Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11
From 2017-2018, support the existing efforts to restore the El Monte ponds and any other on-going habitat restoration projects for the benefit of nesting tricolored blackbird. This objective to be incorporated into the Tricolored Blackbird Management Plan after 2018.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Submit project metadata, data, and annual reports documenting project methods and results to the MSP Web Portal. | Available for implementation |
Criteria | Deadline year |
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Restoration of El Monte ponds implemented for Tricolored Blackbird | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered hydrology | ALTHYD |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11
From 2017 to 2021, support statewide survey efforts for Tricolored blackbird held every 3 years.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
RSUP-1 | Submit monitoring data and management recommendations to MSP web portal | available for implementation |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Participate in Surveys every 3 Years | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered hydrology | ALTHYD |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11
Beginning in 2017, annually inspect suitable nesting habitat at current and historically occupied sites (see occurrence table) to determine management needs (including need for additional water) taking care not to disturb nesting tricolored blackbirds, and use a regional IMG monitoring protocol to collect covariate data on human activities and other threats to determine management needs.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Conduct regional IMG monitoring protocol surveys to determine management needs (including need for additonal water) taking care not to disturb nesting tricolored blackbirds, | available for implementation | Tricolored Blackbird (Agelaius tricolor) Surveys |
IMP-2 | Based upon threat evaluation, determine if routine management or more intensive management is warranted. | available for implementation | |
IMP-3 | Submit monitoring data and management recommendations to MSP web portal | available for implementation | Tricolored Blackbird (Agelaius tricolor) Surveys |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Annual IMG monitoring of Tricolored Blackbird completed | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered hydrology | ALTHYD |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11
Beginning in 2017, conduct routine management actions identified through the IMG regional protocol monitoring.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Perform routine management activities such as protecting occurrences from disturbance through fencing, signage, and enforcement and adding additonal water to ponded sites. | available for implementation | |
IMP-2 | Submit project metadata and management data to the MSP web portal. | available for implementation |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Routine Management Completed as Needed Based Upon Monitoring Recommendations | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered hydrology | ALTHYD |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11
In 2018, prepare a management plan for tricolored blackbird that prioritizes management actions to protect nesting sites from disturbance and enhances habitat using data from annual IMG monitoring.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
PRP-1 | Prioritize management actions, focusing on reducing threats and expanding occurrences in areas most likely to remain viable over the long-term in the context of future land development. | Available for implementation | |
PRP-2 | Develop an implementation plan for tricolored blackbird that prioritizes management actions for the next five years. | Available for implementation | |
PRP-3 | Submit management plan to MSP web portal | Available for implementation |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Management Plan for Tricolored Blackbird prepared by 2019 | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered hydrology | ALTHYD |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11
Beginning in 2019, implement the highest priority management actions for tricolored blackbird on Conserved Lands.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Management actions to be determined by the management plan. | waiting for precedent action | |
IMP-2 | Submit project data and management actions to MSP web portal | waiting for precedent action |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Management actions implemented for Tricolored Blackbird | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered hydrology | ALTHYD |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11
Beginning in 2019, monitor the effectiveness of management actions implemented for tricolored blackbird on Conserved Lands
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Submit monitoring data and reports to MSP web portal | waiting for precedent action |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Monitoring Completed within one year of management actions and Report Submitted | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered hydrology | ALTHYD |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
Annually inspect known areas occupied by arroyo toad to identify and reduce threats that can be managed at the local scale including road crossings, illegal encroachment, off-road vehicle use, non-native plants, trash dumping, grazing by livestock, and incompatible human recreation. Where possible, restrict access to arroyo toad upland and breeding habitats to help prevent disturbance to all arroyo toad life history stages (eggs, larvae, metamorphs and adults). Activities should be restricted in upland habitat year-round and in breeding habitat during the core of the breeding season (March to July).
