U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service News

SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to determine endangered species status under the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended, for two perennial herbs, Astragalus holmgreniorum (Holmgren milk-vetch) and Astragalus ampullarioides (Shivwits milk-vetch). Three small populations of A. holmgreniorum exist in Washington County, Utah and adjacent Mohave County, Arizona. Five small populations of A. ampullarioides exist in Washington County, Utah. Significant portions of the habitat of both species are subject to disturbance from urban development, off-road vehicles (ORVs), grazing, displacement by exotic weeds, and mineral development. A determination that A. holmgreniorum and A. ampullarioides are endangered species would implement the Federal protections provided by the Act for these plants.

Federal Register: October 20, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 202)

Final Rule (effective November 19, 1999) to List Astragalus desereticus (Deseret milk-vetch) as Threatened

SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), determine the plant species, Astragalus desereticus (Deseret milk- vetch), to be a threatened species under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Astragalus desereticus, considered extinct until its rediscovery in 1981, exists in one small population in Utah County, Utah. Threats to the plant include residential development, highway widening, livestock grazing and trampling, and other impacts to its limited habitat. This plant receives no protection under State or local laws or regulations. This rule implements Federal protection provided by the Act for this plant.