Description
This document outlines Wyoming's strategy for managing water-related activities in the Platte River Basin to comply with the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program (PRRIP) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The plan identifies existing and new water-related activities, establishes baselines for water use, and details mitigation measures for excess depletions. It includes coordination processes between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and Wyoming, streamlined ESA consultation procedures, and provisions for mitigating impacts on federally listed species and their habitats. The plan also incorporates mechanisms like the Wyoming Water Bank to address new water-related activities and ensure compliance with PRRIP objectives.
