Poweshiek-Skipperling (Oarisma poweshiek) 5-year Review 2024

In accordance with section 4(c)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), the purpose of a status review is to assess each threatened species or endangered species to determine whether its status has changed and if it should be classified differently or removed from the Lists of Threatened and Endangered Wildlife and Plants. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) evaluated the biology and status of the Poweshiek skipperling (Oarisma poweshiek) to inform this status review. 

Author(s)
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Fish and Wildlife Biologist
Ecological Services,
Endangered Species
Additional Role(s)
National Species Lead for Rusty Patched Bumble Bee,
National Species Lead for Poweshiek Skipperling
Expertise
Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultations,
Recovery Planning and Implementation,
Recovery Permits
Bloomington,MN
Publication date
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Program
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The Ecological Services Program works to restore and protect healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and plants and the environments upon which they depend. Using the best available science, we work with federal, state, Tribal, local, and non-profit stakeholders, as well as private land owners, to...