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
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 1 eski-h3.2 Continue and expand research on the effects of natural and human-caused hydrologic events on the ecology of the apple snail. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts, Public and private universities Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Action lead(s): FWS, universities 1 Apple snail research and monitoring in WCA-3A Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Ongoing apple snail research project in WCA-3A to evaluate apple snail response to changes in hydrology due to ERTP and COP implementation conducted by the Avian Research and Conservation Institute and University of West Florida.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 1 eski-h3.2 Continue and expand research on the effects of natural and human-caused hydrologic events on the ecology of the apple snail. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts, Public and private universities Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Action lead(s): FWS, universities 2 Review and update Scope of Interest for apple snail research contract renewal Complete 2021 2021 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Provided comments and updates to USACE on the apple snail research project Scope of Interest in preparation for the upcoming contract renewal in order to make the products and reports more reflective of the information needed for ecology based multi-species management.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 1 eski-s1.1 Estimate population size and survival, through mark/resighting of banded eski. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Geological Survey, Water Management Districts, Public and private universities Work type not yet selected Graduate Student, Contract Action lead(s): FWS, universities 1 University of Florida demographic study Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Ongoing University of Florida study to monitor nests and mark/resight individuals across the snail kite range. Reports include estimates of population size and survival.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 1 eski-s1.2 Continue surveys of nesting effort and breeding success of eski. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Non-governmental organizations, Public and private universities Work type not yet selected Graduate Student, Contract Action lead(s): COE, WMD, universities 1 University of Florida demographic study Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Ongoing University of Florida study to monitor nests and mark/resight individuals across the snail kite range. Reports include estimates of nesting effort and breeding success.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 1 eski-s1.2 Continue surveys of nesting effort and breeding success of eski. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Non-governmental organizations, Public and private universities Work type not yet selected Graduate Student, Contract Action lead(s): COE, WMD, universities 2 Camera study at nests to determine causes of nest failure Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 1 eski-s3.2 Develop and validate a model that can evaluate natural and human-caused changes to eski habitat throughout its range. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Non-governmental organizations Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Action lead(s): FWS, universities, USGS 1 PVA analysis for SSA Complete 2023 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected University of Florida PVA analysis for SSA that includes examining how lakes and wetlands where snail kites have nested are expected to be affected by different management and climate chance scenarios.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 1 eski-s4.1 Monitor population size and survival over time through long-term mark/resighting of banded eski. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Non-governmental organizations, Public and private universities Research: Ecosystem Studies Graduate Student, Contract Action lead(s): FWS, FWC, universities 1 University of Florida demographic study Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Ongoing long-term study by University of Florida to monitor snail kite presence and nesting, includes mark/resight of banded individuals. Annual reports include population size and survival estimates.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 1 eski-s4.1 Monitor population size and survival over time through long-term mark/resighting of banded eski. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Non-governmental organizations, Public and private universities Research: Ecosystem Studies Graduate Student, Contract Action lead(s): FWS, FWC, universities 2 Population Viability Analysis for Species Status Assessment Complete 2023 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected University of Florida is doing a population viability analysis to predict long-term population trends under different scenarios for the upcoming SSA.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.1 Plan/carry out periodic drawdowns of lakes on a rotational basis in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected In FY2015, began planning for 2017-2018 drawdown of East Lake Toho. Cost difficult to determine because task involves extensive cooperation and cost sharing among a number of agencies. Action lead(s): WMD, FWC 1 East Lake Toho drawdown Complete 2020 2020 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Drawdown of East Lake Toho began in Oct 2019 and was completed by June 2020 by FWC.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.1 Plan/carry out periodic drawdowns of lakes on a rotational basis in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected In FY2015, began planning for 2017-2018 drawdown of East Lake Toho. Cost difficult to determine because task involves extensive cooperation and cost sharing among a number of agencies. Action lead(s): WMD, FWC 2 Lake Jackson drawdown and restoration Complete 2021 2022 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Planning has been initiated for a drawdown and scraping project on Lake Jackson in 2021. Project was completed in June 2022.