Type: report

Article abstract: This report provides the project processing procedures proposed as part of the County of San Diego?s Quino Checkerspot Butterfly Amendment (Quino Amendment) to the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan (County Subarea Plan) and an analysis of anticipated conservation levels. By providing a concise summary of these critical issues, this report will facilitate review by staff, analysts, consultants, property owners, and the Wildlife Agencies (California Department of Fish and Game and U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service). It is assumed that those reviewing this report have prior knowledge of the County of San Diego?s Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) South County Subarea Plan (County Subarea Plan) and Quino Amendment. In general, the Quino Amendment will provide assurances for the long-term conservation of Quino within the County Subarea while allowing for public and private development consistent with the approved Implementing Agreement for the County Subarea Plan. Upon approval of the Quino Amendment, Quino will be included as a Covered Species Subject to Incidental Take under the County Subarea Plan. Such authorization is necessary because otherwise lawful activities associated with construction of public and private projects in the County Subarea will result in the modification and destruction of Quino habitat.