Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Locations
Utah Ecological Services Field Office
(801) 975-3330
440 West 200 South Suite 500 Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Services
The Utah Ecological Services Field Office provides biological advice to other federal and state agencies, industry, and members of the public concerning the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitat that may be affected by development activities statewide. Staff assess the potential effects of projects to migratory birds, endangered species, and other fish and wildlife. In Utah these projects typically include activities such as:
- Agriculture
- Mining
- Utility lines
- Dredge and fill activities
- Dam and reservoir operations
- Oil and gas leasing
- Highway construction
Staff also assess the effects of contaminants on fish and wildlife and make recommendations regarding ways to avoid, minimize, or compensate for harmful impacts on fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. The primary areas of responsibility for the Utah Ecological Services Field Office include contaminant assessments, endangered species, Federal project reviewsand Section 7 consultations, and wetlands conservation.
About
Utah is a large and diverse state comprising almost 85,000 square miles. There are 44 threatened or endangered species in Utah, of which 25 are plants. Other trust resources include migratory birds and wetlands, many of which are associated with Great Salt Lake’s ecosystem and riparian areas.The Utah Ecological Services Field Office, located near Salt Lake City, is comprised of talented staff working on a variety of different project types with the goal of protecting and conserving Utah's fish and wildlife resources. Our biologists have developed special expertise in four priority geographical areas:
- Great Salt Lake and its major tributaries -- including the Jordan, Bear, Weber, Ogden, and Provo Rivers -- that contribute to a major wetland system and support habitat for migratory birds.
- Southwest Utah, including portions of Washington, Iron, Beaver, Garfield, Piute, Sevier, and Wayne counties where 14 threatened or endangered species are found.
- Southeast Utah, where 15 threatened or endangered species are found.
- Uinta Basin, where oil and gas development are major activities threaten ESA-listed and sensitive plant species.