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Plan Name: Utah Prairie Dog (Cynomys parvidens) Revised Recovery Plan
Plan Status: Final Revision 1
Plan Date: 26-Apr-12
Lead Agency: USFWS
Lead Office: Utah Ecological Services Field Office ( (801) 975-3330 )
Species Action Priority # Action # Action Description Action Status Est. Initiation Date Est. Completion Date Responsible Parties Work Type Labor Type Action Comments Implementation Activities
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 2 1.1 Continue surveys & annual population monitoring using existing protocols, throughout designated RUs Ongoing Current National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, USDA Forest Service, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Management: Population Monitoring Species Expert $30K annually for 30 years
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 2 1.2 Expand surveys to unmapped but potential habitat to document species distribution Ongoing Current National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Utah Farm Bureau, USDA Forest Service, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Panoramaland and Color Country Resource Conservation and Development Councils Research: Population Assessment, Management: Population Monitoring Species Expert $30K for FY01 to FY05 then no $ thereafter
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 3 1.3 Review & if necessary, revise boundaries of three RUs Complete Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Management Species Expert, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance FY01 & every 5th year thereafter
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 1 2.1 Prioritize habitat for protection Ongoing Current Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Management: Planning Species Expert, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance Based on travel time for Team, help from GIS person, & an annual review. FY01 @ $20K & $10K every year after.
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 1 2.2.1.1 Permanently protect habitat on non-Federal lands through conservation easements & fee acquisition from willing sellers Ongoing Current Utah Counties, Utah Farm Bureau, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Utah Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Panoramaland and Color Country Resource Conservation and Development Councils, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Involve partnerships with private grant organizations & environmental groups. $2,000K/year for 30 years.
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 1 2.2.1.2 Expand market-based & other financial incentives for private landowners who enter into permanent agreements to manage or restore habitat Ongoing Current Utah Farm Bureau, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Utah State University Extension, Panoramaland and Color Country Resource Conservation and Development Councils, Environmental Defense Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Total cost at $6,000,000 with 200k annually for 30 years.
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 1 2.2.1.3 Establish an endowment fund to administer and manage protected property. Ongoing Current Utah Counties, Panoramaland and Color Country Resource Conservation and Development Councils Acquisition: General, Acquisition: Management Agreement, Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance, Internal Administrative $1,500,000 total cost. 100k each year starting in FY1 to FY10, then 25k annually thereafter. This includes salaries and admin costs
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 1 2.2.2 Enroll private lands in temporary voluntary agreements using Federal & state conservation programs Ongoing Current Utah Farm Bureau, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Utah Department of Natural Resources, Panoramaland and Color Country Resource Conservation and Development Councils Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected $200K for FY01 to FY05, then 50K annually thereafter
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 1 2.3.1 Plan & implement vegetation treatments in strategic locations (including translocation sites) that benefit species & its habitat Ongoing Current Bureau of Land Management, USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation, Research: Management Techniques Species Expert, Contract This is based on 1,000 acres/year at cost of about $500/acre + planning costs. $500K annually for 30 years
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 1 2.3.2 Develop & implement guidelines to minimize adverse impacts to species & its habitat from various activities on Federal lands Ongoing Current Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Management: Planning, Research: Management Techniques Species Expert NPS has grant in place. $40K @ FY01 & FY02, $30K @ FY03, & $20K annually thereafter. Total money would be $650,000
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 1 2.3.3 Amend or update Federal Land Use Plans to include these guidelines (to minimize impacts to UPDs) when appropriate Ongoing Current Bureau of Land Management, USDA Forest Service, National Park Service Management: Planning, Management: Land Use, Other: Regulations Species Expert No $ for FY01 to FY04, then $150k @ FY05 & FY06, then $40k every 5th year thereafter
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 3 2.3.4 Where appropriate conserve species & its habitat through special Federal designations promoting conservation of species on Federal lands Not Started Bureau of Land Management, USDA Forest Service, National Park Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected FY01 @ $50K & $30K every 5th year thereafter
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 3 2.4 Work with State and local governments to provide regulatory and habitat protection for the species pre and post de-listing. Not Started Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Management: Identify/Protect Foraging, Breeding and Mig Habitats, Other: Regulations Species Expert, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance Total cost is $150,000 with FY1 at 5k and every year thereafter
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 1 3.1 Develop & implement a plague prevention & response plan. This should include prioritizing focal areas and timeframes for preventative treatments. Not Started Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected $150K annually for 30 years
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 1 3.2 Develop & implement a monitoring strategy & database for plague Not Started Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected No $ @ FY01, then $50K each year thereafter
