Type: report

Article abstract: BCLT and AECOM used the EMP funds for restoration of native grassland habitat at BCLT’s property, Wright’s Field, located in Alpine, California (the Project). Specifically, funds were utilized to restore and enhance the two remaining San Diego thornmint (Acanthomintha ilicifolia; thornmint) populations, as well as Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino; Quino) host plant (Plantago erecta; plantago) populations. Wright’s Field populations of both species are facing extirpation due to nonnative plant invasion. Working in partnership with AECOM’s highly skilled and qualified restoration team, BCLT implemented restoration and enhancement on two sites within native grassland habitat, both of which support thornmint and plantago. Restoration and management activities included removal of nonnatives; seed collection, bulking, and redispersal; monitoring (qualitative and quantitative) and reporting; resource agency coordination; volunteer training; and public outreach and education.