Coaster Brook Trout
Action: Comment on listing the Coaster Brook Trout on the Endangered Species List
Comments must be submitted by May 19, 2008
Directions: The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has made a finding that the petition to list the coaster brook trout as an endangered species does in fact present substantial information warranting consideration. Based on the finding, the USFWS is in the process of reviewing the status of the coasters. Please contact the USFWS to share your information on the coasters to ensure that the status review is complete. We strongly encourage you to write and mail your own letter. However, click here if you would like to submit comments electronically.
Please note: if you do submit comments, the USFWS will post the comments on their website, including your address.
Talking Points
~ Thank USFWS for the positive finding, and let them know we appreciate their work to restore coasters.
~ Coasters are an emblematic species for the Lake Superior community and we would like to see them return.
~States, tribes, and organizations have been engaged in activities to help restore the coaster brook trout for several years. The restoration activities have not been enough, as coaster populations remain small and unstable.
~ Kennecott’s proposed Eagle Project is likely to destroy, modify, or curtail the habitat of the coasters.
~ Siltation from road crossings, traffic, logging, etc. is one of the primary causes of habitat degradation. If you have personally observed washouts or other siltation problems in UP streams, please describe this in your comments.
Note: you must include your address for your comments to be considered
Please submit written comments to the address below or Click here to submit comments electronically and to read more about the listing of the coasters
ATTN: FWS–R3–ES–2008–0030
Division of Policy and Directives Management
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 222
Arlington,