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Wisconsin DNR Proposes Permit for Incidental Taking of Rare Lizard

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced plans to issue a permit for a project that may result in the incidental taking of the slender glass lizard, a rare species found in the state. The proposal is part of the ATC Grid Forward -- Central Wisconsin Soil Boring Project, which aims to complete soil borings in Columbia, Marquette, and Waushara counties. The project will create off-road access routes and may require minimal clearing of saplings and shrubs in areas where the lizard is known to exist.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Wisconsin DNR proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of the slender glass lizard, a rare species, as part of the ATC Grid Forward -- Central Wisconsin Soil Boring Project.
  • The project will involve completing soil borings at proposed structure locations to inform and confirm foundation types for rebuilding.
  • The project will include approximately 10-foot-wide off-road access routes along existing paths, driveways, or two-track paths through open fields or grassland areas.
  • Minimal clearing of saplings and shrubs may be needed at bore locations and along off-road access routes.
  • The DNR has confirmed the presence of the slender glass lizard in the vicinity of the project site and has determined that the project may result in the incidental taking of some lizards.
  • The DNR has concluded that the proposed project is not likely to appreciably reduce the likelihood of the survival or recovery of the species within the state or its habitat.

Statistics:

  • The project proposes to complete approximately [number] soil borings in Columbia, Marquette, and Waushara counties.
  • The off-road access routes will be approximately 10 feet wide and will be located along existing paths, driveways, or two-track paths through open fields or grassland areas.
  • The DNR has confirmed the existence of the slender glass lizard in the vicinity of the project site, stating that it is a rare species found in the state.
  • The proposed project is not expected to significantly impact the habitat of the slender glass lizard or the overall population of the species.

Sources:

  • Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR): [https://dnr.wi.gov](https://dnr.wi.gov)
  • ATC Grid Forward -- Central Wisconsin Soil Boring Project (no specific date mentioned)

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