Habitat & Wildlife

Legal Requirements

• Wis. Adm. Code Ch. NR 40: Wisconsin's Invasive Species Rule
• State-listed Noxious Weeds (USDA)
• Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA, FWS)
• Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (FWS)

FDM References

• FDM 20-55 Agency Coordination for Environmental Documentation and Permitting
• FDM 24 Land and Water Resource Impacts

Tools and Templates

See the WisDOT environmental forms and tools page for factor sheets and guidance

• FWS Eagle Act - Do I need a permit?
• Eagle Permits - final rule guidance
• Migratory Bird Treaty Act guidance December 9, 2025
• Migratory Bird USFWS coordination form December 9, 2025

Resources

• FWS ePermits System: https://fwsepermits.servicenowservices.com/fws
• FHWA Environmental Toolkit: Water, Wetlands and Wildlife
• Wisconsin State Herbarium
• WDNR Invasive Species
• WDNR Wisconsin's Natural communities
• WDNR Wisconsin Wildlife and Habitat

Safety Issue

Be aware of wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) during the field season. Exposure to wild parsnip can result in severe rashes, blisters and skin discoloration. For more information, refer to the WDNR's wild parsnip website.

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