The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proposed an Incidental Take Permit that would allow unintentional harm to the slender glass lizard, a state-endangered species, during a road improvement project in Columbia County. The project on County Road J involves grading, culvert replacement, and asphalt paving, activities that could affect the lizards found in the area, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources stated the project is not expected to jeopardize the species’ survival or recovery in Wisconsin or significantly impact its habitat. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources explained that incidental take permits are issued when a project may unintentionally harm a protected species but is not likely to threaten its overall population.
To minimize harm to the slender glass lizard, conservation measures will be included in the permit. These measures are intended to reduce potential impacts while allowing the road improvements to proceed.
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