ÿþ<HTML> <HEAD> <SCRIPT><!-- function fix(e) { var par = e.parentNode; e.id = ""; e.style.marginLeft = "0.42in"; var pos = e.innerText.indexOf("\n"); if (pos > 0) { while (pos > 0) { var t = e.childNodes(0); var n = document.createElement("PRE"); var s = t.splitText(pos); e.insertAdjacentElement("afterEnd", n); n.appendChild(s); n.style.marginLeft = "0.42in"; e = n; pos = e.innerText.indexOf("\n"); } var count = (par.children.length); for (var i = 0; i < count; i++) { e = par.children(i); if (e.tagName == "PRE") { pos = e.innerText.indexOf(">"); if (pos != 0) { n = document.createElement("DD"); e.insertAdjacentElement("afterEnd", n); n.innerText = e.innerText; e.removeNode(true); } } } if (par.children.tags("PRE").length > 0) { count = (par.children.length); for (i = 0; i < count; i++) { e = par.children(i); if (e.tagName == "PRE") { e.id = ""; if (i < (count-1)) { var e2 = par.children(i + 1); if (e2.tagName == "PRE") { e.insertAdjacentText("beforeEnd", e2.innerText+"\n"); e2.removeNode(true); count = count-1; i = i-1; } } } } } } else { n = document.createElement("DD"); par.appendChild(n); n.innerText = e.innerText; e.removeNode(true); } } --></SCRIPT> </HEAD> <BODY oncontextmenu="return true"> <A name="Top" /> <H1>FSSDE.SNV_CriticalAquaticRefuges01_2</H1> <H2>Metadata:</H2> <UL> <LI><A HREF="#Identification_Information">Identification_Information</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="#Data_Quality_Information">Data_Quality_Information</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="#Spatial_Data_Organization_Information">Spatial_Data_Organization_Information</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="#Spatial_Reference_Information">Spatial_Reference_Information</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="#Entity_and_Attribute_Information">Entity_and_Attribute_Information</A></LI> <LI> <A HREF="#233775264"> Distribution_Information </A> </LI> <LI><A HREF="#Metadata_Reference_Information">Metadata_Reference_Information</A></LI> </UL> <A name="Identification_Information"><HR /></A> <DL> <DT><I>Identification_Information:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DT><I>Citation:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DT><I>Citation_Information:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DT><I>Originator:</I> USDA Forest Service - Pacific Southwest Region - Remote Sensing Lab</DT> <DT><I>Publication_Date:</I> July 2006</DT> <DT><I>Title:</I></DT> <DD>FSSDE.SNV_CriticalAquaticRefuges01_2</DD> <DT><I>Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:</I> vector digital data</DT> <DT><I>Publication_Information:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DT><I>Publication_Place:</I> McClellan, CA</DT> <DT><I>Publisher:</I> Remote Sensing Lab</DT> </DL> </DD> <DT><I>Online_Linkage:</I> <A TARGET="viewer" HREF="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/rsl/projects/frdb/layers/cars.html"> http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/rsl/projects/frdb/layers/cars.html</A> </DT> </DL> </DD> </DL> </DD> <DT><I>Description:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DIV> <DT><I>Abstract:</I></DT> <PRE ID="original">This polygon layer consists of Critical Aquatic Refuges (CARs) found in the Sierra Nevada National Forests. CARs are subwatersheds, generally ranging between 10,000 to 40,000 acres, with some as small 500 acres and some as large as 100,000 acres, that contain either: * known locations of threatened, endangered, or sensitive species, * highly vulnerable populations of native plant or animal species, or * localized populations of rare native aquatic- or riparian-dependent plant or animal species. CARs are shown on maps in Volume 4, Appendix I of the SNFPA FEIS (January 2001), beginning on page I-53. The boundaries of CARs may be refined during landscape analysis based on the findings from conservation assessments or verification of the presence and condition of habitat for threatened, endangered, and sensitive species. Additional CARs may be added by individual National Forests.