FWSProposed Rule
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule for Clear Lake Hitch
EnvironmentAgriculture
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Summary
The federal government is proposing to protect the Clear Lake Hitch, a small fish found only in California's Clear Lake, by giving it threatened species status. This means the fish would get legal protection to prevent extinction, which could affect water management and development activities in the area.
Key Points
- 1The Clear Lake Hitch, a small freshwater fish found only in Clear Lake, California, is being proposed for protection as a threatened species
- 2A Section 4(d) rule would set specific limits on activities that could harm the fish, such as water diversions, pollution, or habitat destruction
- 3The protection could impact local water use, farming, and development projects in and around Clear Lake
- 4The public has until March 18, 2025 to submit comments supporting or opposing the proposed protection
- 5If approved, the rule would require federal agencies and private parties to consult with wildlife officials before taking actions that could harm the species
Key Dates
Published
January 16, 2025
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