Goal: Protect and enhance existing populations of southwestern pond turtle to self-sustaining levels (i.e. 200+ individuals, even sex ratio, evidence of recruitment) in areas that meet the conditions for long-term management (low human access; high naturalness) and create new self-sustaining occurrences to ensure persistence over the long-term (>100 years).
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
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IMP-1 | Conduct routine management as needed at the Sycuan Peak ER occurrence of southwestern pond turtle. | In progress | |
IMP-2 | Conduct routine management as needed at the Rancho Jamul ER translocated occurrence of southwestern pond turtle. | In progress | |
IMP-3 | Continue to identify, begin management of invasive species, and translocate pond turtle to at least 2 suitable locations in the San Dieguito and San Diego River (e.g. El Monte Ponds, Boulder Creek Preserve) watersheds. | In progress | |
IMP-4 | Submit monitoring and management data to the regional MSP web portal. | In progress |
Criteria | Deadline year |
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By 2021, 2 new occurrences translocated in the San Diego and San Dieguito River Watersheds; SPER and RJER occurrences increased by 20% through recruitment from 2017 leve | 2021 |
Altered hydrology ALTHYD
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
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
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IMP-1 | Continue to monitor the expanded and head-started occurrence and/or habitat at SPER and RJER to document success. | In progress | |
IMP-2 | Monitor other translocated occurrences to document success. | waiting for precedent action |
Criteria | Deadline year |
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Southwestern Pond Turtle Translocation Monitoring and Reports Completed Annually | 2021 |
Altered hydrology ALTHYD
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
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Follow guidelines in the existing Invasive Plant Strategic Plan (CBI et al 2012) and invasive plant and animal sections of the updated MSP. | In progress | |
IMP-2 | Submit management data to the regional MSP web portal. | In progress | |
IMP-3 | Unknown |
Invasive animals INVANI
Invasive plants INVPLA
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Use regional IMG monitoring protocol to assess status, habitat, 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 |
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Surveys Completed every two years with management recommendations | 2021 |
Altered hydrology ALTHYD
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
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Perform routine management activities such as protecting occurrences from disturbance, controlling invasive plants, and removing invasive aquatic animals. | 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 |
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Routine Management Completed as Needed Based Upon Monitoring Recommendations | 2021 |
Altered hydrology ALTHYD
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
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Management actions to be determined by the management plan. | waiting for precedent action | |
IMP-4 | Submit project metadata and management data to MSP web portal. | unknown |
Criteria | Deadline year |
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By 2021, =1 High Priority Management Action Implemented from the Southwestern pond turtle Management Plan | 2021 |
Altered hydrology ALTHYD
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
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Submit monitoring data and report to MSP web portal | waiting for precedent action |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Effectiveness of High Priority Management Actions Determined | 2021 |
Altered hydrology ALTHYD
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
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Submit management data and reports to MSP web portal | waiting for precedent action |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Wildfire rescue program implemented for Southwestern pond turtle | 2021 |
Altered fire regime ALTFIR
Altered hydrology ALTHYD
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Submit monitoring data and report to MSP web portal | waiting for precedent action |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Monitoring of post fire rescue programs for Southwest pond turtles implemented | 2021 |
Altered fire regime ALTFIR
Altered hydrology ALTHYD
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Implement needed management actions as determined through BAER or other post fire surveys. | available for implementation |
Criteria | Deadline year |
---|---|
Post fire management actions implemented following wildfire events | 2021 |
Altered fire regime ALTFIR
Altered hydrology ALTHYD
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
---|---|---|---|
IMP-1 | Monitor stream flows and water quality postfire, document recovery of southwestern pond turtle populations and habitat, and effectiveness of any management actions for first 3 years after fire. | waiting for precedent action |
Criteria | Deadline year |
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Monitoring of post fire management actions, stream conditions, and population status for Southwest pond turtles implemented for 3 years post fire | 2021 |
Altered fire regime ALTFIR
Altered hydrology ALTHYD