Search
Close this search box.

Breaking News in Texas: New Freshwater Mussels Listing Promotes Species and Habitat Conservation

June 4, 2024 – The new U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) listing offers protections for seven central Texas freshwater mussels under the Endangered Species Act and designates 1,577 river miles of critical habitat for the species across the Colorado, Guadalupe, Brazos, and Trinity River basins.

The final listing was published today (6/4) in the Federal Register and will be effective 30 days later (July 5th).

  • Guadalupe fatmucket, Texas fatmucket, Guadalupe orb, Texas pimpleback, Balcones spike, and false spike will receive the endangered listing.
  • The Texas fawnsfoot will receive a threatened listing with a 4(d) provision.
Clockwise from top left: Balcones spike, Guadalupe fatmucket, Texas fatmucket, false spike, Guadalupe orb, Texas fawnsfoot
Read the Press Release
Read The Federal Register

In April 2024, the USFWS updated its Texas freshwater mussel page with additional resources on the life history, federal listing status, recovery efforts, Stream Groupings, and sampling recommendations for these species:https://www.fws.gov/library/collections/texas-freshwater-mussels

ECT’s National Aquatics Team is ready to help you interpret these changes and provide expert guidance for your projects in Texas. Our Texas-based team supported by species lead Ryan Blankenship, is qualified, supported nationally, and has the bandwidth to grow.

Connect today to learn how we can support you and your project.

CONNECT WITH US

Ryan Blankenship, CWB®

Account Director

CONTACT
Credit: U.S. Government. Federal Register/Vol. 89, No. 108/Tuesday, June 4, 2024/Rules and Regulations, p. 48073.
Texas pimpleback and false spike.

About ECT
ECT provides experts on subjects that matter to address the complex environmental challenges and opportunities that face our clients and communities today. With professionals in more than 27 states, ECT specializes in natural resources, ecosystem restoration, remediation, water resource initiatives, and sustainability programs requiring cutting-edge technologies, effective permitting strategies, and responsive project management.

RECENT POSTS

© 2024 Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT). All Rights Reserved.

Privacy Policy

Terms & Conditions

ECT Subcontractor H&S Prequalification - Renewal Application

Section 1: Subcontractor Information

Company Legal Name:
Primary Mailing Address:
H&S Manager Information:
Current Date:
Recent Service:
NAICS Code(s):
Business Certifications:

Section 2: Document Uploads

Please provide your most current copy of the following items.
You may upload up to a total of 10 MB for all of your files; if you need to upload more or are experiencing difficulty uploading, please let us know and we will contact you directly. You may include up to 3 files per upload button. Hold down the command key to select multiple files from the same folder.

Next Steps

Once your renewal application is received, the information will be reviewed and you will be contacted either to confirm approval and active status in our system or to request additional or supplementary information such as HAZWOPER training certifications, procedural documentation, or other related information. To complete the application process, please complete the required signatures below.
"By signing below, I acknowledge the information provided is current and true and I have provided the support information requested or provided explanations why the information was not provided. Additionally, the submitting subcontractor agrees to follow ECT health & safety requirements and applicable state or Federal health & safety regulations."
Signature

KP Test Form

File Upload Section
You may upload up to a total of 10 MB for all of your files; if you need to upload more, please let us know and we will contact you directly.
You may include up to 3 files per upload button. Hold down the command key to select multiple files from the same folder.

ECT Inquiry

ECT Subcontractor H&S Prequalification - New Application

Section 1: Subcontractor Information

Company Legal Name:
Primary Mailing Address:
H&S Manager Information:
Current Date:
Recent Service:
NAICS Code(s):
Business Certifications:

Section 2: Subcontractor Health & Safety Information

Please provide the following data for the last three years below. If not applicable, please mark "NA" in the fields.
TRIR – Total Recordable Incident Rate:
DART – Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred:
EMR – Experience Modification Rate:
Citations/Safety
H&S Program Information

Section 3: Document Uploads

Please upload the following supporting documents.
You may upload up to a total of 10 MB for all of your files; if you need to upload more or are experiencing difficulty uploading, please let us know and we will contact you directly. You may include up to 3 files per upload button. Hold down the command key to select multiple files from the same folder.

Next Steps

Once your application is received, the information will be reviewed and you will be contacted either to confirm approval and active status in our system or to request additional or supplementary information such as HAZWOPER training certifications, procedural documentation, or other related information. To complete the application process, please complete the required signatures below.
"By signing below, I acknowledge the information provided is current and true and I have provided the support information requested or provided explanations why the information was not provided. Additionally, the submitting subcontractor agrees to follow ECT health & safety requirements and applicable state or federal health & safety regulations."
Signature
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.
ACCEPT & CLOSE
DECLINE