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Using a regional "IMG" monitoring protocol, annually inspect significant Arroyo toad occurrences to assess status and quantify potential threats to determine management needs. AID_20161229_1831_100 | Available for implementation | |
IMP-2 | Roads should be examined for high risk areas for arroyo toad crossing and use. Only slow moving vehicles (<5mph) with an occupant experienced in arroyo toad identification should be allowed on high risk roads after sunset (Zimmitti and Mahrdt 1999). | Available for implementation | |
IMP-3 | An education program should be implemented that promotes the value of the arroyo toad and informs the public of restrictions and the importance of not disturbing the wildlife. | Available for implementation | |
IMP-4 | Based upon occurrence status and threats, determine management needs including whether routine management or more intensive management is warranted. | Available for implementation | |
IMP-5 | Submit monitoring and management recommendations to the MSP web portal | Available for implementation |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Annual IMG monitoring of Arroyo toad completed | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered fire regime | ALTFIR |
Altered hydrology | ALTHYD |
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive animals | INVANI |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
Beginning in 2018, conduct routine management actions for arroyo toad identified through the IMG regional protocol monitoring, including protecting populations from detrimental human use (e.g. ORV, trampling, altered hydrology), removing invasive plants, and removing aquatic predators and exotic species (which compete and/or prey on arroyo toads, primarily young) within the known arroyo toad habitat.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Perform routine management activities such as protecting occurrences from human disturbance, controlling invasive plants, and removing invasive aquatic animals. | available for implementation | |
IMP-2 | Submit project metadata and management data to MSP web portal. | available for implementation |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Routine Management Completed as Needed Based Upon Monitoring Recommendations | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered fire regime | ALTFIR |
Altered hydrology | ALTHYD |
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive animals | INVANI |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
In 2020 and 2021 (assuming adequate rainfall levels), conduct comprehensive arroyo toad surveys using USGS survey protocols throughout the MSPA on Conserved Lands in known occupied and potential habitat to determine current distribution and status of arroyo toad, collect data on threats and habitat covariates, and identify management needs.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
SURV-1 | Survey known occupied and potantial habitat on Conserved Lands across the MSPA to determine the distribution and abundance of arroyo toad on Conserved Lands. | Available for implementation | |
SURV-2 | Collect data on threats and identify management needs to support self-sustaining occurrences. | Available for implementation | |
SURV-3 | Continue to collect genetic samples from all arroyo toads captured. | Available for implementation | |
SURV-4 | Submit survey data and management recommendations to MSP web portal | Available for implementation |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Comprehensive surveys completed for Arroyo toad by 2021 | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered fire regime | ALTFIR |
Altered hydrology | ALTHYD |
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive animals | INVANI |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Loss of connectivity | LOSCON |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
In 2017, continue to convene with the working group of land managers, scientists, wildlife agencies, and local biologists knowledgeable in arroyo toad to review existing conditions of known occurrences on Conserved Lands, to prepare a plan for management of arroyo toad which considers each site, and to develop a regional monitoring strategy.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
PRP-1 | Convene working group meetings to review existing conditions of known occurrences. | in progress | |
PRP-2 | Use habitat models developed by USGS and results from survey and genetic analyses to identify suitable areas for long-term management. | in progress | |
PRP-3 | Conduct site visits as necessary to identify appropriate management actions. | in progress | |
PRP-4 | Develop an arroyo toad management plan. The plan should prioritize management actions for the next five years and detail tasks, lead entities, responsibilities, timelines, and budgets. | in progress | |
PRP-5 | Submit management plan to MSP web portal | in progress |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Arroyo toad management plan completed by 2018 | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered fire regime | ALTFIR |
Altered hydrology | ALTHYD |
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive animals | INVANI |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Loss of connectivity | LOSCON |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