</PRE> <SCRIPT>fix(original)</SCRIPT> </DIV> <DIV> <DT><I>Purpose:</I></DT> <PRE ID="original">This data was developed by the USDA Forest Service for use in the Sierra Nevada Forest Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Statement. Desired Conditions: Critical aquatic refuges provide habitat for native fish, amphibian and aquatic invertebrate populations. Remnant plant and animal populations in aquatic communities are maintained and restored. Streams in meadows, lower elevation grasslands, and hardwood ecosystems have vegetation and channel bank conditions that approach historic potential. Water quality meets State stream standards. For more information about the Sierra Nevada Forest Plan Amendment and the signed Record of Decision, see the Forest Service websites http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/snfpa/final-seis/rod/ and http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/snfpa/</PRE> <SCRIPT>fix(original)</SCRIPT> </DIV> <DIV> <DT><I>Supplemental_Information:</I></DT> <PRE ID="original">Procedures Used: 7/2004 (tlindemann, GD) Converted coverage to feature class and projected to NAD83 from RSL Library. Edited : Source update to include the Toiyabe NF CARs done on Nov. 17, 2005 by Dan Studer, Natural Resource Information Analyst (GIS). Data was from the Forest CAR coverage toicars01_2. FIELD DEFINITIONS: AC - Availability Class - see FRDB Table @ http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/rsl/projects/frdb/tables/table011.html REG - Timber Management Regulation Level - see FRDB Table @ http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/rsl/projects/frdb/tables/table023.html LSC - TimberLand Suitability Class - see FRDB Table @ http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/rsl/projects/frdb/tables/table028.html RX - Sierra Nevada Forest Plan Amendment Prescription Codes - see FRDB Table @ http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/rsl/projects/frdb/tables/table171.html CAR_NAME - Unique name of the Critical Aquatic Refuge SPECIES - Four letter unique code for wildlife species found in the Critical Aquatic Refuge. SOURCECOVERAGE - Name of source dataset ADMINFOR - Administrative Forest - see FRDB Table @ http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/rsl/projects/frdb/tables/table001.html // Critical Aquatic Refuges Preferred Alternative Mod8 Locations for Critical Aquatic Refuges (CARS) were provided by each National Forest. Location information for CARS was provided in a variety of formats including shape files, arc coverages, and paper maps. All of these formats were assembled into the existing CARS coverage for the SNFP FEIS. Excerpts from Appendix I SNFP FEIS: Part 3. Critical Aquatic Refuges Vicinity maps for the set of proposed CARS are shown in Figures I - 3.1 through I - 3.41. As part of the landscape assessment process, the boundaries of CARs will be refined based on the results of conservation assessments or verification of the presence and condition of habitat for the focal species. As information is gathered through landscape condition assessment, additional CARs may be added by individual Forests. The proposed set of CARs are small subwatersheds that contain either: * Known locations of TES species, or * highly vulnerable populations of native plant or animal species or * localized populations of rare native aquatic or riparian dependent plant or animal species. The primary role of CARs is to preserve, enhance, restore or connect habitats for these species at the local level and to ensure the viability of aquatic or riparian dependent species. In many cases, CARs support the best remaining populations of native fish, amphibian and plant species whose distributions have been substantially reduced elsewhere in the Sierra Nevada. CARs primarily protect occupied habitat of threatened, endangered or sensitive animal species. The aim is to restore and sustain sufficient amounts of quality habitat distributed across the landscape such that effects of national forest management activities on the species are minimized. The goal is to ensure the long-term conservation and viability of aquatic or riparian associated species and prevent the listing of sensitive or vulnerable species under the Endangered Species Act. The entire subwatershed encompassed by the CAR is managed as an RCA. The goal of sustaining and enhancing habitat for aquatic/riparian dependent species will guide management activities within CARs. Planning and implementation of activities within CARs is focused on the preservation, enhancement or restoration of habitat leading to enhanced viability of the focal species. Management activities within CARs would only occur after a landscape condition assessment has been completed, the project is determined to be consistent with RCOs, and contributes to attaining ACS goals across the landscape. All proposed activities within CARs will undergo the Peer