In situations like this, we try to build awareness so that at certain times of the year it's not a problem for the piping plover that the dam is keeping the reservoir at high levels and essentially, I guess, covering the piping plover habitat. At other times of the year it is more important that the water level be lower. And we try to work with the key stakeholders to inform them so that they can use best management practices to accommodate the needs of the species.
On March 1st, 2011. See this statement in context.