Beginning in 2018, implement high priority actions identified in the Arroyo Toad Management Plan.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Submit project metadata, management actions and report to MSP web portal | waiting for precedent action |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
High priority management actions implemented for Arroyo toad | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered fire regime | ALTFIR |
Altered hydrology | ALTHYD |
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive animals | INVANI |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Loss of connectivity | LOSCON |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
Beginning in 2018, monitor the effectiveness of management actions implemented for the arroyo toad.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Submit project metadata, monitoring data and reports to MSP web portal | waiting for precedent action |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Effectiveness of implementing high priority arroyo toad management actions determined | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered fire regime | ALTFIR |
Altered hydrology | ALTHYD |
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive animals | INVANI |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Loss of connectivity | LOSCON |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 9
Continue the research study of breeding burrowing owls, foraging, threats, artifiical and natural burrows, movements, and habitat assessments to inform management at existing occupied and future potential nodes. Include translocated owls in the study to determine effectiveness of translocation and to gather information to inform continued management at new nodes.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
RES-1 | Submit project metadata, survey data, and report with management recommendations to the MSP web portal. | In progress |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Burrowing Owl Surveys and Reports Completed by 2021. | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 9
Annually inspect artificial and natural burrows and occupied habitat to determine management needs using a regional IMG protocol. The monitoring should include considerations for retrofitting existing artificial burrows with the most current design to maximize fledgling success, removal/closing of burrows at poorly performing sites, and addition of burrows to maximize success.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Conduct regional IMG monitoring protocol survey locations and habitat, assess status, and quantify potential threats. | available for implementation | |
IMP-2 | Based upon occurrence status and threats, determine management needs including whether routine management or more intensive management is warranted. | available for implementation | |
IMP-3 | Submit monitoring and management data to the regional MSP web portal. | available for implementation |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Surveys Completed Annually with management recommendations | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Parasitism/disease | |
Pesticides | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 9
Conduct management actions identified through the IMG regional protocol monitoring, including protecting populations from disturbance, removing invasive plants, cleaning, repairing, and fortifying burrows within the known occupied and suitable habitat, retrofitting existing artificial burrows with the most current design to maximize fledgling success, removal/closing of burrows at poorly performing sites, and addition of burrows to maximize success.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Perform management activities such as protecting populations from disturbance, removing invasive plants, cleaning, repairing, and fortifying burrows, retrofitting existing artificial burrows with the most current design to maximize fledgling success, removal/closing of burrows at poorly performing sites, and addition of burrows to maximize success.. | some occurrences are in progress | |
IMP-2 | Submit project metadata and management data to MSP web portal. | some occurrences are in progress |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Management Completed as Needed Based Upon Monitoring Recommendations | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 9
In 2017, finalize the Burrowing Owl Conservation and Management Plan that includes results from the research study and habitat assessments and recommendations for the establishment of at least two nodes and enhancement of existing occurrences to ensure persistence on Conserved Lands and establishment of a captive breeding population as a source for burrowing owls.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
PRP-1 | Consult with the Burrowing Owl Working Group consisting of species experts, scientists, wildlife agencies, land managers and other stakeholders to gather input into prioritized management actions. | completed | |
PRP-2 | Submit project metadata and Burrowing Owl Conservation and Management Plant to the MSP Web Portal. |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Burrowing Owl Management Plan Completed in 2017 | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Pesticides | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 9
Beginning in 2017, implement highest priority management actions from the Burrowing Owl Conservation and Management Plan.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Submit project metadata, management datasets, and report to the MSP Web Portal. | available for implementation |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
