monitored. Others searched included Boulder Creek, Dodge Creek, Sullivan Creek, Young 

 Creek, Flat Creek. Other Tailed frog sites are known from previous records. The numerous 

 seeps along the west side of Lake Koocanusa should be checked periodically for the Coeur 

 d'Alene salamander. In particular, the Koocanusa North site should be monitored annually 

 following the protocols in the Coeur d'Alene Salamander Conservation Assessment (Cassirer et 

 al. 1994). 



Fortine District: The tributaries of Grave Creek (Clarence Creek and Foundation Creek) had 

 substantial populations of Tailed frogs. Why these frogs did not extend down to Grave Creek or 

 whether they were just missed is unknown. Similarly, it was surprising not to have found them 

 in Deep Creek, as it appeared to have ideal habitat. The Ten Lakes Scenic Area should probably 

 be surveyed in more depth with an eye out for the Wood frog which is known north of the border 

 in Alberta. Both Hagadore Lake and Turtle Lake offer long-term monitoring of marsh type 

 habitats as does a small pond just south of Louis Lake which contained the most dense 

 population of Long-toed salamander larvae encountered in the survey. Some of the more dry and 

 open Ponderosa pine forests in the south part of the district could contain the Gopher snake, 

 Racer, or Western Rattlesnake. Reliable sightings of any of these species as well as the Alligator 

 lizard and Western skink should be kept on file. The absence of any toad breeding in this district 

 was notable, but some breeding sites may yet be located. 



Fisher River District: Streams along the south edge of the Cabinet Mountains (Silver Bow 

 Creek and Baree Creek) had substantial Tailed frog populations which could be monitored 

 regularly. A previous fish survey in the district revealed a number of other streams with Tailed 

 frogs: Five Mile Creek, Deer Creek, Cow Creek, East Fisher River and Himes Creek. Several 

 marsh areas, such as along Sylvan Lake, the oxbow pond on the Silver Butte Fisher River and the 

 marsh at the headwaters of Blue Creek are good potential monitoring sites. The latter site was 

 one of the few areas observed where Pacific chorus frogs successfully bred in 1994. In the more 

 arid regions south of McGregor Lake, the Gopher snake, Racer and Rattlesnake might occur; any 

 reliable sightings should be kept on file. 



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