Review process described below. Critical Aquatic Refuges are the first priority for completion of landscape condition assessments as well as a high priority for watershed restoration activities. Existing activities or uses within CARs would be evaluated during landscape condition assessment including examination of whether the activity can be relocated outside of the CAR. Since CARs may contain critical habitat for highly vulnerable species, it is especially important that the analysis ascertain that existing uses are consistent with the Riparian Conservation Objectives at the local level and the ACS goals for the landscape. New activities such as development of new dams or diversions or mineral extraction would not be appropriate within CARs. Critical aquatic refuges would be proposed for withdrawal from mineral entry. CARs were derived from recommendations from biologists on national forests in the Sierra Nevada relying on local databases, professional judgment and information provided in the SNEP Report (Moyle 1996a, Moyle 1996b). The source of and the reason for the recommendation for each CAR is provided below by Forest Eldorado National Forest: One TES riparian/aquatic dependent species, Mountain Yellow Legged Frog (MYLF) is known to occur on the Forest. Most of the habitat for MYLF is found within either designated wilderness or inventoried roadless areas as defined by the FS Roadless Area Conservation FEIS. The US Fish and Wildlife Service draft recovery plan for California Red-legged frog (CRLF) identifies critical habitat for the species within the Weber Creek and North Fork Cosumnes River watersheds which are located partially on the Forest. Surveys to-date have not discovered any CRLF individuals on the Forest, but they have been found on adjacent private land. Deadwood Canyon: (Figure I - 3.1) This CAR within the Mokulmne wilderness provides habitat for a moderate size population of MYLF. Little Indian Valley: (Figure I. - 3.2) This CAR includes the only known occurrence on the Forest of MYLF outside of a wilderness or roadless area. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest: Four TES riparian/aquatic dependent species: Lahontan cutthroat trout (LCT), Paiute cutthroat trout (PCT). Yosemite toad (YT), and Mountain Yellow Legged Frog (MYLF) are known to occur on the Bridgeport and Carson RD's of the Humboldt-Toiyabe NF within the SNFPA area. Eight CAR's are proposed based on recent sightings/known locations of mountain yellow-legged frogs and Yosemite toads and around streams identified for the recovery of Lahontan and Paiute cutthroat Trout, which are listed as threatened species by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Kirkwood Lake: (Figure I - 3.3) This area was mapped based on he sub-watershed; it includes the headwaters of the West Walker River. In 2000, six lakes were surveyed in this area and MYLF larvae, subadults and adults were found throughout. Based on previous surveys, this area has been noted in the draft MYLF conservation strategy as having an excellent population of MYLF of more than 10,000 frogs. Yosemite toad larvae were also found in this area in 2000. By-Day Creek: (Figure I. - 3.3) This stream is currently managed as one of the source population streams for LCT. Current activities are limited and monitored by the USFS through a biological opinion with the USFWS. Koenig Lake: (Figure I - 3.4) In 1999, YT tadpoles were found in the wetlands of Koenig Lake and unmapped ponds between Koenig and Latopie Lakes. Adult YT sub-adults and tadpoles were also found at three springs associated with Leavitt Lake to the east. The CAR was mapped to include the Latopie, Koenig and Leavitt Lakes and associated drainages in between. Wolf Creek: (Figure I. - 3.4) This stream is currently managed as one of the source population streams for LCT. CAR was mapped to include the sub-watershed. Adjacent CARs comprise much of the national forest to the north and east (see map). Silver Creek/Chango Lake: (Figure I. - 3.4) Chango Lake is a historically documented for MYLF. Surveys in 1999 confirmed presence of many adults and tadpoles. Silver Creek is also a source population for LCT. Summit Meadow: (Figure I. - 3.4) Surveys in 1999 confirmed presence of adult and tadpole MYLF. CAR was mapped to include the sub-watershed. This CAR lies in-between Silver King and Mill Canyon CARs. Silver King Creek: (Figure I. - 3.4) This CAR was mapped to include White Cliff Lake, which drains into Silver King Creek. White