New Jersey Recognized Qualified Dwarf Wedgemussel Surveyors

The following list includes individuals recognized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), New Jersey Field Office, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Endangered and Nongame Species Program as qualified to conduct surveys for the federally endangered dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon). This list may not include all individuals qualified to survey for this species. This list will be updated periodically. Inclusion of names on this list does not constitute endorsement by the Service or any other U.S. Government agency or State agency.

Author(s)

Michael Ciappi

Senior Fish & Wildlife Biologist

Conservation Planning Assistance

Expertise

National Environmental Policy Act,

Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act,

wetland mitigation,

offshore wind,

freshwater mussels,

federal project review

Contact

+1609-867-9004

Send a Message

Area

Galloway,NJ

Publication date

Feb 12, 2024

Type of document

Guidance

Facility

Wildlife Inspector - Newark, New Jersey

Office of Law Enforcement responsible for wildlife import/export inspection operations.

Law Enforcement

Elizabeth,NJ

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

Program

Endangered Species

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Program

Baileys Crossroads,VA

Species

Dwarf Wedge Mussel (Alasmidonta heterodon)

FWS Focus

Species

Kingdom

Animalia

Taxonomic Rank

Species

Ecosystem

River/stream

FWS and DOI Region(s)

Northeast