By 2021, =1 High Priority Management Action Implemented from the Burrowing Owl Conservation and Management Plan | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Pesticides | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 9
Beginning in 2017, monitor the effectiveness of management actions implemented for western burrowing owl on Conserved Lands.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Submit monitoring data and reports to MSP web portal | waiting for precedent action |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Monitoring Completed and Data and Report Submitted within one year of management actions | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Pesticides | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 2, 3, 4
From 2017 through 2021, continue implementing high priority management actions to: expand coastal cactus wren populations; rehabilitate habitat destroyed in the 2003 Cedar and 2007 Harris wildfires; improve connectivity within and between the Otay and San Diego/El Cajon genetic clusters (see occurrence table); and manage high risk of anthropogenic predation of adults and nestlings. These priority management actions are identified in the South San Diego County Coastal Cactus Wren Habitat Conservation and Management Plan prepared in 2015.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Following best practices in the South San Diego County Coastal Cactus Wren Habitat Conservation and Management Plan, design cactus scrub enhancement and restoration projects to provide high quality nesting and foraging habitat with large patches of cacti >1 m tall in a mosaic of open scrub that provides sufficient food resources for reproduction and survival, especially during drought. As they become available, incoporate the results from the Cactus Wren Demography, Foraging and Arthropod Study to create restoration palettes that favor plant species associated with important arthropod food resources. Design planting layouts to maximize water availability by allocating a portion of the plantings to more mesic sites, such as ravines, at the bottom of slopes, and on northerly and easterly aspects. Control invasive nonnative plants to =20% absolute cover to reduce competition with native plants for water and light. | some occurrences are in progress | Otay River Valley Cactus Wren Habitat Restoration and Enhancement , Salt Creek Coastal Cactus Wren Habitat Restoration Project |
IMP-2 | Implement management actions, as needed, to reduce anthropogenic predation on wrens and their nests in fragmented habitats bordered by development where wrens are vulnerable to predation by cats, Cooper's hawks, corvids and other human-subsidized predators. Actions could include removing selected trees within or bordering cactus scrub that provide hunting, roosting, and nesting perches for hawks and corvids and avoiding cactus scrub restoration in areas where the terrain and location make wrens especially vulnerable to predation. Other measures could involve humanely removing feral cats from Conserved Lands and providing educational material and signage encouraging neighboring homeowners to keep their cats indoors so that wrens are protected and cats are safe from predation by wild animals, such as coyotes. | some occurrences are in progress | Otay River Valley Cactus Wren Habitat Restoration and Enhancement , Salt Creek Coastal Cactus Wren Habitat Restoration Project |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
By 2021, =3 High Priority Management Actions Implemented from the 2015 South San Diego County Coastal Cactus Wren Habitat Conservation and Management Plan | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered fire regime | ALTFIR |
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Loss of connectivity | LOSCON |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 2, 3, 4
From 2017-2021, collect data on the effectiveness of implementing high priority management actions from the 2015 South San Diego County Coastal Cactus Wren Habitat Conservation and Management Plan. In 2021, compile data from all restoration projects and determine the effectiveness of cumulative management actions for the combined Otay and San Diego/El Cajon genetic clusters (see occurrence table) in south San Diego County. These results will be used in 2022 to update management recommendations and success criteria for the South San Diego County Coastal Cactus Wren Habitat Conservation and Management Plan.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Collect vegetation data to document success of cactus scrub restoration projects. This can include monitoring the height, diameter and survival of planted cactus and the composition and percent cover of native and nonnative shrubs, forbs and grasses. Document wren use of restored cactus scrub. | some occurrences are in progress | |
IMP-2 | Submit restoration and enhancement project metadata, management datasets, and reports to the MSP Web Portal. | in progress | |
IMP-3 | Conduct a meta-analysis of habitat restoration data and cactus wren population survey data to determine whether short-term success criteria have been achieved for habitat restoration actions and for wren populations in south San Diego County. Based upon these results, prepare recommendations for the 2022-2031 management strategy for coastal cactus wren. These broad recommendations can be used in 2022 to update the South San Diego County Coastal Cactus Wren Habitat Conservation and Management Plan with the next set of success criteria and specific, prioritized management actions. | waiting for precedent action | |
