Endangered Species Act - Section 7 Consultation Biological Opinion: Operation and Maintenance of the Lake Washington Ship Canal, Lower Sammamish River 171100120301, Cedar River 171100120302, and Shell Creek 171100190401, King County, Washington

摘要

This Biological Opinion (Opinion) and incidental take statement was prepared by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) in accordance with Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) (Act), and implementing regulations at 50 CFR 402. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) has determined that the action associated with the proposed operation and maintenance (O&M) of the Lake Washington Ship Canal (LWSC) and Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (the Locks) may affect, and is likely to adversely affect the Coastal-Puget Sound bull trout (bull trout). This Opinion will address adverse effects to the bull trout that are associated with the O&M of the LWSC.