| VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE (VDFW) NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (NYDEC) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE WILDLIFE SERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT of Alternative Strategies for the management of damage caused by Ring-Billed Gulls and Double-Crested Cormorants on Lake Champlain, Vermont and New York Eric Derleth, USFWS David Tilton, USFWS Robert Zelly, USFWS November 24, 1997; December 5, 1997 Artwork by David N. Gibson, Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife Ring-billed Gull Natural History pounds; wing span 48 inches; body length 20 inches Double-crested Cormorant Natural History This environmental assessment (EA) documents the analysis of the potential environmental effects of WS s proposed wildlife damage management activities. This analysis relies mainly on existing data contained in published documents, including the Animal Damage Control Program Final Environmental Impact Statement (U.S. Dept. Agri. 1994) to which this EA is tiered. These activities will be undertaken in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, orders, and procedures including the Endangered Species Act. Notice of the availability of this document will be made in order to allow interested parties the opportunity to obtain and review this document and comment on the proposed management activities. | |
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