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 3 3.3 Identify other diseases that may impact species Not Started Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Total cost at 1,300,000. Starting FY05 with 50k & every year thereafter
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 3 4 Develop & implement capability to respond to natural disturbances (e.g., drought, fire) Not Started Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Begin FY05 @ $50K annually thereafter
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 2 5.1 Select & prioritize translocation sites across range of species Ongoing Current Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Management: Reintroduction Species Expert On the ground work will begin once priority areas are chosen. $50K annually for 30 years
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 3 5.2 Review & as necessary, amend Recommended Translocation Procedures document Ongoing Current Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Management: General, Management: Reintroduction Species Expert, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance FY01 @ $20K (recently revised) & $40K every 5th year thereafter
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 2 5.3 Implement translocations in accordance with Recommended Translocation Procedures to increase number of colonies throughout range Ongoing Current Environmental Defense, Bureau of Land Management, Utah Farm Bureau, National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Panoramaland and Color Country Resource Conservation and Development Councils Management: Reintroduction Species Expert This is based on establishing more burrows & dogs at 2 sites per year. $80K annually for 30 years
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 2 6.1 Develop funding strategies to implement outreach program Not Started Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Total cost is $280,000. This is $10K annually beginning FY03
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 3 6.2 Establish species' viewing sites & educational kiosks Not Started Bureau of Land Management, USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, Utah State University Extension, Southern Utah University, Environmental Defense Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected FY04 @ $100K & $50K annually thereafter
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 3 6.3 Publish & distribute habitat mgmt guidelines for private lands Ongoing Current Environmental Defense, Utah Farm Bureau, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Panoramaland and Color Country Resource Conservation and Development Councils Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected $100K in FY01 for development & distribution of pamphlets; $30K annually for pamphlets, with $80K in FY02; & every 5th year thereafter for printing & mailing
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 3 6.4 Establish species' demonstration site balancing species' needs with agricultural needs Not Started Utah Farm Bureau, Panoramaland and Color Country Resource Conservation and Development Councils, Southern Utah University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Total cost is $700,000 with 100k in FY1 and then 100k every 5th year.
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 3 6.5 Initiate volunteer stewardship program to inform & educate citizens Not Started Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected $20K @FY01 & $10K annually for program support thereafter
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 2 7.1 Develop & implement research priorities to improve translocation efforts Ongoing Current Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Total cost at 140,000. Starting FY01 with 20k & every 5th year thereafter
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 2 7.2 Develop & implement research priorities to minimize impacts from plague or disease Ongoing Current Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Total cost is $210,000. Develop in FY02 & update every 5th year thereafter
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 3 7.3 Develop & implement research priorities to improve population estimates Not Started Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Research: Population Assessment, Research: Population Surveys, Management: Population Monitoring Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Technical Assistance Total cost is $140,000 with $20k alloted every 5th year starting in year 1
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 3 7.4 Develop & implement research priorities to understand genetics Not Started Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Research: Genetics Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Technical Assistance Total cost is $140,000 with $20k alloted every 5th year starting in year 1
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 2 7.5 Develop & implement research priorities to assess impacts of various actions to species & its habitat Not Started Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Total cost at 140,000. Starting FY01 with 20k & every 5th year thereafter
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 3 7.6 Develop and implement research priorities to improve our understanding of dispersal habitat. Not Started Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Research: Habitat Requirements Species Expert, Internal Technical Assistance Total cost is $140,000 with $20k alloted every 5th year starting in year 1
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 3 7.7 Review research and monitoring plans annually. Not Started Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Research: Other Information, Management: Population Monitoring Species Expert, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance $30k annually for 30 years
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 2 8.1 Maintain technical working group of researchers to regularly review status of species & track effectiveness of recovery actions Not Started Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Maintaining technical working group includes meeting annually & researcher time/travel, beginning FY02
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 2 8.2 Develop monitoring protocols to assess effectiveness of recovery actions Not Started Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Develop in FY01 & update every 5th year thereafter
Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) 2 8.3 Identify recovery applications of research results Not Started Utah prairie dog Recovery Team Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Applicable every 3rd FY thereafter
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