Welcome to the ESA Webtool!
The ESA Webtool is an online tool to streamline preparation of Biological Assessments (BAs) and the consultation process under Section 7 of the Federal Endangered Species Act for projects where the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is the lead federal action agency.
The ESA Webtool is a tool for you. It contains many resources designed to "demystify" the BA development and review process, including library, glossary and FAQ resources, a downloadable National Biological Assessment Template with context sensitive instructions, region-specific contacts and resources, and online file cabinets for BA documentation and collaboration.
To start, click on your state below and you will be redirected to the home page for the ESA-FHWA Area (Northern, Southern, or Western) where your state is located. From there you can begin by downloading the National BA template, reviewing the resources available to you, and setting up online file cabinets.
We want to know how well the ESA Webtool is working for you and how it can be improved. You can
Contact Us to share your thoughts or take our survey. By knowing what you think; together we can make this the best tool that it can be.