ii) Beaver Creek from a lower point located at 45.955 degrees
latitude, and -117.785 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.969 degrees latitude, and -117.807 degrees longitude. Butte Creek
from a lower point located at 45.982 degrees latitude, and -117.678
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.063 degrees latitude,
and -117.722 degrees longitude. Crooked Creek from a lower point
located at 45.977 degrees latitude, and -117.551 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.046 degrees latitude, and -117.624 degrees
longitude. First Creek from a lower point located at 46.035 degrees
latitude, and -117.57 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.043 degrees latitude, and -117.546 degrees longitude. Milk Creek
from a lower point located at 45.913 degrees latitude, and -117.882
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.948 degrees latitude,
and -117.912 degrees longitude. North Fork Wenaha River from a lower
point located at 45.951 degrees latitude, and -117.794 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.066 degrees latitude, and -
117.877 degrees longitude. South Fork Wenaha River from a lower point
located at 45.951 degrees latitude, and -117.794 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.89 degrees latitude, and -117.905 degrees
longitude. Third Creek from a lower point located at 46.046 degrees
latitude, and -117.624 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.089 degrees latitude, and -117.627 degrees longitude. Wenaha River
from a lower point located at 45.946 degrees latitude, and -117.45
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.951 degrees latitude,
and -117.794 degrees longitude. West Fork Butte Creek from a lower
point located at 46.063 degrees latitude, and -117.722 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.065 degrees latitude, and -
117.778 degrees longitude.
(iii) Little Lookingglass Creek from a lower point located at 45.75
degrees latitude, and -117.874 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.817 degrees latitude, and -117.901 degrees longitude.
Lookingglass Creek from a lower point located at 45.707 degrees
latitude, and -117.841 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.779 degrees latitude, and -118.078 degrees longitude. Mottet Creek
from a lower point located at 45.767 degrees latitude, and -117.886
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.788 degrees latitude,
and -117.942 degrees longitude. Summer Creek from a lower point located
at 45.767 degrees latitude, and -117.982 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.772 degrees latitude, and -117.982 degrees
longitude.
(iv) Camp Creek from a lower point located at 45.387 degrees
latitude, and -117.757 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.387 degrees latitude, and -117.744 degrees longitude. East Fork
Indian Creek from a lower point located at 45.369 degrees latitude, and
-117.748 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.353 degrees
latitude, and -117.724 degrees longitude. Indian Creek from a lower
point located at 45.534 degrees latitude, and -117.919 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.337 degrees latitude, and -
117.721 degrees longitude.
(v) Catherine Creek from a lower point located at 45.408 degrees
latitude, and -117.93 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.12 degrees latitude, and -117.646 degrees longitude. Collins Creek
from a lower point located at 45.106 degrees latitude, and -117.542
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.097 degrees latitude,
and -117.513 degrees longitude. Middle Fork Catherine Creek from a
lower point located at 45.152 degrees latitude, and -117.616 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.154 degrees latitude, and -
117.564 degrees longitude. North Fork Catherine Creek from a lower
point located at 45.12 degrees latitude, and -117.646 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 45.225 degrees latitude, and -117.604
degrees longitude. Pole Creek from a lower point located at 45.107
degrees latitude, and -117.559 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.138 degrees latitude, and -117.522 degrees longitude.
Sand Pass Creek from a lower point located at 45.108 degrees latitude,
and -117.551 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.129
degrees latitude, and -117.512 degrees longitude. South Fork Catherine
Creek from a lower point located at 45.12 degrees latitude, and -
117.646 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.112 degrees
latitude, and -117.513 degrees longitude.
(vi) Chicken Creek from a lower point located at 45.095 degrees
latitude, and -118.394 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.024 degrees latitude, and -118.385 degrees longitude. Clear Creek
from a lower point located at 45.063 degrees latitude, and -118.309
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.976 degrees latitude,
and -118.326 degrees longitude. East Sheep Creek from a lower point
located at 45.026 degrees latitude, and -118.474 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.983 degrees latitude, and 118.425 degrees
longitude. Fiddlers Hell Creek from a lower point located at 45.428
degrees latitude, and -118.159 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.431 degrees latitude, and -118.143 degrees longitude.
Five Points Creek from a lower point located at 45.347 degrees
latitude, and -118.221 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.481 degrees latitude, and -118.143 degrees longitude. Fly Creek from
a lower point located at 45.21 degrees latitude, and -118.394 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.121 degrees latitude, and -
118.465 degrees longitude. Indiana Creek from a lower point located at
45.024 degrees latitude, and -118.385 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45 degrees latitude, and -118.361 degrees longitude.
Limber Jim Creek from a lower point located at 45.089 degrees latitude,
and -118.343 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.085
degrees latitude, and -118.229 degrees longitude. Little Fly Creek from
a lower point located at 45.121 degrees latitude, and -118.465 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.11 degrees latitude, and -
118.475 degrees longitude. Lookout Creek from a lower point located at
45.11 degrees latitude, and -118.475 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.078 degrees latitude, and -118.54 degrees
longitude. Marion Creek from a lower point located at 45.106 degrees
latitude, and -118.266 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.097 degrees latitude, and -118.228 degrees longitude. Middle Fork
Five Points Creek from a lower point located at 45.481 degrees
latitude, and -118.143 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.492 degrees latitude, and -118.115 degrees longitude. Mt Emily Creek
from a lower point located at 45.473 degrees latitude, and -118.146
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.465 degrees latitude,
and -118.124 degrees longitude. Sheep Creek from a lower point located
at 45.095 degrees latitude, and -118.394 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.016 degrees latitude, and -118.507 degrees
longitude. Sheep Creek from a lower point located at 45.105 degrees
latitude, and -118.381 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.095 degrees latitude, and -118.394 degrees longitude. Tie Creek from
a lower point located at 45.423 degrees latitude, and -118.158 degrees
longitude to an upper
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point located at 45.421 degrees latitude, and -118.148 degrees
longitude. Unnamed creek off Clear Creek from a lower point located at
45.013 degrees latitude, and -118.329 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.977 degrees latitude, and -118.313 degrees
longitude.
(vii) Wallowa River from a lower point located at 45.726 degrees
latitude, and -117.784 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.42 degrees latitude, and -117.301 degrees longitude.
(viii) East Fork Elk Creek from a lower point located at 45.166
degrees latitude, and -117.469 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.161 degrees latitude, and -117.468 degrees longitude. Elk
Creek from a lower point located at 45.178 degrees latitude, and -
117.459 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.16 degrees
latitude, and -117.475 degrees longitude. Minam River from a lower
point located at 45.621 degrees latitude, and -117.72 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 45.148 degrees latitude, and -117.371
degrees longitude. North Minam River from a lower point located at
45.273 degrees latitude, and -117.536 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.277 degrees latitude, and -117.511 degrees
longitude.
(ix) Boulder Creek from a lower point located at 45.312 degrees
latitude, and -117.632 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.31 degrees latitude, and -117.624 degrees longitude. Dobbin Creek
from a lower point located at 45.259 degrees latitude, and -117.653
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.221 degrees latitude,
and -117.639 degrees longitude. Little Minam River from a lower point
located at 45.401 degrees latitude, and -117.671 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.246 degrees latitude, and -117.599 degrees
longitude.
(x) Deer Creek from a lower point located at 45.62 degrees
latitude, and -117.699 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.423 degrees latitude, and -117.587 degrees longitude. Sage Creek
from a lower point located at 45.501 degrees latitude, and -117.606
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.481 degrees latitude,
and -117.592 degrees longitude.
(xi) Bear Creek from a lower point located at 45.584 degrees
latitude, and -117.54 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.323 degrees latitude, and -117.48 degrees longitude. Goat Creek from
a lower point located at 45.418 degrees latitude, and -117.537 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.413 degrees latitude, and -
117.517 degrees longitude. Little Bear Creek from a lower point located
at 45.485 degrees latitude, and -117.554 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.428 degrees latitude, and -117.479 degrees
longitude.
(xii) Lake Creek from a lower point located at 45.332 degrees
latitude, and -117.409 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.331 degrees latitude, and -117.397 degrees longitude. Lostine River
from a lower point located at 45.552 degrees latitude, and -117.489
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.246 degrees latitude,
and -117.374 degrees longitude. Silver Creek from a lower point located
at 45.396 degrees latitude, and -117.427 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.394 degrees latitude, and -117.421 degrees
longitude.
(xiii) Hurricane Creek from a lower point located at 45.42 degrees
latitude, and -117.301 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.274 degrees latitude, and -117.31 degrees longitude.
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(15) Unit 11--Imnaha-Snake River Basins.
(i) Critical Habitat Subunit--Snake River.
(A) Sheep Creek from a lower point located at 45.468 degrees
latitude, and -116.554 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.405 degrees latitude, and -116.523 degrees longitude.
(B) Granite Creek from a lower point located at 45.349 degrees
latitude, and -116.654 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.263 degrees latitude, and -116.611 degrees longitude.
(ii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Imnaha River.
(A) Bear Creek from a lower point located at 45.104 degrees
latitude, and -117.171 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.1 degrees latitude, and -117.172 degrees longitude. Blue Creek from
a lower point located at 45.101 degrees latitude, and -117.194 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.097 degrees latitude, and -
117.193 degrees longitude. Cliff Creek from a lower point located at
45.102 degrees latitude, and -117.214 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.063 degrees latitude, and -117.267 degrees
longitude. Imnaha River from a lower point located at 45.817 degrees
latitude, and -116.764 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.113 degrees latitude, and -117.125 degrees longitude. Middle Fork
Imnaha River from a lower point located at 45.134 degrees latitude, and
-117.151 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.139 degrees
latitude, and -117.166 degrees longitude. North Fork Imnaha River from
a lower point located at 45.113 degrees latitude, and -117.125 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.171 degrees latitude, and -
117.2 degrees longitude. Soldier Creek from a lower point located at
45.109 degrees latitude, and -117.151 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.107 degrees latitude, and -117.154 degrees
longitude. South Fork Imnaha River from a lower point located at 45.113
degrees latitude, and -117.125 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.111 degrees latitude, and -117.23 degrees longitude.
(B) Big Sheep Creek from a lower point located at 45.557 degrees
latitude, and -116.834 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.178 degrees latitude, and -117.119 degrees longitude. Lick Creek
from a lower point located at 45.198 degrees latitude, and -117.024
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.147 degrees latitude,
and -117.123 degrees longitude. Middle Fork Big Sheep Creek from a
lower point located at 45.178 degrees latitude, and -117.119 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.181 degrees latitude, and -
117.157 degrees longitude. Salt Creek from a lower point located at
45.188 degrees latitude, and -117.043 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.202 degrees latitude, and -117.082 degrees
longitude.
(C) Cabin Creek from a lower point located at 45.232 degrees
latitude, and -117.088 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.229 degrees latitude, and -117.089 degrees longitude. Little Sheep
Creek from a lower point located at 45.52 degrees latitude, and -
116.859 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.232 degrees
latitude, and -117.093 degrees longitude. Redmont Creek from a lower
point located at 45.256 degrees latitude, and -117.088 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.245 degrees latitude, and -
117.103 degrees longitude.
(D) McCully Creek from a lower point located at 45.311 degrees
latitude, and -117.082 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.211 degrees latitude, and -117.14 degrees longitude.
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(16) Unit 12--Hells Canyon Complex.
(i) Critical Habitat Subunit--Pine-Indian-Wildhorse.
(A) East Fork Pine Creek from a lower point located at 45.022
degrees latitude, and -117.2 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.072 degrees latitude, and -117.176 degrees longitude.
Middle Fork Pine Creek from a lower point located at 45.039 degrees
latitude, and -117.215 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.058 degrees latitude, and -117.237 degrees longitude. North Pine
Creek from a lower point located at 44.91 degrees latitude, and -
116.948 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.079 degrees
latitude, and -116.897 degrees longitude. Pine Creek from a lower point
located at 44.974 degrees latitude, and -116.853 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.039 degrees latitude, and -117.215 degrees
longitude. West Fork Pine Creek from a lower point located at 45.039
degrees latitude, and -117.215 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.025 degrees latitude, and -117.246 degrees longitude.
(B) Aspen Creek from a lower point located at 45.057 degrees
latitude, and -117.011 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.049 degrees latitude, and -117.037 degrees longitude. Big Elk Creek
from a lower point located at 45.063 degrees latitude, and -117.023
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.061 degrees latitude,
and -117.064 degrees longitude. Cabin Creek from a lower point located
at 45.061 degrees latitude, and -117.02 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.077 degrees latitude, and -117.024 degrees
longitude. Elk Creek from a lower point located at 45.009 degrees
latitude, and -116.909 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.074 degrees latitude, and -117.045 degrees longitude. Fall Creek
from a lower point located at 44.97 degrees latitude, and -116.948
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.012 degrees latitude,
and -116.985 degrees longitude. Little Elk Creek from a lower point
located at 44.955 degrees latitude, and -116.961 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.009 degrees latitude, and -117.028 degrees
longitude.
(C) Lake Fork from a lower point located at 45.02 degrees latitude,
and -116.941 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.067
degrees latitude, and -117.104 degrees longitude.
(D) Duck Creek from a lower point located at 45.069 degrees
latitude, and -116.905 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.091 degrees latitude, and -117.003 degrees longitude. Fish Creek
from a lower point located at 44.908 degrees latitude, and -116.952
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.036 degrees latitude,
and -117.081 degrees longitude.
(E) East Fork of East Pine Creek from a lower point located at
45.021 degrees latitude, and -117.106 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.042 degrees latitude, and -117.103 degrees
longitude. East Pine Creek from a lower point located at 44.872 degrees
latitude, and -117.02 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.046 degrees latitude, and -117.119 degrees longitude. Okanogan Creek
from a lower point located at 44.987 degrees latitude, and -117.064
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.017 degrees latitude,
and -117.062 degrees longitude. Trinity Creek from a lower point
located at 44.988 degrees latitude, and -117.071 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.026 degrees latitude, and -117.083 degrees
longitude. Unnamed creek off East Pine Creek from a lower point located
at 44.993 degrees latitude, and -117.101 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.006 degrees latitude, and -117.121 degrees
longitude.
(F) Clear Creek from a lower point located at 44.866 degrees
latitude, and -117.029 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.043 degrees latitude, and -117.143 degrees longitude. Meadow Creek
from a lower point located at 44.99 degrees latitude, and -117.142
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.017 degrees latitude,
and -117.171 degrees longitude. Trail Creek from a lower point located
at 44.991 degrees latitude, and -117.142 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.046 degrees latitude, and -117.162 degrees
longitude.
(G) Camp Creek from a lower point located at 45.132 degrees
latitude, and -116.622 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.157 degrees latitude, and -116.62 degrees longitude. Indian Creek
from a lower point located at 44.985 degrees latitude, and -116.828
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.15 degrees latitude,
and -116.59 degrees longitude.
(H) Bear Creek from a lower point located at 44.959 degrees
latitude, and -116.724 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.136 degrees latitude, and -116.524 degrees longitude. Lick Creek
from a lower point located at 44.986 degrees latitude, and -116.679
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.105 degrees latitude,
and -116.514 degrees longitude. Wildhorse River from a lower point
located at 44.851 degrees latitude, and -116.896 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.959 degrees latitude, and -116.724 degrees
longitude.
(I) Crooked River from a lower point located at 44.959 degrees
latitude, and -116.724 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.817 degrees latitude, and -116.742 degrees longitude.
(ii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Powder River.
(A) Powder River from a lower point located at 44.743 degrees
latitude, and -117.046 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.742 degrees latitude, and -118.205 degrees longitude.
(B) Eagle Creek from a lower point located at 44.746 degrees
latitude, and -117.169 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.132 degrees latitude, and -117.338 degrees longitude. East Fork
Eagle Creek from a lower point located at 44.983 degrees latitude, and
-117.37 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.171 degrees
latitude, and -117.324 degrees longitude. West Eagle Creek from a lower
point located at 45.019 degrees latitude, and -117.453 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.121 degrees latitude, and -
117.436 degrees longitude.
(C) Wolf Creek from a lower point located at 45.044 degrees
latitude, and -117.893 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.068 degrees latitude, and -118.193 degrees longitude.
(D) North Powder River from a lower point located at 45.039 degrees
latitude, and -117.895 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.878 degrees latitude, and -118.203 degrees longitude.
(E) Anthony Creek from a lower point located at 45.013 degrees
latitude, and -118.059 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.953 degrees latitude, and -118.22 degrees longitude. North Fork
Anthony Creek from a lower point located at 45.045 degrees latitude,
and -118.13 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.042
degrees latitude, and -118.23 degrees longitude.
(F) Indian Creek from a lower point located at 45.019 degrees
latitude, and -118.154 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.976 degrees latitude, and -118.204 degrees longitude.
(G) Big Muddy Creek from a lower point located at 44.94 degrees
latitude, and -117.945 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.899 degrees latitude, and -118.131 degrees longitude.
(H) Rock Creek from a lower point located at 44.918 degrees
latitude, and -117.929 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.856 degrees latitude, and -118.124 degrees longitude.
(I) Salmon Creek from a lower point located at 44.888 degrees
latitude, and -117.902 degrees longitude to an upper
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point located at 44.767 degrees latitude, and -118.019 degrees
longitude.
(J) Pine Creek from a lower point located at 44.849 degrees
latitude, and -117.893 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.826 degrees latitude, and -118.078 degrees longitude.
(K) Deer Creek from a lower point located at 44.684 degrees
latitude, and -118.059 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.75 degrees latitude, and -118.107 degrees longitude. Lake Creek from
a lower point located at 44.75 degrees latitude, and -118.107 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.81 degrees latitude, and -
118.091 degrees longitude.
(L) Cracker Creek from a lower point located at 44.742 degrees
latitude, and -118.205 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.846 degrees latitude, and -118.204 degrees longitude. Fruit Creek
from a lower point located at 44.809 degrees latitude, and -118.211
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.859 degrees latitude,
and -118.247 degrees longitude. Little Cracker Creek from a lower point
located at 44.826 degrees latitude, and -118.196 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.84 degrees latitude, and -118.166 degrees
longitude. Silver Creek from a lower point located at 44.809 degrees
latitude, and -118.207 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.857 degrees latitude, and -118.291 degrees longitude.
Note: Maps follow for Unit 12, Subunit i and Unit 12, Subunit
ii.
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(17) Unit 13--Malheur River Basin.
(i) Malheur River from a lower point located at 43.686 degrees
latitude, and -118.27 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.145 degrees latitude, and -118.624 degrees longitude. Warm Springs
Reservoir centered at 43.616 degrees latitude, and -118.237 degrees
longitude.
(ii) Beulah Reservoir centered at 43.931 degrees latitude, and -
118.153 degrees longitude. Cow Creek from a lower point located at
44.283 degrees latitude, and -118.396 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.29 degrees latitude, and -118.461 degrees
longitude. Flat Creek from a lower point located at 44.305 degrees
latitude, and -118.402 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.306 degrees latitude, and -118.389 degrees longitude. Horseshoe
Creek from a lower point located at 44.323 degrees latitude, and -
118.415 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.33 degrees
latitude, and -118.463 degrees longitude. North Fork Malheur River from
a lower point located at 43.945 degrees latitude, and -118.167 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.366 degrees latitude, and -
118.404 degrees longitude. Sheep Creek from a lower point located at
44.281 degrees latitude, and -118.396 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.281 degrees latitude, and -118.475 degrees
longitude. Swamp Creek from a lower point located at 44.291 degrees
latitude, and -118.4 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.292 degrees latitude, and -118.483 degrees longitude.
(iii) Crane Creek from a lower point located at 44.162 degrees
latitude, and -118.37 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.152 degrees latitude, and -118.386 degrees longitude. Elk Creek from
a lower point located at 44.25 degrees latitude, and -118.391 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.245 degrees latitude, and -
118.408 degrees longitude. Little Crane Creek from a lower point
located at 44.152 degrees latitude, and -118.386 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.24 degrees latitude, and -118.472 degrees
longitude. Little Malheur River from a lower point located at 44.019
degrees latitude, and -118.258 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.336 degrees latitude, and -118.351 degrees longitude.
North Fork Elk Creek from a lower point located at 44.245 degrees
latitude, and -118.408 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.274 degrees latitude, and -118.487 degrees longitude. South Fork Elk
Creek from a lower point located at 44.245 degrees latitude, and -
118.408 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.257 degrees
latitude, and -118.471 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek off Little
Crane Creek from a lower point located at 44.219 degrees latitude, and
-118.422 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.214 degrees
latitude, and -118.453 degrees longitude.
(iv) Big Creek from a lower point located at 44.145 degrees
latitude, and -118.624 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.292 degrees latitude, and -118.638 degrees longitude. Crooked Creek
from a lower point located at 44.151 degrees latitude, and -118.634
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.125 degrees latitude,
and -118.665 degrees longitude. Lake Creek from a lower point located
at 44.145 degrees latitude, and -118.624 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.283 degrees latitude, and -118.683 degrees
longitude. Meadow Fork Big Creek from a lower point located at 44.228
degrees latitude, and -118.621 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.276 degrees latitude, and -118.658 degrees longitude.
Snowshoe Creek from a lower point located at 44.242 degrees latitude,
and -118.611 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.259
degrees latitude, and -118.58 degrees longitude. Summit Creek from a
lower point located at 44.099 degrees latitude, and -118.587 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.261 degrees latitude, and -
118.501 degrees longitude.
(v) Mccoy Creek from a lower point located at 44.169 degrees
latitude, and -118.653 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.248 degrees latitude, and -118.673 degrees longitude.
(vi) Bosonberg Creek from a lower point located at 44.135 degrees
latitude, and -118.618 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.224 degrees latitude, and -118.551 degrees longitude.
(vii) Corral Basin Creek from a lower point located at 44.214
degrees latitude, and -118.617 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.236 degrees latitude, and -118.561 degrees longitude.
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(18) Unit 14--Coeur d'Alene Lake Basin.
(i) Critical Habitat Subunit--Coeur d'Alene Lake.
(A) Coeur d'Alene Lake centered at 47.548 degrees latitude, and -
116.802 degrees longitude.
(B) Coeur d'Alene River from a lower point located at 47.46 degrees
latitude, and -116.798 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.558 degrees latitude, and -116.257 degrees longitude. North Fork
Coeur d'Alene River from a lower point located at 47.558 degrees
latitude, and -116.257 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.006 degrees latitude, and -116.321 degrees longitude.
(C) Cougar Creek from a lower point located at 47.64 degrees
latitude, and -116.191 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.732 degrees latitude, and -116.305 degrees longitude.
(D) East Fork Steamboat Creek from a lower point located at 47.716
degrees latitude, and -116.199 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 47.787 degrees latitude, and -116.204 degrees longitude.
Steamboat Creek from a lower point located at 47.662 degrees latitude,
and -116.154 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.716
degrees latitude, and -116.199 degrees longitude. West Fork Steamboat
Creek from a lower point located at 47.716 degrees latitude, and -
116.199 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.736 degrees
latitude, and -116.277 degrees longitude.
(E) Prichard Creek from a lower point located at 47.658 degrees
latitude, and -115.976 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.644 degrees latitude, and -115.921 degrees longitude.
(F) Eagle Creek from a lower point located at 47.644 degrees
latitude, and -115.921 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.652 degrees latitude, and -115.903 degrees longitude. West Fork
Eagle Creek from a lower point located at 47.652 degrees latitude, and
-115.903 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.75 degrees
latitude, and -115.803 degrees longitude.
(G) Independence Creek from a lower point located at 47.877 degrees
latitude, and -116.208 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.862 degrees latitude, and -116.427 degrees longitude. Tepee Creek
from a lower point located at 47.881 degrees latitude, and -116.132
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.846 degrees latitude,
and -116.247 degrees longitude. Trail Creek from a lower point located
at 47.846 degrees latitude, and -116.247 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 47.823 degrees latitude, and -116.341 degrees
longitude.
(H) Buckskin Creek from a lower point located at 47.987 degrees
latitude, and -116.225 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.034 degrees latitude, and -116.199 degrees longitude.
(ii) Critical Habitat Subunit--St. Joe River.
(A) St. Joe River from a lower point located at 47.393 degrees
latitude, and -116.749 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.017 degrees latitude, and -115.078 degrees longitude.
(B) Eagle Creek from a lower point located at 47.211 degrees
latitude, and -115.55 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.285 degrees latitude, and -115.495 degrees longitude. Gold Creek
from a lower point located at 47.151 degrees latitude, and -115.408
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.257 degrees latitude,
and -115.373 degrees longitude. Mosquito Creek from a lower point
located at 47.156 degrees latitude, and -115.412 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 47.143 degrees latitude, and -115.429 degrees
longitude. Simmons Creek from a lower point located at 47.137 degrees
latitude, and -115.4 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.09 degrees latitude, and -115.231 degrees longitude.
