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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Proposes Permit for Rare Frog Take

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a news release regarding a proposed permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog species, Blanchard's cricket frog, in Iowa and Lafayette counties. The permit is being considered for the ATC Y-109 Darlington to Rock project, which involves the rebuild of approximately 14 miles of an existing electric transmission line. The project site is confirmed to be home to the state-endangered Blanchard's cricket frog, and DNR staff have determined that the project may result in the incidental taking of some frogs. Conservation measures will be incorporated into the proposed Incidental Take Permit to minimize the adverse effect on the species.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Wisconsin DNR proposes a permit for the incidental taking of Blanchard's cricket frog, a state-endangered species, due to the ATC Y-109 Darlington to Rock project.
  • The proposed project involves the rebuild of approximately 14 miles of an existing electric transmission line.
  • The project site is confirmed to be home to Blanchard's cricket frog, and DNR staff have determined that the project may result in the incidental taking of some frogs.
  • Conservation measures will be incorporated into the proposed Incidental Take Permit to minimize the adverse effect on the species.
  • The permit is required due to the potential incidental taking of the rare frog species.
  • The DNR concludes that the proposed project is not likely to appreciably reduce the likelihood of the survival or recovery of the species.
  • The project area is in Iowa and Lafayette counties, Wisconsin.
  • American Transmission Company (ATC) is proposing the rebuild of the transmission line.

Statistics:

  • 14 miles: The length of the existing electric transmission line to be rebuilt.
  • Iowa and Lafayette counties: The location of the project site, where Blanchard's cricket frog has been confirmed to exist.
  • State-endangered: The status of Blanchard's cricket frog in Wisconsin.
  • Incidental take: The unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.

Sources:

  • Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, news release, regarding the proposed permit for Blanchard's cricket frog.

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