Cliff Lake has been known for its large concentration of MYLF, although no frogs have been found the past two years. The drainage is also identified and managed for the recovery of PCT. Mill Canyon: (Figure I. - 3.4) This stream is currently managed as one of the source population streams for LCT. CAR was mapped to include the sub-watershed. Inyo National Forest: Ten TES riparian/aquatic dependent species: Lahontan cutthroat trout (LCT), Paiute cutthroat trout (PCT). California golden trout (CGT), Owens Tui Chub (OTC) Yosemite toad (YT), Mountain yellow Legged Frog MYLF), Mount Lyell salamanders (MLS), salamanders (BS), Inyo Mountain Slender Salamander (IMSS), other undescribed at-risk slender salmanders such as embers of the genus Batracheoseps (OSS) and Wong's springsnail (WSN) are known to occur on the Inyo NF. Seventeen CARs are proposed based on recent sightings/known locations of the sensitive frog, salamander and springsnail species and around streams identified for the recovery of Lahontan and Paiute cutthroat Trout, which are listed as threatened species by the USFWS. Dry Creek/Crooked Meadow complex: (Figure I. - 3.5) This CAR provides habitat for the eastern-most extant population of MYLF. Populations are beginning to show signs of decline possibly due to red-legged disease and chytrid fungus. Minimal restoration work in Crooked Meadows could provide a benefit to the population located there, which could possibly be used to augment populations in Dry Creek. Little Hot Creek: (Figure I - 3.5) This CAR provides habitat for OTC. Glass Creek/Deadman Creek: (Figure I. - 3.5) This complex contains numerous high quality, special aquatic habitats. Populations of MYLF were found in 1993-94 surveys. Cottonwood Creek: (Figure I - 3.6) This area is a refuge for a genetically pure population of PCT. This population is considered to be one of the healthiest in existence. Elderberry Canyon: (Figure I - 3.7) This CAR provides habitat for known native populations of WSS and MLS. Table Lake: (Figure I - 3.7) This CAR provides habitat for a healthy population of MYLF. Baker Creek: (Figure I - 3.7) This CAR provides habitat for one of the healthiest populations of MYLF on the Forest. The CAR contains both lake dwelling and stream dwelling sub-populations. A survey in 1988 found populations of MLS in lower elevations of watershed. Golden Trout/Volcano Creeks: (Figure I. - 3.8) These CARs include the native range of CGT, the state fish and the historic range of MYLF, which is no longer extant. Restoration efforts are currently underway in headwater lakes. Olancha: (Figure I - 3.8) This CAR contains the only know sympatric populations of MLS and OSS populations. Haiwee Canyon: (Figure I - 3.8) This CAR contains a rare, healthy population of OSS. Harvey Monroe Hall RNA: (Figure I - 3.9) This CAR contains historic and current populations of MYLF and YT. Lead Canyon: (Figure I - 3.10) This CAR also includes Waucoba Canyon. This area supports the greatest distribution of habitat for the IMSS. Barrel Springs: (Figure I - 3.10) This CAR provides habitat for WSS and IMSSand other unique springsnail species. O'Harrel: (Figure I - 3.11) This drainage is managed for the recovery of LCT. Crater Meadow: (Figure I - 3.12) One of the largest breeding populations of YT on the Forest. A 1999 survey found populations in eight separate meadows. Upper Convict/McGee: (Figure I - 3.12) One of the largest complexes of known breeding vernal pools, stream oxbows, and lake margins for YT. Lake Tahoe Basin: Two CARs have been proposed for the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit for the management of Lahontan cutthroat trout and mountain yellow legged frog. Hell Hole: (Figure I - 3.13) This CAR provides habitat for a known population of MYLF. Upper Truckee: (Figure I - 3.13) The drainage is managed for the recovery of LCT. This is also the primary drainage into Lake Tahoe. Lassen National Forest: The Lassen NF is the only Forest within the SNFPA with anadromous fish bearing streams that provide habitat for various runs of Chinook salmon (CS). These streams are protected by special standards and guidelines included in Appendix I of this FEIS. The S&amp;Gs and management requirements for the anadromous streams have been modified for protection of other known sensitive species, specifically, the Foothill yellow legged frog (FYLF). Critical habitat in portions of the North Fork Feather River drainage has been identified in the US Fish and Wildlife Service's