The objectives of the Western Snowy Plover Conservation Program are to:

1. (1) Summarize biological information about the western snowy plover over its range and in Oregon with which to determine research needs and propose management actions;
2. (2) Propose management actions including, but not limited to, systematic habitat and annual population monitoring of the western snowy plover and development of site-specific management plans;
3. (3) Coordinate and share information with federal and state agencies and other states;
4. (4) Propose recovery criteria;
5. (5) Foster public understanding of the western snowy plover, its status, and the factors that influence its survival and recovery; and
6. (6) Prepare for post-recovery management.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162

History

FWC 30-1994, f. & cert. ef. 5-25-94