Recovery Plan Ad Hoc Report results

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Plan Title Plan Stage Plan Lead Region (FWS) Plan Lead Office (FWS) Species Common Name Species Scientific Name Action Priority Action Number Action Description Action Status Estimated Initiation Date Estimated Completion Date Action Lead Agencies Responsible Parties Work Types Labor Types Comments Implementation Activity Number Implementation Activity Description Implementation Activity Status Implementation Activity Estimated Initiation Date Implementation Activity Estimated Completion Date Implementation Activity Labor Types Implementation Activity Work Types Implementation Activity Responsible Parties Implementation Activity Comments Implementation Activity Species
Orange-footed Pearly Mussel F 4 Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (502) 695-0467 Orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus 1 1.1 Continue to utilize existing legislation and regulations to protect species and habitat. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Law Enforcement Division, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , Illinois Department of Conservation, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, USFWS Regional Office 5, Tennessee Heritage Program, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Program, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission Other: Regulations Internal Field Assistance Task costs have not been estimated for this plan. This species exists with other listed mussels in the same river systems. Thus, a task aimed at this species will benefit others. Rather than attempting to apportion the costs to each species, recovery tasks will be estimated at a later date when the plans are combined on a watershed basis for implementation.
Orange-footed Pearly Mussel F 4 Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (502) 695-0467 Orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus 1 1.3.1 Determine present and foreseeable threats to species. Complete Prior to FY 1995 FY 1995 - FY 1999 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , Illinois Department of Conservation, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, USFWS Regional Office 5, Tennessee Heritage Program, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Program, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission Research: Habitat Status, Research: Habitat Requirements Species Expert Task 1.3.2 is included in this.
Orange-footed Pearly Mussel F 4 Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (502) 695-0467 Orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus 1 3 Conduct life history studies on a need-to-know basis. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , Illinois Department of Conservation, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, USFWS Regional Office 5, Tennessee Heritage Program, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Program, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected KDFWR (Center for Mollusk Conservation) and Cumberland River Aquatic Center (TWRA) are working on fish host identification and in-vitro production of the species.
Orange-footed Pearly Mussel F 4 Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (502) 695-0467 Orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus 2 1.2.2 Characterize habitat and determine essential elements. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , Illinois Department of Conservation, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, USFWS Regional Office 5, Tennessee Heritage Program, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Program, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Orange-footed Pearly Mussel F 4 Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (502) 695-0467 Orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus 2 1.2.3 Determine the extent of preferred habitat and present information in a manner which identifies areas in need of special attention. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , Illinois Department of Conservation, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, USFWS Regional Office 5, Tennessee Heritage Program, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Program, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Task 1.2.4 is included in this.
Orange-footed Pearly Mussel F 4 Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (502) 695-0467 Orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus 2 1.3.3 Determine measures needed to minimize threats and implement where needed to meet recovery. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , Illinois Department of Conservation, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, USFWS Regional Office 5, Tennessee Heritage Program, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Program, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, and Illinois Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Orange-footed Pearly Mussel F 4 Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (502) 695-0467 Orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus 2 1.4.1 Solicit help in protecting species and essential habitat. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , Illinois Department of Conservation, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, USFWS Regional Office 5, Tennessee Heritage Program, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Program, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, and Illinois Nature Conservancy Management: Planning Internal Field Assistance Tasks 1.4.2, 1.4.3, and 1.4.4 are included in this.
Orange-footed Pearly Mussel F 4 Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (502) 695-0467 Orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus 2 1.4.5 Develop and utilize information and education program (slide/tape shows, brochures, etc.) for local distribution. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , Illinois Department of Conservation, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, USFWS Regional Office 5, Tennessee Heritage Program, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Program, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, and Illinois Nature Conservancy Other: Information and Education Internal Field Assistance Task duration is one year for development and then continual implementation.
