Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Utah Threatened and Endangered Species

The BLMs Threatened and Endangered Species Program works to conserve and recover federally listed and Bureau sensitive animal and plant species and their habitat on public lands. The program also shares cooperative responsibility with other BLM programs and partners for conservation of non-listed rare species with a goal of avoiding the need to list them in the future. The BLM manages habitat for over 430 wildlife, fish, and plant species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and at least 15 species identified as candidates for listing. In many cases, BLM managed public lands offer the best hope for recovery of rare or listed plant and animal species and many occur only on BLM managed lands.BLM Utah has an opportunity to work with partner organizations to assist with the conservation of various species, to include federally listed, candidate and Bureau sensitive species. Conservation includes, but is not limited to, gaining knowledge about species and their habitats, providing for protection or management of species and their habitats, augmenting species, restoring, and enhancing rare species habitat. This program is in support of creating a conservation stewardship legacy second to only Teddy Roosevelt by providing an opportunity to strengthen state and local partnerships, implement priority species and habitat monitoring, support restoration activities that enhance habitat connectivity and resiliency, and enhances opportunities for volunteer service and youth engagement on public lands.All awards under this funding opportunity must benefit the general public. The public will benefit from these partnerships because we are fostering conservation, restoration, and ecosystem services. Improvement of biological communities of at-risk species may prevent federal listing under the Endangered Species Act and supports the public interest by protecting federally listed species, a federal trust resource. The publics overall experience in understanding, enjoyment, appreciation and benefit of wildlife through education, outreach, studies (scientific breakthroughs), and opportunities for meaningful encounters will increase.