U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Critical Habitat Designation for San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat

Summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to designate approximately 22,423 hectares in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, California, as critical habitat for the endangered San Bernardino kangaroo rat, in accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973. This designation aims to protect the species' essential habitat components, including foraging, reproduction, and sheltering areas.