Threatened and Endangered Species

 

The T&E Species Program has an important role in furthering the Administrations priorities including restoring landscape connectivity and function, conserving and restoring lands to combat climate change, restoring legacy disturbances, supporting the Civilian Climate Corps, conserving biodiversity, reducing species extinctions, increasing recovery success, and using the best science and data available to make decisions, provide decision support, and adaptively manage. The BLM, as a federal agency, is required under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to carry out programs to protect and recover threatened and endangered (T&E) species and the ecosystems upon which they depend and implements tasks identified in T&E recovery plans developed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service. The BLM also implements conservation actions for sensitive and candidate species to preclude the need for federal listing. The Threatened and Endangered Species Program works to conserve and recover federally-listed animal and plant species and their habitat on public lands and shares cooperative responsibility with other BLM programs and partners for conservation of candidate and sensitive species. The scope of the T&E Species Program spans all taxa that merit designation under the Endangered Species Act, providing a cross section of the most imperiled species of mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, invertebrates, fish, and plants. As of 2023, there are over 330 federally threatened and endangered species and 2400 federal sensitive species occur within BLM managed lands. Public lands often provide the key habitat for species recovery and conservation. Managing more land than any other federal agency, the BLM plays a pivotal and substantive role in species recovery. Due to the commingling of federal and nonfederal lands, the BLMs proactive commitment to conserve threatened and endangered species is essential to federal, state, and non-governmental organizations in meeting our mutual interest of species recovery. Collaboration on conservation endeavors with the ultimate goal to increase threatened and endangered species populations and manage and restore habitat of these federal trust wildlife, fish and plants within the public domain, serves a public purpose as required in cooperative agreements. This program supports project funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Section 40804 (b) Ecosystem Restoration.