IMP-4 | Submit cactus wren habitat restoration and population meta-analysis datasets, results, and management strategy recommendations for south San Diego County to the MSP Web Portal. | waiting for precedent action |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Success Criteria 2013-2021: Restore =70 Acres of High Quality Cactus Scrub and Increase the Combined Otay and San Diego/El Cajon Genetic Clusters to =75 Territories on C | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered fire regime | ALTFIR |
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Loss of connectivity | LOSCON |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 2, 3, 4, 6
From 2017 to 2021, use a standardized protocol to survey for cactus wrens to determine territory, pairing and banding status and collect habitat covariate data in cactus scrub habitats on Conserved Lands in the Otay and San Diego/El Cajon genetic clusters (see occurrence table). In 2018 and 2021, expand surveys to include the San Pasqual Valley/Lake Hodges genetic cluster.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
SURV-1 | Conduct 2 rounds of protocol surveys each year for coastal cactus wrens in mapped cactus at long term monitoring sites and expand monitoring sites, as needed, to include restoration sites and newly conserved cactus scrub. Use standardized protocols to document the number of wrens observed, age, sex, pairing and nesting status, and color band combinations, and to assess habitat for shrub overgrowth and crowding, invasive plants, unhealthy or dead cactus, and dominant shrub and cactus species. Update cactus mapping at restored and newly conserved sites. | in progress | |
SURV-2 | In conjunction with the Coastal Cactus Wren Demography, Vegetation and Arthropod Study, focus on collecting banding status data to better understand cactus wren population dynamics, adult and juvenile survival, and dispersal capabilities in south San Diego County. | unknown | |
SURV-3 | Submit project metadata, cactus wren survey and habitat assessment datasets, analyses and survey reports to the MSP Web Portal. | in progress |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Cactus Wren Surveys and Habitat Assessments Completed 2017-2021 | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered fire regime | ALTFIR |
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Loss of connectivity | LOSCON |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 2, 3, 4
From 2017 to 2019, continue the Coastal Cactus Wren Demography, Vegetation and Arthropod Study begun in 2015 to investigate relationships between habitat quality and wren reproduction, dispersal and survival in the Otay and San Diego/El Cajon genetic clusters (see occurrence table). Habitat quality is measured at the territory scale and characterized by vegetation attributes, arthropod community composition, nestling diet, and potential availability of arthropod prey based on plant associations. Use the results to develop specific restoration recommendations to enhance habitat suitability and food resources important to cactus wren reproduction and survival.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
RES-1 | Capture, uniquely color band, and monitor cactus wrens regularly during the breeding season to collect data on territory and breeding status, nesting phenology, nest fate, number of eggs/nestlings/fledglings per nest, and annual productivity, dispersal and survival. Measure habitat quality at each territory by characterizing the vegetation and by sampling arthropod communities associated with bare ground and 8 plant species common to cactus scrub. Determine nestling diets by collecting fecal samples during banding and using DNA barcoding methods to identify the arthropod taxa fed to nestlings. | in progress | |
RES-2 | Identify arthropods important in the diet of nestling cactus wrens based on a DNA barcoding identification of arthropods in fecal samples obtained from the south San Diego County study, from the results of a similar study in Orange County, and from a literature search of adult and nestling cactus wren diets across their range. Evaluate the occurrence of arthropod taxa important to wren diets in association with 8 specific plant species and bare ground to determine those habitat attributes in cactus scrub that provide significant food resources for cactus wrens. Analyze wren reproductive parameters in relation to expected arthropod food availability based on the habitat attributes of each territory. Use the results to develop specific management recommendations for plant restoration palettes and for restoring the composition and cover of plants and bare ground that enhance food availablity for wrens. Determine how plants might be situated in the landscape to enhance arthropod food availability during droughts, such as planting a portion of plants in more mesic sites in ravines, at the bottom of slopes and on northerly and easterly aspects. | in progress | |
RES-3 | Project metadata, datasets, analyses, and report with specific management recommendations will be submitted to the MSP Web Portal. | in progress |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Coastal Cactus Wren Demography, Vegetation and Arthropod Study and Report with Management Recommendations Completed by 2020 | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered fire regime | ALTFIR |
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 5, 6
