Type: report

Article abstract: Otay tarplant (Deinandra conjugens) is an endangered plant species found only in the Otay Mesa area. This plant species is considered a narrow endemic species under the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP). Monitoring for this plant was conducted on June 2, 2003 within City-owned land in the Proctor Valley area by City of San Diego staff. This is the first year for monitoring of this plant species at this location. However, results from extensive surveys conducted by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on surrounding refuge lands are expected to be available shortly. The methodology and results of the monitoring are detailed below. The goal of the effort was to continue the annual collection of data for long-term monitoring of Otay tarplant under the MSCP.