Vector Control - Unique, Rare and Vulnerable Habitats

Identification Information

Citation

Originator: Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, US Fish and Wildlife Service

Publish Date: 8/12/2014

Online Link: None

BPA Project #:

Contact Information

Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Danette Faucera

Job Position: Water Policy Coordinator

Telephone: 503-947-6092

E-Mail Address: danette.l.faucera@odfw.oregon.gov

Description

Abstract: The Unique, Rare and Vulnerable Habitat dataset represents one type of “sensitive area” for the purpose of reviewing and approving Pesticide Use Plans per ODFW's obligations under ORS 452.140 and ORS 452.245. ODFW will only make recommendations for mosquito control treatment protocols on sensitive areas, as identified in "ODFW's Vector Control Guidance for Sensitive Areas" (http://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/water/vector_control_guidance.asp) or confirmed by the local fish and wildlife biologists utilizing the guidelines in the document. In general, a sensitive area is any area where fish and wildlife and their habitats are rare or of local importance due to their special nature or role in the ecosystem. Species-specific and location-specific details are not maintained in this dataset.

Purpose: For vector control purposes, Unique, Rare, or Vulnerable habitats are significant habitat areas that are of local importance for their individual qualities or provide protection for a susceptible life history stage of fish or wildlife. Available Critical Habitat datasets were incorporated for species associated with wetlands and identified as a threatened or endangered "Strategy Species" in the Oregon Conservation Strategy. Other examples of unique, rare or vulnerable habitats may include but are not limited to: - vernal pools (also a wetland of concern) - rookeries, roosts, and nesting locations - grouse rearing areas (particularly during July/August) - band-tailed pigeon mineral springs - waterfowl breeding and nesting sites - areas of high concentrations of wildlife - calving areas - known locations for state or federal Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive or candidate species, excluding rivers and streams - Oregon Conservation Strategy “Specialized and Local Habitats” - mitigation sites or conservation easements These sites are identified to the extent possible based on the professional judgment and knowledge of local fish and wildlife biologists and updated as time allows. As this may not be a real-time list, each County or VCD is responsible for protecting locations covered by federal laws (e.g., raptor nests) that may not be listed by ODFW, should a federally-regulated site be encountered.

Time Period of Content: 2014

Geographic Extent: Oregon

Status: Final

Use Constraints: The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recommends any vector control treatments on Unique, Rare and Vulnerable habitats follow the guidance outlined in "ODFW's Vector Control Guidance for Sensitive Areas".

Format: Shapefile

Data Quality Information

Lineage-Source: Data on sensitive fish, bird, crustacean and amphibian habitat were compiled from ODFW and USFWS and merged together into a single representation of unique, rare and vulnerable habitats that are specific to vector control purposes.

Data Information

No data information was supplied.

Entity and Attribute Information

Attributes Description: Field attribute information is available in the database table field descriptions.

Is a physical copy maintained for reference at Headquarters? Unknown