Regulation & law · 06/09/2001

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Designation of Critical Habitat for the Kootenai River Population of the White Sturgeon

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has designated 11.2 river miles of the Kootenai River in Idaho as critical habitat for the endangered white sturgeon population, in accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973. This designation aims to protect the species from potential threats and ensure the long-term survival of the Kootenai River population of white sturgeon.