Active 15.246 Bureau of Land Management, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2017 Made over 95 awards - The highest priority areas of focus for the Threatened and Endangered Species program are to implement recovery tasks for those species that have the highest potential to be recovered; address the needs of those species with the highest risk of extinction; and conserve those species experiencing the greatest conflict in BLM multiple use operations. There are times when, instead of approaching recovery of a specific focal species, conservation actions must be on the broader ecosystem itself, with restoration centered on its primary function or driver. Such is the case of the coastal dunes in northern California, home to seven listed plants and the western snowy plover.
Fiscal Year 2018 The highest priority areas of focus for the Threatened and Endangered Species program are to implement recovery tasks for those species that have the highest potential to be recovered; address the needs of those species with the highest risk of extinction; and conserve those species experiencing the greatest conflict in BLM multiple use operations. There are times when, instead of approaching recovery of a specific focal species, conservation actions must be on the broader ecosystem itself, with restoration centered on its primary function or driver.
Fiscal Year 2019 The highest priority areas of focus for the Threatened and Endangered Species program are to implement recovery tasks for those species that have the highest potential to be recovered; address the needs of those species with the highest risk of extinction; and conserve those species experiencing the greatest conflict in BLM multiple use operations. There are times when, instead of approaching recovery of a specific focal species, conservation actions must be on the broader ecosystem itself, with restoration centered on its primary function or driver.
Fiscal Year 2020 Removal of invasive plant species and restoration with native species along riverways of the Pecos watershed (enhance habitat for T&E species), conduct genetic studies, surveys and modeling of listed plant and bird species; monitor desert tortoises and raven predation.
Fiscal Year 2021 BLM funded 97 projects at the national, state and field levels across 13 western states. Projects included removal of invasive plant species and restoration with native species along riverways of the Pecos watershed (enhance habitat for T&E species); conduct genetic studies of listed plant and bird species; monitor desert tortoises and raven predation. Project to improve the consistency and efficiency of how Element Occurrence (EO) data (special status species observation records) are collected, and managed to improve the information BLM uses to make decisions for NEPA compliance, conservation, and recovery. Identifying communal data workflows that improve the quality and timeliness of the data BLM needs to conserve and manage species.
Fiscal Year 2023 BLM is projecting to fund projects at the national, state and field office levels across 13 western states. Projects included species translocations, invasive species removal projects, the construction of an invasive fish barrier and fish passage projects, wildlife and plant surveys, and recovery actions for desert tortoise. In partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, projects that benefit, riparian species and watershed restoration project along the Colorado, Gila, and Pecos rivers. In partnership with NatureServe special status species conservation assessments and habitat modeling and in partnership with Xerces and Monarch Joint Venture pollinator conservation and Monarch butterfly recovery projects.
Fiscal Year 2024 Unknown at this time Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 USC §1737 (b); Watershed Restoration and Enhancement Agreements (aka The Wyden Amendment), 16 USC 1011, PL 104-208, Section 124, as amended by PL 105-277, Section 136, as amended by PL 108-7, Section 135; Plant Protection Act of 2000 (PL 106-224), Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974 (Sections 1 and 15), 7 USC 2814; P.L. 93-629, as amended by PL 101-624. Not applicable. All Public Land users. Not applicable. Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 2 CFR, Part 200, Subpart C--Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards. A Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424A, Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs, Standard Form 424B, Assurances for Non-Construction Programs, and a written proposal, budget spreadsheet, a budget narrative/breakdown, and any other requirements specified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity Notice and must be submitted through www.grants.gov. State plan is not required for this application. All applications will be initially screened for eligibility and compliance with the requirements stated in the program funding announcement. Applications passing this screening process will be forwarded for review by the proposal evaluation criteria, and any additional review factors, as stated in the funding announcement. State and District Office level and funding recommendations are made through the State's annual work plan. Final budget approvals rest with the State Director. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Award time varies depending on the type and complexity of the project, but should not be more than five years. Further information will be available for each program at the time the Notice of Funding Opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the point of contact listed in the funding opportunity announcement. Most awards are anticipated within 90 days or less after the announcement closes. Final award decisions are not subject to appeal; however, the Bureau of Land Management will provide all applicants with information on why their proposal was not selected for award. Not applicable. First Level Screening -Basic Eligibility. Applications will be screened by the Grants Management Officer to ensure that applications meet basic eligibility requirements. Must meet the requirements of the Notice of Funding Opportunity posted on www.grants.gov, screening may include, but is not limited to: Program and/or legislative authority requirements are met; Submission is timely; and complete and properly executed SF-424 application package documents. B. Applications must satisfy basic eligibility screening requirements to be considered for further review. Second Level Evaluation -- Merit Review Evaluation is stated in each Notice of Funding Opportunity noticed post on www.grants.gov Third Level Review Pre-Award Clearance and Approvals. The BLM will also complete a business evaluation and determination of responsibility. During these evaluations the Grants Management Officer will evaluate variables such as: Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, financial stability, quality of management systems, past performance meeting prior award terms and conditions, reports and findings of audits performed, and applicant's ability to effectively implement statutory, regulatory or other requirements Projects are primarily conducted on lands administered by the BLM but may also be conducted on other public or private lands. Most of these lands are located in the Western United States and Alaska. Assistance can be used to help protect, restore, assess and document federally-listed and rare species and the habitat upon which they depend; and to provide related public contact/education opportunities. Funding is highly variable each fiscal year. Performance Reports: Shall submit at the minimum an annual Performance Report in accordance with the 2 CFR, Part 200.328 within 90 days after the anniversary date or as indicated in the Notice of Award. Upon completion of the agreement, recipients shall submit a final report no later than 120 calendar day after the award end date: Not applicable. All recipients of Federal awards shall maintain project records in accordance with 2 CFR 200.333 Retention requirements for records. Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a sub recipient. Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities must not impose any other record retention requirements upon non-Federal entities, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.333. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. No specific restrictions. However, most projects are funded on a year to year basis and no more than five years. Funds are expended during a particular fiscal year. Most awards are anticipated within 90 days or less after the announcement closes. Frequency of recipient payments will be determined for each awarded assistance agreement at time of award. None/Not specified. Division of Wildlife, Aquatics, and Environmental Protection
760 Horizon Drive, Suite 324
Grand Junction, CO 81506 US
lromin@blm.gov
Phone: 3852147422 14-1109-0-1-302 (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 22$2,246,669.00; FY 23 est $943,025.00; FY 24 est $4,000,000.00; FY 21$3,782,089.00; FY 20$3,782,090.00; FY 19$156,177.00; FY 18$735,719.00; FY 17$3,200,000.00; - Past partnership projects have ranged from $5,000 to $2,000,000. Average amounts approximately $68,300 or less. BLM's wildlife botany program is generally guided by provisions in 43 CFR Part 6000. A variety of public interest publications on these programs are available free of charge by contacting the appropriate State Office. Manuals providing basic program operational guidance for recreation (BLM Manual 6500) and may be obtained by contacting the Washington Office. In addition, 43 CFR 24 guides the BLM to collaboratively conserve resident wildlife with the state agencies. Migratory birds, a federal responsibility, as described in 43 CFR 24, are also collaboratively managed with state and other federal agencies. Fiscal Year 2017 Mattole River Fisheries restoration and monitoring program; Western yellow-billed cuckoo population surveys; multiple youth internship programs in support of t&e conservation, Gunnison Basin wet meadow restoration; database development on at-risk species; avian conservation population monitoring; San Joaquin wooly threads seed longevity analysis.
Fiscal Year 2018 CA - Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area (DTNRA), Management and Educational Outreach, NM Genetic Association Project for Kuenzler’s Hedgehog Cactus, OR/WA Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area (YHONA) Seabird Study
Fiscal Year 2019 CA South Spit Snowy Plover Monitoring, ID LEPA (slickspot peppergrass) Monitoring, ORWA Tioga Creek Stream Restoration
Fiscal Year 2020 Restoring or improving habitat or reducing threats to endangered and threatened species; Inventory and prioritization of T&E plant populations by Natureserve; database additions of T&E, and management and analyses, including geospatial, collaborative web service or support and training.
Fiscal Year 2021 Prioritization, inventory, and database management of T&E wildlife and plant populations by NatureServe. Conducting conservation projects for T&E and sensitive species and habitats through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation-BLM T&E Species Recovery Initiative Agreements - Pecos River Watershed habitat restoration, T&E plant species surveys in Colorado, habitat modeling for least bell's vireo, desert tortoise monitoring.
Fiscal Year 2023 The T&E program conducts recovery actions for special status species and their habitats. BLM manages over 330 federally protected and 2400 special status species. The program emphasizes on the ground recovery and habitat restoration projects that support healthy ecosystems. Program projects also include survey, inventory and monitoring projects, data and database management, and scientific research. Program focus for FY23 focus included development/use of special status species databases, special status species (including pollinator) modeling, climate change modeling, and development of a desert tortoise strategic plan.
Fiscal Year 2024 Unknown at this time