From 2017-2021, collect data on the effectiveness of implementing high priority management actions to restore cactus scrub to expand coastal cactus wren populations and enhance connectivity within the San Pasqual Valley/Lake Hodges genetic cluster (see occurrence table). In 2021, compile data from all restoration projects and determine the effectiveness of cumulative management actions for north San Diego County. Use these results to develop a management strategy that will provide the basis for preparing a North County Coastal Cactus Wren Habitat Conservation and Management Plan in 2022.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Collect vegetation data to document success of cactus scrub restoration projects. This can include monitoring the height, diameter and survival of planted cactus and the composition and percent cover of native and nonnative shrubs, forbs and grasses. Document wren use of restored cactus scrub. | some occurrences are in progress | |
IMP-2 | Submit restoration and enhancement project metadata, management datasets, and reports to the MSP Web Portal. | some occurrences are in progress | |
IMP-3 | Conduct a meta-analysis of habitat restoration data and cactus wren population survey data to determine whether short-term success criteria have been achieved for habitat restoration actions and for wren populations in north San Diego County. Based upon these results, prepare recommendations for a 2022-2031 management strategy for coastal cactus wren. These broad recommendations can be used in 2022 to prepare a North San Diego County Coastal Cactus Wren Habitat Conservation and Management Plan with specific, prioritized management actions. | waiting for precedent action | |
IMP-4 | Submit cactus wren habitat restoration and population meta-analysis datasets, results, and management strategy recommendations for north San Diego County to the MSP Web Portal. | waiting for precedent action |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Success Criteria 2013-2021: Restore =75 Acres of High Quality Cactus Scrub and Increase the San Pasqual Valley/Lake Hodges Genetic Cluster to =90 Territories on Conserve | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered fire regime | ALTFIR |
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Loss of connectivity | LOSCON |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 1, 7
In 2018 and 2019, coordinate with land managers and the wildlife agencies to determine if there are gaps in monitoring and/or management that could use regional support and to develop joint management recommendations.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
RSUP-1 | Hold meetings with land managers and the wildlife agencies to identify any management and/or monitoring gaps that could use regional support and to develop joint management recommendations. |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Gaps Identified and Recommendations Created in Coordination with Land Managers and Wildlife Agencies | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 1, 7
From 2017 to 2021, continue the existing survey efforts for western snowy plover implemented by the wildlife agencies and military.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Submit monitoring data and management recommendations to the MSP web portal. |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Western Snowy Plover Surveys and Reports Completed Annually | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 1, 7
Beginning in 2020, implement management actions on Conserved Lands as identified through monitoring and the coordination efforts with the land managers and wildlife agencies.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Submit project metadata, management datasets, and report to the MSP web portal. |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
By 2021, at least 1 Management Actions Implemented for Western Snowy Plover | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 1, 7
Beginning in 2020, monitor the effectiveness of management actions implemented for western snowy plover on Conserved Lands.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Submit monitoring data and reports to MSP web portal. |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Monitoring data submitted to MSP web portal within one year of management actions being completed. | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
In 2018, develop a long-term San Diego Black-tailed Jackrabbit Monitoring Plan to track their distribution and status, habitat associations and level of threats in coastal sage scrub and grassland vegetation communities across the MSPA. The plan should integrate with the Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub and Grassland Vegetation Monitoring Plan to include sampling at long-term vegetation monitoring plots. The monitoring plan should build upon previous surveys, habitat assessments and modeling to develop specific questions, monitoring methods, a statistically valid sampling design, sampling locations, and standardized protocols for determining the status and abundance of the jackrabbit and for assessing habitat and threats at each sampling site to determine vegetation management needs. The plan should include guidelines for data analysis and preparation of a report with monitoring results and vegetation management recommendations.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
PRP-1 | Submit project metadata and San Diego Black-tailed Jackrabbit Monitoring Plan to the MSP Web Portal. | On hold |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