draft recovery plan for California Red-Legged Frog, a listed threatened species. However, there are no known historical occurrences of this species on the Forest and surveys have not confirmed species presence. Surveys of historic habitat of Mountain Yellow Legged Frogs have notdiscovered any existing populations. The portion of the Lassen NF north ofthe Feather River system represents the northern-most historical distribution for this species. The Lassen NF does contain populations of Cascade frog, a sensitive species. Three CARs have been proposed for this species. Carter meadows, Colby Creek, and Willow Creek: (Figures I - 3.14 &amp; 3.15). These areas contain the only known breeding populations of CF on the Forest. Recent surveys on the Lassen NF and adjacent Lassen National Park have found a dramatic decline from historic population levels. The Lassen area contains the southernmost distribution of this species. Modoc National Forest: Three CARs have been proposed to protect a suite of native TES fish, several of which are endemic to aquatic habitats on the Forest. Mill Creek 1: (Figure I - 3.16) This area provides habitat for the sensitive Goose Lake Redband Trout. Goose Lake: (Figure I - 3.17) This CAR covers the Goose Lake Basin, which contains 8 native fish species, four of which are considered sensitive and endemic to the Basin. The four endemic species: Goose Lake redband trout, Goose Lake sucker, Goose Lake lamprey, and Goose Lake tui chub, reside in the lake for part of their life cycle, spawning in streams tributary to the lake. Turner Creek: (Figure I - 3.18) This CAR includes an area designated as critical habitat for the endangered Modoc sucker. MS have localized distributions with approximately 50 percent of MS habitat located on the Modoc NF. Plumas National Forest: Twelve CARs have been proposed to provide habitat for three known or historic populations of TES species: California red-legged frog (CRLF), Mountain yellow legged frog (MYLF), and Western pond turtle (WPT). The CARs shown on the map correspond to entire subwatersheds designated as part of the Forest Plan amendment for the Herger-Feinstein Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery Act. The actual boundaries of the CARs will be refined as information is gathered through landscape condition assessments or conservation assessments. Critical habitat in portions of the North Fork and South Fork Feather River drainages have been identified in the US Fish and Wildlife Service's draft recovery plan for California Red-Legged Frog, a listed threatened species. Some of these areas with known or historic occurrences have been included as CARs. Buck's: (Figure I - 3.19) This CAR provides habitat primarily within Buck's Lake Wilderness for small population of MYLF. Jack's Creek: (Figure I - 3.20) This CAR provides habitat for a known population exceeding 100 individuals of CRLF and a population exceeding 50 individuals of WPT. Recent surveys include period from 1996-2000. Lakes Basin: (Figure I - 3.21) This CAR is based on historic occupancy of MYLF. No current surveys have been conducted. Lone Rock: (Figure I - 3.22) This CAR is based on historic occupancy of MYLF. Surveyed in 1997 Boulder: (Figure I - 3.22) This CAR is based on historic occupancy of MYLF. Surveyed in 1985, 1993 Oregon: (Figure I - 3.23) This CAR provides habitat identified in recovery plan for CRLF. Surveyed in 2000. Pine Grove: (Figure I - 3.24) This CAR provides habitat identified in recovery plan for CRLF and for historic habitat for MYLF. Surveyed in 1980, 1992, 1998, 1999. Pinkard: (Figure I 3.25) This CAR provides habitat identified in recovery plan for CRLF based on historic sighting. Surveyed in 1991, 1994. Rock: (Figure I - 3.26) This CAR provides habitat for small population of CRLF, and moderately sized populations of MYLF and WPT. Surveyed in 1995 and 2000. Rowland: (Figure I - 3.27) This CAR is based on historic occupancy for MYLF. Surveyed in 1978 Willow: (Figure I - 28) This CAR is based on historic occupancy for MYLF. Surveyed in 1994 through 1999. Woodleaf: (Figure I - 3.29) This CAR provides habitat identified in recovery plan for CRLF based on historic sighting. Surveyed in 1973 through 1979, and 1994. Sequoia National Forest: Six CARs have been proposed for known locations of five TES species: Little Kern Golden Trout, a listed threatened species, California Golden trout, Kern River slender salamander (OSS) a member of the Batracheoseps genera , foothill yellow legged