(C) Beaver Creek from a lower point located at 47.083 degrees
latitude, and -115.355 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.064 degrees latitude, and -115.48 degrees longitude. Fly Creek from
a lower point located at 47.113 degrees latitude, and -115.385 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 47.081 degrees latitude, and -
115.489 degrees longitude. Red Ives Creek from a lower point located at
47.056 degrees latitude, and -115.351 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 47.043 degrees latitude, and -115.278 degrees
longitude.
(D) Bean Creek from a lower point located at 47.005 degrees
latitude, and -115.27 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.993 degrees latitude, and -115.192 degrees longitude. Ruby Creek
from a lower point located at 46.983 degrees latitude, and -115.367
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.961 degrees latitude,
and -115.43 degrees longitude. Timber Creek from a lower point located
at 47.018 degrees latitude, and -115.368 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.992 degrees latitude, and -115.462 degrees
longitude.
(E) Heller Creek from a lower point located at 47.061 degrees
latitude, and -115.22 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.091 degrees latitude, and -115.176 degrees longitude. Sherlock Creek
from a lower point located at 47.064 degrees latitude, and -115.218
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.064 degrees latitude,
and -115.137 degrees longitude. Yankee Bar Creek from a lower point
located at 47.049 degrees latitude, and -115.191 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 47.021 degrees latitude, and -115.194 degrees
longitude.
(F) California Creek from a lower point located at 47.041 degrees
latitude, and -115.159 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.004 degrees latitude, and -115.177 degrees longitude. Medicine Creek
from a lower point located at 47.028 degrees latitude, and -115.149
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.06 degrees latitude,
and -115.131 degrees longitude. Wisdom Creek from a lower point located
at 47.009 degrees latitude, and -115.133 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 47.027 degrees latitude, and -115.087 degrees
longitude.
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(19) Unit 15--Clearwater River Basin.
(i) Critical Habitat Subunit--Lower/Middle Fork Clearwater River.
(A) Clearwater River from a lower point located at 46.428 degrees
latitude, and -117.039 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.146 degrees latitude, and -115.98 degrees longitude. Middle Fork
Clearwater River from a lower point located at 46.146 degrees latitude,
and -115.98 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.14
degrees latitude, and -115.599 degrees longitude. North Fork Clearwater
River from a lower point located at 46.503 degrees latitude, and -
116.331 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.514 degrees
latitude, and -116.295 degrees longitude.
(B) Lolo Creek from a lower point located at 46.372 degrees
latitude, and -116.17 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.457 degrees latitude, and -115.616 degrees longitude.
(C) Clear Creek from a lower point located at 46.135 degrees
latitude, and -115.951 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.056 degrees latitude, and -115.659 degrees longitude. Middle Fork
Clear Creek from a lower point located at 46.051 degrees latitude, and
-115.781 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.024 degrees
latitude, and -115.676 degrees longitude. South Fork Clear Creek from a
lower point located at 46.043 degrees latitude, and -115.814 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.941 degrees latitude, and -
115.769 degrees longitude.
(ii) Critical Habitat Subunit--North Fork Clearwater River.
(A) Breakfast Creek from a lower point located at 46.883 degrees
latitude, and -115.939 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.884 degrees latitude, and -115.969 degrees longitude. Dworshak
Reservoir centered at 46.626 degrees latitude, and -116.256 degrees
longitude. Floodwood Creek from a lower point located at 46.888 degrees
latitude, and -115.953 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.027 degrees latitude, and -115.955 degrees longitude. Freeman Creek
from a lower point located at 46.567 degrees latitude, and -116.283
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.568 degrees latitude,
and -116.312 degrees longitude. North Fork Clearwater River from a
lower point located at 46.858 degrees latitude, and -115.68 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.999 degrees latitude, and -
115.112 degrees longitude. Stony Creek from a lower point located at
46.884 degrees latitude, and -115.969 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.916 degrees latitude, and -116.012 degrees
longitude. West Fork Floodwood Creek from a lower point located at
46.957 degrees latitude, and -115.927 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.999 degrees latitude, and -115.977 degrees
longitude.
(B) Adair Creek from a lower point located at 47.083 degrees
latitude, and -115.805 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.097 degrees latitude, and -115.852 degrees longitude. Butte Creek
(Dworshak Reservoir) from a lower point located at 46.86 degrees
latitude, and -115.743 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.843 degrees latitude, and -115.741 degrees longitude. Butte Creek
(North Fork Clearwater) from a lower point located at 47.045 degrees
latitude, and -115.719 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.031 degrees latitude, and -115.75 degrees longitude. Canyon Creek
from a lower point located at 47 degrees latitude, and -115.65 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 47.017 degrees latitude, and -
115.498 degrees longitude. Jungle Creek from a lower point located at
47.077 degrees latitude, and -115.803 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 47.11 degrees latitude, and -115.795 degrees
longitude. Little Lost Lake Creek from a lower point located at 47.089
degrees latitude, and -115.892 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 47.066 degrees latitude, and -115.941 degrees longitude.
Little North Fork Clearwater River from a lower point located at 46.887
degrees latitude, and -115.877 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 47.101 degrees latitude, and -115.962 degrees longitude.
Lost Lake Creek from a lower point located at 47.096 degrees latitude,
and -115.9 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.072
degrees latitude, and -115.957 degrees longitude. Lund Creek from a
lower point located at 47.068 degrees latitude, and -115.883 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 47.05 degrees latitude, and -
115.925 degrees longitude. Montana Creek from a lower point located at
47.045 degrees latitude, and -115.7 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 47.089 degrees latitude, and -115.675 degrees longitude.
Rutledge Creek from a lower point located at 47.073 degrees latitude,
and -115.754 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.108
degrees latitude, and -115.722 degrees longitude. Sawtooth Creek from a
lower point located at 46.994 degrees latitude, and -115.649 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.973 degrees latitude, and -
115.495 degrees longitude.
(C) Isabella Creek from a lower point located at 46.849 degrees
latitude, and -115.63 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.914 degrees latitude, and -115.538 degrees longitude.
(D) Beaver Creek from a lower point located at 46.842 degrees
latitude, and -115.62 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.815 degrees latitude, and -115.645 degrees longitude. Sneak Creek
from a lower point located at 46.833 degrees latitude, and -115.543
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.834 degrees latitude,
and -115.546 degrees longitude.
(E) Collins Creek from a lower point located at 46.862 degrees
latitude, and -115.433 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.982 degrees latitude, and -115.452 degrees longitude. Frost Creek
from a lower point located at 46.918 degrees latitude, and -115.348
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.926 degrees latitude,
and -115.379 degrees longitude. Roaring Creek from a lower point
located at 46.886 degrees latitude, and -115.355 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.918 degrees latitude, and -115.348 degrees
longitude. Skull Creek from a lower point located at 46.827 degrees
latitude, and -115.485 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.91 degrees latitude, and -115.255 degrees longitude.
(F) Quartz Creek from a lower point located at 46.806 degrees
latitude, and -115.455 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.846 degrees latitude, and -115.258 degrees longitude.
(G) Lightning Creek from a lower point located at 46.782 degrees
latitude, and -115.439 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.775 degrees latitude, and -115.44 degrees longitude. Rock Creek from
a lower point located at 46.783 degrees latitude, and -115.477 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.746 degrees latitude, and -
115.382 degrees longitude.
(H) Larson Creek from a lower point located at 46.765 degrees
latitude, and -115.495 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.759 degrees latitude, and -115.487 degrees longitude. Little
Washington Creek from a lower point located at 46.729 degrees latitude,
and -115.554 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.741
degrees latitude, and -115.563 degrees longitude. Orogrande Creek from
a lower point located at 46.631 degrees latitude, and -115.506 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.62 degrees latitude, and -
115.508 degrees longitude. Washington Creek from a lower point located
at 46.707 degrees latitude, and -115.557 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.698 degrees latitude, and -115.577 degrees
longitude.
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(I) Corral Creek from a lower point located at 46.483 degrees
latitude, and -115.24 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.534 degrees latitude, and -115.206 degrees longitude. Fro Creek from
a lower point located at 46.479 degrees latitude, and -115.221 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.467 degrees latitude, and -
115.208 degrees longitude. Johnagan Creek from a lower point located at
46.51 degrees latitude, and -115.366 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.543 degrees latitude, and -115.353 degrees
longitude. Johnny Creek from a lower point located at 46.613 degrees
latitude, and -115.434 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.614 degrees latitude, and -115.371 degrees longitude. Little Weitas
Creek from a lower point located at 46.506 degrees latitude, and -
115.391 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.479 degrees
latitude, and -115.388 degrees longitude. Liz Creek from a lower point
located at 46.482 degrees latitude, and -115.289 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.436 degrees latitude, and -115.305 degrees
longitude. Middle Creek from a lower point located at 46.521 degrees
latitude, and -115.411 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.459 degrees latitude, and -115.538 degrees longitude. Weitas Creek
from a lower point located at 46.636 degrees latitude, and -115.433
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.508 degrees latitude,
and -115.173 degrees longitude. Windy Creek from a lower point located
at 46.494 degrees latitude, and -115.327 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.57 degrees latitude, and -115.235 degrees
longitude.
(J) Death Creek from a lower point located at 46.656 degrees
latitude, and -115.388 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.662 degrees latitude, and -115.397 degrees longitude. Fisher Creek
from a lower point located at 46.662 degrees latitude, and -115.38
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.672 degrees latitude,
and -115.386 degrees longitude. Trail Creek from a lower point located
at 46.685 degrees latitude, and -115.351 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.7 degrees latitude, and -115.358 degrees longitude.
(K) Bill Creek from a lower point located at 46.631 degrees
latitude, and -115.27 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.637 degrees latitude, and -115.186 degrees longitude. Fourth Of July
Creek from a lower point located at 46.665 degrees latitude, and -
115.376 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.564 degrees
latitude, and -115.259 degrees longitude. Shot Creek from a lower point
located at 46.639 degrees latitude, and -115.28 degrees longitude to an
upper point located at 46.666 degrees latitude, and -115.206 degrees
longitude.
(L) Cold Springs Creek from a lower point located at 46.721 degrees
latitude, and -115.297 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.745 degrees latitude, and -115.341 degrees longitude. Cool Creek
from a lower point located at 46.741 degrees latitude, and -115.326
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.751 degrees latitude,
and -115.323 degrees longitude.
(M) Barnard Creek from a lower point located at 46.708 degrees
latitude, and -115.167 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.644 degrees latitude, and -115.188 degrees longitude. Bear Creek
from a lower point located at 46.711 degrees latitude, and -114.962
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.75 degrees latitude,
and -114.921 degrees longitude. Junction Creek from a lower point
located at 46.718 degrees latitude, and -115.235 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.698 degrees latitude, and -115.239 degrees
longitude. Kelly Creek from a lower point located at 46.716 degrees
latitude, and -115.257 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.73 degrees latitude, and -114.86 degrees longitude. Kid Lake Creek
from a lower point located at 46.747 degrees latitude, and -114.805
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.769 degrees latitude,
and -114.804 degrees longitude. Middle Fork Kelly Creek from a lower
point located at 46.73 degrees latitude, and -114.86 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 46.747 degrees latitude, and -114.805
degrees longitude. North Fork Kelly Creek from a lower point located at
46.73 degrees latitude, and -114.86 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.78 degrees latitude, and -114.869 degrees longitude.
South Fork Kelly Creek from a lower point located at 46.712 degrees
latitude, and -114.862 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.707 degrees latitude, and -114.817 degrees longitude.
(N) Little Moose Creek from a lower point located at 46.733 degrees
latitude, and -115.077 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.783 degrees latitude, and -114.905 degrees longitude. Moose Creek
from a lower point located at 46.721 degrees latitude, and -115.086
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.752 degrees latitude,
and -115.184 degrees longitude. Osier Creek from a lower point located
at 46.744 degrees latitude, and -115.073 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.837 degrees latitude, and -115.064 degrees
longitude. Pollock Creek from a lower point located at 46.781 degrees
latitude, and -115.022 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.78 degrees latitude, and -114.989 degrees longitude. Ruby Creek from
a lower point located at 46.733 degrees latitude, and -115.078 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.745 degrees latitude, and -
115.104 degrees longitude. Sugar Creek from a lower point located at
46.771 degrees latitude, and -115.034 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.82 degrees latitude, and -115.005 degrees
longitude. Swamp Creek from a lower point located at 46.745 degrees
latitude, and -115.067 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.799 degrees latitude, and -115.001 degrees longitude.
(O) Cayuse Creek from a lower point located at 46.712 degrees
latitude, and -115.02 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.612 degrees latitude, and -114.792 degrees longitude. Gravey Creek
from a lower point located at 46.6 degrees latitude, and -115.073
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.513 degrees latitude,
and -115.152 degrees longitude. Howard Creek from a lower point located
at 46.593 degrees latitude, and -115.013 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.531 degrees latitude, and -115.07 degrees
longitude. Mae Creek from a lower point located at 46.581 degrees
latitude, and -115.104 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.576 degrees latitude, and -115.1 degrees longitude. Marten Creek
from a lower point located at 46.575 degrees latitude, and -115.105
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.555 degrees latitude,
and -115.177 degrees longitude. Mink Creek from a lower point located
at 46.601 degrees latitude, and -114.894 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.628 degrees latitude, and -114.893 degrees
longitude. Monroe Creek from a lower point located at 46.642 degrees
latitude, and -115.131 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.631 degrees latitude, and -115.149 degrees longitude. Silver Creek
from a lower point located at 46.607 degrees latitude, and -114.83
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.653 degrees latitude,
and -114.813 degrees longitude. Toboggan Creek from a lower point
located at 46.677 degrees latitude, and -115.049 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.631 degrees latitude, and -114.937 degrees
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longitude. Weasel Creek from a lower point located at 46.601 degrees
latitude, and -114.904 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.623 degrees latitude, and -114.905 degrees longitude.
(P) Bostonian Creek from a lower point located at 46.962 degrees
latitude, and -115.113 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.002 degrees latitude, and -115.159 degrees longitude. Boundary Creek
from a lower point located at 46.972 degrees latitude, and -115.107
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.981 degrees latitude,
and -115.076 degrees longitude. Chamberlain Creek from a lower point
located at 46.929 degrees latitude, and -115.142 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.917 degrees latitude, and -115.2 degrees
longitude. Deception Gulch from a lower point located at 46.837 degrees
latitude, and -115.119 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.819 degrees latitude, and -115.149 degrees longitude. Elizabeth
Creek from a lower point located at 46.79 degrees latitude, and -
115.219 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.799 degrees
latitude, and -115.228 degrees longitude. Goose Creek from a lower
point located at 46.852 degrees latitude, and -115.012 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.906 degrees latitude, and -
114.952 degrees longitude. Graves Creek from a lower point located at
46.986 degrees latitude, and -115.1 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 47.006 degrees latitude, and -115.078 degrees longitude.
Hidden Creek from a lower point located at 46.832 degrees latitude, and
-115.177 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.846 degrees
latitude, and -115.213 degrees longitude. Lake Creek from a lower point
located at 46.869 degrees latitude, and -115.078 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.832 degrees latitude, and -114.971 degrees
longitude. Long Creek from a lower point located at 46.873 degrees
latitude, and -115.075 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.95 degrees latitude, and -115.024 degrees longitude. Meadow Creek
from a lower point located at 46.905 degrees latitude, and -115.116
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.964 degrees latitude,
and -115.22 degrees longitude. Niagra Gulch from a lower point located
at 46.967 degrees latitude, and -115.136 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.974 degrees latitude, and -115.158 degrees
longitude. Pete Ott Creek from a lower point located at 46.748 degrees
latitude, and -115.236 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.754 degrees latitude, and -115.239 degrees longitude. Placer Creek
from a lower point located at 46.938 degrees latitude, and -115.167
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.963 degrees latitude,
and -115.19 degrees longitude. Rawhide Creek from a lower point located
at 46.898 degrees latitude, and -115.047 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.938 degrees latitude, and -115.055 degrees
longitude. Short Creek from a lower point located at 46.886 degrees
latitude, and -115.057 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.898 degrees latitude, and -115.013 degrees longitude. Slate Creek
from a lower point located at 46.927 degrees latitude, and -115.018
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.914 degrees latitude,
and -114.979 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek off Long Creek from a
lower point located at 46.939 degrees latitude, and -115.023 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.956 degrees latitude, and -
115.056 degrees longitude. Vanderbilt Gulch from a lower point located
at 46.916 degrees latitude, and -115.119 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.944 degrees latitude, and -115.221 degrees
longitude.
(iii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Fish Lake (North Fork).
(A) Fish Lake centered at 46.818 degrees latitude, and -114.911
degrees longitude. Lake Creek from a lower point located at 46.832
degrees latitude, and -114.971 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.817 degrees latitude, and -114.919 degrees longitude.
(B) [Reserved]
(iv) Critical Habitat Subunit--South Fork Clearwater River.
(A) South Fork Clearwater River from a lower point located at
46.146 degrees latitude, and -115.98 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.808 degrees latitude, and -115.474 degrees
longitude.
(B) Merton Creek from a lower point located at 45.725 degrees
latitude, and -115.995 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.724 degrees latitude, and -115.978 degrees longitude. Mill Creek
from a lower point located at 45.83 degrees latitude, and -115.931
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.725 degrees latitude,
and -115.995 degrees longitude.
(C) Gospel Creek from a lower point located at 45.703 degrees
latitude, and -115.89 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.677 degrees latitude, and -115.89 degrees longitude. Hagen Creek
from a lower point located at 45.649 degrees latitude, and -115.817
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.63 degrees latitude,
and -115.808 degrees longitude. Johns Creek from a lower point located
at 45.824 degrees latitude, and -115.889 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.683 degrees latitude, and -115.754 degrees
longitude. Moores Creek from a lower point located at 45.676 degrees
latitude, and -115.837 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.615 degrees latitude, and -115.879 degrees longitude. Moores Lake
Creek from a lower point located at 45.677 degrees latitude, and -
115.89 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.659 degrees
latitude, and -115.869 degrees longitude. Open Creek from a lower point
located at 45.676 degrees latitude, and -115.837 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.683 degrees latitude, and -115.822 degrees
longitude. Taylor Creek from a lower point located at 45.659 degrees
latitude, and -115.782 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.637 degrees latitude, and -115.773 degrees longitude. Twin Lakes
Creek from a lower point located at 45.664 degrees latitude, and -
115.827 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.65 degrees
latitude, and -115.817 degrees longitude.
(D) Silver Creek from a lower point located at 45.806 degrees
latitude, and -115.791 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.807 degrees latitude, and -115.79 degrees longitude. Twentymile
Creek from a lower point located at 45.795 degrees latitude, and -
115.763 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.794 degrees
latitude, and -115.764 degrees longitude. Wing Creek from a lower point
located at 45.795 degrees latitude, and -115.776 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.792 degrees latitude, and -115.776 degrees
longitude.
(E) Sixmile Creek from a lower point located at 45.764 degrees
latitude, and -115.659 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.763 degrees latitude, and -115.645 degrees longitude. Tenmile Creek
from a lower point located at 45.806 degrees latitude, and -115.683
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.639 degrees latitude,
and -115.712 degrees longitude. Williams Creek from a lower point
located at 45.731 degrees latitude, and -115.655 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.667 degrees latitude, and -115.657 degrees
longitude. Wiseboy Creek from a lower point located at 45.642 degrees
latitude, and -115.711 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.638 degrees latitude, and -115.703 degrees longitude.
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(F) Buckhorn Creek from a lower point located at 45.81 degrees
latitude, and -115.656 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.808 degrees latitude, and -115.656 degrees longitude.
(G) Baldy Creek from a lower point located at 45.908 degrees
latitude, and -115.629 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.944 degrees latitude, and -115.682 degrees longitude. Bear Creek
from a lower point located at 45.863 degrees latitude, and -115.617
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.878 degrees latitude,
and -115.594 degrees longitude. Beaver Creek from a lower point located
at 45.896 degrees latitude, and -115.63 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.943 degrees latitude, and -115.568 degrees
longitude. Mule Creek from a lower point located at 45.925 degrees
latitude, and -115.634 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.933 degrees latitude, and -115.63 degrees longitude. Newsome Creek
from a lower point located at 45.828 degrees latitude, and -115.615
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.004 degrees latitude,
and -115.678 degrees longitude. Pilot Creek from a lower point located
at 45.907 degrees latitude, and -115.629 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.945 degrees latitude, and -115.731 degrees
longitude. Unnamed creek 1 off Pilot Creek from a lower point located
at 45.93 degrees latitude, and -115.676 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.924 degrees latitude, and -115.687 degrees
longitude. Unnamed creek 2 off Pilot Creek from a lower point located
at 45.939 degrees latitude, and -115.716 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.934 degrees latitude, and -115.72 degrees
longitude. West Fork Newsome Creek from a lower point located at 45.865
degrees latitude, and -115.617 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.892 degrees latitude, and -115.694 degrees longitude.
(H) Crooked River from a lower point located at 45.824 degrees
latitude, and -115.529 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.695 degrees latitude, and -115.548 degrees longitude. East Fork
Crooked River from a lower point located at 45.695 degrees latitude,
and -115.548 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.673
degrees latitude, and -115.542 degrees longitude. Relief Creek from a
lower point located at 45.748 degrees latitude, and -115.519 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.754 degrees latitude, and -
115.497 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek off West Fork Crooked River
from a lower point located at 45.69 degrees latitude, and -115.563
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.695 degrees latitude,
and -115.573 degrees longitude. West Fork Crooked River from a lower
point located at 45.695 degrees latitude, and -115.548 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.666 degrees latitude, and -
115.596 degrees longitude.
(I) Baston Creek from a lower point located at 45.76 degrees
latitude, and -115.235 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.731 degrees latitude, and -115.223 degrees longitude. Bridge Creek
from a lower point located at 45.779 degrees latitude, and -115.21
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.814 degrees latitude,
and -115.163 degrees longitude. Dawson Creek from a lower point located
at 45.73 degrees latitude, and -115.39 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.743 degrees latitude, and -115.425 degrees
longitude. Ditch Creek from a lower point located at 45.747 degrees
latitude, and -115.297 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.794 degrees latitude, and -115.292 degrees longitude. Little Moose
Creek from a lower point located at 45.716 degrees latitude, and -
115.367 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.709 degrees
latitude, and -115.399 degrees longitude. Middle Fork. Red River from a
lower point located at 45.659 degrees latitude, and -115.412 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.631 degrees latitude, and -
115.471 degrees longitude. Moose Butte Creek from a lower point located
at 45.71 degrees latitude, and -115.352 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.692 degrees latitude, and -115.416 degrees
longitude. Otterson Creek from a lower point located at 45.776 degrees
latitude, and -115.219 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.82 degrees latitude, and -115.233 degrees longitude. Red Horse Creek
from a lower point located at 45.794 degrees latitude, and -115.4
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.827 degrees latitude,
and -115.326 degrees longitude. Red River from a lower point located at
45.808 degrees latitude, and -115.474 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.803 degrees latitude, and -115.154 degrees
longitude. Siegel Creek from a lower point located at 45.773 degrees
latitude, and -115.387 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.787 degrees latitude, and -115.367 degrees longitude. Soda Creek
from a lower point located at 45.756 degrees latitude, and -115.256
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.746 degrees latitude,
and -115.251 degrees longitude. South Fork Red River from a lower point
located at 45.711 degrees latitude, and -115.344 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.623 degrees latitude, and -115.479 degrees
longitude. Trapper Creek from a lower point located at 45.674 degrees
latitude, and -115.344 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.705 degrees latitude, and -115.247 degrees longitude. West Fork Red
River from a lower point located at 45.653 degrees latitude, and -
115.401 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.667 degrees
latitude, and -115.452 degrees longitude.
(J) American River from a lower point located at 45.808 degrees
latitude, and -115.474 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.945 degrees latitude, and -115.449 degrees longitude. Big Elk Creek
from a lower point located at 45.841 degrees latitude, and -115.434
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.933 degrees latitude,
and -115.554 degrees longitude. East Fork. American River from a lower
point located at 45.864 degrees latitude, and -115.424 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.919 degrees latitude, and -
115.362 degrees longitude. Elk Creek from a lower point located at
45.818 degrees latitude, and -115.458 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.841 degrees latitude, and -115.434 degrees
longitude. Flint Creek from a lower point located at 45.891 degrees
latitude, and -115.427 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.913 degrees latitude, and -115.423 degrees longitude. Kirks Fork
American River from a lower point located at 45.822 degrees latitude,
and -115.41 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.829
degrees latitude, and -115.389 degrees longitude. Lick Creek from a
lower point located at 45.923 degrees latitude, and -115.468 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.969 degrees latitude, and -
115.486 degrees longitude. Little Elk Creek from a lower point located
at 45.841 degrees latitude, and -115.434 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.927 degrees latitude, and -115.537 degrees
longitude. West Fork American River from a lower point located at
45.913 degrees latitude, and -115.465 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.935 degrees latitude, and -115.544 degrees
longitude.
