Type: report

Article abstract: Now in its ninth year since adoption, the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) is recognized as a successful model in the conservation of endangered and sensitive species and their habitats. This continuing effort is the joint work of the State government (California Department of Fish and Game, Wildlife Conservation Board and California Coastal Conservancy), the Federal government (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Bureau of Land Management), local jurisdictions, and development and environmental interest groups. In the City of San Diego, 91.9% of the conservation goal of 52,727 acres has been realized in nine years through public acquisitions, conservation through the development entitlement process and mitigation banks. The remaining 8.1%(4,273 acres) is the focus of the City of San Diego's on-going conservation effort associated with public acquisitions and development project review. As the City gets closer to reaching its conservation goal, it is refining its biological monitoring and long-term management efforts.