frog (FYLF), and Western pond turtle. Fish Creek and Trout Creek: (Figure I - 3.30) These two CARs are located partially in the Domelands wilderness, provide habitat for CGT. CGT, a sensitive species is considered to be distinct from LKGT, a listed, threatened species. A conservation agreement between California Department of Fish and Game, US Fish and Wildlife Service and Inyo NF was developed in 1999 to implement restoration actions. Portions of the Trout Creek watershed were burned in the Manter Fire in 2000 and restoration efforts to minimize accelerated erosion and stream sedimentation are planned. Little Kern River: (Figure I - 3.31) This CAR within the Golden Trout wilderness contains a native population of LKGT, a threatened species. Current restoration work includes removal of non-native trout to reduce the threat of hybridization. Mill Flat Creek: (Figure I - 3.32) This CAR provides habitat for WPT and a stable, native fish population that may be threatened by introduced, non-native members of the sunfish family. Rincon: (Figure I - 3.33) This CAR provides habitat for one of the two southernmost populations of FYLF. This is the southern-most known population in the Sierra Nevadas. The other population is found on the Sierra NF. Fairview: (Figure I - 3.33) This CAR provides habitat for isolated populations of KRSS. Many of the populations are in steep, isolated terrain along the Kern River, but others are located in heavily used recreational areas. There may be several species of slender salamander along the Kern River, but the taxonomy is incomplete. Sierra National Forest: Seven CARs have been proposed for known locations of five TES species: Lahontan cutthroat and Paiute cutthroat trout, two listed, threatened species, hardhead minnow, mountain yellow legged frog, and foothill yellow legged frog. Cow Creek: (Figure I - 3.34) This CAR provides habitat for LCT, a listed threatened species, which is not native to this portion of the Sierras but was introduced in 1890's. Cow Creek is one of the streams identified for recovery of LCT. Lower San Joaquin: (Figure I - 3.35) This CAR provides habitat for HM, a sensitive fish species. The area between Redinger and Kerckhoff Reservoirs has been identified as one of the few remaining sites where the species has maintained itself following flow regulation resulting from dam construction. This stream reach also contains a unique, native association of minnows and suckers. Jose Basin: (Figure I - 3.35) This CAR provides habitat for one of two populations of FYLF known to occur south of Sonora, CA. The other population is located on the Sequoia NF. Snow Corral: (Figure I - 3.36) This CAR provides habitat for a known population of MYLF. Stairway Creek and Sharktooth Creek: (Figure I - 3.37) These two CARs, located in wilderness areas, contain introduced populations of PCT. In the 1950's, the California Department of Fish and Game reestablished populations of PCT into remote, fishless creeks to maintain genetic purity of the species that hybridizes with non-native trout. West Fork Portuguese Creek: (Figure I - 3.38) This CAR provides habitat for LCT, a listed threatened species, which is not native to this portion of the Sierras but was introduced in 1890's. West Portuguese Creek is one of the streams identified for recovery of LCT. Stanislaus National Forest: One large CAR for the Clavey River watershed is proposed on the Stanislaus NF. Critical habitat in portions of the Tuolumne River drainage and Jordan Creek, a tributary to the Merced River have been identified in the US Fish and Wildlife Service's draft recovery plan for California Red-Legged Frog, a listed threatened species. However, there are no known historical occurrences of this species on the Forest and surveys have not confirmed species presence. There are known populations of Yosemite Toad and Mountain Yellow Legged Frog on the Stanislaus NF, but all are located within wilderness or inventoried roadless areas. The need for CARs for these species will be considered upon the completion of landscape condition assessments and the conservation assessment for the MYLF and YT. Clavey River: (Figure I - 3.39) The Clavey, over 100 miles in length, is one of the longest free-flowing streams in California. It has been identified by many scientists as a keystone river since it contains native fish assemblages, which have been lost in other rivers. It is a tributary of the Tuolumne River which is dammed in its lower reaches so it is not an