(v) Critical Habitat Subunit--Lochsa River.
(A) Lochsa River from a lower point located at 46.14 degrees
latitude, and -115.599 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.508 degrees latitude, and -114.681 degrees longitude.
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(B) Bimerick Creek from a lower point located at 46.228 degrees
latitude, and -115.444 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.233 degrees latitude, and -115.445 degrees longitude. Canyon Creek
from a lower point located at 46.211 degrees latitude, and -115.541
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.211 degrees latitude,
and -115.552 degrees longitude. Coolwater Creek from a lower point
located at 46.229 degrees latitude, and -115.456 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.214 degrees latitude, and -115.466 degrees
longitude. Deadman Creek from a lower point located at 46.226 degrees
latitude, and -115.501 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.252 degrees latitude, and -115.506 degrees longitude. Fire Creek
from a lower point located at 46.227 degrees latitude, and -115.432
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.219 degrees latitude,
and -115.424 degrees longitude.
(C) Split Creek from a lower point located at 46.233 degrees
latitude, and -115.407 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.162 degrees latitude, and -115.351 degrees longitude.
(D) Old Man Creek from a lower point located at 46.252 degrees
latitude, and -115.399 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.231 degrees latitude, and -115.28 degrees longitude.
(E) Fish Creek from a lower point located at 46.333 degrees
latitude, and -115.345 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.373 degrees latitude, and -115.596 degrees longitude. Hungery Creek
from a lower point located at 46.356 degrees latitude, and -115.397
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.4 degrees latitude,
and -115.568 degrees longitude.
(F) Boulder Creek from a lower point located at 46.338 degrees
latitude, and -115.314 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.321 degrees latitude, and -115.224 degrees longitude.
(G) Bald Mountain Creek from a lower point located at 46.384
degrees latitude, and -115.231 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.399 degrees latitude, and -115.24 degrees longitude.
Stanley Creek from a lower point located at 46.421 degrees latitude,
and -115.161 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.406
degrees latitude, and -115.153 degrees longitude.
(H) Indian Grave Creek from a lower point located at 46.452 degrees
latitude, and -115.076 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.49 degrees latitude, and -115.142 degrees longitude.
(I) Weir Creek from a lower point located at 46.458 degrees
latitude, and -115.034 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.534 degrees latitude, and -115.017 degrees longitude.
(J) California Creek from a lower point located at 46.366 degrees
latitude, and -114.998 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.344 degrees latitude, and -114.994 degrees longitude. Fish Lake
Creek from a lower point located at 46.415 degrees latitude, and -
115.006 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.366 degrees
latitude, and -114.998 degrees longitude. Freezeout Creek from a lower
point located at 46.404 degrees latitude, and -115 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.378 degrees latitude, and -114.967 degrees
longitude. Lake Creek from a lower point located at 46.463 degrees
latitude, and -114.996 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.415 degrees latitude, and -115.006 degrees longitude.
(K) Postoffice Creek from a lower point located at 46.466 degrees
latitude, and -114.985 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.529 degrees latitude, and -114.95 degrees longitude. West Fork
Postoffice Creek from a lower point located at 46.482 degrees latitude,
and -114.979 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.514
degrees latitude, and -115.003 degrees longitude.
(L) Cooperation Creek from a lower point located at 46.452 degrees
latitude, and -114.869 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.44 degrees latitude, and -114.816 degrees longitude. Warm Springs
Creek from a lower point located at 46.473 degrees latitude, and -
114.887 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.43 degrees
latitude, and -114.864 degrees longitude.
(M) Doe Creek from a lower point located at 46.499 degrees
latitude, and -114.862 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.554 degrees latitude, and -114.92 degrees longitude. East Fork
Fishing Creek from a lower point located at 46.556 degrees latitude,
and -114.854 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.561
degrees latitude, and -114.837 degrees longitude. Fishing Creek from a
lower point located at 46.492 degrees latitude, and -114.857 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.571 degrees latitude, and -
114.859 degrees longitude. Spring Creek from a lower point located at
46.546 degrees latitude, and -114.885 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.552 degrees latitude, and -114.902 degrees
longitude. West Fork. Fishing Creek from a lower point located at
46.537 degrees latitude, and -114.867 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.567 degrees latitude, and -114.884 degrees
longitude.
(N) Badger Creek from a lower point located at 46.505 degrees
latitude, and -114.823 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.517 degrees latitude, and -114.824 degrees longitude. Wendover Creek
from a lower point located at 46.509 degrees latitude, and -114.785
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.52 degrees latitude,
and -114.788 degrees longitude.
(O) East Fork Legendary Bear Creek from a lower point located at
46.535 degrees latitude, and -114.765 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.562 degrees latitude, and -114.735 degrees
longitude. Legendary Bear Creek from a lower point located at 46.511
degrees latitude, and -114.761 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.535 degrees latitude, and -114.765 degrees longitude.
Parachute Creek from a lower point located at 46.529 degrees latitude,
and -114.761 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.53
degrees latitude, and -114.756 degrees longitude. West Fork Legendary
Bear Creek from a lower point located at 46.535 degrees latitude, and -
114.765 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.58 degrees
latitude, and -114.751 degrees longitude.
(P) Walton Creek from a lower point located at 46.508 degrees
latitude, and -114.681 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.473 degrees latitude, and -114.68 degrees longitude.
(Q) Beaver Creek from a lower point located at 46.506 degrees
latitude, and -114.626 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.553 degrees latitude, and -114.503 degrees longitude. Big Flat Creek
from a lower point located at 46.402 degrees latitude, and -114.493
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.313 degrees latitude,
and -114.44 degrees longitude. Colt Killed Creek from a lower point
located at 46.508 degrees latitude, and -114.681 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.429 degrees latitude, and -114.414 degrees
longitude. Maud Creek from a lower point located at 46.497 degrees
latitude, and -114.514 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.474 degrees latitude, and -114.411 degrees longitude. Storm Creek
from a lower point located at 46.463 degrees latitude, and -114.548
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.541 degrees latitude,
and -114.402 degrees longitude.
(R) Boulder Creek from a lower point located at 46.615 degrees
latitude, and -114.67 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.679 degrees latitude, and -114.748 degrees longitude. Crooked Fork
from a lower point located at 46.508 degrees latitude, and -114.681
degrees longitude to an upper
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point located at 46.704 degrees latitude, and -114.708 degrees
longitude. Fox Creek from a lower point located at 46.617 degrees
latitude, and -114.719 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.605 degrees latitude, and -114.754 degrees longitude. Haskell Creek
from a lower point located at 46.597 degrees latitude, and -114.603
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.632 degrees latitude,
and -114.582 degrees longitude. Hopeful Creek from a lower point
located at 46.671 degrees latitude, and -114.68 degrees longitude to an
upper point located at 46.724 degrees latitude, and -114.653 degrees
longitude. Rock Creek from a lower point located at 46.598 degrees
latitude, and -114.609 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.612 degrees latitude, and -114.619 degrees longitude. Shotgun Creek
from a lower point located at 46.601 degrees latitude, and -114.664
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.6 degrees latitude,
and -114.737 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek off Hopeful Creek from a
lower point located at 46.699 degrees latitude, and -114.668 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.708 degrees latitude, and -
114.624 degrees longitude. Williams Lake Creek from a lower point
located at 46.644 degrees latitude, and -114.716 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.647 degrees latitude, and -114.767 degrees
longitude.
(S) Brushy Fork from a lower point located at 46.578 degrees
latitude, and -114.612 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.616 degrees latitude, and -114.454 degrees longitude. North Fork
Spruce Creek from a lower point located at 46.606 degrees latitude, and
-114.392 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.616 degrees
latitude, and -114.351 degrees longitude. South Fork Spruce Creek from
a lower point located at 46.606 degrees latitude, and -114.392 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.565 degrees latitude, and -
114.352 degrees longitude. Shoot Creek from a lower point located at
46.606 degrees latitude, and -114.414 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.58 degrees latitude, and -114.425 degrees
longitude. Spruce Creek from a lower point located at 46.606 degrees
latitude, and -114.392 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.616 degrees latitude, and -114.454 degrees longitude. Twin Creek
from a lower point located at 46.582 degrees latitude, and -114.527
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.57 degrees latitude,
and -114.474 degrees longitude.
(vi) Critical Habitat Subunit--Fish Lake (Lochsa).
(A) Fish Lake centered at 46.818 degrees latitude, and -114.911
degrees longitude. Fish Lake Creek from a lower point located at 46.366
degrees latitude, and -114.998 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.325 degrees latitude, and -115.084 degrees longitude.
(B) [Reserved]
(vii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Selway River.
(A) Goddard Cr. from a lower point located at 46.101 degrees
latitude, and -115.557 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.095 degrees latitude, and -115.558 degrees longitude. Selway River
from a lower point located at 46.14 degrees latitude, and -115.599
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.478 degrees latitude,
and -114.676 degrees longitude.
(B) East Fork O'Hara Creek from a lower point located at 45.999
degrees latitude, and -115.523 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.939 degrees latitude, and -115.54 degrees longitude.
O'Hara Creek from a lower point located at 46.086 degrees latitude, and
-115.517 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.999 degrees
latitude, and -115.523 degrees longitude. West Fork O'Hara Creek from a
lower point located at 45.999 degrees latitude, and -115.523 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.949 degrees latitude, and -
115.569 degrees longitude.
(C) Boyd Creek from a lower point located at 46.081 degrees
latitude, and -115.442 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.093 degrees latitude, and -115.43 degrees longitude. Falls Creek
from a lower point located at 46.061 degrees latitude, and -115.338
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.051 degrees latitude,
and -115.348 degrees longitude. Glover Creek from a lower point located
at 46.068 degrees latitude, and -115.361 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.081 degrees latitude, and -115.36 degrees
longitude. Rackliff Creek from a lower point located at 46.084 degrees
latitude, and -115.494 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.102 degrees latitude, and -115.495 degrees longitude.
(D) Gedney Creek from a lower point located at 46.056 degrees
latitude, and -115.313 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.135 degrees latitude, and -115.248 degrees longitude. West Fork
Gedney Creek from a lower point located at 46.094 degrees latitude, and
-115.293 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.11 degrees
latitude, and -115.294 degrees longitude.
(E) East Fork Meadow Creek from a lower point located at 45.88
degrees latitude, and -115.103 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.829 degrees latitude, and -115.027 degrees longitude.
Meadow Creek from a lower point located at 46.046 degrees latitude, and
-115.295 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.879 degrees
latitude, and -115.212 degrees longitude. Schwar Creek from a lower
point located at 45.882 degrees latitude, and -115.116 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.905 degrees latitude, and -
115.108 degrees longitude.
(F) Otter Creek from a lower point located at 46.051 degrees
latitude, and -115.22 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.043 degrees latitude, and -115.217 degrees longitude. Three Links
Creek from a lower point located at 46.098 degrees latitude, and -
115.072 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.142 degrees
latitude, and -115.091 degrees longitude.
(G) Mink Creek from a lower point located at 46.098 degrees
latitude, and -115.071 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.008 degrees latitude, and -115.114 degrees longitude.
(H) Marten Creek from a lower point located at 46.099 degrees
latitude, and -115.052 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.963 degrees latitude, and -115.046 degrees longitude.
(I) Cedar Creek from a lower point located at 46.249 degrees
latitude, and -114.708 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.33 degrees latitude, and -114.705 degrees longitude. East Fork Moose
Creek from a lower point located at 46.165 degrees latitude, and -
114.897 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.271 degrees
latitude, and -114.679 degrees longitude. Moose Creek from a lower
point located at 46.122 degrees latitude, and -114.935 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.165 degrees latitude, and -
114.897 degrees longitude. North Fork Moose Creek from a lower point
located at 46.165 degrees latitude, and -114.897 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.274 degrees latitude, and -114.923 degrees
longitude. Rhoda Creek from a lower point located at 46.239 degrees
latitude, and -115.008 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.234 degrees latitude, and -114.96 degrees longitude. Wounded Doe
Creek from a lower point located at 46.239 degrees latitude, and -
115.008 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.3 degrees
latitude, and -115.079 degrees longitude.
(J) Pettibone Creek from a lower point located at 46.041 degrees
latitude, and -114.84 degrees longitude to an upper
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point located at 46.064 degrees latitude, and -114.796 degrees
longitude.
(K) Bear Creek from a lower point located at 46.019 degrees
latitude, and -114.844 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.109 degrees latitude, and -114.508 degrees longitude. Brushy Fork
Creek from a lower point located at 46.003 degrees latitude, and -
114.698 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.989 degrees
latitude, and -114.582 degrees longitude. Cub Creek from a lower point
located at 46.034 degrees latitude, and -114.756 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.032 degrees latitude, and -114.617 degrees
longitude. Paradise Creek from a lower point located at 46.022 degrees
latitude, and -114.728 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.039 degrees latitude, and -114.526 degrees longitude.
(L) Eagle Creek from a lower point located at 45.908 degrees
latitude, and -114.853 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.781 degrees latitude, and -114.899 degrees longitude. Lynx Creek
from a lower point located at 45.849 degrees latitude, and -114.937
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.818 degrees latitude,
and -114.951 degrees longitude. Running Creek from a lower point
located at 45.919 degrees latitude, and -114.832 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.916 degrees latitude, and -115.032 degrees
longitude. South Fork Running Creek from a lower point located at
45.845 degrees latitude, and -114.944 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.823 degrees latitude, and -114.965 degrees
longitude. Tom Creek from a lower point located at 45.862 degrees
latitude, and -114.986 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.913 degrees latitude, and -114.984 degrees longitude.
(M) Canyon Creek from a lower point located at 45.888 degrees
latitude, and -114.613 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.882 degrees latitude, and -114.408 degrees longitude. White Cap
Creek from a lower point located at 45.86 degrees latitude, and -
114.744 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.91 degrees
latitude, and -114.428 degrees longitude.
(N) Burnt Strip Creek from a lower point located at 45.817 degrees
latitude, and -114.626 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.838 degrees latitude, and -114.588 degrees longitude. Indian Creek
from a lower point located at 45.792 degrees latitude, and -114.764
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.785 degrees latitude,
and -114.581 degrees longitude. Schofield Creek from a lower point
located at 45.777 degrees latitude, and -114.645 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.819 degrees latitude, and -114.585 degrees
longitude.
(O) Burnt Knob Creek from a lower point located at 45.715 degrees
latitude, and -114.898 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.697 degrees latitude, and -114.945 degrees longitude. Flat Creek
from a lower point located at 45.722 degrees latitude, and -114.857
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.651 degrees latitude,
and -114.847 degrees longitude. Little Clearwater River from a lower
point located at 45.754 degrees latitude, and -114.775 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.738 degrees latitude, and -
114.945 degrees longitude. Salamander Creek from a lower point located
at 45.711 degrees latitude, and -114.865 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.648 degrees latitude, and -114.879 degrees
longitude.
(P) Magruder Creek from a lower point located at 45.745 degrees
latitude, and -114.76 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.726 degrees latitude, and -114.771 degrees longitude.
(Q) Cayuse Creek from a lower point located at 45.706 degrees
latitude, and -114.614 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.761 degrees latitude, and -114.551 degrees longitude. Deep Creek
from a lower point located at 45.707 degrees latitude, and -114.719
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.719 degrees latitude,
and -114.509 degrees longitude. Slow Gulch Creek from a lower point
located at 45.694 degrees latitude, and -114.56 degrees longitude to an
upper point located at 45.679 degrees latitude, and -114.545 degrees
longitude. Vance Creek from a lower point located at 45.703 degrees
latitude, and -114.579 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.695 degrees latitude, and -114.581 degrees longitude.
(R) French Creek from a lower point located at 45.597 degrees
latitude, and -114.591 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.609 degrees latitude, and -114.561 degrees longitude. South Fork
Surprise Creek from a lower point located at 45.527 degrees latitude,
and -114.679 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.479
degrees latitude, and -114.664 degrees longitude. Storm Creek from a
lower point located at 45.578 degrees latitude, and -114.64 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.636 degrees latitude, and -
114.583 degrees longitude. Surprise Creek from a lower point located at
45.521 degrees latitude, and -114.701 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.538 degrees latitude, and -114.627 degrees
longitude. Swet Creek from a lower point located at 45.58 degrees
latitude, and -114.719 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.501 degrees latitude, and -114.801 degrees longitude. Wilkerson
Creek from a lower point located at 45.612 degrees latitude, and -
114.706 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.557 degrees
latitude, and -114.585 degrees longitude.
Note: Maps follow for Unit 15, Subunit i; Subunit ii (West
portion); Subunits ii (East Portion) and iii; Subunit iv; Subunits v
and vi; and Subunit vii.
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(20) Unit 16--Salmon River Basin.
(i) Critical Habitat Subunit--Little-Lower Salmon.
(A) Salmon River from a lower point located at 45.857 degrees
latitude, and -116.794 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.425 degrees latitude, and -116.03 degrees longitude.
(B) Deadhorse Creek from a lower point located at 45.613 degrees
latitude, and -116.066 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.575 degrees latitude, and -116.144 degrees longitude. Little Slate
Creek from a lower point located at 45.62 degrees latitude, and -
116.066 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.523 degrees
latitude, and -116.092 degrees longitude. Slate Creek from a lower
point located at 45.64 degrees latitude, and -116.284 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 45.625 degrees latitude, and -116.054
degrees longitude. Van Buren Creek from a lower point located at 45.533
degrees latitude, and -116.082 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.536 degrees latitude, and -116.168 degrees longitude.
Willow Creek from a lower point located at 45.638 degrees latitude, and
-116.109 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.65 degrees
latitude, and -116.088 degrees longitude.
(C) East Fork John Day Creek from a lower point located at 45.573
degrees latitude, and -116.229 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.577 degrees latitude, and -116.153 degrees longitude.
John Day Creek from a lower point located at 45.586 degrees latitude,
and -116.295 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.521
degrees latitude, and -116.195 degrees longitude.
(D) Little Salmon River from a lower point located at 45.417
degrees latitude, and -116.313 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.138 degrees latitude, and -116.282 degrees longitude.
(E) Granite Fork Lake Fork Rapid River from a lower point located
at 45.187 degrees latitude, and -116.517 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.151 degrees latitude, and -116.552 degrees
longitude. Lake Fork Rapid River from a lower point located at 45.187
degrees latitude, and -116.482 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.19 degrees latitude, and -116.557 degrees longitude.
Rapid River from a lower point located at 45.375 degrees latitude, and
-116.355 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.114 degrees
latitude, and -116.506 degrees longitude. West Fork Rapid River from a
lower point located at 45.307 degrees latitude, and -116.419 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.23 degrees latitude, and -
116.537 degrees longitude.
(F) Boulder Creek from a lower point located at 45.204 degrees
latitude, and -116.31 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.129 degrees latitude, and -116.475 degrees longitude. Yellow Jacket
Creek from a lower point located at 45.137 degrees latitude, and -
116.412 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.146 degrees
latitude, and -116.444 degrees longitude.
(G) Hard Creek from a lower point located at 45.183 degrees
latitude, and -116.283 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.125 degrees latitude, and -116.239 degrees longitude. Hazard Creek
from a lower point located at 45.184 degrees latitude, and -116.3
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.222 degrees latitude,
and -116.139 degrees longitude.
(H) Lake Creek from a lower point located at 45.4 degrees latitude,
and -116.212 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.294
degrees latitude, and -116.219 degrees longitude.
(I) Partridge Creek from a lower point located at 45.408 degrees
latitude, and -116.126 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.288 degrees latitude, and -116.217 degrees longitude.
(J) Elkhorn Creek from a lower point located at 45.404 degrees
latitude, and -116.094 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.27 degrees latitude, and -116.121 degrees longitude.
(K) French Creek from a lower point located at 45.425 degrees
latitude, and -116.03 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.158 degrees latitude, and -116.084 degrees longitude. North Creek
from a lower point located at 45.286 degrees latitude, and -116.044
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.259 degrees latitude,
and -115.988 degrees longitude.
(ii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Middle Salmon--Chamberlain.
(A) Salmon River from a lower point located at 45.425 degrees
latitude, and -116.03 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.454 degrees latitude, and -114.931 degrees longitude.
(B) East Fork Fall Creek from a lower point located at 45.415
degrees latitude, and -115.976 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.36 degrees latitude, and -115.963 degrees longitude. Fall
Creek from a lower point located at 45.433 degrees latitude, and -
115.983 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.331 degrees
latitude, and -115.995 degrees longitude.
(C) Wind River from a lower point located at 45.455 degrees
latitude, and -115.941 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.605 degrees latitude, and -115.917 degrees longitude.
(D) Sheep Creek from a lower point located at 45.468 degrees
latitude, and -115.81 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.614 degrees latitude, and -115.696 degrees longitude.
(E) California Creek from a lower point located at 45.448 degrees
latitude, and -115.759 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.341 degrees latitude, and -115.85 degrees longitude.
(F) Crooked Creek from a lower point located at 45.434 degrees
latitude, and -115.666 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.612 degrees latitude, and -115.438 degrees longitude. Lake Creek
from a lower point located at 45.514 degrees latitude, and -115.574
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.616 degrees latitude,
and -115.686 degrees longitude.
(G) Guard Creek from a lower point located at 45.293 degrees
latitude, and -115.695 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.309 degrees latitude, and -115.658 degrees longitude. Mayflower
Creek from a lower point located at 45.248 degrees latitude, and -
115.653 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.259 degrees
latitude, and -115.601 degrees longitude. Schissler Creek from a lower
point located at 45.328 degrees latitude, and -115.707 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.321 degrees latitude, and -
115.779 degrees longitude. Slaughter Creek from a lower point located
at 45.261 degrees latitude, and -115.672 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.297 degrees latitude, and -115.609 degrees
longitude. Warren Creek from a lower point located at 45.397 degrees
latitude, and -115.592 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.22 degrees latitude, and -115.677 degrees longitude. Webfoot Creek
from a lower point located at 45.237 degrees latitude, and -115.675
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.217 degrees latitude,
and -115.695 degrees longitude.
(H) Rhett Creek from a lower point located at 45.472 degrees
latitude, and -115.393 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.476 degrees latitude, and -115.407 degrees longitude.
(I) Little Mallard Creek from a lower point located at 45.529
degrees latitude, and -115.303 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.533 degrees latitude, and -115.311 degrees longitude.
(J) Big Mallard Creek from a lower point located at 45.537 degrees
latitude, and -115.269 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.543 degrees latitude, and -115.279 degrees longitude.
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(K) Bargamin Creek from a lower point located at 45.567 degrees
latitude, and -115.191 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.771 degrees latitude, and -114.934 degrees longitude.
(L) Sabe Creek from a lower point located at 45.507 degrees
latitude, and -115.024 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.681 degrees latitude, and -114.948 degrees longitude.
(M) Big Harrington Creek from a lower point located at 45.473
degrees latitude, and -114.963 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.518 degrees latitude, and -114.823 degrees longitude.
(N) Chamberlain Creek from a lower point located at 45.454 degrees
latitude, and -114.931 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.336 degrees latitude, and -115.329 degrees longitude. Game Creek
from a lower point located at 45.398 degrees latitude, and -115.192
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.404 degrees latitude,
and -115.274 degrees longitude. McCalla Creek from a lower point
located at 45.414 degrees latitude, and -114.981 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.255 degrees latitude, and -115.127 degrees
longitude. Moose Creek from a lower point located at 45.356 degrees
latitude, and -115.249 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.283 degrees latitude, and -115.292 degrees longitude. Rim Creek from
a lower point located at 45.336 degrees latitude, and -115.329 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.281 degrees latitude, and -
115.382 degrees longitude. South Fork Chamberlain Creek from a lower
point located at 45.336 degrees latitude, and -115.329 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.282 degrees latitude, and -
115.351 degrees longitude. West Fork Chamberlain Creek from a lower
point located at 45.383 degrees latitude, and -115.166 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.463 degrees latitude, and -
115.184 degrees longitude. Whimstick Creek from a lower point located
at 45.378 degrees latitude, and -114.999 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.241 degrees latitude, and -115.053 degrees
longitude.
(iii) Critical Habitat Subunit--South Fork Salmon River.
(A) South Fork Salmon River from a lower point located at 45.378
degrees latitude, and -115.512 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.494 degrees latitude, and -115.735 degrees longitude.
(B) Pony Creek from a lower point located at 45.187 degrees
latitude, and -115.562 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.179 degrees latitude, and -115.703 degrees longitude.
(C) Elk Creek from a lower point located at 45.156 degrees
latitude, and -115.585 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.157 degrees latitude, and -115.431 degrees longitude. South Fork Elk
Creek from a lower point located at 45.095 degrees latitude, and -
115.513 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.069 degrees
latitude, and -115.482 degrees longitude. West Fork Elk Creek from a
lower point located at 45.147 degrees latitude, and -115.511 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.061 degrees latitude, and -
115.519 degrees longitude.
