Legal requirements
Federal
State
FDM references
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FDM 20-55 Agency Coordination for Environmental Documentation and Permitting
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FDM 24-15 Wildlife
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FDM 24-10 Threatened and Endangered Species
WisDOT forms and tools page
See the
Forms and tools page for factor sheets
Guidance/forms
Bats
Submit bat inspection forms for WisDOT projects to
dotecologyprogram@dot.wi.gov
**Frequently Used** Bats and Transportation Projects FAQ
August 5, 2025
FHWA/FRA/FTA Section 7 Range-Wide Consultation for Indiana Bat, Northern Long-Eared Bat, and Tricolored Bat
Appendix D Bridge/Culvert and Structure Bat Assessment Form
Guidance for IPaC Bat D-Key Talus-Rock Crevice Questions
July 2026
USFWS Confirmation Memo for Talus/Rock Crevices July 2026
Northern Long-Eared Bat guidance for non-Federal actions
Overview of bat inspection for building demolitions February 5, 2026
Bat inspections for building demolitions - Q&A February 5, 2026
Decision tree for combining bat and asbestos inspections for bridges and culverts
Bees
Rusty Patched Bumble Bee designated critical habitat guidance June 2026
Biological Assessments
Guidance for Endangered Species Act Biological Assessments and Section 7 Formal consultation/conference April 9, 2026Biological Assessment updates for preparers April 9, 2026
Butterflies
Regal Fritillary Butterfly - proposed listing guidance
Monarch Butterfly proposed listing guidance
Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Conservation Plan
Karner Blue Butterfly Range Update - Guidance and Maps
Fish
State threatened/endangered fish broad incidental take permit/authorization guidance December 9, 2025
Mussels
Designated critical habitat guidance for Sheepnose, Snuffbox, and Spectaclecase Mussels May 8, 2026
Salamander Mussel guidance
Plants
Eastern Prairie Fringed Orchid guidance
Resources