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RESULTS AND BENEFITS 



The project will result in a multitude of direct and 

 indirect benefits. Following is a list of the more 

 significant results which are anticipated: 



ENVIRONMENTAL 



* Increased or enhanced wildlife and fish habitats 

 with resultant healthier populations 



* Maintenance and recovery of endangered wildlife 

 species; enhanced populations of candidate species to 

 prevent listing and reduced future needs for funding for 

 recovery and reintroduction 



* Reduction in soil erosion and stabilization of 

 stream banks and channels 



* Reduction of non-point sources of pollution, 

 especially at dams and riparian areas 



TRIBAL 



* Maintain range conditions at or above present 

 levels of productivity 



* Increased self sufficiency through cattle 

 production 



* Increased revenues from hunting and fishing 



* Increased capacity for subsistence hunting 



* Increased public awareness and skills in range 

 management to promote biodiversity and enhance wildlife 



* Increased coordination and cooperation with 

 federal, state and private environmental interests 



FEDERAL 



* A reduction in the need for annual appropriations 

 in prairie dog poisoning control funds over a five-year 

 period 



* Averting the threat of litigation against the BIA 

 by environmental organizations for violation of the 

 Endangered Species Act and NEPA, as well as tribal 

 litigation for violation of trust responsibility 



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