San Diego Black-tailed Jackrabbit Monitoring Plan completed in 2018 | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Loss of connectivity | LOSCON |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
In 2019, begin implementing long-term San Diego black-tailed jackrabbit monitoring as specified in the San Diego Black-tailed Jackrabbit Monitoring Plan. Prepare a report detailing jackrabbit and habitat and threat assessment results and with site specific vegetation management recommendations.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Submit project metadata, datasets, analyses and monitoring report with management recommendations to the MSP Web Portal. | waiting for precedent action |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
San Diego Black-tailed Jackrabbit Monitoring and Report completed by 2020 | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Loss of connectivity | LOSCON |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
In 2021, conduct Engelmann oak woodland monitoring as part of implementation of the Oak Woodland Vegetation Monitoring Plan on Conserved Lands in the MSPA.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Submit project metadata, monitoring datasets and reports to the MSP web portal | waiting for precedent action |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Oak Woodland Vegetation Monitoring Plan implemented 2021 | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Altered fire regime | ALTFIR |
Altered hydrology | ALTHYD |
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Invasive animals | INVANI |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Loss of ecological integrity | ECOINT |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 1, 7
From 2017-2021, annually conduct predator control at breeding least tern colonies before and during the nesting season to improve fledgling success. Include tracking of predator-tern interactions to provide real-time data to improve control efforts during the breeding season.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Conduct predator control prior to breeding and during the breeding season to control the various taxa (e.g. mammals, reptiles, birds, inverebrates) that prey on adult, nestling, and fledgling least terns. | in progress | |
IMP-2 | Submit data and reports to MSP web portal. | in progress |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Predator Control Implemented and Reports Completed Annually | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 1, 7
From 2017-2021, monitor the effectiveness of predator control at least tern colonies and monitor overall tern predator status and trend to identify larger issues potentially affecting other MSP species and to improve management effectiveness.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Submit monitoring data and reports to MSP web portal | available for implementation |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Monitoring completed and data and report submitted within 1 year of management actions being completed. | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 1, 7
From 2017 to 2021, continue the existing survey efforts for California least tern implemented by the wildlife agencies and military.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
SURV-1 | Submit monitoring data and management recommendations to MSP web portal | In progress |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Least Tern Surveys and Reports Completed Annually | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 1, 7
From 2017 to 2021, annually inspect the existing nest sites for California least tern, taking precautions to avoid disturbance during the nesting season, to identify necessary management actions in order to support the expansion of the occurrence to self sustaining levels.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Conduct regional IMG monitoring protocol survey locations and habitat, assess status, and quantify potential threats. | Available for implementation | |
IMP-2 | Based upon threat evaluation, determine if routine management or more intensive management is warranted. | Available for implementation | |
IMP-3 | Submit monitoring data and management recommendations to MSP web portal | Available for implementation |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Surveys Completed Annually with management recommendations | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 1, 7
From 2017-2021, perform routine management activities such as invasives removal, sand replenishment, nest prep, and protecting occurrences from disturbance through fencing, signage, and enforcement.
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Perform management activities protecting occurrences from disturbance through fencing, signage, and enforcement. | Available for implementation | Adaptive Management of Coastal Sand Dunes in Mission Bay to Benefit Native Plants and the CA Least Tern |
IMP-2 | Submit project metadata and management data to MSP web portal. | Available for implementation | Adaptive Management of Coastal Sand Dunes in Mission Bay to Benefit Native Plants and the CA Least Tern |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Management Completed as Needed Based Upon Monitoring Recommendations | 2021 |
Threat Name | Threat Code |
---|---|
Climate change | CLICHN |
Herbivory/predation | |
Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Parasitism/disease | |
Urban development | URBDEV |