(D) Flat Creek from a lower point located at 45.271 degrees
latitude, and -115.836 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.302 degrees latitude, and -115.879 degrees longitude. Grouse Creek
from a lower point located at 45.265 degrees latitude, and -115.83
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.317 degrees latitude,
and -115.816 degrees longitude. Hum Creek from a lower point located at
45.049 degrees latitude, and -115.897 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.07 degrees latitude, and -115.903 degrees
longitude. Josephine Creek from a lower point located at 45.224 degrees
latitude, and -115.929 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.225 degrees latitude, and -115.97 degrees longitude. Lake Creek from
a lower point located at 45.256 degrees latitude, and -115.896 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.374 degrees latitude, and -
115.867 degrees longitude. Lick Creek from a lower point located at
45.062 degrees latitude, and -115.761 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.058 degrees latitude, and -115.932 degrees
longitude. Loon Creek from a lower point located at 45.17 degrees
latitude, and -115.808 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.082 degrees latitude, and -115.916 degrees longitude. Nethker Creek
from a lower point located at 45.265 degrees latitude, and -115.905
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.25 degrees latitude,
and -115.971 degrees longitude. Ruby Creek from a lower point located
at 45.258 degrees latitude, and -115.878 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.19 degrees latitude, and -115.914 degrees
longitude. Sand Creek from a lower point located at 45.307 degrees
latitude, and -115.82 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.327 degrees latitude, and -115.862 degrees longitude. Secesh River
from a lower point located at 45.025 degrees latitude, and -115.706
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.256 degrees latitude,
and -115.896 degrees longitude. Summit Creek from a lower point located
at 45.256 degrees latitude, and -115.896 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.172 degrees latitude, and -115.915 degrees
longitude. Threemile Creek from a lower point located at 45.299 degrees
latitude, and -115.929 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.334 degrees latitude, and -115.891 degrees longitude. Victor Creek
from a lower point located at 45.183 degrees latitude, and -115.821
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.147 degrees latitude,
and -115.936 degrees longitude. Willow Basket Creek from a lower point
located at 45.186 degrees latitude, and -115.831 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.192 degrees latitude, and -115.894 degrees
longitude. Willow Creek from a lower point located at 45.331 degrees
latitude, and -115.949 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.356 degrees latitude, and -115.857 degrees longitude.
(E) Bum Creek from a lower point located at 44.995 degrees
latitude, and -115.318 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.036 degrees latitude, and -115.286 degrees longitude. Cane Creek
from a lower point located at 44.953 degrees latitude, and -115.291
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.978 degrees latitude,
and -115.261 degrees longitude. Cinnabar Creek from a lower point
located at 44.952 degrees latitude, and -115.293 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.912 degrees latitude, and -115.266 degrees
longitude. East Fork South Fork Salmon River from a lower point located
at 45.015 degrees latitude, and -115.713 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.886 degrees latitude, and -115.256 degrees
longitude. Meadow Creek from a lower point located at 44.902 degrees
latitude, and -115.327 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.864 degrees latitude, and -115.372 degrees longitude. Missouri Creek
from a lower point located at 45.007 degrees latitude, and -115.394
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.028 degrees latitude,
and -115.351 degrees longitude. Profile Creek from a lower point
located at 44.958 degrees latitude, and -115.428 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.053 degrees latitude, and -115.416 degrees
longitude. Quartz Creek from a lower point located at 44.97 degrees
latitude, and -115.477 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.048 degrees latitude, and -115.496 degrees
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longitude. Salt Creek from a lower point located at 44.95 degrees
latitude, and -115.352 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.973 degrees latitude, and -115.324 degrees longitude. Sugar Creek
from a lower point located at 44.936 degrees latitude, and -115.336
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.975 degrees latitude,
and -115.245 degrees longitude. Tamarack Creek from a lower point
located at 44.959 degrees latitude, and -115.389 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.984 degrees latitude, and -115.27 degrees
longitude.
(F) Buck Creek from a lower point located at 44.792 degrees
latitude, and -115.518 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.751 degrees latitude, and -115.479 degrees longitude. Burntlog Creek
from a lower point located at 44.803 degrees latitude, and -115.518
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.718 degrees latitude,
and -115.419 degrees longitude. East Fork Burntlog Creek from a lower
point located at 44.737 degrees latitude, and -115.501 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.73 degrees latitude, and -
115.426 degrees longitude. Johnson Creek from a lower point located at
44.963 degrees latitude, and -115.501 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.55 degrees latitude, and -115.59 degrees longitude.
Riordan Creek from a lower point located at 44.907 degrees latitude,
and -115.485 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.808
degrees latitude, and -115.392 degrees longitude. Riordan Lake centered
at 44.85 degrees latitude, and -115.438 degrees longitude. Trapper
Creek from a lower point located at 44.832 degrees latitude, and -
115.513 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.774 degrees
latitude, and -115.404 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek off East Fork
Burntlog Creek from a lower point located at 44.74 degrees latitude,
and -115.458 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.764
degrees latitude, and -115.44 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek off
Trapper Creek from a lower point located at 44.793 degrees latitude,
and -115.464 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.772
degrees latitude, and -115.433 degrees longitude.
(G) Bear Creek from a lower point located at 44.623 degrees
latitude, and -115.69 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.607 degrees latitude, and -115.6 degrees longitude. Blackmare Creek
from a lower point located at 44.823 degrees latitude, and -115.703
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.809 degrees latitude,
and -115.795 degrees longitude. Buckhorn Creek from a lower point
located at 44.922 degrees latitude, and -115.736 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.853 degrees latitude, and -115.886 degrees
longitude. Cabin Creek from a lower point located at 44.667 degrees
latitude, and -115.685 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.703 degrees latitude, and -115.647 degrees longitude. Cougar Creek
from a lower point located at 44.889 degrees latitude, and -115.716
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.81 degrees latitude,
and -115.804 degrees longitude. Curtis Creek from a lower point located
at 44.652 degrees latitude, and -115.703 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.562 degrees latitude, and -115.759 degrees
longitude. Fitsum Creek from a lower point located at 44.999 degrees
latitude, and -115.722 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45 degrees latitude, and -115.762 degrees longitude. Fourmile Creek
from a lower point located at 44.857 degrees latitude, and -115.695
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.798 degrees latitude,
and -115.621 degrees longitude. Little Buckhorn Creek from a lower
point located at 44.914 degrees latitude, and -115.75 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 44.865 degrees latitude, and -115.8
degrees longitude. Lodgepole Creek from a lower point located at 44.593
degrees latitude, and -115.686 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.576 degrees latitude, and -115.61 degrees longitude.
Mormon Creek from a lower point located at 44.524 degrees latitude, and
-115.695 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.499 degrees
latitude, and -115.654 degrees longitude. North Fork Fitsum Creek from
a lower point located at 44.999 degrees latitude, and -115.759 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.986 degrees latitude, and -
115.883 degrees longitude. Reeves Creek from a lower point located at
44.668 degrees latitude, and -115.666 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.686 degrees latitude, and -115.618 degrees
longitude. Rice Creek from a lower point located at 44.575 degrees
latitude, and -115.685 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.51 degrees latitude, and -115.644 degrees longitude. Six-Bit Creek
from a lower point located at 44.686 degrees latitude, and -115.706
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.646 degrees latitude,
and -115.808 degrees longitude. South Fork Blackmare Creek from a lower
point located at 44.809 degrees latitude, and -115.747 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.77 degrees latitude, and -
115.803 degrees longitude. South Fork Buckhorn Creek from a lower point
located at 44.89 degrees latitude, and -115.823 degrees longitude to an
upper point located at 44.84 degrees latitude, and -115.823 degrees
longitude. Trail Creek from a lower point located at 44.635 degrees
latitude, and -115.717 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.628 degrees latitude, and -115.79 degrees longitude. Tyndall Creek
from a lower point located at 44.58 degrees latitude, and -115.684
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.562 degrees latitude,
and -115.748 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek off Rice Creek from a
lower point located at 44.551 degrees latitude, and -115.655 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.561 degrees latitude, and -
115.643 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek off South Fork Salmon River
from a lower point located at 44.556 degrees latitude, and -115.682
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.552 degrees latitude,
and -115.706 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek off Trail Creek from a
lower point located at 44.626 degrees latitude, and -115.745 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.599 degrees latitude, and -
115.802 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek 1 off Curtis Creek from a
lower point located at 44.61 degrees latitude, and -115.745 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.586 degrees latitude, and -
115.803 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek 2 off Curtis Creek from a
lower point located at 44.595 degrees latitude, and -115.752 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.568 degrees latitude, and -
115.793 degrees longitude. Warm Lake centered at 44.645 degrees
latitude, and -115.669 degrees longitude. Warm Lake Creek from a lower
point located at 44.666 degrees latitude, and -115.698 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.653 degrees latitude, and -
115.661 degrees longitude.
(iv) Critical Habitat Subunit--Middle Fork Salmon River.
(A) Middle Fork Salmon River from a lower point located at 45.297
degrees latitude, and -114.591 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.449 degrees latitude, and -115.23 degrees longitude.
(B) Beaver Creek from a lower point located at 45.163 degrees
latitude, and -115.242 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.242 degrees latitude, and -115.314 degrees longitude. Belvidere
Creek from a lower point located at 45.07 degrees latitude, and -
115.364 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.041 degrees
latitude, and -115.386 degrees longitude. Big
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Creek from a lower point located at 45.095 degrees latitude, and -
114.732 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.06 degrees
latitude, and -115.451 degrees longitude. Big Ramey Creek from a lower
point located at 45.177 degrees latitude, and -115.159 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.279 degrees latitude, and -
115.243 degrees longitude. Boulder Creek from a lower point located at
45.242 degrees latitude, and -115.314 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.277 degrees latitude, and -115.34 degrees
longitude. Cabin Creek from a lower point located at 45.127 degrees
latitude, and -114.935 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.195 degrees latitude, and -114.837 degrees longitude. Cave Creek
from a lower point located at 45.132 degrees latitude, and -114.955
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.24 degrees latitude,
and -114.846 degrees longitude. Crooked Creek from a lower point
located at 45.163 degrees latitude, and -115.128 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.195 degrees latitude, and -115.031 degrees
longitude. East Fork Big Ramey Creek from a lower point located at
45.214 degrees latitude, and -115.187 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.245 degrees latitude, and -115.136 degrees
longitude. Hand Creek from a lower point located at 45.228 degrees
latitude, and -115.3 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.287 degrees latitude, and -115.245 degrees longitude. Logan Creek
from a lower point located at 45.118 degrees latitude, and -115.319
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.072 degrees latitude,
and -115.455 degrees longitude. Middle Fork Smith Creek from a lower
point located at 45.17 degrees latitude, and -115.38 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 45.157 degrees latitude, and -115.412
degrees longitude. Monumental Creek from a lower point located at 45.16
degrees latitude, and -115.129 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.904 degrees latitude, and -115.262 degrees longitude.
Rush Creek from a lower point located at 45.105 degrees latitude, and -
114.861 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.933 degrees
latitude, and -114.99 degrees longitude. Smith Creek from a lower point
located at 45.153 degrees latitude, and -115.297 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.17 degrees latitude, and -115.38 degrees
longitude. Snowslide Creek from a lower point located at 45.098 degrees
latitude, and -115.156 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.045 degrees latitude, and -115.281 degrees longitude. South Fork
Rush Creek from a lower point located at 45.014 degrees latitude, and -
114.978 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.965 degrees
latitude, and -114.928 degrees longitude. South Fork Smith Creek from a
lower point located at 45.17 degrees latitude, and -115.38 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.149 degrees latitude, and -
115.419 degrees longitude. West Fork Monumental Creek from a lower
point located at 45.005 degrees latitude, and -115.139 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.034 degrees latitude, and -
115.275 degrees longitude.
(C) Wilson Creek from a lower point located at 45.033 degrees
latitude, and -114.723 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.143 degrees latitude, and -114.589 degrees longitude.
(D) Soldier Creek from a lower point located at 45.029 degrees
latitude, and -114.726 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.007 degrees latitude, and -114.881 degrees longitude.
(E) Brush Creek from a lower point located at 44.955 degrees
latitude, and -114.733 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.965 degrees latitude, and -114.859 degrees longitude.
(F) Sheep Creek from a lower point located at 44.943 degrees
latitude, and -114.726 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.915 degrees latitude, and -114.903 degrees longitude.
(G) Arrastra Creek from a lower point located at 44.868 degrees
latitude, and -114.425 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.841 degrees latitude, and -114.35 degrees longitude. Birdseye Creek
from a lower point located at 44.927 degrees latitude, and -114.384
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.938 degrees latitude,
and -114.456 degrees longitude. Blue Fork Silver Creek from a lower
point located at 44.883 degrees latitude, and -114.354 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.854 degrees latitude, and -
114.359 degrees longitude. Camas Creek from a lower point located at
44.892 degrees latitude, and -114.722 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.708 degrees latitude, and -114.387 degrees
longitude. Castle Creek from a lower point located at 44.801 degrees
latitude, and -114.471 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.826 degrees latitude, and -114.312 degrees longitude. Fly Creek from
a lower point located at 44.705 degrees latitude, and -114.496 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.67 degrees latitude, and -
114.55 degrees longitude. Furnace Creek from a lower point located at
44.767 degrees latitude, and -114.486 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.789 degrees latitude, and -114.343 degrees
longitude. Hoodoo Creek from a lower point located at 44.953 degrees
latitude, and -114.581 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.06 degrees latitude, and -114.552 degrees longitude. J Fell Creek
from a lower point located at 44.684 degrees latitude, and -114.458
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.615 degrees latitude,
and -114.461 degrees longitude. Lake Creek from a lower point located
at 44.948 degrees latitude, and -114.591 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.981 degrees latitude, and -114.645 degrees
longitude. Little Jacket Creek from a lower point located at 44.953
degrees latitude, and -114.566 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.926 degrees latitude, and -114.478 degrees longitude.
Pole Creek from a lower point located at 44.794 degrees latitude, and -
114.594 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.763 degrees
latitude, and -114.674 degrees longitude. Shovel Creek from a lower
point located at 45 degrees latitude, and -114.478 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.034 degrees latitude, and -114.443 degrees
longitude. Silver Creek from a lower point located at 44.83 degrees
latitude, and -114.501 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.852 degrees latitude, and -114.343 degrees longitude. South Fork
Camas Creek from a lower point located at 44.721 degrees latitude, and
-114.498 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.73 degrees
latitude, and -114.64 degrees longitude. West Fork Camas Creek from a
lower point located at 44.831 degrees latitude, and -114.504 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.819 degrees latitude, and -
114.654 degrees longitude. White Goat Creek from a lower point located
at 44.741 degrees latitude, and -114.488 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.726 degrees latitude, and -114.415 degrees
longitude. Woodtick Creek from a lower point located at 44.884 degrees
latitude, and -114.625 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.809 degrees latitude, and -114.679 degrees longitude. Yellowjacket
Creek from a lower point located at 44.892 degrees latitude, and -
114.644 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.103 degrees
latitude, and -114.535 degrees longitude.
(H) Norton Creek from a lower point located at 44.827 degrees
latitude, and -114.794 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.89 degrees latitude, and -114.901 degrees longitude.
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(I) Bear Creek from a lower point located at 44.742 degrees
latitude, and -114.817 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.735 degrees latitude, and -114.861 degrees longitude. Cabin Creek
from a lower point located at 44.691 degrees latitude, and -114.753
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.76 degrees latitude,
and -114.692 degrees longitude. Cache Creek from a lower point located
at 44.801 degrees latitude, and -114.805 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.776 degrees latitude, and -114.687 degrees
longitude. Canyon Creek from a lower point located at 44.568 degrees
latitude, and -114.846 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.59 degrees latitude, and -114.871 degrees longitude. Cat Creek from
a lower point located at 44.652 degrees latitude, and -114.628 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.633 degrees latitude, and -
114.648 degrees longitude. Cold Spring Creek from a lower point located
at 44.718 degrees latitude, and -114.799 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.682 degrees latitude, and -114.84 degrees
longitude. Cottonwood Creek from a lower point located at 44.623
degrees latitude, and -114.76 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.593 degrees latitude, and -114.679 degrees longitude.
Deer Creek from a lower point located at 44.548 degrees latitude, and -
114.854 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.568 degrees
latitude, and -114.881 degrees longitude. East Fork Mayfield Creek from
a lower point located at 44.539 degrees latitude, and -114.797 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.48 degrees latitude, and -
114.713 degrees longitude. Fir Creek from a lower point located at
44.656 degrees latitude, and -114.697 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.64 degrees latitude, and -114.685 degrees
longitude. Indian Creek from a lower point located at 44.692 degrees
latitude, and -114.754 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.672 degrees latitude, and -114.839 degrees longitude. Jack Creek
from a lower point located at 44.696 degrees latitude, and -114.76
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.689 degrees latitude,
and -114.792 degrees longitude. Loon Creek from a lower point located
at 44.808 degrees latitude, and -114.811 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.444 degrees latitude, and -114.941 degrees
longitude. Mahoney Creek from a lower point located at 44.638 degrees
latitude, and -114.609 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.662 degrees latitude, and -114.567 degrees longitude. Mayfield Creek
from a lower point located at 44.552 degrees latitude, and -114.849
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.539 degrees latitude,
and -114.797 degrees longitude. McKee Creek from a lower point located
at 44.591 degrees latitude, and -114.609 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.578 degrees latitude, and -114.649 degrees
longitude. Nelson Creek from a lower point located at 44.54 degrees
latitude, and -114.803 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.499 degrees latitude, and -114.804 degrees longitude. Parker Creek
from a lower point located at 44.623 degrees latitude, and -114.596
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.637 degrees latitude,
and -114.564 degrees longitude. Pioneer Creek from a lower point
located at 44.522 degrees latitude, and -114.864 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.441 degrees latitude, and -114.894 degrees
longitude. Rat Creek from a lower point located at 44.588 degrees
latitude, and -114.825 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.577 degrees latitude, and -114.8 degrees longitude. Rock Creek from
a lower point located at 44.674 degrees latitude, and -114.74 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.754 degrees latitude, and -
114.67 degrees longitude. Rush Creek from a lower point located at
44.578 degrees latitude, and -114.613 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.555 degrees latitude, and -114.641 degrees
longitude. Shell Creek from a lower point located at 44.613 degrees
latitude, and -114.788 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.632 degrees latitude, and -114.813 degrees longitude. South Fork
Cottonwood Creek from a lower point located at 44.621 degrees latitude,
and -114.759 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.584
degrees latitude, and -114.765 degrees longitude. South Fork Warm
Spring Creek from a lower point located at 44.578 degrees latitude, and
-114.551 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.568 degrees
latitude, and -114.542 degrees longitude. Trail Creek from a lower
point located at 44.543 degrees latitude, and -114.858 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.506 degrees latitude, and -
114.959 degrees longitude. Trapper Creek from a lower point located at
44.597 degrees latitude, and -114.602 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.544 degrees latitude, and -114.6 degrees longitude.
Warm Spring Creek from a lower point located at 44.653 degrees
latitude, and -114.736 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.609 degrees latitude, and -114.481 degrees longitude. West Fork
Mayfield Creek from a lower point located at 44.539 degrees latitude,
and -114.797 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.465
degrees latitude, and -114.731 degrees longitude. Wickiup Creek from a
lower point located at 44.607 degrees latitude, and -114.597 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.598 degrees latitude, and -
114.658 degrees longitude.
(J) Little Loon Creek from a lower point located at 44.731 degrees
latitude, and -114.94 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.615 degrees latitude, and -114.963 degrees longitude. West Fork
Little Loon Creek from a lower point located at 44.71 degrees latitude,
and -114.934 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.666
degrees latitude, and -114.976 degrees longitude.
(K) Little Creek from a lower point located at 44.724 degrees
latitude, and -114.997 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.695 degrees latitude, and -114.98 degrees longitude.
(L) East Fork Thomas Creek from a lower point located at 44.705
degrees latitude, and -115.027 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.668 degrees latitude, and -115.042 degrees longitude.
Thomas Creek from a lower point located at 44.715 degrees latitude, and
-115.011 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.705 degrees
latitude, and -115.027 degrees longitude. West Fork Thomas Creek from a
lower point located at 44.705 degrees latitude, and -115.027 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.682 degrees latitude, and -
115.054 degrees longitude.
(M) Big Cottonwood Creek from a lower point located at 44.912
degrees latitude, and -115.082 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.879 degrees latitude, and -115.206 degrees longitude.
Buck Creek from a lower point located at 44.896 degrees latitude, and -
115.064 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.929 degrees
latitude, and -115.002 degrees longitude. Dynamite Creek from a lower
point located at 44.876 degrees latitude, and -115.057 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.871 degrees latitude, and -
115.207 degrees longitude. Little Cottonwood Creek from a lower point
located at 44.907 degrees latitude, and -115.073 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.942 degrees latitude, and -115.019 degrees
longitude. Marble Creek from a lower point located at 44.743 degrees
latitude, and -115.016 degrees longitude to an upper point
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located at 44.983 degrees latitude, and -115.079 degrees longitude.
Trail Creek from a lower point located at 44.841 degrees latitude, and
-115.008 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.952 degrees
latitude, and -114.934 degrees longitude.
(N) Big Chief Creek from a lower point located at 44.838 degrees
latitude, and -115.297 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.817 degrees latitude, and -115.368 degrees longitude. Cultus Creek
from a lower point located at 44.813 degrees latitude, and -115.175
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.781 degrees latitude,
and -115.21 degrees longitude. Indian Creek from a lower point located
at 44.77 degrees latitude, and -115.089 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.799 degrees latitude, and -115.389 degrees
longitude. Little Indian Creek from a lower point located at 44.842
degrees latitude, and -115.256 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.871 degrees latitude, and -115.218 degrees longitude.
Middle Fork Indian Creek from a lower point located at 44.797 degrees
latitude, and -115.133 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.856 degrees latitude, and -115.103 degrees longitude. Papoose Creek
from a lower point located at 44.837 degrees latitude, and -115.245
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.796 degrees latitude,
and -115.277 degrees longitude.
(O) Browning Creek from a lower point located at 44.759 degrees
latitude, and -115.363 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.738 degrees latitude, and -115.406 degrees longitude. Forty-Five
Creek from a lower point located at 44.718 degrees latitude, and -
115.232 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.665 degrees
latitude, and -115.308 degrees longitude. Little Pistol Creek from a
lower point located at 44.721 degrees latitude, and -115.203 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.721 degrees latitude, and -
115.404 degrees longitude. Luger Creek from a lower point located at
44.686 degrees latitude, and -115.357 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.618 degrees latitude, and -115.395 degrees
longitude. Pistol Creek from a lower point located at 44.724 degrees
latitude, and -115.149 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.644 degrees latitude, and -115.442 degrees longitude. Springfield
Creek from a lower point located at 44.764 degrees latitude, and -
115.312 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.789 degrees
latitude, and -115.297 degrees longitude. Thirty-Eight Creek from a
lower point located at 44.673 degrees latitude, and -115.395 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.713 degrees latitude, and -
115.412 degrees longitude. West Fork Springfield Creek from a lower
point located at 44.786 degrees latitude, and -115.32 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 44.78 degrees latitude, and -115.383
degrees longitude.
(P) Baldwin Creek from a lower point located at 44.541 degrees
latitude, and -115.067 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.5 degrees latitude, and -115.105 degrees longitude. Duffield Creek
from a lower point located at 44.551 degrees latitude, and -115.007
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.571 degrees latitude,
and -114.93 degrees longitude. Float Creek from a lower point located
at 44.571 degrees latitude, and -115.071 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.523 degrees latitude, and -115.178 degrees
longitude. North Fork Sheep Creek from a lower point located at 44.649
degrees latitude, and -115.017 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.648 degrees latitude, and -114.963 degrees longitude.
Rapid River from a lower point located at 44.68 degrees latitude, and -
115.152 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.551 degrees
latitude, and -115.007 degrees longitude. Seafoam Creek from a lower
point located at 44.542 degrees latitude, and -115.064 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.518 degrees latitude, and -
115.118 degrees longitude. Sheep Creek from a lower point located at
44.647 degrees latitude, and -115.057 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.649 degrees latitude, and -115.017 degrees
longitude. South Fork Sheep Creek from a lower point located at 44.649
degrees latitude, and -115.017 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.604 degrees latitude, and -115.006 degrees longitude.
Sulphur Creek from a lower point located at 44.586 degrees latitude,
and -115.072 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.562
degrees latitude, and -115.161 degrees longitude. Vanity Creek from a
lower point located at 44.553 degrees latitude, and -115.061 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.481 degrees latitude, and -
115.076 degrees longitude.
(Q) Greyhound Creek from a lower point located at 44.648 degrees
latitude, and -115.167 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.588 degrees latitude, and -115.154 degrees longitude.
(R) Soldier Creek from a lower point located at 44.626 degrees
latitude, and -115.212 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.528 degrees latitude, and -115.201 degrees longitude.
