Endangered and Threatened Species: Designation of Critical Habitat for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt
Summary
The federal government is proposing to protect specific areas of the San Francisco Bay and Delta region as critical habitat for the longfin smelt, a small fish species that is endangered and at risk of extinction. This protection would restrict certain activities in these water areas to help the fish population recover.
Key Points
- 1The longfin smelt, a small fish native to the San Francisco Bay-Delta, is endangered and needs protection to survive
- 2The government is identifying specific water areas where this fish lives and depends on for survival as 'critical habitat'
- 3Once designated, critical habitat areas will have restrictions on activities that could harm the fish, such as water diversion, construction, or pollution
- 4This affects water management agencies, farmers, developers, and others who use water from the Bay-Delta region
- 5The public has until March 18, 2025 to comment on this proposal before the government makes a final decision
Key Dates
January 15, 2025
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