| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
1 |
1.1 |
Delineate the ecosystems for the priority drainages identified for each species |
Partially Complete |
Prior to FY 1995 |
FY 2012 |
State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 3, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Contaminants, National Biological Service , USFWS Regional Office 5, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fisheries, USFWS Regional Office 4 |
Research: Other Information |
Species Expert |
Plus $10k/yr for FY 97-98. |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
3 |
1.2 |
Identify other resource values within each ecosystem. |
Not Started |
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Conservation Organizations and Land Trusts, State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 4, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, The Nature Conservancy, Academic institutions, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fisheries, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
2 |
1.3 |
Identify activities or practices within each ecosystem that may affect the clubshell and northern riffleshell as well as other sensitive resources. |
Ongoing Current |
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State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 4, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, Environmental Protection Agency , U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Contaminants, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fisheries, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
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| Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
1 |
1.4 |
As a near-term conservation measure, identify and participate in ongoing environmental planning and regulatory compliance processes within each ecosystem.. |
Ongoing Current |
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State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 3, Environmental Protection Agency , USFWS Regional Office 5, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Other: Regulations |
Labor type not yet selected |
Plus $30k total over FY 97-18
In March 2012, a structured decision making workshop was held to develop a strategy to better implement recovery for northern riffleshell and clubshell. |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
2 |
1.5 |
Help develop and implement comprehensive watershed plans. |
Not Started |
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State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 4, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Plus $50k/yr for 5 more years (planning for approximately 2 drainages/yr) |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
1 |
2.1 |
Monitor population status, including demographics, at existing sites through a collecting protocol. |
Ongoing Current |
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USFWS Regional Office 4, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Contaminants, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fisheries, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Research: Population Surveys |
Species Expert |
Plus $15k/yr for FY 97-18 |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
1 |
2.2 |
Identify and map both actual and potential threats at existing sites and potential translocation sites. |
Ongoing Current |
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State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 4, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, Environmental Protection Agency , National Biological Service , U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Spot sampling over recovery period in conjunction with Task 2.1. $125k total projected cost for 98-18 |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
1 |
2.3 |
Enforces all laws and regulations pertaining to the collection of specimens and protection of mussel habitat. |
Not Started |
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State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 4, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, Environmental Protection Agency , U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
No itemized costs. |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
2 |
2.4 |
Conduct site-specific protection and management programs. |
Ongoing Current |
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State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 3, Environmental Protection Agency , USFWS Regional Office 5, National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fisheries, USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Forest Service |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Plus $10k/yr for FY 98-18
The Service has worked with a number of other federal agencies through section 7 to reduce take and benefit both northern riffleshell and clubshell while advancing other project actions.
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
2 |
2.5 |
Conduct searches, as warranted, for additional populations. |
Ongoing Current |
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State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 4, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Contaminants, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fisheries, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Surveys of the Shenango River in Pennsylvania were initiated in 2009 by USGS. WVDNR is completing survey of the Elk River. Surveys of the Darby Creek system in Ohio are ongoing. Some reaches of the Green River are monitored annually in Kentucky. |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
1 |
3.1 |
Determine contaminant sensitivity for each life stage. |
Not Started |
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USFWS Regional Office 3, Environmental Protection Agency , USFWS Regional Office 5, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 4 |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Plus $30k in 98
In August 2012, in situ test of juvenile northern riffleshell was deployed in the vicinity of a oil and gas brine treatment outfall to assess the effect of this species and life stage. |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
1 |
3.2 |
Complete life history studies for each species. |
Complete |
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USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 4, Academic institutions |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Captive culture of both northern riffleshell and clubshell has been successful. Host fish and life history are relatively well understood compared to at the time of listing. |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
2 |
3.3 |
Characterize the habitat that best supports these species. |
Not Started |
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State Natural Resources Agencies, Private Organizations and Research Institutions, USFWS Regional Office 4, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, National Biological Service , Academic institutions, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Acquire data in conjunction with Tasks 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, and 3.2. |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
3 |
3.4 |
Undertake genetic studies to determine the species' limits. |
Partially Complete |
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Private Organizations and Research Institutions, Academic institutions |
Work type not yet selected |
Species Expert |
USGS completed genetic studies of clubshells from several populations, however, few samples of Pleurobema oviforme were included so questions remain regarding the species in the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers.
A northern riffleshell genetic study was completed of the three reproducing populations. No specimens were available from the Green River, Elk River, or Big Darby Creek, so how these populations are related is still in question. |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
1 |
3.5 |
Identify the potential effects of, and responses to, zebra and/or quagga mussel invasions, and their control measures. |
Not Started |
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State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 4, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fisheries, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Plus $10k/yr for 3 years. This task will rely in large part on studies conducted under other auspices. |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
2 |
4.1 |
Select potential translocation sites. |
Ongoing Current |
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Conservation Organizations and Land Trusts, State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 4, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, The Nature Conservancy, Academic institutions, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
A Structured Decision Making Workshop was completed in May 2009 to bring state and federal representatives together to develop a augmentation plan.
Illinois has selected sites for clubshell augmentation/relocation and is seeking animals from the closest clubshell popualtion in Indiana. |
| Activity Number |
Description |
Status |
Est. Initiation Date |
Est. Completion Date |
Responsible Parties |
Work Type |
Labor Type |
Comments |
Species |
| 4.1-1 |
A Structured Decision Making Workshop was completed in May 2009 to bring state and federal representatives together to develop a augmentation plan. |
Complete |
FY 2009 |
N/A |
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Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
2 |
4.2 |
Translocate portions of existing populations. |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2005 |
FY 2017 |
State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fisheries, USFWS Regional Office 4 |
Research: Reintroduction |
Species Expert |
A northern riffleshell augmentation is ongoing in Big Darby Creek in coordination with OSU and the Columbus Zoo. 1800 adult northern riffleshells were distributed in six sites. Monitoring is ongoing.
Captive propagated clubshells were released in the Green River Kentucky in 2008 to augment an existing population.
Pilot northern riffleshell studies have been initiated in the Licking River, Kentucky and the Vermillion River, Illinois. A pilot will start in 2012 in the Elk River, West Virginia. Relocations are ongoing in 2012 from Pennsylvania to Darby Creek, Ohio and the Vermillion River.
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
3 |
4.3 |
Release additional hosts. |
Not Started |
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State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 4, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fisheries, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Not likely to be initiated within the first 3 fiscal years. Total projected cost of 50K. |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
3 |
4.4 |
Monitor new populations. |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2005 |
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State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 4 |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Annual monitoring of reintroduced northern riffleshells is occurring in Big Darby Creek Ohio. Monitoring plans have been developed for pilot reintroductions of this species in IL. WV, KY, and PA. |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
3 |
5.1 |
Distribute an educational video. |
Not Started |
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State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 4, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
A freshwater mussel video has been developed. |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
2 |
5.2 |
Increase public agency awareness of existing laws that protect these species. |
Not Started |
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State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 4, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
2 |
5.3 |
Encourage public involvement in the recovery process. |
Not Started |
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State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 4, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Plus $5k/yr for FY 98 and 18 |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
3 |
5.4 |
develop and distribute educational materials. |
Not Started |
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State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 4, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Plus $8k/yr over 10 years, periodically. |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
3 |
5.5 |
Use media opportunities to reach the general public. |
Not Started |
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State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 4, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
No itemized costs. |
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| Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) |
3 |
5.6 |
Make presentations. |
Not Started |
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State Natural Resources Agencies, USFWS Regional Office 4, USFWS Regional Office 3, USFWS Regional Office 5, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Plus $1k/yr for FY 98-18 |
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