(S) Elkhorn Creek from a lower point located at 44.615 degrees
latitude, and -115.256 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.582 degrees latitude, and -115.369 degrees longitude. Middle Fork
Elkhorn Creek from a lower point located at 44.62 degrees latitude, and
-115.29 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.628 degrees
latitude, and -115.368 degrees longitude. North Fork Elkhorn Creek from
a lower point located at 44.625 degrees latitude, and -115.276 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.639 degrees latitude, and -
115.362 degrees longitude.
(T) North Fork Sulphur Creek from a lower point located at 44.554
degrees latitude, and -115.439 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.597 degrees latitude, and -115.465 degrees longitude.
Sulphur Creek from a lower point located at 44.555 degrees latitude,
and -115.297 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.51
degrees latitude, and -115.518 degrees longitude.
(U) Dagger Creek from a lower point located at 44.523 degrees
latitude, and -115.281 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.457 degrees latitude, and -115.373 degrees longitude.
(V) Banner Creek from a lower point located at 44.356 degrees
latitude, and -115.208 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.291 degrees latitude, and -115.187 degrees longitude. Bear Creek
from a lower point located at 44.439 degrees latitude, and -115.1
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.49 degrees latitude,
and -115.098 degrees longitude. Beaver Creek from a lower point located
at 44.406 degrees latitude, and -115.17 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.472 degrees latitude, and -114.953 degrees
longitude. Cape Horn Creek from a lower point located at 44.395 degrees
latitude, and -115.168 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.333 degrees latitude, and -115.287 degrees longitude. Knapp Creek
from a lower point located at 44.365 degrees latitude, and -115.131
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.424 degrees latitude,
and -114.915 degrees longitude. Lola Creek from a lower point located
at 44.408 degrees latitude, and -115.174 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.391 degrees latitude, and -115.239 degrees
longitude. Marsh Creek from a lower point located at 44.449 degrees
latitude, and -115.23 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.329 degrees latitude, and -115.091 degrees longitude. Winnemucca
Creek from a
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lower point located at 44.436 degrees latitude, and -115.058 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.486 degrees latitude, and -
114.962 degrees longitude.
(W) Bear Valley Creek from a lower point located at 44.449 degrees
latitude, and -115.23 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.236 degrees latitude, and -115.499 degrees longitude. Bearskin Creek
from a lower point located at 44.415 degrees latitude, and -115.466
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.331 degrees latitude,
and -115.528 degrees longitude. Cache Creek from a lower point located
at 44.346 degrees latitude, and -115.419 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.263 degrees latitude, and -115.402 degrees
longitude. Casner Creek from a lower point located at 44.295 degrees
latitude, and -115.484 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.281 degrees latitude, and -115.451 degrees longitude. Cold Creek
from a lower point located at 44.425 degrees latitude, and -115.311
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.371 degrees latitude,
and -115.317 degrees longitude. Cook Creek from a lower point located
at 44.409 degrees latitude, and -115.377 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.373 degrees latitude, and -115.444 degrees
longitude. Cub Creek from a lower point located at 44.324 degrees
latitude, and -115.473 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.32 degrees latitude, and -115.517 degrees longitude. East Fork Elk
Creek from a lower point located at 44.485 degrees latitude, and -
115.452 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.481 degrees
latitude, and -115.359 degrees longitude. Elk Creek from a lower point
located at 44.411 degrees latitude, and -115.372 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.485 degrees latitude, and -115.452 degrees
longitude. Fir Creek from a lower point located at 44.428 degrees
latitude, and -115.29 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.344 degrees latitude, and -115.298 degrees longitude. Little Beaver
Creek from a lower point located at 44.41 degrees latitude, and -
115.491 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.445 degrees
latitude, and -115.527 degrees longitude. Little East Fork Elk Creek
from a lower point located at 44.465 degrees latitude, and -115.445
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.48 degrees latitude,
and -115.397 degrees longitude. North Fork Elk Creek from a lower point
located at 44.485 degrees latitude, and -115.452 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.527 degrees latitude, and -115.458 degrees
longitude. Poker Creek from a lower point located at 44.429 degrees
latitude, and -115.334 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.446 degrees latitude, and -115.366 degrees longitude. Pole Creek
from a lower point located at 44.386 degrees latitude, and -115.379
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.361 degrees latitude,
and -115.366 degrees longitude. Porter Creek from a lower point located
at 44.457 degrees latitude, and -115.45 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.47 degrees latitude, and -115.54 degrees longitude.
Sack Creek from a lower point located at 44.359 degrees latitude, and -
115.407 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.32 degrees
latitude, and -115.351 degrees longitude. Sheep Trail Creek from a
lower point located at 44.337 degrees latitude, and -115.447 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.36 degrees latitude, and -
115.451 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek off Bear Valley Creek from a
lower point located at 44.429 degrees latitude, and -115.34 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.443 degrees latitude, and -
115.358 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek off Cache Creek from a lower
point located at 44.315 degrees latitude, and -115.423 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.306 degrees latitude, and -
115.389 degrees longitude. West Fork Elk Creek from a lower point
located at 44.479 degrees latitude, and -115.457 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.48 degrees latitude, and -115.52 degrees
longitude. Wyoming Creek from a lower point located at 44.426 degrees
latitude, and -115.321 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.355 degrees latitude, and -115.341 degrees longitude.
(v) Critical Habitat Subunit--Middle Salmon--Panther.
(A) Salmon River from a lower point located at 45.454 degrees
latitude, and -114.931 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.692 degrees latitude, and -114.049 degrees longitude.
(B) Cayuse Creek from a lower point located at 45.474 degrees
latitude, and -114.568 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.5 degrees latitude, and -114.602 degrees longitude. Horse Creek from
a lower point located at 45.395 degrees latitude, and -114.732 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.475 degrees latitude, and -
114.401 degrees longitude. Woods Fork Horse Creek from a lower point
located at 45.506 degrees latitude, and -114.459 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.535 degrees latitude, and -114.442 degrees
longitude.
(C) Owl Creek from a lower point located at 45.318 degrees
latitude, and -114.447 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.474 degrees latitude, and -114.382 degrees longitude.
(D) Arnett Creek from a lower point located at 45.205 degrees
latitude, and -114.133 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.266 degrees latitude, and -114.2 degrees longitude. Beaver Creek
from a lower point located at 45.274 degrees latitude, and -114.334
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.272 degrees latitude,
and -114.185 degrees longitude. Clear Creek from a lower point located
at 45.295 degrees latitude, and -114.351 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.146 degrees latitude, and -114.578 degrees
longitude. Deep Creek from a lower point located at 45.126 degrees
latitude, and -114.215 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.018 degrees latitude, and -114.097 degrees longitude. Fourth of July
Creek from a lower point located at 44.986 degrees latitude, and -
114.346 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.996 degrees
latitude, and -114.408 degrees longitude. Little Deep Creek from a
lower point located at 45.108 degrees latitude, and -114.179 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.001 degrees latitude, and -
114.162 degrees longitude. Moccasin Creek from a lower point located at
45.153 degrees latitude, and -114.171 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.088 degrees latitude, and -114.089 degrees
longitude. Musgrove Creek from a lower point located at 45.022 degrees
latitude, and -114.313 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.097 degrees latitude, and -114.47 degrees longitude. Napias Creek
from a lower point located at 45.137 degrees latitude, and -114.217
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.244 degrees latitude,
and -114.023 degrees longitude. Opal Creek from a lower point located
at 44.896 degrees latitude, and -114.314 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.901 degrees latitude, and -114.282 degrees
longitude. Otter Creek from a lower point located at 44.861 degrees
latitude, and -114.29 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.869 degrees latitude, and -114.248 degrees longitude. Panther Creek
from a lower point located at 45.316 degrees latitude, and -114.405
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.829 degrees latitude,
and -114.294 degrees longitude. Phelan Creek from a lower point located
at 45.167 degrees latitude, and -114.16 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.146 degrees latitude, and -114.041 degrees
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longitude. Porphyry Creek from a lower point located at 45.004 degrees
latitude, and -114.333 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.069 degrees latitude, and -114.433 degrees longitude. Rapps Creek
from a lower point located at 45.213 degrees latitude, and -114.163
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.268 degrees latitude,
and -114.171 degrees longitude. South Fork Porphyry Creek from a lower
point located at 45.033 degrees latitude, and -114.387 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 45.038 degrees latitude, and -
114.427 degrees longitude. Trail Creek from a lower point located at
45.25 degrees latitude, and -114.319 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.215 degrees latitude, and -114.233 degrees
longitude. Unnamed creek off Deep Creek from a lower point located at
45.064 degrees latitude, and -114.121 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.08 degrees latitude, and -114.091 degrees
longitude. Weasel Creek from a lower point located at 44.887 degrees
latitude, and -114.305 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.888 degrees latitude, and -114.272 degrees longitude. West Fork
Blackbird Creek from a lower point located at 45.093 degrees latitude,
and -114.3 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.11 degrees
latitude, and -114.399 degrees longitude. Woodtick Creek from a lower
point located at 45.046 degrees latitude, and -114.282 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.973 degrees latitude, and -
114.191 degrees longitude.
(E) Pine Creek from a lower point located at 45.364 degrees
latitude, and -114.3 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.282 degrees latitude, and -114.167 degrees longitude.
(F) Boulder Creek from a lower point located at 45.376 degrees
latitude, and -114.276 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.46 degrees latitude, and -114.348 degrees longitude.
(G) Spring Creek from a lower point located at 45.391 degrees
latitude, and -114.255 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.449 degrees latitude, and -114.337 degrees longitude.
(H) Squaw Creek from a lower point located at 45.399 degrees
latitude, and -114.168 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.504 degrees latitude, and -114.257 degrees longitude.
(I) Corral Creek from a lower point located at 45.498 degrees
latitude, and -114.146 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.545 degrees latitude, and -114.111 degrees longitude. Indian Creek
from a lower point located at 45.4 degrees latitude, and -114.167
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.552 degrees latitude,
and -114.144 degrees longitude. McConn Creek from a lower point located
at 45.504 degrees latitude, and -114.152 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.527 degrees latitude, and -114.242 degrees
longitude. West Fork Indian Creek from a lower point located at 45.475
degrees latitude, and -114.138 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.489 degrees latitude, and -114.198 degrees longitude.
(J) Dahlonega Creek from a lower point located at 45.541 degrees
latitude, and -113.929 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.524 degrees latitude, and -113.836 degrees longitude. Hughes Creek
from a lower point located at 45.476 degrees latitude, and -113.988
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.582 degrees latitude,
and -114.12 degrees longitude. Moose Creek from a lower point located
at 45.654 degrees latitude, and -113.97 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.691 degrees latitude, and -113.944 degrees
longitude. North Fork Salmon River from a lower point located at 45.405
degrees latitude, and -113.994 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.702 degrees latitude, and -113.989 degrees longitude.
North Fork Sheep Creek from a lower point located at 45.482 degrees
latitude, and -113.836 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.483 degrees latitude, and -113.774 degrees longitude. Pierce Creek
from a lower point located at 45.621 degrees latitude, and -113.963
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.67 degrees latitude,
and -113.932 degrees longitude. Sheep Creek from a lower point located
at 45.504 degrees latitude, and -113.953 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.482 degrees latitude, and -113.836 degrees
longitude. South Fork Sheep Creek from a lower point located at 45.482
degrees latitude, and -113.836 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.449 degrees latitude, and -113.8 degrees longitude. Twin
Creek from a lower point located at 45.608 degrees latitude, and -
113.964 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.591 degrees
latitude, and -114.081 degrees longitude. Vine Creek from a lower point
located at 45.611 degrees latitude, and -113.966 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.638 degrees latitude, and -114 degrees
longitude. West Fork North Fork Salmon River from a lower point located
at 45.654 degrees latitude, and -113.97 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 45.667 degrees latitude, and -114.002 degrees
longitude.
(K) Fourth of July Creek from a lower point located at 45.364
degrees latitude, and -113.943 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.427 degrees latitude, and -113.773 degrees longitude.
(L) Carmen Creek from a lower point located at 45.25 degrees
latitude, and -113.899 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.39 degrees latitude, and -113.737 degrees longitude. Freeman Creek
from a lower point located at 45.279 degrees latitude, and -113.815
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.276 degrees latitude,
and -113.686 degrees longitude.
(M) South Fork Williams Creek from a lower point located at 45.077
degrees latitude, and -114.013 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.038 degrees latitude, and -114.086 degrees longitude.
Williams Creek from a lower point located at 45.081 degrees latitude,
and -113.899 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.077
degrees latitude, and -114.013 degrees longitude.
(N) Twelvemile Creek from a lower point located at 45.011 degrees
latitude, and -113.932 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.929 degrees latitude, and -113.851 degrees longitude.
(O) Iron Creek from a lower point located at 44.887 degrees
latitude, and -113.968 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.908 degrees latitude, and -114.192 degrees longitude. North Fork
Iron Creek from a lower point located at 44.921 degrees latitude, and -
114.109 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.007 degrees
latitude, and -114.096 degrees longitude. South Fork Iron Creek from a
lower point located at 44.92 degrees latitude, and -114.113 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.906 degrees latitude, and -
114.158 degrees longitude. West Fork Iron Creek from a lower point
located at 44.921 degrees latitude, and -114.124 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.961 degrees latitude, and -114.186 degrees
longitude.
(P) McKim Creek from a lower point located at 44.81 degrees
latitude, and -114.009 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.816 degrees latitude, and -113.901 degrees longitude. North Fork
McKim Creek from a lower point located at 44.81 degrees latitude, and -
113.965 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.821 degrees
latitude, and -113.871 degrees longitude.
(Q) Big Hat Creek from a lower point located at 44.821 degrees
latitude, and -114.091 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.819 degrees latitude, and -114.166 degrees longitude. Hat Creek from
a lower point located at
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44.795 degrees latitude, and -114.001 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.869 degrees latitude, and -114.132 degrees
longitude. Middle Fork Hat Creek from a lower point located at 44.869
degrees latitude, and -114.132 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.882 degrees latitude, and -114.201 degrees longitude.
North Fork Hat Creek from a lower point located at 44.869 degrees
latitude, and -114.132 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.894 degrees latitude, and -114.199 degrees longitude.
(R) Allison Creek from a lower point located at 44.771 degrees
latitude, and -113.997 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.782 degrees latitude, and -113.879 degrees longitude.
(S) Cow Creek from a lower point located at 44.736 degrees
latitude, and -114.003 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.738 degrees latitude, and -113.853 degrees longitude.
(vi) Critical Habitat Subunit--Lemhi River.
(A) Lemhi River from a lower point located at 45.188 degrees
latitude, and -113.889 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.682 degrees latitude, and -113.355 degrees longitude.
(B) Geertson Creek from a lower point located at 45.132 degrees
latitude, and -113.769 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.239 degrees latitude, and -113.665 degrees longitude.
(C) Bohannon Creek from a lower point located at 45.112 degrees
latitude, and -113.746 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.229 degrees latitude, and -113.667 degrees longitude.
(D) East Fork Kenney Creek from a lower point located at 45.066
degrees latitude, and -113.573 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.075 degrees latitude, and -113.495 degrees longitude.
Kenney Creek from a lower point located at 45.032 degrees latitude, and
-113.662 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.11 degrees
latitude, and -113.513 degrees longitude.
(E) Pattee Creek from a lower point located at 44.98 degrees
latitude, and -113.643 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.046 degrees latitude, and -113.477 degrees longitude.
(F) Bear Valley Creek from a lower point located at 44.772 degrees
latitude, and -113.707 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.804 degrees latitude, and -113.866 degrees longitude. Bray Creek
from a lower point located at 44.706 degrees latitude, and -113.768
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.675 degrees latitude,
and -113.813 degrees longitude. Cooper Creek from a lower point located
at 44.726 degrees latitude, and -113.725 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.675 degrees latitude, and -113.702 degrees
longitude. Deer Creek from a lower point located at 44.793 degrees
latitude, and -113.777 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.776 degrees latitude, and -113.809 degrees longitude. East Fork
Hayden Creek from a lower point located at 44.76 degrees latitude, and
-113.711 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.664 degrees
latitude, and -113.683 degrees longitude. Hayden Creek from a lower
point located at 44.869 degrees latitude, and -113.626 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.722 degrees latitude, and -
113.819 degrees longitude. Kadletz Creek from a lower point located at
44.775 degrees latitude, and -113.742 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.74 degrees latitude, and -113.819 degrees
longitude. Short Creek from a lower point located at 44.788 degrees
latitude, and -113.767 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.773 degrees latitude, and -113.796 degrees longitude. West Fork
Hayden Creek from a lower point located at 44.705 degrees latitude, and
-113.756 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.706 degrees
latitude, and -113.768 degrees longitude. Wright Creek from a lower
point located at 44.784 degrees latitude, and -113.754 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.746 degrees latitude, and -
113.836 degrees longitude.
(G) Mill Creek from a lower point located at 44.767 degrees
latitude, and -113.518 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.656 degrees latitude, and -113.656 degrees longitude.
(H) Big Springs Creek from a lower point located at 44.689 degrees
latitude, and -113.369 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.758 degrees latitude, and -113.5 degrees longitude.
(I) Little Eightmile Creek from a lower point located at 44.739
degrees latitude, and -113.459 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.823 degrees latitude, and -113.365 degrees longitude.
(J) Big Eightmile Creek from a lower point located at 44.739
degrees latitude, and -113.459 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.561 degrees latitude, and -113.562 degrees longitude.
Dairy Creek from a lower point located at 44.637 degrees latitude, and
-113.552 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.62 degrees
latitude, and -113.593 degrees longitude.
(K) Big Timber Creek from a lower point located at 44.7 degrees
latitude, and -113.374 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.509 degrees latitude, and -113.538 degrees longitude. Little Timber
Creek from a lower point located at 44.642 degrees latitude, and -
113.383 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.606 degrees
latitude, and -113.444 degrees longitude. Middle Fork Little Timber
Creek from a lower point located at 44.606 degrees latitude, and -
113.444 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.551 degrees
latitude, and -113.53 degrees longitude.
(L) Canyon Creek from a lower point located at 44.692 degrees
latitude, and -113.366 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.799 degrees latitude, and -113.29 degrees longitude. Cruikshank
Creek from a lower point located at 44.759 degrees latitude, and -
113.259 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.771 degrees
latitude, and -113.134 degrees longitude. Hood Gulch Springs 1 from a
lower point located at 44.769 degrees latitude, and -113.251 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.781 degrees latitude, and -
113.336 degrees longitude. Hood Gulch Springs 2 from a lower point
located at 44.78 degrees latitude, and -113.279 degrees longitude to an
upper point located at 44.752 degrees latitude, and -113.317 degrees
longitude. Hood Gulch Springs 3 from a lower point located at 44.777
degrees latitude, and -113.282 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.777 degrees latitude, and -113.323 degrees longitude.
Hood Gulch Springs 4 from a lower point located at 44.768 degrees
latitude, and -113.296 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.764 degrees latitude, and -113.325 degrees longitude.
(M) Big Bear Creek from a lower point located at 44.677 degrees
latitude, and -113.159 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.642 degrees latitude, and -113.065 degrees longitude. Deer Creek
from a lower point located at 44.52 degrees latitude, and -113.286
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.452 degrees latitude,
and -113.342 degrees longitude. Eighteenmile Creek from a lower point
located at 44.682 degrees latitude, and -113.355 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.447 degrees latitude, and -113.008 degrees
longitude. Hawley Creek from a lower point located at 44.667 degrees
latitude, and -113.323 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.677 degrees latitude, and -113.159 degrees longitude. Meadow Creek
from a lower point located at 44.663 degrees latitude, and -113.104
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.678 degrees latitude,
and -113.079 degrees longitude.
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Reservoir Creek from a lower point located at 44.677 degrees latitude,
and -113.159 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.745
degrees latitude, and -113.126 degrees longitude.
(vii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Opal Lake.
(A) Opal Creek from a lower point located at 44.898 degrees
latitude, and -114.277 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.876 degrees latitude, and -114.251 degrees longitude. Opal Lake
centered at 44.899 degrees latitude, and -114.281 degrees longitude.
(B) [Reserved]
(viii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Lake Creek.
(A) Lake Creek from a lower point located at 45.017 degrees
latitude, and -113.988 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.986 degrees latitude, and -114.08 degrees longitude. North Fork Lake
Creek from a lower point located at 45.009 degrees latitude, and -
114.016 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 45.015 degrees
latitude, and -114.068 degrees longitude. Williams Lake centered at
45.016 degrees latitude, and -113.975 degrees longitude.
(B) [Reserved]
(ix) Critical Habitat Subunit--Pahsimeroi River.
(A) Pahsimeroi River from a lower point located at 44.692 degrees
latitude, and -114.049 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.157 degrees latitude, and -113.703 degrees longitude.
(B) East Fork Morgan Creek from a lower point located at 44.675
degrees latitude, and -113.899 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.67 degrees latitude, and -113.828 degrees longitude.
Morgan Creek from a lower point located at 44.618 degrees latitude, and
-113.963 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.675 degrees
latitude, and -113.899 degrees longitude. North Fork Morgan Creek from
a lower point located at 44.675 degrees latitude, and -113.899 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.71 degrees latitude, and -
113.829 degrees longitude.
(C) Tater Creek from a lower point located at 44.633 degrees
latitude, and -113.902 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.661 degrees latitude, and -113.839 degrees longitude.
(D) Morse Creek from a lower point located at 44.569 degrees
latitude, and -113.885 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.654 degrees latitude, and -113.709 degrees longitude.
(E) Falls Creek from a lower point located at 44.566 degrees
latitude, and -113.878 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.611 degrees latitude, and -113.684 degrees longitude.
(F) Inyo Creek from a lower point located at 44.535 degrees
latitude, and -113.683 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.532 degrees latitude, and -113.627 degrees longitude. Patterson
Creek from a lower point located at 44.614 degrees latitude, and -
113.966 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.636 degrees
latitude, and -113.653 degrees longitude.
(G) Big Creek from a lower point located at 44.442 degrees
latitude, and -113.6 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.495 degrees latitude, and -113.818 degrees longitude. North Fork Big
Creek from a lower point located at 44.442 degrees latitude, and -113.6
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.552 degrees latitude,
and -113.593 degrees longitude. South Fork Big Creek from a lower point
located at 44.442 degrees latitude, and -113.6 degrees longitude to an
upper point located at 44.385 degrees latitude, and -113.476 degrees
longitude.
(H) Big Gulch from a lower point located at 44.354 degrees
latitude, and -113.58 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.374 degrees latitude, and -113.483 degrees longitude. Ditch Creek
from a lower point located at 44.354 degrees latitude, and -113.58
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.4 degrees latitude,
and -113.558 degrees longitude. Goldberg Creek from a lower point
located at 44.485 degrees latitude, and -113.815 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.354 degrees latitude, and -113.58 degrees
longitude.
(I) Burnt Creek from a lower point located at 44.284 degrees
latitude, and -113.652 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.149 degrees latitude, and -113.632 degrees longitude. East Fork
Burnt Creek from a lower point located at 44.149 degrees latitude, and
-113.632 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.12 degrees
latitude, and -113.624 degrees longitude.
(J) Mahogany Creek from a lower point located at 44.208 degrees
latitude, and -113.701 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.159 degrees latitude, and -113.767 degrees longitude.
(K) West Fork Pahsimeroi River from a lower point located at 44.157
degrees latitude, and -113.703 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.092 degrees latitude, and -113.749 degrees longitude.
(L) East Fork Pahsimeroi River from a lower point located at 44.157
degrees latitude, and -113.703 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.081 degrees latitude, and -113.72 degrees longitude.
(x) Critical Habitat Subunit--Upper Salmon River.
(A) Salmon River from a lower point located at 44.692 degrees
latitude, and -114.049 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.797 degrees latitude, and -114.774 degrees longitude.
(B) Alder Creek from a lower point located at 44.803 degrees
latitude, and -114.256 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.805 degrees latitude, and -114.308 degrees longitude. Corral Creek
from a lower point located at 44.779 degrees latitude, and -114.248
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.876 degrees latitude,
and -114.219 degrees longitude. Lick Creek from a lower point located
at 44.722 degrees latitude, and -114.271 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.775 degrees latitude, and -114.347 degrees
longitude. Morgan Creek from a lower point located at 44.612 degrees
latitude, and -114.168 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.846 degrees latitude, and -114.261 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek
off Corral Creek from a lower point located at 44.805 degrees latitude,
and -114.224 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.84
degrees latitude, and -114.198 degrees longitude. Van Horn Creek from a
lower point located at 44.757 degrees latitude, and -114.256 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.786 degrees latitude, and -
114.337 degrees longitude. West Fork Morgan Creek from a lower point
located at 44.681 degrees latitude, and -114.243 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.734 degrees latitude, and -114.393 degrees
longitude.
