a) Biological Assessment. A BA is required under section 7(c) of the ESA, to fulfill consultation requirements set forth. in section 7(a)(2) of the ESA, if Federally-listed species or designated critical habitats may. be present in the area affected by any âmajor construction activityâ.
Sponsored Topics. Fort Riley is a United States Army installation located in Northeast Kansas, on the Kansas River, between Junction City and Manhattan. The Fort Riley Military Reservation covers 100,656 acres (407 kmÂ²) in Geary and Riley counties and includes two census-designated places: Fort Riley North and Fort Riley-Camp Whitside.
Fort Riley North-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 81% greater than the overall U.S. average. On 6/11/2008, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.3 miles away from the Fort Riley North place center caused $66 million in damages.