San Joaquin River NWRProposed Expansion

Planning Process

Summer 2011 Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Summer 2012

PublicInput

Prepare Draft Environmental

Assessment

Prepare Final Environmental

Assessment

Implement Project

Develop Alternatives

Public Scoping &

Identify Issues

PublicInput

What is Scoping?• the key purpose of scoping is to involve stakeholders

in the identification of issues and alternatives for consideration.

• Involves the public, government, agencies, NGO’s, and interest groups (stakeholders).

• is intended to ensure that problems are identified early and properly studied, that issues of little significance do not consume time and effort, that the draft document is thorough and balanced.

Mission

• The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The Service is the primary Federal agency responsible for migratory birds, endangered plants and animals, certain marine mammals, and anadromous fish.

Types of Acquisition

• Fee title• Conservation easements• Leases• Life–use reservations• Donations (including partial donations)• Cooperative agreements• Transfers and exchanges

Funding for Acquisition

• Three accounts established by law:

• The Migratory Bird Conservation Fund;

• The Land and Water Conservation Fund; and

• The North American Wetlands Conservation Fund.

Land Acquisition Funding Sources

• Federal duck stamp sales, refuge entrance fees, Fish and Wildlife fines, import taxes on arms and ammunition, offshore oil and gas leases, and Congressional appropriations.