(C) Bear Creek from a lower point located at 44.569 degrees
latitude, and -114.361 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.597 degrees latitude, and -114.462 degrees longitude. Challis Creek
from a lower point located at 44.57 degrees latitude, and -114.186
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.552 degrees latitude,
and -114.511 degrees longitude. Lodgepole Creek from a lower point
located at 44.54 degrees latitude, and -114.408 degrees longitude to an
upper point located at 44.555 degrees latitude, and -114.474 degrees
longitude. Mill Creek from a lower point located at 44.561 degrees
latitude, and -114.274 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.47 degrees latitude, and -114.492 degrees longitude.
(D) Garden Creek from a lower point located at 44.509 degrees
latitude, and -114.191 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.431 degrees latitude, and -114.427 degrees longitude.
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(E) Big Boulder Creek from a lower point located at 44.118 degrees
latitude, and -114.428 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.097 degrees latitude, and -114.612 degrees longitude. Bowery Creek
from a lower point located at 44.032 degrees latitude, and -114.46
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.012 degrees latitude,
and -114.389 degrees longitude. Chamberlain Creek from a lower point
located at 44.004 degrees latitude, and -114.53 degrees longitude to an
upper point located at 44.037 degrees latitude, and -114.609 degrees
longitude. East Fork Herd Creek from a lower point located at 44.058
degrees latitude, and -114.233 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 43.984 degrees latitude, and -114.203 degrees longitude.
East Fork Salmon River from a lower point located at 44.268 degrees
latitude, and -114.326 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.929 degrees latitude, and -114.554 degrees longitude. East Pass
Creek from a lower point located at 44.076 degrees latitude, and -
114.244 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.05 degrees
latitude, and -114.276 degrees longitude. Germania Creek from a lower
point located at 44.039 degrees latitude, and -114.461 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 43.968 degrees latitude, and -
114.703 degrees longitude. Herd Creek from a lower point located at
44.154 degrees latitude, and -114.3 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.058 degrees latitude, and -114.233 degrees longitude.
Ibex Creek from a lower point located at 43.953 degrees latitude, and -
114.525 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.908 degrees
latitude, and -114.492 degrees longitude. Little Boulder Creek from a
lower point located at 44.099 degrees latitude, and -114.442 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.065 degrees latitude, and -
114.542 degrees longitude. Long Tom Creek from a lower point located at
44.027 degrees latitude, and -114.429 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 43.978 degrees latitude, and -114.401 degrees
longitude. Meridian Creek from a lower point located at 44.011 degrees
latitude, and -114.251 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.988 degrees latitude, and -114.256 degrees longitude. North Fork
Bowery Creek from a lower point located at 44.032 degrees latitude, and
-114.4 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.049 degrees
latitude, and -114.365 degrees longitude. Roaring Creek from a lower
point located at 43.978 degrees latitude, and -114.473 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 43.939 degrees latitude, and -
114.485 degrees longitude. South Fork East Fork Salmon River from a
lower point located at 43.929 degrees latitude, and -114.554 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 43.848 degrees latitude, and -
114.566 degrees longitude. West Fork East Fork Salmon River from a
lower point located at 43.929 degrees latitude, and -114.554 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 43.919 degrees latitude, and -
114.655 degrees longitude. West Fork Herd Creek from a lower point
located at 44.058 degrees latitude, and -114.233 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 43.99 degrees latitude, and -114.224 degrees
longitude. West Pass Creek from a lower point located at 43.988 degrees
latitude, and -114.49 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.893 degrees latitude, and -114.418 degrees longitude. Wickiup Creek
from a lower point located at 44.072 degrees latitude, and -114.458
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.033 degrees latitude,
and -114.565 degrees longitude.
(F) Kinnikinic Creek from a lower point located at 44.258 degrees
latitude, and -114.401 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.367 degrees latitude, and -114.396 degrees longitude.
(G) Martin Creek from a lower point located at 44.387 degrees
latitude, and -114.494 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.426 degrees latitude, and -114.563 degrees longitude. Squaw Creek
from a lower point located at 44.249 degrees latitude, and -114.454
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.456 degrees latitude,
and -114.503 degrees longitude. Willow Creek from a lower point located
at 44.428 degrees latitude, and -114.489 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.447 degrees latitude, and -114.445 degrees
longitude.
(H) Thompson Creek from a lower point located at 44.25 degrees
latitude, and -114.516 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.378 degrees latitude, and -114.596 degrees longitude.
(I) Livingston Creek from a lower point located at 44.194 degrees
latitude, and -114.603 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.144 degrees latitude, and -114.608 degrees longitude. Silver Rule
Creek from a lower point located at 44.207 degrees latitude, and -
114.597 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.146 degrees
latitude, and -114.581 degrees longitude. Slate Creek from a lower
point located at 44.256 degrees latitude, and -114.563 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.155 degrees latitude, and -
114.629 degrees longitude.
(J) Martin Creek from a lower point located at 44.137 degrees
latitude, and -114.724 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.117 degrees latitude, and -114.797 degrees longitude. Pigtail Creek
from a lower point located at 44.129 degrees latitude, and -114.726
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.122 degrees latitude,
and -114.735 degrees longitude. Warm Springs Creek from a lower point
located at 44.254 degrees latitude, and -114.675 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.059 degrees latitude, and -114.613 degrees
longitude.
(K) Cabin Creek from a lower point located at 44.397 degrees
latitude, and -114.827 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.419 degrees latitude, and -114.901 degrees longitude. Deadwood Creek
from a lower point located at 44.376 degrees latitude, and -114.776
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.349 degrees latitude,
and -114.835 degrees longitude. Eightmile Creek from a lower point
located at 44.426 degrees latitude, and -114.619 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.471 degrees latitude, and -114.715 degrees
longitude. Elevenmile Creek from a lower point located at 44.467
degrees latitude, and -114.579 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.436 degrees latitude, and -114.544 degrees longitude.
Elevenmile Creek from a lower point located at 44.405 degrees latitude,
and -114.654 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.355
degrees latitude, and -114.615 degrees longitude. Jordan Creek from a
lower point located at 44.379 degrees latitude, and -114.72 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.469 degrees latitude, and -
114.77 degrees longitude. Lightning Creek from a lower point located at
44.388 degrees latitude, and -114.795 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.466 degrees latitude, and -114.787 degrees
longitude. McKay Creek from a lower point located at 44.489 degrees
latitude, and -114.55 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.475 degrees latitude, and -114.491 degrees longitude. Ninemile Creek
from a lower point located at 44.445 degrees latitude, and -114.604
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.414 degrees latitude,
and -114.582 degrees longitude. Sixmile Creek from a lower point
located at 44.413 degrees latitude, and -114.637 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.385 degrees latitude, and -114.595 degrees
longitude. Tenmile Creek from a lower point located at
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point located at 44.484 degrees latitude, and -114.646 degrees
longitude. Twelvemile Creek from a lower point located at 44.478
degrees latitude, and -114.564 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.497 degrees latitude, and -114.614 degrees longitude.
Unnamed creek off McKay Creek from a lower point located at 44.477
degrees latitude, and -114.525 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.445 degrees latitude, and -114.525 degrees longitude.
West Fork Yankee Fork from a lower point located at 44.351 degrees
latitude, and -114.727 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.388 degrees latitude, and -114.932 degrees longitude. Yankee Fork
from a lower point located at 44.27 degrees latitude, and -114.734
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.51 degrees latitude,
and -114.588 degrees longitude.
(L) Basin Creek from a lower point located at 44.264 degrees
latitude, and -114.817 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.368 degrees latitude, and -114.942 degrees longitude. East Basin
Creek from a lower point located at 44.277 degrees latitude, and -
114.849 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.343 degrees
latitude, and -114.79 degrees longitude. Short Creek from a lower point
located at 44.291 degrees latitude, and -114.871 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.313 degrees latitude, and -114.855 degrees
longitude. Sunday Creek from a lower point located at 44.349 degrees
latitude, and -114.905 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.341 degrees latitude, and -114.969 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek
off East Basin Creek from a lower point located at 44.32 degrees
latitude, and -114.817 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.344 degrees latitude, and -114.823 degrees longitude.
(M) Crooked Creek from a lower point located at 44.237 degrees
latitude, and -114.994 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.203 degrees latitude, and -115.044 degrees longitude. East Fork
Valley Creek from a lower point located at 44.358 degrees latitude, and
-115.048 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.327 degrees
latitude, and -114.987 degrees longitude. Elk Creek from a lower point
located at 44.293 degrees latitude, and -115.023 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.196 degrees latitude, and -115.133 degrees
longitude. Goat Creek from a lower point located at 44.219 degrees
latitude, and -114.942 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.179 degrees latitude, and -115.008 degrees longitude. Iron Creek
from a lower point located at 44.223 degrees latitude, and -114.947
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.189 degrees latitude,
and -115.047 degrees longitude. Job Creek from a lower point located at
44.243 degrees latitude, and -115.001 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.243 degrees latitude, and -115.003 degrees
longitude. Meadow Creek from a lower point located at 44.306 degrees
latitude, and -115.052 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.316 degrees latitude, and -115.088 degrees longitude. Prospect Creek
from a lower point located at 44.394 degrees latitude, and -114.985
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.357 degrees latitude,
and -114.984 degrees longitude. Trap Creek from a lower point located
at 44.316 degrees latitude, and -115.088 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.29 degrees latitude, and -115.162 degrees
longitude. Valley Creek from a lower point located at 44.225 degrees
latitude, and -114.927 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.377 degrees latitude, and -114.96 degrees longitude.
(N) Fishhook Creek from a lower point located at 44.143 degrees
latitude, and -114.92 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.133 degrees latitude, and -114.981 degrees longitude. Little Redfish
Lake centered at 44.161 degrees latitude, and -114.908 degrees
longitude. Redfish Lake centered at 44.117 degrees latitude, and -
114.931 degrees longitude. Redfish Lake Creek from a lower point
located at 44.169 degrees latitude, and -114.898 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.1 degrees latitude, and -114.955 degrees
longitude.
(O) Fourth of July Creek from a lower point located at 44.032
degrees latitude, and -114.836 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.044 degrees latitude, and -114.62 degrees longitude.
(P) Alpine Creek from a lower point located at 43.896 degrees
latitude, and -114.907 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.93 degrees latitude, and -114.969 degrees longitude. Alturas Lake
centered at 43.914 degrees latitude, and -114.86 degrees longitude.
Alturas Lake Creek from a lower point located at 44.004 degrees
latitude, and -114.836 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.859 degrees latitude, and -114.983 degrees longitude. Cabin Creek
from a lower point located at 43.928 degrees latitude, and -114.842
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.929 degrees latitude,
and -114.879 degrees longitude. Petit Lake centered at 43.98 degrees
latitude, and -114.878 degrees longitude. Pettit Lake Creek from a
lower point located at 43.988 degrees latitude, and -114.84 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 43.961 degrees latitude, and -
114.916 degrees longitude. Pole Creek from a lower point located at
43.926 degrees latitude, and -114.809 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 43.964 degrees latitude, and -114.69 degrees
longitude. Yellowbelly Creek from a lower point located at 43.992
degrees latitude, and -114.838 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 43.981 degrees latitude, and -114.927 degrees longitude.
Yellowbelly Lake centered at 44.001 degrees latitude, and -114.875
degrees longitude.
(Q) Beaver Creek from a lower point located at 43.925 degrees
latitude, and -114.809 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.836 degrees latitude, and -114.906 degrees longitude.
(R) Smiley Creek from a lower point located at 43.915 degrees
latitude, and -114.8 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.792 degrees latitude, and -114.824 degrees longitude.
(S) Frenchman Creek from a lower point located at 43.885 degrees
latitude, and -114.77 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.804 degrees latitude, and -114.816 degrees longitude.
Note: Maps follow for Unit 16, Subunit i; Subunit ii; Subunit
iii; Subunit iv (North and East Portion); Subunit iv (South and West
Portion); Subunit v; Subunit vi; Subunits vii and viii; Subunit ix;
Subunit x (North Portion); and Subunit x (South Portion).
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(21) Unit 17--Southwest Idaho River Basins.
(i) Critical Habitat Subunit--Anderson Ranch.
(A) Anderson Ranch Reservoir centered at 43.394 degrees latitude,
and -115.39 degrees longitude. Dog Creek from a lower point located at
43.53 degrees latitude, and -115.299 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 43.564 degrees latitude, and -115.379 degrees
longitude. South Fork Boise River from a lower point located at 43.335
degrees latitude, and -115.536 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 43.774 degrees latitude, and -114.928 degrees longitude.
(B) Feather River from a lower point located at 43.607 degrees
latitude, and -115.262 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.678 degrees latitude, and -115.264 degrees longitude.
(C) East Fork Elk Creek from a lower point located at 43.709
degrees latitude, and -115.253 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 43.742 degrees latitude, and -115.231 degrees longitude. Elk
Creek from a lower point located at 43.678 degrees latitude, and -
115.264 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.751 degrees
latitude, and -115.306 degrees longitude.
(D) Willow Creek from a lower point located at 43.605 degrees
latitude, and -115.143 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.725 degrees latitude, and -115.022 degrees longitude.
(E) Big Water Gulch from a lower point located at 43.604 degrees
latitude, and -115.107 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.665 degrees latitude, and -115.042 degrees longitude.
(F) Deadwood Creek from a lower point located at 43.586 degrees
latitude, and -115.007 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.532 degrees latitude, and -115.015 degrees longitude.
(G) Burnt Log Creek from a lower point located at 43.643 degrees
latitude, and -114.969 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.646 degrees latitude, and -115.016 degrees longitude. East Fork
Skeleton Creek from a lower point located at 43.658 degrees latitude,
and -114.998 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.685
degrees latitude, and -115.018 degrees longitude. Skeleton Creek from a
lower point located at 43.589 degrees latitude, and -115.021 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 43.694 degrees latitude, and -
114.986 degrees longitude. West Fork Skeleton Creek from a lower point
located at 43.651 degrees latitude, and -114.973 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 43.672 degrees latitude, and -115.026 degrees
longitude.
(H) Boardman Creek from a lower point located at 43.612 degrees
latitude, and -114.939 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.525 degrees latitude, and -115.018 degrees longitude. Smokey Dome
Canyon from a lower point located at 43.547 degrees latitude, and -
114.955 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.503 degrees
latitude, and -114.937 degrees longitude.
(I) Big Peak Creek from a lower point located at 43.658 degrees
latitude, and -114.794 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.628 degrees latitude, and -114.729 degrees longitude. Big Smoky
Creek from a lower point located at 43.604 degrees latitude, and -
114.915 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.792 degrees
latitude, and -114.755 degrees longitude. Bluff Creek from a lower
point located at 43.7 degrees latitude, and -114.754 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 43.698 degrees latitude, and -114.685
degrees longitude. Carrie Creek from a lower point located at 43.552
degrees latitude, and -114.759 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 43.59 degrees latitude, and -114.69 degrees longitude.
Little Smoky Creek from a lower point located at 43.608 degrees
latitude, and -114.871 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.585 degrees latitude, and -114.679 degrees longitude. Loggy Creek
from a lower point located at 43.763 degrees latitude, and -114.787
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.8 degrees latitude,
and -114.789 degrees longitude. North Fork Big Smoky Creek from a lower
point located at 43.686 degrees latitude, and -114.778 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 43.723 degrees latitude, and -
114.788 degrees longitude. Salt Creek from a lower point located at
43.607 degrees latitude, and -114.871 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 43.539 degrees latitude, and -114.859 degrees
longitude. Snowslide Creek from a lower point located at 43.723 degrees
latitude, and -114.788 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.739 degrees latitude, and -114.829 degrees longitude. West Fork Big
Smoky Creek from a lower point located at 43.744 degrees latitude, and
-114.726 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.788 degrees
latitude, and -114.82 degrees longitude.
(J) Bear Creek from a lower point located at 43.727 degrees
latitude, and -114.901 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.703 degrees latitude, and -115.006 degrees longitude. Goat Creek
from a lower point located at 43.715 degrees latitude, and -114.979
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.73 degrees latitude,
and -115.006 degrees longitude.
(K) Emma Creek from a lower point located at 43.735 degrees
latitude, and -114.906 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.791 degrees latitude, and -114.834 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek
off Emma Creek from a lower point located at 43.759 degrees latitude,
and -114.871 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.772
degrees latitude, and -114.883 degrees longitude.
(L) Bass Creek from a lower point located at 43.791 degrees
latitude, and -114.975 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.741 degrees latitude, and -115.002 degrees longitude. Little Bear
Creek from a lower point located at 43.779 degrees latitude, and -
114.935 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.746 degrees
latitude, and -114.974 degrees longitude. North Fork Ross Fork from a
lower point located at 43.796 degrees latitude, and -114.988 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 43.853 degrees latitude, and -
114.975 degrees longitude. Ross Fork from a lower point located at
43.774 degrees latitude, and -114.928 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 43.796 degrees latitude, and -114.988 degrees
longitude. South Fork Ross Fork from a lower point located at 43.796
degrees latitude, and -114.988 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 43.735 degrees latitude, and -115.021 degrees longitude.
(M) Johnson Creek from a lower point located at 43.774 degrees
latitude, and -114.928 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.844 degrees latitude, and -114.971 degrees longitude. Vienna Creek
from a lower point located at 43.802 degrees latitude, and -114.909
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.791 degrees latitude,
and -114.86 degrees longitude.
(ii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Arrowrock.
(A) Arrowrock Reservoir centered at 43.606 degrees latitude, and -
115.833 degrees longitude. Boise River from a lower point located at
43.645 degrees latitude, and -115.748 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 43.713 degrees latitude, and -115.635 degrees
longitude. South Fork Boise River from a lower point located at 43.55
degrees latitude, and -115.721 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 43.335 degrees latitude, and -115.536 degrees longitude.
(B) Rattlesnake Creek from a lower point located at 43.561 degrees
latitude, and -115.739 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.622 degrees
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latitude, and -115.525 degrees longitude. Russel Gulch from a lower
point located at 43.591 degrees latitude, and -115.595 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 43.577 degrees latitude, and -
115.559 degrees longitude.
(C) Devils Creek from a lower point located at 43.685 degrees
latitude, and -115.591 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.642 degrees latitude, and -115.563 degrees longitude. East Fork
Sheep Creek from a lower point located at 43.684 degrees latitude, and
-115.547 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.674 degrees
latitude, and -115.485 degrees longitude. Sheep Creek from a lower
point located at 43.697 degrees latitude, and -115.661 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 43.617 degrees latitude, and -
115.51 degrees longitude.
(D) Middle Fork Boise River from a lower point located at 43.713
degrees latitude, and -115.635 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 43.946 degrees latitude, and -115.032 degrees longitude.
(E) East Fork Roaring River from a lower point located at 43.695
degrees latitude, and -115.464 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 43.616 degrees latitude, and -115.438 degrees longitude.
Middle Fork Roaring River from a lower point located at 43.688 degrees
latitude, and -115.451 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.624 degrees latitude, and -115.465 degrees longitude. Roaring River
from a lower point located at 43.79 degrees latitude, and -115.439
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.647 degrees latitude,
and -115.479 degrees longitude.
(F) Buck Creek from a lower point located at 43.803 degrees
latitude, and -115.396 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.747 degrees latitude, and -115.325 degrees longitude.
(G) Black Warrior Creek from a lower point located at 43.818
degrees latitude, and -115.29 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 43.945 degrees latitude, and -115.189 degrees longitude.
Unnamed creek off Black Warrior Creek from a lower point located at
43.878 degrees latitude, and -115.244 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 43.896 degrees latitude, and -115.263 degrees
longitude. West Warrior Creek from a lower point located at 43.84
degrees latitude, and -115.256 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 43.882 degrees latitude, and -115.297 degrees longitude.
(H) Bald Mountain Creek from a lower point located at 43.818
degrees latitude, and -115.266 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 43.756 degrees latitude, and -115.277 degrees longitude.
(I) Little Queens River from a lower point located at 43.843
degrees latitude, and -115.184 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 43.93 degrees latitude, and -115.143 degrees longitude.
Queens River from a lower point located at 43.821 degrees latitude, and
-115.208 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.959 degrees
latitude, and -115.118 degrees longitude. Scenic Creek from a lower
point located at 43.921 degrees latitude, and -115.178 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 43.901 degrees latitude, and -
115.145 degrees longitude. Scott Creek from a lower point located at
43.883 degrees latitude, and -115.18 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 43.891 degrees latitude, and -115.152 degrees
longitude. Tripod Creek from a lower point located at 43.895 degrees
latitude, and -115.188 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.896 degrees latitude, and -115.154 degrees longitude.
(J) Decker Creek from a lower point located at 43.769 degrees
latitude, and -115.144 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.718 degrees latitude, and -115.046 degrees longitude. Grouse Creek
from a lower point located at 43.767 degrees latitude, and -115.122
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.731 degrees latitude,
and -115.078 degrees longitude. Sawmill Creek from a lower point
located at 43.761 degrees latitude, and -115.12 degrees longitude to an
upper point located at 43.709 degrees latitude, and -115.094 degrees
longitude. Yuba River from a lower point located at 43.803 degrees
latitude, and -115.159 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.708 degrees latitude, and -115.201 degrees longitude.
(K) Trail Creek from a lower point located at 43.763 degrees
latitude, and -115.145 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.707 degrees latitude, and -115.117 degrees longitude.
(L) Mattingly Creek from a lower point located at 43.846 degrees
latitude, and -115.048 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.865 degrees latitude, and -114.984 degrees longitude.
(M) Hungarian Creek from a lower point located at 43.818 degrees
latitude, and -115.533 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.818 degrees latitude, and -115.539 degrees longitude. North Fork
Boise River from a lower point located at 43.713 degrees latitude, and
-115.635 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.095 degrees
latitude, and -115.225 degrees longitude. Rabbit Creek from a lower
point located at 43.79 degrees latitude, and -115.602 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 43.797 degrees latitude, and -115.612
degrees longitude.
(N) Banner Creek from a lower point located at 43.983 degrees
latitude, and -115.547 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.998 degrees latitude, and -115.542 degrees longitude. Crooked River
from a lower point located at 43.853 degrees latitude, and -115.536
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.027 degrees latitude,
and -115.337 degrees longitude. Pikes Fork from a lower point located
at 43.971 degrees latitude, and -115.561 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.048 degrees latitude, and -115.44 degrees
longitude. Ski Creek from a lower point located at 43.88 degrees
latitude, and -115.58 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.865 degrees latitude, and -115.613 degrees longitude.
(O) Bear Creek from a lower point located at 43.938 degrees
latitude, and -115.456 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.017 degrees latitude, and -115.405 degrees longitude. Bear River
from a lower point located at 43.892 degrees latitude, and -115.488
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.987 degrees latitude,
and -115.341 degrees longitude. Cub Creek from a lower point located at
43.98 degrees latitude, and -115.401 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 43.979 degrees latitude, and -115.352 degrees
longitude. Louise Creek from a lower point located at 43.968 degrees
latitude, and -115.424 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.964 degrees latitude, and -115.391 degrees longitude. South Fork Cub
Creek from a lower point located at 43.977 degrees latitude, and -
115.388 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.968 degrees
latitude, and -115.355 degrees longitude.
(P) Trail Creek from a lower point located at 43.912 degrees
latitude, and -115.406 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.908 degrees latitude, and -115.399 degrees longitude.
(Q) Lodgepole Creek from a lower point located at 43.93 degrees
latitude, and -115.314 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.888 degrees latitude, and -115.294 degrees longitude.
(R) Johnson Creek from a lower point located at 43.94 degrees
latitude, and -115.284 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.947 degrees latitude, and -115.129 degrees longitude.
(S) Big Silver Creek from a lower point located at 43.99 degrees
latitude,
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and -115.255 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 43.989
degrees latitude, and -115.327 degrees longitude. Little Silver Creek
from a lower point located at 43.997 degrees latitude, and -115.288
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.001 degrees latitude,
and -115.325 degrees longitude.
(T) Cow Creek from a lower point located at 43.991 degrees
latitude, and -115.254 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.021 degrees latitude, and -115.295 degrees longitude.
(U) Ballentyne Creek from a lower point located at 44.011 degrees
latitude, and -115.232 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
43.983 degrees latitude, and -115.142 degrees longitude.
(V) West Fork Creek from a lower point located at 44.056 degrees
latitude, and -115.209 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.048 degrees latitude, and -115.246 degrees longitude.
(W) McLeod Creek from a lower point located at 44.057 degrees
latitude, and -115.207 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.023 degrees latitude, and -115.162 degrees longitude.
(X) McPhearson Creek from a lower point located at 44.066 degrees
latitude, and -115.198 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.038 degrees latitude, and -115.158 degrees longitude.
(iii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Lucky Peak.
(A) Lucky Peak Reservoir centered at 43.564 degrees latitude, and -
115.997 degrees longitude. Mores Creek from a lower point located at
43.618 degrees latitude, and -115.999 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 43.959 degrees latitude, and -115.7 degrees longitude.