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.1 Plan/carry out periodic drawdowns of lakes on a rotational basis in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected In FY2015, began planning for 2017-2018 drawdown of East Lake Toho. Cost difficult to determine because task involves extensive cooperation and cost sharing among a number of agencies. Action lead(s): WMD, FWC 3 Lake Kissimmee extended period of low water level Complete 2022 2022 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Planning and execution of a prolonged period during which Lake Kissimmee maintained low water levels. Although not a drawdown, it served a similar purpose.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.2 Control or remove exotic vegetation in wetlands. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost is per acre (ex. 1.0/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres infested with exotics. 01 USACE treatment of floating aquatic plants on Lake Okeechobee Ongoing Current 2020 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Treatment and control of water hyacinth and water lettuce on Lake Okeechobee by USACE in the Corps area of responsibility to maintain navigation and flood control structures, but treatments may also open up areas where snail kites can forage.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.2 Control or remove exotic vegetation in wetlands. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost is per acre (ex. 1.0/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres infested with exotics. 02 Lake Toho aquatic plant harvesting and floating plant control on north end of the lake Complete 2021 2021 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Planning for the harvest of plants on Lake Toho to remove dense areas of cattail/Ludwigia or Ludwigia monoculture, while avoiding areas where snail kites have nested in the past. The areas to be opened up and harvested will be chosen so as to provide open areas for snail kite foraging near previous nesting sites. Herbicide treatment of floating aquatic plants.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.2 Control or remove exotic vegetation in wetlands. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost is per acre (ex. 1.0/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres infested with exotics. 03 Emeralda Marsh shredding of Cuban bulrush Complete 2021 2021 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Shredding of large areas of floating monotypic Cuban bulrush on Emeralda Marsh will improve snail kite foraging habitat, while not impacting other areas that may be used by snail kites.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.2 Control or remove exotic vegetation in wetlands. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost is per acre (ex. 1.0/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres infested with exotics. 04 Cuban bulrush treatment in Ansin West, Blue Cypress Water Management Area Complete 2021 2021 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Treatment of Cuban bulrush in Blue Cypress Conservation Area to keep it from expanding, while avoiding impacts to snail kite nesting and foraging habitat.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.2 Control or remove exotic vegetation in wetlands. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost is per acre (ex. 1.0/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres infested with exotics. 05 Lake Istokpoga invasive plant control Complete 2022 2021 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Mechanical harvesting of nonnative vegetation including Cuban bulrush and primrose on Lake Istokpoga to prevent it from expanding, without impacting snail kite foraging habitat if snail kites are nesting nearby.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.2 Control or remove exotic vegetation in wetlands. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost is per acre (ex. 1.0/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres infested with exotics. 06 Lake Okeechobee nonnative plant treatments Complete 2021 2021 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Treatment of torpedograss on Lake Okeechobee.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.2 Control or remove exotic vegetation in wetlands. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost is per acre (ex. 1.0/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres infested with exotics. 07 FWC cattail and torpedograss treatment of NW marsh of Lake Okeechobee Complete 2022 2022 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Planning and execution of treatments to reduce cattail (native but requires control) and torpedograss in the NW marsh of Lake Okeechobee between Buckhead Ridge and Indian Prairie Canal. These treatments could open up new nesting areas for snail kites.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.2 Control or remove exotic vegetation in wetlands. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost is per acre (ex. 1.0/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres infested with exotics. 08 East Toho vegetation treatment (Fall 2021) Complete 2021 2022 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Treatments of cattail and other plants on East Toho.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.2 Control or remove exotic vegetation in wetlands. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost is per acre (ex. 1.0/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres infested with exotics. 09 Treatments to remove exotic Scleria on Lake Toho Ongoing Current 2022 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Treatments to remove exotic Wright's Nutrush from the southeast shore of Lake Toho.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.2 Control or remove exotic vegetation in wetlands. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost is per acre (ex. 1.0/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres infested with exotics. 10 USACE treatment of invasive aquatic plants in SW area of Lake Okeechobee Complete 2022 2022 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Treatment of Uncle Joes cut to Ritta Island to control floating aquatic plants.