Section 7 Consultation

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) directs all Federal agencies to work to conserve endangered and threatened species and to use their authorities to further the purposes of the Act. Section 7 of the Act, called "Interagency Cooperation," is the mechanism by which Federal agencies ensure the actions they take, including those they fund or authorize, do not jeopardize the existence of any listed species.

Section 7 Consultation - An explanation of the consultation process

Additional Section 7 Information on the FWS National Site

Final Biological Opinions on Navigation Projects:

Upper Mississippi River - Consultation on Maintenance of the 9 Foot Channel (May 2000)

Upper Mississippi River - Illinois Waterway Navigation Channel (August 2004)

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