(iv) Critical Habitat Subunit--Deadwood River.
(A) Deadwood Reservoir centered at 44.309 degrees latitude, and -
115.662 degrees longitude. Deadwood River from a lower point located at
44.342 degrees latitude, and -115.657 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.547 degrees latitude, and -115.56 degrees
longitude.
(B) Daisy Creek from a lower point located at 44.26 degrees
latitude, and -115.693 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.269 degrees latitude, and -115.747 degrees longitude. Trail Creek
from a lower point located at 44.279 degrees latitude, and -115.666
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.239 degrees latitude,
and -115.758 degrees longitude.
(C) South Fork Beaver Creek from a lower point located at 44.295
degrees latitude, and -115.685 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.297 degrees latitude, and -115.732 degrees longitude.
Unnamed creek off South Fork Beaver Creek from a lower point located at
44.294 degrees latitude, and -115.687 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.283 degrees latitude, and -115.721 degrees
longitude.
(D) Beaver Creek from a lower point located at 44.317 degrees
latitude, and -115.684 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.31 degrees latitude, and -115.741 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek
off Beaver Creek from a lower point located at 44.318 degrees latitude,
and -115.686 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.336
degrees latitude, and -115.717 degrees longitude.
(E) Habit Creek from a lower point located at 44.33 degrees
latitude, and -115.672 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.349 degrees latitude, and -115.712 degrees longitude.
(F) Basin Creek from a lower point located at 44.341 degrees
latitude, and -115.658 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.377 degrees latitude, and -115.701 degrees longitude.
(G) Wild Buck Creek from a lower point located at 44.342 degrees
latitude, and -115.657 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.389 degrees latitude, and -115.649 degrees longitude.
(H) Deer Creek from a lower point located at 44.396 degrees
latitude, and -115.615 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.347 degrees latitude, and -115.548 degrees longitude. North Fork
Deer Creek from a lower point located at 44.408 degrees latitude, and -
115.553 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.452 degrees
latitude, and -115.544 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek 1 off Deer
Creek from a lower point located at 44.407 degrees latitude, and -
115.585 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.425 degrees
latitude, and -115.586 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek 2 off Deer
Creek from a lower point located at 44.402 degrees latitude, and -
115.559 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.388 degrees
latitude, and -115.553 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek 3 off Deer
Creek from a lower point located at 44.407 degrees latitude, and -
115.542 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.422 degrees
latitude, and -115.533 degrees longitude.
(I) Goat Creek from a lower point located at 44.398 degrees
latitude, and -115.618 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.393 degrees latitude, and -115.679 degrees longitude.
(J) Bitter Creek from a lower point located at 44.406 degrees
latitude, and -115.617 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.421 degrees latitude, and -115.677 degrees longitude.
(K) Stratton Creek from a lower point located at 44.47 degrees
latitude, and -115.586 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.446 degrees latitude, and -115.63 degrees longitude.
(L) East Fork Deadwood River from a lower point located at 44.492
degrees latitude, and -115.574 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.494 degrees latitude, and -115.57 degrees longitude.
(v) Critical Habitat Subunit--Middle Fork Payette River.
(A) Middle Fork Payette River from a lower point located at 44.103
degrees latitude, and -115.999 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.551 degrees latitude, and -115.764 degrees longitude.
Unnamed creek 1 off Middle Fork Payette River from a lower point
located at 44.524 degrees latitude, and -115.774 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.552 degrees latitude, and -115.834 degrees
longitude. Unnamed creek 2 off Middle Fork Payette River from a lower
point located at 44.532 degrees latitude, and -115.772 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.534 degrees latitude, and -
115.755 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek 3 off Middle Fork Payette
River from a lower point located at 44.539 degrees latitude, and -
115.77 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.541 degrees
latitude, and -115.738 degrees longitude.
(B) Lightning Creek from a lower point located at 44.193 degrees
latitude, and -115.936 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.233 degrees latitude, and -115.766 degrees longitude. Onion Creek
from a lower point located at 44.214 degrees latitude, and -115.824
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.234 degrees latitude,
and -115.775 degrees longitude.
(C) Long Fork Silver Creek from a lower point located at 44.382
degrees latitude, and -115.76 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.411 degrees latitude, and -115.679 degrees longitude.
Peace Creek from a lower point located at 44.341 degrees latitude, and
-115.791 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.356 degrees
latitude, and -115.733 degrees longitude. Silver Creek from a lower
point located at 44.304 degrees latitude, and -115.864 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.408 degrees latitude, and -
115.749 degrees longitude. Ucon Creek from a lower point located at
44.371 degrees latitude,
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and -115.766 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.379
degrees latitude, and -115.72 degrees longitude. Valley Creek from a
lower point located at 44.333 degrees latitude, and -115.776 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.28 degrees latitude, and -
115.742 degrees longitude.
(D) Bull Creek from a lower point located at 44.422 degrees
latitude, and -115.813 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.491 degrees latitude, and -115.614 degrees longitude. Oxtail Creek
from a lower point located at 44.459 degrees latitude, and -115.667
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.439 degrees latitude,
and -115.638 degrees longitude. Sixteen-to-one Creek from a lower point
located at 44.426 degrees latitude, and -115.801 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.467 degrees latitude, and -115.754 degrees
longitude.
(vi) Critical Habitat Subunit--Weiser River.
(A) Little Weiser River from a lower point located at 44.553
degrees latitude, and -116.693 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.637 degrees latitude, and -116.174 degrees longitude.
Weiser River from a lower point located at 44.553 degrees latitude, and
-116.693 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.847 degrees
latitude, and -116.379 degrees longitude.
(B) Anderson Creek from a lower point located at 44.527 degrees
latitude, and -116.242 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.605 degrees latitude, and -116.186 degrees longitude.
(C) Sheep Creek from a lower point located at 44.542 degrees
latitude, and -116.221 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.504 degrees latitude, and -116.174 degrees longitude.
(D) East Pine Creek from a lower point located at 44.652 degrees
latitude, and -116.815 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.772 degrees latitude, and -116.769 degrees longitude.
(E) Rush Creek from a lower point located at 44.567 degrees
latitude, and -116.672 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.789 degrees latitude, and -116.747 degrees longitude.
(F) Middle Fork Weiser River from a lower point located at 44.668
degrees latitude, and -116.483 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.771 degrees latitude, and -116.214 degrees longitude.
(G) Disappointment Creek from a lower point located at 44.825
degrees latitude, and -116.657 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.83 degrees latitude, and -116.706 degrees longitude.
Grouse Creek from a lower point located at 44.826 degrees latitude, and
-116.656 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.835 degrees
latitude, and -116.707 degrees longitude. Hornet Creek from a lower
point located at 44.728 degrees latitude, and -116.448 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.797 degrees latitude, and -
116.732 degrees longitude. Mill Creek from a lower point located at
44.837 degrees latitude, and -116.619 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.854 degrees latitude, and -116.634 degrees
longitude. North Creek from a lower point located at 44.814 degrees
latitude, and -116.692 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.818 degrees latitude, and -116.72 degrees longitude. Olive Creek
from a lower point located at 44.836 degrees latitude, and -116.627
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.787 degrees latitude,
and -116.693 degrees longitude. Placer Creek from a lower point located
at 44.808 degrees latitude, and -116.679 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.806 degrees latitude, and -116.737 degrees
longitude. Unnamed creek 1 off Olive Creek from a lower point located
at 44.812 degrees latitude, and -116.643 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.791 degrees latitude, and -116.648 degrees
longitude. Unnamed creek 2 off Olive Creek from a lower point located
at 44.801 degrees latitude, and -116.66 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.787 degrees latitude, and -116.665 degrees
longitude. West Mill Creek from a lower point located at 44.854 degrees
latitude, and -116.634 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.853 degrees latitude, and -116.686 degrees longitude.
(H) West Fork Weiser River from a lower point located at 44.808
degrees latitude, and -116.443 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 45.008 degrees latitude, and -116.509 degrees longitude.
(I) Lost Creek from a lower point located at 44.91 degrees
latitude, and -116.495 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
45.091 degrees latitude, and -116.503 degrees longitude. Lost Valley
Reservoir centered at 44.966 degrees latitude, and -116.462 degrees
longitude.
(J) Dewey Creek from a lower point located at 44.807 degrees
latitude, and -116.277 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.772 degrees latitude, and -116.275 degrees longitude. East Fork
Weiser River from a lower point located at 44.847 degrees latitude, and
-116.379 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.729 degrees
latitude, and -116.278 degrees longitude.
(vii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Upper South Fork Payette River.
(A) Baron Creek from a lower point located at 44.137 degrees
latitude, and -115.148 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.094 degrees latitude, and -115.027 degrees longitude. Deadwood River
from a lower point located at 44.079 degrees latitude, and -115.657
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.294 degrees latitude,
and -115.645 degrees longitude. North Fork Baron Creek from a lower
point located at 44.131 degrees latitude, and -115.101 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.145 degrees latitude, and -
115.077 degrees longitude. South Fork Payette River from a lower point
located at 44.103 degrees latitude, and -115.999 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 43.999 degrees latitude, and -115.039 degrees
longitude.
(B) Scott Creek from a lower point located at 44.223 degrees
latitude, and -115.648 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.191 degrees latitude, and -115.761 degrees longitude. Smith Creek
from a lower point located at 44.214 degrees latitude, and -115.709
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.2 degrees latitude,
and -115.757 degrees longitude. South Fork Scott Creek from a lower
point located at 44.222 degrees latitude, and -115.66 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 44.187 degrees latitude, and -115.702
degrees longitude.
(C) Ninemile Creek from a lower point located at 44.231 degrees
latitude, and -115.647 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.232 degrees latitude, and -115.747 degrees longitude.
(D) No Man Creek from a lower point located at 44.247 degrees
latitude, and -115.629 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.247 degrees latitude, and -115.59 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek 1
off Deadwood River from a lower point located at 44.24 degrees
latitude, and -115.632 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.226 degrees latitude, and -115.616 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek
2 off Deadwood River from a lower point located at 44.276 degrees
latitude, and -115.635 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.269 degrees latitude, and -115.653 degrees longitude.
(E) North Fork Whitehawk Creek from a lower point located at 44.277
degrees latitude, and -115.584 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.291 degrees latitude, and -115.538 degrees longitude.
Whitehawk Creek from a lower point located at 44.275 degrees latitude,
and -115.635 degrees
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longitude to an upper point located at 44.261 degrees latitude, and -
115.555 degrees longitude.
(F) East Fork Warm Springs Creek from a lower point located at
44.294 degrees latitude, and -115.621 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.317 degrees latitude, and -115.537 degrees
longitude. Middle Fork Warm Springs Creek from a lower point located at
44.326 degrees latitude, and -115.598 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.351 degrees latitude, and -115.565 degrees
longitude. Unnamed creek off East Fork Warm Springs Creek from a lower
point located at 44.312 degrees latitude, and -115.577 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.324 degrees latitude, and -
115.563 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek off Middle Fork Warm Springs
Creek from a lower point located at 44.332 degrees latitude, and -
115.579 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.324 degrees
latitude, and -115.54 degrees longitude. Warm Springs Creek from a
lower point located at 44.279 degrees latitude, and -115.63 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.367 degrees latitude, and -
115.579 degrees longitude.
(G) Wilson Creek from a lower point located at 44.292 degrees
latitude, and -115.641 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.366 degrees latitude, and -115.564 degrees longitude.
(H) Clear Creek from a lower point located at 44.082 degrees
latitude, and -115.61 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.229 degrees latitude, and -115.408 degrees longitude. Long Creek
from a lower point located at 44.129 degrees latitude, and -115.579
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.153 degrees latitude,
and -115.532 degrees longitude. South Fork Clear Creek from a lower
point located at 44.232 degrees latitude, and -115.439 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.183 degrees latitude, and -
115.483 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek off Long Creek from a lower
point located at 44.148 degrees latitude, and -115.546 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.137 degrees latitude, and -
115.534 degrees longitude.
(I) Kettle Creek from a lower point located at 44.107 degrees
latitude, and -115.443 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.147 degrees latitude, and -115.442 degrees longitude.
(J) East Fork Eightmile Creek from a lower point located at 44.133
degrees latitude, and -115.406 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.2 degrees latitude, and -115.354 degrees longitude.
Eightmile Creek from a lower point located at 44.118 degrees latitude,
and -115.412 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.251
degrees latitude, and -115.399 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek 1 off
Eightmile Creek from a lower point located at 44.153 degrees latitude,
and -115.414 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.162
degrees latitude, and -115.451 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek 2 off
Eightmile Creek from a lower point located at 44.173 degrees latitude,
and -115.4 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.195
degrees latitude, and -115.419 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek 3 off
Eightmile Creek from a lower point located at 44.174 degrees latitude,
and -115.397 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.198
degrees latitude, and -115.418 degrees longitude.
(K) Tenmile Creek from a lower point located at 44.12 degrees
latitude, and -115.385 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.087 degrees latitude, and -115.236 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek
1 off Tenmile Creek from a lower point located at 44.062 degrees
latitude, and -115.322 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.08 degrees latitude, and -115.303 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek 2
off Tenmile Creek from a lower point located at 44.062 degrees
latitude, and -115.304 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.041 degrees latitude, and -115.298 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek
3 off Tenmile Creek from a lower point located at 44.069 degrees
latitude, and -115.286 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.046 degrees latitude, and -115.287 degrees longitude.
(L) Chapman Creek from a lower point located at 44.137 degrees
latitude, and -115.314 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.097 degrees latitude, and -115.289 degrees longitude.
(M) Gates Creek from a lower point located at 44.292 degrees
latitude, and -115.305 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.348 degrees latitude, and -115.327 degrees longitude. Warm Spring
Creek from a lower point located at 44.144 degrees latitude, and -
115.303 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.292 degrees
latitude, and -115.305 degrees longitude.
(N) Canyon Creek from a lower point located at 44.172 degrees
latitude, and -115.243 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.303 degrees latitude, and -115.23 degrees longitude. North Fork
Canyon Creek from a lower point located at 44.25 degrees latitude, and
-115.214 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.261 degrees
latitude, and -115.198 degrees longitude. South Fork Canyon Creek from
a lower point located at 44.237 degrees latitude, and -115.213 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.226 degrees latitude, and -
115.191 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek off North Fork Canyon Creek
from a lower point located at 44.261 degrees latitude, and -115.198
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.241 degrees latitude,
and -115.165 degrees longitude.
(O) Wapiti Creek from a lower point located at 44.162 degrees
latitude, and -115.19 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.117 degrees latitude, and -115.201 degrees longitude.
(P) Trail Creek from a lower point located at 44.146 degrees
latitude, and -115.153 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.164 degrees latitude, and -115.092 degrees longitude.
(viii) Critical Habitat Subunit--North Fork Payette River.
(A) Foolhen Creek from a lower point located at 44.687 degrees
latitude, and -115.878 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.739 degrees latitude, and -115.842 degrees longitude. Gold Fork
River from a lower point located at 44.697 degrees latitude, and -
116.053 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.674 degrees
latitude, and -115.896 degrees longitude. Lodgepole Creek from a lower
point located at 44.69 degrees latitude, and -115.866 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 44.728 degrees latitude, and -115.843
degrees longitude. North Fork Gold Fork River from a lower point
located at 44.674 degrees latitude, and -115.896 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.756 degrees latitude, and -115.8 degrees
longitude. South Fork Gold Fork River from a lower point located at
44.674 degrees latitude, and -115.896 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.653 degrees latitude, and -115.839 degrees
longitude. Spruce Creek from a lower point located at 44.689 degrees
latitude, and -115.87 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.672 degrees latitude, and -115.848 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek
1 off North Fork Gold Fork River from a lower point located at 44.704
degrees latitude, and -115.833 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.726 degrees latitude, and -115.838 degrees longitude.
Unnamed creek 2 off North Fork Gold Fork River from a lower point
located at 44.704 degrees latitude, and -115.824 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 44.679 degrees latitude, and -115.827 degrees
longitude. Unnamed creek 3 off North Fork Gold Fork River from a lower
point located at 44.706 degrees latitude, and -115.819 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.679 degrees latitude, and -
115.811 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek 4 off
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North Fork Gold Fork River from a lower point located at 44.708 degrees
latitude, and -115.817 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.747 degrees latitude, and -115.811 degrees longitude.
(B) Kennally Creek from a lower point located at 44.683 degrees
latitude, and -115.974 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.781 degrees latitude, and -115.863 degrees longitude. Rapid Creek
from a lower point located at 44.749 degrees latitude, and -115.957
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.861 degrees latitude,
and -115.904 degrees longitude.
(C) Cascade Reservoir centered at 44.599 degrees latitude, and -
116.097 degrees longitude.
(D) Lake Fork from a lower point located at 44.75 degrees latitude,
and -116.096 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.917
degrees latitude, and -115.928 degrees longitude. Little Payette Lake
centered at 44.916 degrees latitude, and -116.033 degrees longitude.
North Fork Lake Fork from a lower point located at 44.923 degrees
latitude, and -115.945 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.998 degrees latitude, and -115.921 degrees longitude. South Fork
Lake Fork from a lower point located at 44.917 degrees latitude, and -
115.928 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.875 degrees
latitude, and -115.902 degrees longitude.
(ix) Critical Habitat Subunit--Squaw Creek.
(A) Poison Creek from a lower point located at 44.479 degrees
latitude, and -116.185 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.491 degrees latitude, and -116.162 degrees longitude. Pole Creek
from a lower point located at 44.471 degrees latitude, and -116.218
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.494 degrees latitude,
and -116.202 degrees longitude. Squaw Creek from a lower point located
at 43.936 degrees latitude, and -116.366 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.436 degrees latitude, and -116.152 degrees
longitude. Unnamed creek 1 off Squaw Creek from a lower point located
at 44.47 degrees latitude, and -116.219 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.455 degrees latitude, and -116.199 degrees
longitude. Unnamed creek 2 off Squaw Creek from a lower point located
at 44.479 degrees latitude, and -116.193 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.46 degrees latitude, and -116.165 degrees
longitude. Unnamed creek 3 off Squaw Creek from a lower point located
at 44.476 degrees latitude, and -116.19 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.457 degrees latitude, and -116.174 degrees
longitude.
(B) Antelope Creek from a lower point located at 44.375 degrees
latitude, and -116.197 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.4 degrees latitude, and -116.168 degrees longitude. Renwick Creek
from a lower point located at 44.367 degrees latitude, and -116.195
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.397 degrees latitude,
and -116.139 degrees longitude. Second Fork Squaw Creek from a lower
point located at 44.309 degrees latitude, and -116.31 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 44.404 degrees latitude, and -116.191
degrees longitude. Third Fork Squaw Creek from a lower point located at
44.373 degrees latitude, and -116.3 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.453 degrees latitude, and -116.156 degrees longitude.
Unnamed creek 1 off Third Fork Squaw Creek from a lower point located
at 44.424 degrees latitude, and -116.21 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.42 degrees latitude, and -116.148 degrees
longitude. Unnamed creek 2 off Third Fork Squaw Creek from a lower
point located at 44.416 degrees latitude, and -116.201 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.426 degrees latitude, and -
116.16 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek 3 off Third Fork Squaw Creek
from a lower point located at 44.415 degrees latitude, and -116.19
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.421 degrees latitude,
and -116.171 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek 4 off Third Fork Squaw
Creek from a lower point located at 44.434 degrees latitude, and -
116.203 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.433 degrees
latitude, and -116.168 degrees longitude.
(C) Joes Creek from a lower point located at 44.335 degrees
latitude, and -116.176 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.372 degrees latitude, and -116.147 degrees longitude. Sage Hen Creek
from a lower point located at 44.351 degrees latitude, and -116.209
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.373 degrees latitude,
and -116.133 degrees longitude. Sage Hen Reservoir centered at 44.329
degrees latitude, and -116.183 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek Into
Sage Hen Reservoir from a lower point located at 44.332 degrees
latitude, and -116.174 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.317 degrees latitude, and -116.161 degrees longitude.
Note: Maps follow for Unit 17, Subunit i; Subunit ii; Subunit
iii; Subunit iv; Subunit v; Subunit vi; Subunit vii; Subunit viii;
and Subunit ix.
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(2) Unit 18--Little Lost River Basin.
(i) Firebox Creek from a lower point located at 44.443 degrees
latitude, and -113.38 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.434 degrees latitude, and -113.362 degrees longitude. Little Lost
River from a lower point located at 43.883 degrees latitude, and -
113.096 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.452 degrees
latitude, and -113.375 degrees longitude. Right Fork Little Lost River
from a lower point located at 44.446 degrees latitude, and -113.378
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.45 degrees latitude,
and -113.37 degrees longitude.
(ii) Badger Creek from a lower point located at 44.059 degrees
latitude, and -113.232 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.118 degrees latitude, and -113.131 degrees longitude. Bunting Canyon
Creek from a lower point located at 44.11 degrees latitude, and -
113.137 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.107 degrees
latitude, and -113.098 degrees longitude.
(iii) Unnamed creek--off Williams Creek from a lower point located
at 44.135 degrees latitude, and -113.196 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.13 degrees latitude, and -113.175 degrees
longitude. Williams Creek from a lower point located at 44.122 degrees
latitude, and -113.237 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.135 degrees latitude, and -113.196 degrees longitude.
(iv) Big Creek from a lower point located at 44.063 degrees
latitude, and -113.429 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.062 degrees latitude, and -113.503 degrees longitude. Wet Creek from
a lower point located at 44.14 degrees latitude, and -113.244 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.027 degrees latitude, and -
113.473 degrees longitude.
(v) Warm Creek from a lower point located at 44.306 degrees
latitude, and -113.337 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.31 degrees latitude, and -113.302 degrees longitude.
(vi) North Fork Squaw Creek from a lower point located at 44.356
degrees latitude, and -113.329 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.38 degrees latitude, and -113.329 degrees longitude.
Squaw Creek from a lower point located at 44.334 degrees latitude, and
-113.356 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.375 degrees
latitude, and -113.304 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek off Squaw Creek
from a lower point located at 44.359 degrees latitude, and -113.325
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.36 degrees latitude,
and -113.314 degrees longitude.
(vii) Mill Creek from a lower point located at 44.357 degrees
latitude, and -113.374 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.387 degrees latitude, and -113.344 degrees longitude.
(viii) Hawley Creek from a lower point located at 44.379 degrees
latitude, and -113.403 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.37 degrees latitude, and -113.425 degrees longitude. Iron Creek from
a lower point located at 44.379 degrees latitude, and -113.4 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 44.387 degrees latitude, and -
113.434 degrees longitude. Jackson Creek from a lower point located at
44.38 degrees latitude, and -113.412 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.376 degrees latitude, and -113.435 degrees
longitude. Left Fork Iron Creek from a lower point located at 44.387
degrees latitude, and -113.434 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 44.384 degrees latitude, and -113.446 degrees longitude.
Right Fork Iron Creek from a lower point located at 44.387 degrees
latitude, and -113.434 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.389 degrees latitude, and -113.437 degrees longitude.
(ix) Camp Creek from a lower point located at 44.411 degrees
latitude, and -113.417 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.408 degrees latitude, and -113.432 degrees longitude. Redrock Creek
from a lower point located at 44.414 degrees latitude, and -113.419
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 44.417 degrees latitude,
and -113.432 degrees longitude. Slide Creek from a lower point located
at 44.432 degrees latitude, and -113.436 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 44.433 degrees latitude, and -113.441 degrees
longitude. Timber Creek from a lower point located at 44.394 degrees
latitude, and -113.408 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.437 degrees latitude, and -113.436 degrees longitude.
(x) Smithie Fork from a lower point located at 44.43 degrees
latitude, and -113.393 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.466 degrees latitude, and -113.397 degrees longitude.
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(i) Critical Habitat Subunit--Lewis River.
(A) Lewis River from a lower point located at 45.85 degrees
latitude, and
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-122.782 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.216 degrees
latitude, and -121.667 degrees longitude.
(B) Lake Merwin centered at 45.985 degrees latitude, and -122.485
degrees longitude. Speelyai Creek from a lower point located at 45.988
degrees latitude, and -122.406 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.008 degrees latitude, and -122.346 degrees longitude.
(C) Cougar Creek from a lower point located at 46.055 degrees
latitude, and -122.292 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.071 degrees latitude, and -122.267 degrees longitude. Ole Creek from
a lower point located at 46.055 degrees latitude, and -122.236 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.047 degrees latitude, and -
122.237 degrees longitude. Rain Creek from a lower point located at
46.051 degrees latitude, and -122.238 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.053 degrees latitude, and -122.222 degrees
longitude. Yale Lake centered at 46.012 degrees latitude, and -122.311
degrees longitude.
(D) Swift Creek from a lower point located at 46.083 degrees
latitude, and -122.198 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.085 degrees latitude, and -122.202 degrees longitude. Swift Creek
Reservoir centered at 46.056 degrees latitude, and -122.113 degrees
longitude. Unnamed creek off Swift Creek Reservoir from a lower point
located at 46.043 degrees latitude, and -122.038 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.03 degrees latitude, and -122.024 degrees
longitude.