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.2 Control or remove exotic vegetation in wetlands. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost is per acre (ex. 1.0/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres infested with exotics. 11 Floating tussock harvesting on Lake Jackson Complete 2023 2023 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.2 Control or remove exotic vegetation in wetlands. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost is per acre (ex. 1.0/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres infested with exotics. 12 Aquatic plant harvesting on Lake Toho Complete 2023 2023 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.2 Control or remove exotic vegetation in wetlands. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost is per acre (ex. 1.0/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres infested with exotics. 13 Cattail management in western marsh of Lake Okeechobee (Fall 2022) Complete 2023 2023 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.2 Control or remove exotic vegetation in wetlands. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost is per acre (ex. 1.0/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres infested with exotics. 14 Cattail treatments on East Lake Toho Complete 2023 2023 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.2 Control or remove exotic vegetation in wetlands. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost is per acre (ex. 1.0/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres infested with exotics. 15 FWC invasive plant management (IPM) on Lake Okeechobee Ongoing Current 2023 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Invasive plant management by FWC IPM.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.3 Use controlled burns to open up areas of overly dense vegetation in lake littoral zones and marshes. Ongoing Current Other Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts, Private industry, landowners, etc. Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected In FY 2014 & 2015, burns conducted on Lake O. Cost is per acre (ex. .03/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres burned. Action lead(s): WMD, FWC 01 Controlled burns on Lake Okeechobee Complete 2021 2021 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected A controlled burn was carried out Moonshine Bay on Lake Okeechobee. Planning was initiated for a controlled burn on Tin House Cove on Lake Okeechobee.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.3 Use controlled burns to open up areas of overly dense vegetation in lake littoral zones and marshes. Ongoing Current Other Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts, Private industry, landowners, etc. Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected In FY 2014 & 2015, burns conducted on Lake O. Cost is per acre (ex. .03/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres burned. Action lead(s): WMD, FWC 02 Controlled burn on Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (WCA-1) Complete 2121 2021 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected 458-acre prescribed burn in Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.3 Use controlled burns to open up areas of overly dense vegetation in lake littoral zones and marshes. Ongoing Current Other Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts, Private industry, landowners, etc. Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected In FY 2014 & 2015, burns conducted on Lake O. Cost is per acre (ex. .03/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres burned. Action lead(s): WMD, FWC 03 Controlled burns in Moonshine Bay and Dyess Ditch areas of Lake Okeechobee Ongoing Current 2022 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Controlled burns in Dyess Ditch and Moonshine Bay areas of Lake Okeechobee, in areas where the vegetation was previously treated.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.3 Use controlled burns to open up areas of overly dense vegetation in lake littoral zones and marshes. Ongoing Current Other Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts, Private industry, landowners, etc. Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected In FY 2014 & 2015, burns conducted on Lake O. Cost is per acre (ex. .03/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres burned. Action lead(s): WMD, FWC 04 East Toho prescribed fire Ongoing Current 2022 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Planning for a prescribed fire on East Lake Toho in areas that were previously treated for cattail.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.3 Use controlled burns to open up areas of overly dense vegetation in lake littoral zones and marshes. Ongoing Current Other Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts, Private industry, landowners, etc. Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected In FY 2014 & 2015, burns conducted on Lake O. Cost is per acre (ex. .03/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres burned. Action lead(s): WMD, FWC 05 Prescribed burn in 3A to reduce cattails Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected A prescribed burn is being planned by FWC in WCA-3A in Aug/Sep 2022, weather permitting, to reduce dense cattails and improve habitat.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.3 Use controlled burns to open up areas of overly dense vegetation in lake littoral zones and marshes. Ongoing Current Other Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts, Private industry, landowners, etc. Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected In FY 2014 & 2015, burns conducted on Lake O. Cost is per acre (ex. .03/acre); Total cost dependent upon number of acres burned. Action lead(s): WMD, FWC 06 Prescribed burn of dead cattail in the northwest marsh of Lake Okeechobee Complete 2023 2023 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.4 Ensure that information on wetlands of importance for eski nesting and feeding is considered in review of regulatory permits. