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BMP ID: 2092
Title: Timing restrictions on drilling near lek
Text: "As a general rule, do not drill or permit new or expand existing sand and gravel activities within two miles of active leks between March 15 and July 15. As seasonal habitat mapping efforts are completed, re-direct efforts towards protecting nesting habitat."
Source Publication Name: Wyoming Greater Sage Grouse Conservation Plan
Citation Section:
Citation Page: 34
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Drilling
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: Wyoming Game and Fish Department
5400 Bishop Boulevard
Cheyenne, Wyoming  82006  United States
Phone:(307) 777 4600     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail: 
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Wildlife
Location: Wyoming
Species:
• Sage grouse
Vegetation Types:
• Shrub lands
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-02-05 23:26 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-02-05 23:26 UTC