(E) Pine Creek from a lower point located at 46.071 degrees
latitude, and -122.016 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.142 degrees latitude, and -122.095 degrees longitude. Rush Creek
from a lower point located at 46.075 degrees latitude, and -121.936
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.055 degrees latitude,
and -121.915 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek 1 off Pine Creek from a
lower point located at 46.092 degrees latitude, and -122.058 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.099 degrees latitude, and -
122.068 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek 2 off Pine Creek from a lower
point located at 46.104 degrees latitude, and -122.062 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.14 degrees latitude, and -
122.081 degrees longitude. Unnamed creek 3 off Pine Creek from a lower
point located at 46.12 degrees latitude, and -122.076 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 46.123 degrees latitude, and -122.087
degrees longitude.
(ii) Critical Habitat Subunit--White Salmon River.
(A) Northwestern Lake centered at 45.775 degrees latitude, and -
121.529 degrees longitude. White Salmon River from a lower point
located at 45.723 degrees latitude, and -121.521 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 45.897 degrees latitude, and -121.503 degrees
longitude.
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(iii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Klickitat River.
(A) Klickitat River from a lower point located at 45.691 degrees
latitude, and -121.293 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.255 degrees latitude, and -121.239 degrees longitude.
(B) Clearwater Creek from a lower point located at 46.276 degrees
latitude, and -121.327 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.278 degrees latitude, and -121.33 degrees longitude. Fish Lake
Stream from a lower point located at 46.275 degrees latitude, and -
121.312 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.342 degrees
latitude, and -121.368 degrees longitude. Little Muddy Creek from a
lower point located at 46.275 degrees latitude, and -121.312 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.278 degrees latitude, and -
121.352 degrees longitude. Trappers Creek from a lower point located at
46.275 degrees latitude, and -121.33 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.29 degrees latitude, and -121.362 degrees
longitude. Two Lakes Stream from a lower point located at 46.342
degrees latitude, and -121.368 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.34 degrees latitude, and -121.384 degrees longitude.
Unnamed creek off Fish Lake Stream from a lower point located at 46.331
degrees latitude, and -121.359 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.323 degrees latitude, and -121.437 degrees longitude.
West Fork Klickitat River from a lower point located at 46.242 degrees
latitude, and -121.246 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.275 degrees latitude, and -121.312 degrees longitude.
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(24) Unit 20--Middle Columbia River Basin.
(i) Yakima River from a lower point located at 46.529 degrees
latitude, and -120.472 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.322 degrees latitude, and -121.339 degrees longitude.
(ii) Ahtanum Creek from a lower point located at 46.529 degrees
latitude, and -120.472 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.523 degrees latitude, and -120.853 degrees longitude. Middle Fork
Ahtanum Creek from a lower point located at 46.518 degrees latitude,
and -121.014 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.507
degrees latitude, and -121.179 degrees longitude. North Fork Ahtanum
Creek from a lower point located at 46.523 degrees latitude, and -
120.853 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.538 degrees
latitude, and -121.211 degrees longitude. Shellneck Creek from a lower
point located at 46.531 degrees latitude, and -121.158 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.516 degrees latitude, and -
121.187 degrees longitude. South Fork Ahtanum Creek from a lower point
located at 46.523 degrees latitude, and -120.853 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.454 degrees latitude, and -121.118 degrees
longitude.
(iii) Naches River from a lower point located at 46.63 degrees
latitude, and -120.514 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.989 degrees latitude, and -121.094 degrees longitude.
(iv) Tieton River from a lower point located at 46.746 degrees
latitude, and -120.786 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.656 degrees latitude, and -121.129 degrees longitude.
(v) North Fork Tieton River from a lower point located at 46.635
degrees latitude, and -121.261 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.508 degrees latitude, and -121.435 degrees longitude.
Rimrock Lake centered at 46.639 degrees latitude, and -121.179 degrees
longitude.
(vi) Bear Creek from a lower point located at 46.539 degrees
latitude, and -121.259 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.54 degrees latitude, and -121.281 degrees longitude. Grey Creek from
a lower point located at 46.592 degrees latitude, and -121.222 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 46.594 degrees latitude, and -
121.225 degrees longitude. Short And Dirty Creek from a lower point
located at 46.617 degrees latitude, and -121.149 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.616 degrees latitude, and -121.148 degrees
longitude. South Fork Tieton River from a lower point located at 46.627
degrees latitude, and -121.132 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.496 degrees latitude, and -121.314 degrees longitude.
Spruce Creek from a lower point located at 46.591 degrees latitude, and
-121.218 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.586 degrees
latitude, and -121.211 degrees longitude.
(vii) Indian Creek from a lower point located at 46.641 degrees
latitude, and -121.248 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.696 degrees latitude, and -121.3 degrees longitude.
(viii) Clear Lake centered at 46.629 degrees latitude, and -121.279
degrees longitude.
(ix) Dog Creek from a lower point located at 46.787 degrees
latitude, and -121.167 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.794 degrees latitude, and -121.177 degrees longitude. Hindoo Creek
from a lower point located at 46.785 degrees latitude, and -121.163
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.781 degrees latitude,
and -121.181 degrees longitude. Little Wildcat Creek from a lower point
located at 46.731 degrees latitude, and -121.234 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.687 degrees latitude, and -121.266 degrees
longitude. Rattlesnake Creek from a lower point located at 46.82
degrees latitude, and -120.929 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.76 degrees latitude, and -121.315 degrees longitude.
(x) Little Naches River from a lower point located at 46.989
degrees latitude, and -121.094 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 47.015 degrees latitude, and -121.133 degrees longitude.
(xi) Crow Creek from a lower point located at 47.015 degrees
latitude, and -121.133 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.017 degrees latitude, and -121.317 degrees longitude.
(xii) Bumping Lake centered at 46.851 degrees latitude, and -
121.326 degrees longitude. Bumping River from a lower point located at
46.989 degrees latitude, and -121.094 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.868 degrees latitude, and -121.298 degrees
longitude.
(xiii) Deep Creek from a lower point located at 46.844 degrees
latitude, and -121.316 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.804 degrees latitude, and -121.321 degrees longitude.
(xiv) American River from a lower point located at 46.976 degrees
latitude, and -121.157 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.901 degrees latitude, and -121.415 degrees longitude. Kettle Creek
from a lower point located at 46.942 degrees latitude, and -121.326
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 46.917 degrees latitude,
and -121.341 degrees longitude. Timber Creek from a lower point located
at 46.914 degrees latitude, and -121.385 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.907 degrees latitude, and -121.381 degrees
longitude. Union Creek from a lower point located at 46.932 degrees
latitude, and -121.357 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.937 degrees latitude, and -121.361 degrees longitude.
(xv) North Fork Taneaum Creek from a lower point located at 47.112
degrees latitude, and -120.932 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 47.109 degrees latitude, and -121.144 degrees longitude.
South Fork Taneaum Creek from a lower point located at 47.112 degrees
latitude, and -120.932 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.081 degrees latitude, and -121.083 degrees longitude. Taneaum Creek
from a lower point located at 47.092 degrees latitude, and -120.708
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.112 degrees latitude,
and -120.932 degrees longitude.
(xvi) DeRoux Creek from a lower point located at 47.419 degrees
latitude, and -120.94 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.442 degrees latitude, and -120.979 degrees longitude. Jack Creek
from a lower point located at 47.319 degrees latitude, and -120.855
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.334 degrees latitude,
and -120.742 degrees longitude. Jungle Creek from a lower point located
at 47.333 degrees latitude, and -120.855 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 47.333 degrees latitude, and -120.923 degrees
longitude. North Fork Teanaway River from a lower point located at
47.251 degrees latitude, and -120.877 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 47.454 degrees latitude, and -120.965 degrees
longitude. Teanaway River from a lower point located at 47.167 degrees
latitude, and -120.834 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.257 degrees latitude, and -120.897 degrees longitude.
(xvii) Middle Fork Teanaway River from a lower point located at
47.257 degrees latitude, and -120.897 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 47.42 degrees latitude, and -120.992 degrees
longitude.
(xviii) Cle Elum River from a lower point located at 47.177 degrees
latitude, and -120.99 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.589 degrees latitude, and -121.161 degrees longitude.
(xix) Cle Elum Lake centered at 47.28 degrees latitude, and -
121.105 degrees longitude. Cooper River from a lower point located at
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longitude. Fortune Creek from a lower point located at 47.478 degrees
latitude, and -121.046 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.469 degrees latitude, and -120.964 degrees longitude. Waptus River
from a lower point located at 47.419 degrees latitude, and -121.086
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.54 degrees latitude,
and -121.24 degrees longitude.
(xx) Kachess River from a lower point located at 47.251 degrees
latitude, and -121.2 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.429 degrees latitude, and -121.222 degrees longitude. Mineral Creek
from a lower point located at 47.42 degrees latitude, and -121.24
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.424 degrees latitude,
and -121.251 degrees longitude.
(xxi) Box Canyon Creek from a lower point located at 47.361 degrees
latitude, and -121.243 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.377 degrees latitude, and -121.257 degrees longitude. Kachess Lake
centered at 47.317 degrees latitude, and -121.227 degrees longitude.
(xxii) Gold Creek from a lower point located at 47.39 degrees
latitude, and -121.382 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.475 degrees latitude, and -121.316 degrees longitude. Keechelus Lake
centered at 47.349 degrees latitude, and -121.367 degrees longitude.
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(25) Unit 21--Upper Columbia River Basin.
(i) Critical Habitat Subunit--Wenatchee River.
(A) Lake Wenatchee centered at 47.823 degrees latitude, and -
120.777 degrees longitude. Wenatchee River from a lower point located
at 47.456 degrees latitude, and -120.316 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 47.808 degrees latitude, and -120.727 degrees
longitude.
(B) Ingalls Creek from a lower point located at 47.463 degrees
latitude, and -120.66 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.449 degrees latitude, and -120.858 degrees longitude. Peshastin
Creek from a lower point located at 47.558 degrees latitude, and -
120.573 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.443 degrees
latitude, and -120.662 degrees longitude.
(C) French Creek from a lower point located at 47.628 degrees
latitude, and -120.961 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.593 degrees latitude, and -121.041 degrees longitude. Icicle Creek
from a lower point located at 47.58 degrees latitude, and -120.666
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.695 degrees latitude,
and -121.054 degrees longitude. Jack Creek from a lower point located
at 47.608 degrees latitude, and -120.898 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 47.53 degrees latitude, and -120.951 degrees
longitude.
(D) Chiwaukum Creek from a lower point located at 47.679 degrees
latitude, and -120.727 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.714 degrees latitude, and -120.834 degrees longitude.
(E) Alpine Creek from a lower point located at 48.084 degrees
latitude, and -120.863 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.083 degrees latitude, and -120.865 degrees longitude. Buck Creek
from a lower point located at 48.104 degrees latitude, and -120.877
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.106 degrees latitude,
and -120.885 degrees longitude. Chikamin Creek from a lower point
located at 47.904 degrees latitude, and -120.73 degrees longitude to an
upper point located at 48.011 degrees latitude, and -120.722 degrees
longitude. Chiwawa River from a lower point located at 47.788 degrees
latitude, and -120.658 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.104 degrees latitude, and -120.877 degrees longitude. James Creek
from a lower point located at 48.077 degrees latitude, and -120.856
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.075 degrees latitude,
and -120.86 degrees longitude. Phelps Creek from a lower point located
at 48.071 degrees latitude, and -120.851 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 48.081 degrees latitude, and -120.838 degrees
longitude. Rock Creek from a lower point located at 47.963 degrees
latitude, and -120.795 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.037 degrees latitude, and -120.762 degrees longitude.
(F) Mill Creek from a lower point located at 47.777 degrees
latitude, and -121.01 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.772 degrees latitude, and -121.02 degrees longitude. Nason Creek
from a lower point located at 47.81 degrees latitude, and -120.715
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.784 degrees latitude,
and -121.027 degrees longitude.
(G) Little Wenatchee River from a lower point located at 47.827
degrees latitude, and -120.818 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 47.846 degrees latitude, and -120.932 degrees longitude.
(H) Canyon Creek from a lower point located at 47.907 degrees
latitude, and -120.894 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.891 degrees latitude, and -120.964 degrees longitude. Napeequa River
from a lower point located at 47.922 degrees latitude, and -120.896
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.938 degrees latitude,
and -120.872 degrees longitude. Panther Creek from a lower point
located at 47.941 degrees latitude, and -120.928 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 47.938 degrees latitude, and -120.941 degrees
longitude. White River from a lower point located at 47.834 degrees
latitude, and -120.814 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.953 degrees latitude, and -120.939 degrees longitude.
(ii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Entiat River.
(A) Entiat River from a lower point located at 47.661 degrees
latitude, and -120.217 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.92 degrees latitude, and -120.506 degrees longitude.
(B) Mad River from a lower point located at 47.736 degrees
latitude, and -120.362 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
47.864 degrees latitude, and -120.607 degrees longitude. Tillicum Creek
from a lower point located at 47.748 degrees latitude, and -120.393
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 47.724 degrees latitude,
and -120.438 degrees longitude.
(iii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Methow River.
(A) Methow River from a lower point located at 48.05 degrees
latitude, and -119.893 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.586 degrees latitude, and -120.744 degrees longitude. Rattlesnake
Creek from a lower point located at 48.649 degrees latitude, and -
120.564 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.695 degrees
latitude, and -120.635 degrees longitude. Robinson Creek from a lower
point located at 48.66 degrees latitude, and -120.537 degrees longitude
to an upper point located at 48.75 degrees latitude, and -120.633
degrees longitude. Trout Creek from a lower point located at 48.64
degrees latitude, and -120.598 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 48.664 degrees latitude, and -120.709 degrees longitude.
(B) Crater Creek from a lower point located at 48.214 degrees
latitude, and -120.208 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.215 degrees latitude, and -120.268 degrees longitude. Gold Creek
from a lower point located at 48.188 degrees latitude, and -120.094
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.185 degrees latitude,
and -120.115 degrees longitude. N. Fork Gold Creek from a lower point
located at 48.185 degrees latitude, and -120.115 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 48.214 degrees latitude, and -120.208 degrees
longitude.
(C) Beaver Creek from a lower point located at 48.327 degrees
latitude, and -120.065 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.486 degrees latitude, and -120.004 degrees longitude. Blue Buck
Creek from a lower point located at 48.486 degrees latitude, and -
120.004 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.553 degrees
latitude, and -119.962 degrees longitude.
(D) Buttermilk Creek from a lower point located at 48.363 degrees
latitude, and -120.338 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.34 degrees latitude, and -120.302 degrees longitude. East Fork
Buttermilk Creek from a lower point located at 48.34 degrees latitude,
and -120.302 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.299
degrees latitude, and -120.298 degrees longitude. Little Bridge Creek
from a lower point located at 48.379 degrees latitude, and -120.285
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.449 degrees latitude,
and -120.431 degrees longitude. North Creek from a lower point located
at 48.454 degrees latitude, and -120.562 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 48.464 degrees latitude, and -120.557 degrees
longitude. Reynolds Creek from a lower point located at 48.406 degrees
latitude, and -120.478 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.403 degrees latitude, and -120.491 degrees longitude. Twisp River
from a lower point located at 48.369 degrees latitude, and -120.118
degrees longitude to an upper point located at
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48.463 degrees latitude, and -120.6 degrees longitude. West Fork
Buttermilk Creek from a lower point located at 48.34 degrees latitude,
and -120.302 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.259
degrees latitude, and -120.436 degrees longitude.
(E) Black Lake centered at 48.829 degrees latitude, and -120.207
degrees longitude. Chewuch River from a lower point located at 48.476
degrees latitude, and -120.182 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 48.815 degrees latitude, and -120.019 degrees longitude.
Lake Creek from a lower point located at 48.75 degrees latitude, and -
120.136 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.848 degrees
latitude, and -120.237 degrees longitude.
(F) Wolf Creek from a lower point located at 48.491 degrees
latitude, and -120.231 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.476 degrees latitude, and -120.439 degrees longitude.
(G) Goat Creek from a lower point located at 48.574 degrees
latitude, and -120.378 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.73 degrees latitude, and -120.359 degrees longitude.
(H) Cedar Creek from a lower point located at 48.589 degrees
latitude, and -120.47 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.558 degrees latitude, and -120.482 degrees longitude. Early Winters
Creek from a lower point located at 48.601 degrees latitude, and -
120.436 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.504 degrees
latitude, and -120.624 degrees longitude. Huckleberry Creek from a
lower point located at 48.569 degrees latitude, and -120.472 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 48.512 degrees latitude, and -
120.449 degrees longitude.
(I) Cougar Lake centered at 48.881 degrees latitude, and -120.464
degrees longitude. First Hidden Lake centered at 48.899 degrees
latitude, and -120.485 degrees longitude. Lost River from a lower point
located at 48.65 degrees latitude, and -120.511 degrees longitude to an
upper point located at 48.905 degrees latitude, and -120.488 degrees
longitude. Middle Hidden Lake centered at 48.908 degrees latitude, and
-120.488 degrees longitude. Monument Creek from a lower point located
at 48.733 degrees latitude, and -120.448 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 48.803 degrees latitude, and -120.493 degrees
longitude.
(J) West Fork Methow River from a lower point located at 48.65
degrees latitude, and -120.511 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 48.586 degrees latitude, and -120.744 degrees longitude.
Note: Maps follow for Unit 21, Subunits i and ii; and Subunit
iii.
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(26) Unit 22--Northeast Washington River Basins.
(i) Critical Habitat Subunit--Pend Oreille River.
(A) Pend Oreille River from a lower point located at 48.179 degrees
latitude, and -116.998 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.989 degrees latitude, and -117.348 degrees longitude.
(B) Slate Creek from a lower point located at 48.923 degrees
latitude, and -117.332 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.948 degrees latitude, and -117.165 degrees longitude.
(C) Harvey Creek from a lower point located at 48.789 degrees
latitude, and -117.285 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.691 degrees latitude, and -117.182 degrees longitude. Outlet Creek
from a lower point located at 48.847 degrees latitude, and -117.288
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.839 degrees latitude,
and -117.288 degrees longitude. Sullivan Creek from a lower point
located at 48.865 degrees latitude, and -117.37 degrees longitude to an
upper point located at 48.95 degrees latitude, and -117.07 degrees
longitude. Sullivan Lake centered at 48.815 degrees latitude, and -
117.289 degrees longitude.
(D) Cedar Creek from a lower point located at 48.742 degrees
latitude, and -117.411 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.846 degrees latitude, and -117.521 degrees longitude.
(E) Ruby Creek from a lower point located at 48.556 degrees
latitude, and -117.342 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.568 degrees latitude, and -117.509 degrees longitude.
(F) East Branch Leclerc Creek from a lower point located at 48.534
degrees latitude, and -117.282 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 48.673 degrees latitude, and -117.188 degrees longitude.
Fourth Of July Creek from a lower point located at 48.556 degrees
latitude, and -117.272 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.573 degrees latitude, and -117.2 degrees longitude. LeClerc Creek
from a lower point located at 48.518 degrees latitude, and -117.283
degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.534 degrees latitude,
and -117.282 degrees longitude. West Branch LeClerc Creek from a lower
point located at 48.534 degrees latitude, and -117.282 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 48.701 degrees latitude, and -
117.211 degrees longitude.
(G) Mill Creek from a lower point located at 48.489 degrees
latitude, and -117.265 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.493 degrees latitude, and -117.239 degrees longitude.
(H) North Fork of S. Fork Tacoma Creek from a lower point located
at 48.399 degrees latitude, and -117.361 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 48.436 degrees latitude, and -117.482 degrees
longitude. South Fork Tacoma Creek from a lower point located at 48.394
degrees latitude, and -117.323 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 48.432 degrees latitude, and -117.506 degrees longitude.
Tacoma Creek from a lower point located at 48.392 degrees latitude, and
-117.288 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.445 degrees
latitude, and -117.507 degrees longitude.
(I) Calispell Creek from a lower point located at 48.344 degrees
latitude, and -117.289 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.321 degrees latitude, and -117.307 degrees longitude. East Fork
Small Creek from a lower point located at 48.328 degrees latitude, and
-117.354 degrees longitude to an upper point located at 48.371 degrees
latitude, and -117.398 degrees longitude. Small Creek from a lower
point located at 48.321 degrees latitude, and -117.307 degrees
longitude to an upper point located at 48.337 degrees latitude, and -
117.409 degrees longitude.
(J) Indian Creek from a lower point located at 48.243 degrees
latitude, and -117.151 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.299 degrees latitude, and -117.151 degrees longitude.
(ii) [Reserved]
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(27) Unit 23--Snake River Basin in Washington.
(i) Critical Habitat Subunit--Tucannon River.
(A) Tucannon River from a lower point located at 46.558 degrees
latitude, and -118.174 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.139 degrees latitude, and -117.52 degrees longitude.
(B) Cummings Creek from a lower point located at 46.333 degrees
latitude, and -117.674 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.219 degrees latitude, and -117.595 degrees longitude.
(C) Hixon Creek from a lower point located at 46.246 degrees
latitude, and -117.683 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.219 degrees latitude, and -117.651 degrees longitude.
(D) Little Tucannon River from a lower point located at 46.228
degrees latitude, and -117.721 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.181 degrees latitude, and -117.751 degrees longitude.
(E) Panjab Creek from a lower point located at 46.205 degrees
latitude, and -117.705 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.115 degrees latitude, and -117.682 degrees longitude.
(F) Meadow Creek from a lower point located at 46.177 degrees
latitude, and -117.718 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.102 degrees latitude, and -117.785 degrees longitude.
(G) Turkey Creek from a lower point located at 46.161 degrees
latitude, and -117.702 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.113 degrees latitude, and -117.738 degrees longitude.
(H) Little Turkey Creek from a lower point located at 46.155
degrees latitude, and -117.736 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.116 degrees latitude, and -117.749 degrees longitude.
(I) Cold Creek from a lower point located at 46.191 degrees
latitude, and -117.63 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.168 degrees latitude, and -117.644 degrees longitude.
(J) Sheep Creek from a lower point located at 46.188 degrees
latitude, and -117.624 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.195 degrees latitude, and -117.623 degrees longitude.
(K) Bear Creek from a lower point located at 46.168 degrees
latitude, and -117.559 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.134 degrees latitude, and -117.561 degrees longitude.
(ii) Critical Habitat Subunit--Asotin Creek.
(A) Asotin Creek from a lower point located at 46.345 degrees
latitude, and -117.053 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.272 degrees latitude, and -117.291 degrees longitude.
(B) George Creek from a lower point located at 46.326 degrees
latitude, and -117.105 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.118 degrees latitude, and -117.363 degrees longitude.
(C) Wormell Creek from a lower point located at 46.171 degrees
latitude, and -117.206 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.115 degrees latitude, and -117.201 degrees longitude.
(D) Hefflefinger Creek from a lower point located at 46.169 degrees
latitude, and -117.243 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.111 degrees latitude, and -117.248 degrees longitude.
(E) Coombs Creek from a lower point located at 46.168 degrees
latitude, and -117.253 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.109 degrees latitude, and -117.267 degrees longitude.
(F) Charley Creek from a lower point located at 46.289 degrees
latitude, and -117.278 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.21 degrees latitude, and -117.552 degrees longitude.
(G) N. Fork Asotin Creek from a lower point located at 46.272
degrees latitude, and -117.291 degrees longitude to an upper point
located at 46.196 degrees latitude, and -117.568 degrees longitude.
(H) South Fork of N. Fork Asotin Creek from a lower point located
at 46.197 degrees latitude, and -117.426 degrees longitude to an upper
point located at 46.125 degrees latitude, and -117.468 degrees
longitude.
(I) Middle Branch Of N. Fork Asotin Creek from a lower point
located at 46.196 degrees latitude, and -117.433 degrees longitude to
an upper point located at 46.14 degrees latitude, and -117.487 degrees
longitude.
(J) Cougar Creek from a lower point located at 46.205 degrees
latitude, and -117.508 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
46.163 degrees latitude, and -117.518 degrees longitude.
Note: Maps follow for Unit 23 Subunit i and for Subunit ii.
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(28) Unit 24--Columbia River.
(i) Columbia River from a lower point located at 46.246 degrees
latitude, and -124.048 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
48.067 degrees latitude, and -119.516 degrees longitude.
(ii) [Reserved]
(29) Unit 25--Snake River.
(i) Snake River from a lower point located at 46.189 degrees
latitude, and -119.03 degrees longitude to an upper point located at
44.243 degrees latitude, and -117.041 degrees longitude.
(ii) [Reserved]
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Dated: November 8, 2002.
Paul Hoffman,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
[FR Doc. 02-29232 Filed 11-27-02; 8:45 am]
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