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Florida counties Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost included in standard operating procedures of reviewing agency's budget. Action lead(s): FWS, FWC 1 Survey lakes and wetlands in snail kite range Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected University of Florida conducts surveys of lakes and wetlands across the snail kite range to determine presence of snail kites and identify nesting sites.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.4 Ensure that information on wetlands of importance for eski nesting and feeding is considered in review of regulatory permits. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Florida counties Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost included in standard operating procedures of reviewing agency's budget. Action lead(s): FWS, FWC 2 Maintain updated GIS data on snail kite nesting sites Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected In coordination with the Data Analysis Team, maintain updated information on snail kite nesting locations so that it is available to FWS regulatory permit reviewers.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.4 Ensure that information on wetlands of importance for eski nesting and feeding is considered in review of regulatory permits. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Florida counties Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost included in standard operating procedures of reviewing agency's budget. Action lead(s): FWS, FWC 3 Update the FWS snail kite consultation area Partially Complete 2021 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Use University of Florida, ebird, and other data to update the FWS snail kite consultation area map.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.4 Ensure that information on wetlands of importance for eski nesting and feeding is considered in review of regulatory permits. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Florida counties Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost included in standard operating procedures of reviewing agency's budget. Action lead(s): FWS, FWC 4 In coordination with FWS DER staff, provide technical assistance USACE during permit review process Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.4 Ensure that information on wetlands of importance for eski nesting and feeding is considered in review of regulatory permits. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Florida counties Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost included in standard operating procedures of reviewing agency's budget. Action lead(s): FWS, FWC 5 In coordination with FWS DER staff, provide technical assistance to FDOT Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.4 Ensure that information on wetlands of importance for eski nesting and feeding is considered in review of regulatory permits. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Florida counties Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost included in standard operating procedures of reviewing agency's budget. Action lead(s): FWS, FWC 6 Implement Effects Determination Key to be used with updated Consultation Area map Partially Complete Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.5 Prevent cultural eutrophication of lakes and marshes. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 1 Planning, construction, and operation of STA's and FEB's Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected The South Florida Water Management District and the St. John's River Water Management District have various stormwater treatment areas and flow equalization basins in planning, construction or operation to reduce nutrient loads in water delivered to some lakes and wetlands.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.5 Prevent cultural eutrophication of lakes and marshes. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 2 Drawdown and vegetation planting of St. Johns Marsh Water Management Area Complete 2023 2023 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.6 Evaluate effects of Lake Okeechobee's regulation schedule on eski habitat. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Action lead(s): FWS, COE 1 Develop Lake Okeechobee Snail Kite Performance Indicator Complete Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Develop a Performance Indicator to evaluate how Lake Okeechobee operations affect snail kites, and to facilitate comparison of alternatives during project planning.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.6 Evaluate effects of Lake Okeechobee's regulation schedule on eski habitat. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Action lead(s): FWS, COE 2 Participation in Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) project planning Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Participate in LOSOM project planning to evaluate how the proposed alternatives for a Lake Okeechobee regulation schedule will affect water levels, recession rates, and snail kite habitat.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h1.6 Evaluate effects of Lake Okeechobee's regulation schedule on eski habitat. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Action lead(s): FWS, COE 3 Assess the effects of the LOSOM Preferred Alternative on snail kite nesting and critical habitat Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Assess the effects of the LOSOM Preferred Alternative on snail kite nesting and critical habitat on Lake Okeechobee as part of the process for the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Report and the LOSOM Biological Opinion.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h2.1 Reverse the expansion of cattails in portions of the Everglades. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 1 Restoration Strategies projects to construct STA's, FEB's, and water storage Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Restoration Strategies, part of Everglades restoration, is operating and planning to construct impoundments to improve the quality of water going into the Everglades.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h2.1 Reverse the expansion of cattails in portions of the Everglades. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 2 Prescribed burn in 3A to reduce cattails Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected A prescribed burn is being planned by FWC in WCA-3A for Aug/Sep 2022, weather permitting, to reduce cattails and improve habitat.