anadromous fish-bearing stream. There are also Foothill yellow legged frogs found in the lower elevations. Tahoe National Forest: Two CARs were proposed on the Tahoe NF; one for a pure strain of Lahontan cutthroat trout and the other for a spring area that provides habitat for a native, rare salamander. There are four populations of LCT, a listed threatened species, that are currently managed under terms and conditions of a recovery plan that is being revised. Two are native populations located in Pole Creek and Independence Creek tributaries to the Truckee River. Two are introduced populations located in East Fork Creek and Macklin Creek. There is a known population of mountain yellow legged frogs (MYLF) within the LCT recovery area of Independence Creek. There are also several populations of Foothill yellow legged frog (FYLF) in the lower elevations on the westside of the Forest. The need for CARs for these species will be considered upon the completion of landscape condition assessments and the conservation assessment for the MYLF and FYLF. Upper Independence Creek: (Figure I - 3.40) This CAR is located above Independence Lake which acts as a barrier to the incursion of non-native trout species that may interbreed with LCT in other streams in the Sierra. The population of LCT in Upper Independence Creek is managed as a source population for the species. Sierra Buttes: (Figure I - 3.41) This small CAR provides habitat for a local population of slender salamander as well as habitat for a local, rare fern plant species. // Record CAR_NAME SPECIES ACRES 2 Baker Creek MYLF/HS 21397 3 Barrel Springs WSN/IMSS 1743 4 Boulder/Lowe MYLF 18309 5 Bucks MYLF 58144 6 ByDay Creek LCT/PCT 2641 7 Carter Ck CF 3085 8 Clavey FYLF/NFA 100281 9 Colby Creek CF 3759 10 Cottonwood Creek PCT 28767 11 Cow Creek LCT 4403 12 Crater Meadow YF 6649 13 Crooked Meadow MYLF 1251 14 Dry Creek MYLF 1683 15 Elderberry Canyon WSN/HS 2354 16 Fairview SS 7298 17 Fish Creek SKGT 33965 18 Gable Lakes MYLF/WSN 2240 19 Glass/Deadman/Big Springs/Uppe MYLF 16707 20 Golden Trout/Volcano Creeks MYLF/CGT 38106 21 Goose Lake RBT/TC/GLL/GLS 72626 22 Haiwee Canyon BS 7200 23 Harvey Monroe Hall RNA MYLF/YF 10324 24 Hell Hole MYLF 1706 25 Jacks CRLF/WPT 26746 26 Jose Basin FYLF 19341 27 Kirkwood Lake MYLF/YT 835 28 Koenig Lake YT 1995 29 Lakes Basin MYLF 37772 30 Lead Canyon IMSS 11108 31 Little Hot Creek OTC 3608 32 Little Indian Valley MYLF 762 33 Little Kern River LKGT 84906 34 Lone Rock MYLF 21445 35 Lower San Joaquin HM 20611 36 Mill Canyon LCT/PCT 6983 37 Mill Creek 1 GLRBT 12121 38 Mill Flat Creek WPT/NFA 31402 39 O'Harrel LCT 1872 40 Olancha BS/HS 3786 41 Oregon CRLF 26442 42 Pine Grove CRLF/MYLF 28482 43 Pinkard CRLF 12033 44 Rincon FYLF 5779 45 Rock CRLF/MYLF/WPT 36859 46 Roland MYLF 39799 47 Sharktooth Creek PCT 3183 48 Sierra Buttes OSS 340 49 Silver Creek MYLF/PCT 6057 50 Silver King MYLF/PCT 9582 51 Snow Corral MYLF 1584 52 Stairway Creek PCT 3491 53 Summit Meadow MYLF/PSRE 5244 54 Trout Creek SKGT 34169 55 Turner Creek GLRBT/MS 49002 56 Upper Independence LCT 4865 57 Upper Truckee LCT 16160 58 UpperConvict/McGee YF 12554 59 West Fk Portuguese Ck LCT 2015 60 Willow MYLF 8829 61 Willow Creek CF 1820 62 Wolf Creek PSRE 3192 63 Woodleaf CRLF 20758</PRE> <SCRIPT>fix(original)</SCRIPT> </DIV> </DL> </DD> <DT><I>Time_Period_of_Content:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DT><I>Time_Period_Information:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DT><I>Single_Date/Time:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> </DL> </DD> </DL> </DD> <DIV> <DT><I>Currentness_Reference:</I></DT> <PRE ID="original">publication date</PRE> <SCRIPT>fix(original)</SCRIPT> </DIV> </DL> </DD> <DT><I>Status:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DT><I>Progress:</I> Complete</DT> <DT><I>Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency:</I> As needed</DT> </DL> </DD> <DT><I>Spatial_Domain:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DT><I>Bounding_Coordinates:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DT><I>West_Bounding_Coordinate:</I> -121.560821</DT> <DT><I>East_Bounding_Coordinate:</I> -117.820397</DT> <DT><I>North_Bounding_Coordinate:</I> 41.994004</DT> <DT><I>South_Bounding_Coordinate:</I> 35.911905</DT> </DL> </DD> </DL> </DD> <DT><I>Keywords:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DT><I>Theme:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DT><I>Theme_Keyword:</I> Sierra Nevada Forest