Orange-footed Pearly Mussel F 4 Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (502) 695-0467 Orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus 2 1.5 Investigate the use of Scenic River Status, mussel sanctuaries, land acquisitions, and/or other means to protect the habitat. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , Illinois Department of Conservation, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, USFWS Regional Office 5, Tennessee Heritage Program, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Program, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, and Illinois Nature Conservancy Acquisition: Easement, Acquisition: Fee Title Internal Field Assistance
Orange-footed Pearly Mussel F 4 Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (502) 695-0467 Orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus 2 6 Develop and implement a monitoring program. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , Illinois Department of Conservation, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, USFWS Regional Office 5, Tennessee Heritage Program, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Program, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Orange-footed Pearly Mussel F 4 Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (502) 695-0467 Orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus 2 7 Annual assessment of recovery program and modify where needed. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , Illinois Department of Conservation, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, USFWS Regional Office 5, Tennessee Heritage Program, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Program, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, and Illinois Nature Conservancy Management: Planning Internal Field Assistance
Orange-footed Pearly Mussel F 4 Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (502) 695-0467 Orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus 3 1.2.1 Determine species' present distribution and status. Complete Prior to FY 1995 FY 1995 - FY 1999 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , Illinois Department of Conservation, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, USFWS Regional Office 5, Tennessee Heritage Program, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Program, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission Research: Population Surveys Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance Surveys continue to be completed by KDFWR (Sect 6 funds) and other contractors via Sect 7-required surveys. Service completed revised 5-yr review in April 2018 (no change in status).
Orange-footed Pearly Mussel F 4 Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (502) 695-0467 Orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus 3 2.1 Survey rivers within species' historic range to determine availability of suitable transplant sites. Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , Illinois Department of Conservation, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, USFWS Regional Office 5, Tennessee Heritage Program, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Program, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission Research: Population Surveys, Research: Demographic Studies Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance Task 2.2 is included in this. KDFWR takes the lead on this along with KFO - several surveys have been completed as a result of development projects along the Ohio R and its tribs.
Orange-footed Pearly Mussel F 4 Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (502) 695-0467 Orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus 3 2.3 Determine best method of establishing new populations. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , Illinois Department of Conservation, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, USFWS Regional Office 5, Tennessee Heritage Program, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Program, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Tasks 2.1 - 2.3 may not be required if other populations are found in task 1.2.1. The KFO and KDFWR (Center for Mollusk Conservation) continue to work together to improve the fertilzation success of the species. This work includes determining the density at which mussels need to be present to successfully reproduce.
Orange-footed Pearly Mussel F 4 Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (502) 695-0467 Orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus 3 2.4 Reestablish populations within historic range as needed to meet recovery. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , Illinois Department of Conservation, USFWS Regional Office 5, Tennessee Heritage Program, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Program, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected As of September 2015, the Center for Mollusk Conservation (KDFWR) continues to hold multiple adult inds at Minor Clark Hatchery in KY. In FY15, three gravid females were observed and obtained and efforts toward juvenile propagation are ongoing. In 2016, KDFWR was successful in transforming 4-5000 individuals - only the second time tthe species has been transformed in the laboratory.
Orange-footed Pearly Mussel F 4 Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (502) 695-0467 Orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus 3 2.5 Implement same protective measures for these reestablished populations as for known populations. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , Illinois Department of Conservation, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, USFWS Regional Office 5, Tennessee Heritage Program, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Program, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, and Illinois Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Orange-footed Pearly Mussel F 4 Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (502) 695-0467 Orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus 3 4 Determine the number of individuals required to maintain a viable population. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , Illinois Department of Conservation, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, USFWS Regional Office 5, Tennessee Heritage Program, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Program, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected These studies will be developed and carried out where there is a specific need for data necessary to reach recovery.
Orange-footed Pearly Mussel F 4 Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (502) 695-0467 Orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus 3 5 Investigate the need for habitat improvement and implement only where needed to meet recovery objective. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , Illinois Department of Conservation, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, USFWS Regional Office 5, Tennessee Heritage Program, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Program, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Internal Field Assistance