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h2.2 Construct and operate the Modified Water Deliveries to Everglades National Park and C-111 projects. Partially Complete Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost difficult to determine because task involves extensive cooperation and cost sharing among a number of agencies. Action lead(s): COE, NPS 1 Combined Operations Plan implementation and coordination Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Implementation and ongoing coordination of operations and adaptive management under the Combined Operations Plan during weekly Ecosystem Based Management meetings and quarterly COP Interagency Coordinating Team meetings.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h2.2 Construct and operate the Modified Water Deliveries to Everglades National Park and C-111 projects. Partially Complete Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost difficult to determine because task involves extensive cooperation and cost sharing among a number of agencies. Action lead(s): COE, NPS 2 C-111 South Dade Project construction Complete Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected C-111 South Dade Construction is complete per the Integrated Delivery Schedule.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h2.2 Construct and operate the Modified Water Deliveries to Everglades National Park and C-111 projects. Partially Complete Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost difficult to determine because task involves extensive cooperation and cost sharing among a number of agencies. Action lead(s): COE, NPS 3 C-111 South Dade S-332 B and C Pump Station Replacement Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Scheduled completion of S-332 B and C Pump Stations is 2027 and 2029, respectively.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h2.2 Construct and operate the Modified Water Deliveries to Everglades National Park and C-111 projects. Partially Complete Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost difficult to determine because task involves extensive cooperation and cost sharing among a number of agencies. Action lead(s): COE, NPS 4 C-111 Spreader Canal Western Project Not Started Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected C-111 Spreader Canal Western Project is scheduled to be complete in 2026.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h2.2 Construct and operate the Modified Water Deliveries to Everglades National Park and C-111 projects. Partially Complete Other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost difficult to determine because task involves extensive cooperation and cost sharing among a number of agencies. Action lead(s): COE, NPS 5 Modified Water Deliveries to Everglades National Park Complete Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected The Modified Water Deliveries Project is complete and being implemented per the 2021 Integrated Delivery Schedule.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h2.3 Investigate, plan, and carry out restoration projects for eski in the Kissimmee, Okeechobee, and Everglades watershed. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Tribes of Florida, Water Management Districts, Private industry, landowners, etc. Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost difficult to determine because task involves extensive cooperation and cost sharing among a number of agencies. Action lead(s): FWS, WMD, FWC 1 New STA's and FEB's have provided nesting habitat for snail kites Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected New STA's and FEB's have provided nesting habitat for snail kites. Snail kites have nested on the C-44 STA, A-1 FEB, Lake Hicpochee FEB, and other impoundments, usually for 1-2 years after each area becomes operational.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h2.3 Investigate, plan, and carry out restoration projects for eski in the Kissimmee, Okeechobee, and Everglades watershed. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Tribes of Florida, Water Management Districts, Private industry, landowners, etc. Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost difficult to determine because task involves extensive cooperation and cost sharing among a number of agencies. Action lead(s): FWS, WMD, FWC 2 Kissimmee River Restoration Project Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h2.3 Investigate, plan, and carry out restoration projects for eski in the Kissimmee, Okeechobee, and Everglades watershed. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Tribes of Florida, Water Management Districts, Private industry, landowners, etc. Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost difficult to determine because task involves extensive cooperation and cost sharing among a number of agencies. Action lead(s): FWS, WMD, FWC 3 Kissimmee River Restoration Project Headwaters Regulation Schedule Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h2.3 Investigate, plan, and carry out restoration projects for eski in the Kissimmee, Okeechobee, and Everglades watershed. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Tribes of Florida, Water Management Districts, Private industry, landowners, etc. Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost difficult to determine because task involves extensive cooperation and cost sharing among a number of agencies. Action lead(s): FWS, WMD, FWC 4 CEPP Operational Plan Ongoing Current 2023 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h3.1 Conduct and use ATLSS model for eski to predict the response of eski to changes in hydropattern for specific water management proposals. Partially Complete Other U.S. Geological Survey, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Public and private universities Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Action lead(s): USGS, universities 1 EverKite model to predict reproductive success and mortality of snail kites in the Everglades Complete Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected ATLSS has produced a set of Spatially Explicit Species Index (SESI) models that are designed to assess the relative potential for breeding and foraging success across the greater Everglades landscape under various proposed hydrologic scenarios (https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2004/3109/). The species modeled include snail kites and apple snails. EverKite is a spatially explicit, individual-based simulation model designed as a management scenario evaluation tool for the Everglade snail kite population. The model aims at projecting the effects of changes in hydrology of the major wetlands of southern and central Florida on the movement, reproductive success and mortality of the snail kite (https://www.jem.gov/Modeling/EverKite).