Plan</DT> </DL> </DD> <DT><I>Place:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> </DL> </DD> </DL> </DD> <DT><I>Access_Constraints:</I> None</DT> <DIV> <DT><I>Use_Constraints:</I></DT> 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<DT><I>Citation_Information:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DT><I>Originator:</I> \</DT> <DT><I>Publication_Date:</I> </DT> <DT><I>Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:</I> Source Format: \Capture Method:</DT> <DT><I>Other_Citation_Details:</I></DT> <DD>Projection: \Datum:</DD> </DL> </DD> </DL> </DD> </DL> </DD> <DT><I>Process_Step:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DIV> <DT><I>Process_Description:</I></DT> <PRE ID="original">Metadata imported.</PRE> <SCRIPT>fix(original)</SCRIPT> </DIV> </DL> </DD> <DT><I>Process_Step:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DIV> <DT><I>Process_Description:</I></DT> <PRE ID="original">Dataset copied.</PRE> <SCRIPT>fix(original)</SCRIPT> </DIV> <DT><I>Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:</I></DT> <DD>Server=oracle-idb.rsl.r5; Service=esri_sde; User=fssde; Version=FSSDE.FSSDE</DD> </DL> </DD> <DT><I>Process_Step:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DIV> <DT><I>Process_Description:</I></DT> <PRE ID="original">Dataset copied.</PRE> <SCRIPT>fix(original)</SCRIPT> </DIV> <DT><I>Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:</I></DT> 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Downloadable Data</DT> <DIV> <DT><I>Distribution_Liability:</I></DT> <PRE ID="original">This product is reproduced from geospatial information prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. By removing the contents of this package or taking receipt of these files via electronic file transfer methods, you understand that the data stored on this media is in draft condition. Represented features may not be in an accurate geographic location. The Forest Service makes no expressed or implied warranty, including warranty of merchantability and fitness, with respect to the character, function, or capabilities of the data or their appropriateness for any user's purposes. The Forest Service reserves the right to correct, update, modify, or replace this geospatial information without notification. For more information, contact the Remote Sensing Lab, 916-640-1256.</PRE> <SCRIPT>fix(original)</SCRIPT> </DIV> </DL> </DD> </DL> <A HREF="#Top">Back to Top</A> <A name="Metadata_Reference_Information"><HR /></A> <DL> <DT><I>Metadata_Reference_Information:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DT><I>Metadata_Date:</I> 20060816</DT> <DT><I>Metadata_Contact:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DT><I>Contact_Information:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DT><I>Contact_Organization_Primary:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DT><I>Contact_Organization:</I> USDA Forest Service - Pacific Southwest Region - Remote Sensing Lab</DT> <DT><I>Contact_Person:</I> Daniel Studer</DT> </DL> </DD> <DT><I>Contact_Position:</I> GIS Coordinator</DT> <DT><I>Contact_Address:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DT><I>Address_Type:</I> mailing and physical address</DT> <DIV> <DT><I>Address:</I></DT> <PRE ID="original">3237 Peacekeeper Way, Suite 209</PRE> <SCRIPT>fix(original)</SCRIPT> </DIV> <DT><I>City:</I> McClellan</DT> <DT><I>State_or_Province:</I> CA</DT> <DT><I>Postal_Code:</I> 95652</DT> <DT><I>Country:</I> USA</DT> </DL> </DD> <DT><I>Contact_Voice_Telephone:</I> (916) 640-1292</DT> <DT><I>Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:</I> (916) 640-1291</DT> <DT><I>Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:</I> dstuder@fs.fed.us</DT> <DT><I>Hours_of_Service:</I> 0800 - 1700 M - F, PT</DT> <DT><I>Contact Instructions:</I></DT> <DIV> <PRE ID="original">Office is closed on federal holidays</PRE> <SCRIPT>fix(original)</SCRIPT> </DIV> </DL> </DD> </DL> </DD> <DT><I>Metadata_Standard_Name:</I> FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata</DT> <DT><I>Metadata_Standard_Version:</I> FGDC-STD-001-1998</DT> <DT><I>Metadata_Time_Convention:</I> local time</DT> <DT><I>Metadata_Extensions:</I></DT> <DD> <DL> <DT><I>Online_Linkage:</I> <A TARGET="viewer" HREF="http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html"> http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html</A> </DT> <DT><I>Profile_Name:</I> ESRI Metadata Profile</DT> </DL> </DD> </DL> </DD> </DL> <A HREF="#Top">Back to Top</A> </BODY> </HTML>