Proceedings 2010/049

Proceedings of the Central and Arctic Regional Science Advisory Process on the Recovery Potential Assessment of Eastern Pondmussel (Ligumia nasuta), Fawnsfoot (Truncilla donaciformis), Mapleleaf (Quadrula quadrula) and Rainbow (Villosa iris);
19-20 October 2010

Chairpersons: Todd Morris and Lynn Bouvier

Summary

A regional science peer-review meeting was held from 19 to 20 October 2010 in Burlington, Ontario. The purpose of the meeting was to assess the recovery potential of the Eastern Pondmussel (Ligumia nasuta), Fawnsfoot (Truncilla donaciformis), Mapleleaf (Quadrula quadrula), and Rainbow (Villosa iris) based on the 17 steps outlined in the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Recovery Potential Assessment (RPA) framework. The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) has designated Eastern Pondmussel (April 2007), Fawnsfoot (April 2008), Mapleleaf - Manitoba population (April 2006) and Rainbow (April 2006) as Endangered, while Mapleleaf - Ontario population (April 2006) was designated as Threatened. None of the four mussel species are currently listed under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). The resulting RPA Science Advisory Report will provide the information and scientific advice required for the Department to meet various requirements of SARA for these species including listing decisions, authorizations to carry out activities that would otherwise violate SARA and development of recovery strategies. Meeting participants included experts from DFO, Environment Canada, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Bishops Mills Natural History Centre, conservation authorities and academia. This proceedings report summarizes the relevant discussions from the peer-review meeting and presents revisions to be made to the associated research documents.

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