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h3.1 Conduct and use ATLSS model for eski to predict the response of eski to changes in hydropattern for specific water management proposals. Partially Complete Other U.S. Geological Survey, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Public and private universities Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Action lead(s): USGS, universities 2 EverSnail model to estimate native apple snail population density and abundance in the Everglades Complete Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h3.1 Conduct and use ATLSS model for eski to predict the response of eski to changes in hydropattern for specific water management proposals. Partially Complete Other U.S. Geological Survey, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Public and private universities Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Action lead(s): USGS, universities 3 KiteNest spatially explicit nesting habitat suitability model for the Everglades Complete Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h3.5 Evaluate need for secondary treatment in addition to nutrient removal by stormwater treatment areas. Not Started Other Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts, Public and private universities Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h4.0 Monitor eski habitat and ecological processes. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Non-governmental organizations Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Action lead(s): FWS, FWC, WMD, universities, USGS/BRD 1 Coordination with other agencies Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Coordinate with USACE, SFWMD, FWC, and Everglades National Park to recommend water levels, recession and ascension rates, and other management actions that benefit snail kite nesting and apple snail survival and reproduction in Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Lake Okeechobee, the Greater Everglades, and impoundments across the snail kite range.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h4.0 Monitor eski habitat and ecological processes. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Non-governmental organizations Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Action lead(s): FWS, FWC, WMD, universities, USGS/BRD 2 Snail kite and apple snail monitoring of WERP STAs Not Started Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-h4.0 Monitor eski habitat and ecological processes. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Non-governmental organizations Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Action lead(s): FWS, FWC, WMD, universities, USGS/BRD 3 Expanded snail kite monitoring and management along the Kissimmee River Not Started Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected With the completion of the Kissimmee River Restoration project, increased snail kite nesting is expected along the river, with the potential for adaptive management in response to changing water levels.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-s1.3 Expand and refine existing information on movements and distribution of eski, particularly related to drought. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Public and private universities Work type not yet selected Graduate Student, Species Expert, Contract Action lead(s): FWS, universities 1 Deployment of GPS trackers to study movement. Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected University of Florida deployment of GPS transmitters to study movement and survival in snail kites.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-s2.2 Use provisions of section 7 of the ESA to protect eski. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resources Conservation Service , United States Coast Guard , U.S. Air Force Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost included in standard operating procedures of Federal agency's budget. Action lead(s): All Federal agencies 1 Combined Operations Plan Biological Opinion coordination Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Coordination with USACE to ensure that the provisions, recommendations, and criteria in the COP Biological Opinion are considered in weekly operations.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-s2.2 Use provisions of section 7 of the ESA to protect eski. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resources Conservation Service , United States Coast Guard , U.S. Air Force Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost included in standard operating procedures of Federal agency's budget. Action lead(s): All Federal agencies 2 LORS 08 Biological Opinion coordination Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Coordination with USACE to ensure that the terms, conditions, and recommendations of the LORS 08 BO are considered in operations.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-s2.2 Use provisions of section 7 of the ESA to protect eski. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resources Conservation Service , United States Coast Guard , U.S. Air Force Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost included in standard operating procedures of Federal agency's budget. Action lead(s): All Federal agencies 3 LOSOM Biological Opinion Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-s2.2 Use provisions of section 7 of the ESA to protect eski. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resources Conservation Service , United States Coast Guard , U.S. Air Force Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost included in standard operating procedures of Federal agency's budget. Action lead(s): All Federal agencies 4 WERP Biological Opinion Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-s2.2 Use provisions of section 7 of the ESA to protect eski. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resources Conservation Service , United States Coast Guard , U.S. Air Force Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost included in standard operating procedures of Federal agency's budget. Action lead(s): All Federal agencies 5 Kissimmee River Restoration Project Headwaters Regulation Schedule BO Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-s2.2 Use provisions of section 7 of the ESA to protect eski. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resources Conservation Service , United States Coast Guard , U.S. Air Force Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Cost included in standard operating procedures of Federal agency's budget. Action lead(s): All Federal agencies 6 CEPP Operational Plan BO Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-s3.1 Expand information on survival of juvenile and adult eski. Ongoing Current Other Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Public and private universities Work type not yet selected Graduate Student Action lead(s): universities 1 University of Florida study to radio-mark juvenile snail kites Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected University of Florida study to place GPS-GSM transmitters on juvenile snail kites to examine factors affecting juvenile survival and movement.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-s3.1 Expand information on survival of juvenile and adult eski. Ongoing Current Other Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Public and private universities Work type not yet selected Graduate Student Action lead(s): universities 2 University of Florida demographic study Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-s3.1 Expand information on survival of juvenile and adult eski. Ongoing Current Other Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Public and private universities Work type not yet selected Graduate Student Action lead(s): universities 3 Camera study at nests to determine causes of nest failure Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 2 eski-s4.2 Monitor contaminants in eski and apple snails. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Non-governmental organizations, Public and private universities Research: Ecosystem Studies, Research: Environmental Contaminants Graduate Student, Contract Action lead(s): FWS 1 Permitting for study of contaminants in snail kites Complete 2023 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 3 eski-h3.3 Evaluate long-term climate predictions to reduce likelihood of coincidence of human-caused drawdown and drought. Ongoing Current Other Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Negligible cost because task implemented through managing agency's correspondence with climatologists. 1 Population Viability Analysis for Species Status Assessment Complete 2023 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected As part of a Population Viability Analysis for the SSA, University of Florida is examining how climate change may affect drought and other climate variables, and how these climate variables are likely to affect snail kites.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 3 eski-h3.4 Perform analysis of rainfall records throughout central and South Florida to identify the intensity and spatial and temporal extent of droughts. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Geological Survey, Public and private universities Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Action lead(s): universities 1 Population Viability Analysis for Species Status Assessment Complete 2023 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected As part of a Population Viability Analysis for the upcoming SSA, University of Florida is analyzing the effects of droughts and other weather patterns on snail kite nesting.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 3 eski-h5.0 Increase public awareness of ecological relationships, environmental stressors, and restoration activities in South Florida. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Non-governmental organizations, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Action lead(s): FWS, FWC 1 Snail kite sessions at Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration 2023 conference Complete Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 3 eski-h5.0 Increase public awareness of ecological relationships, environmental stressors, and restoration activities in South Florida. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Non-governmental organizations, Water Management Districts Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Action lead(s): FWS, FWC 2 FWC snail kite presentation to Audubon Everglades Complete 2022 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 3 eski-s1.4 Organize and maintain a network of biologists to report eski sightings. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Non-governmental organizations Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Action lead(s): FWS, FWC
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 3 eski-s3.3 Investigate genetic variability of eski. Partially Complete Other Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Private industry, landowners, etc. Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 1 Microsatellite polymorphism in the endangered snail kite Complete 2017 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Research on snail kite genetic diversity published in article Microsatellite polymorphism in the endangered snail kite reveals a panmictic, low diversity population (Robertson et al 2018).
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) F 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus 3 eski-s5.0 Increase public awareness of eski. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, South Florida counties, Public and private universities Work type not yet selected Species Expert Action lead(s): FWS, FWC, universities 1 Coordination with BBC film crew to film snail kite foraging for a documentary without causing disturbance to kites Complete Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected