Multi-Species Conservation Plan

Despite the current economic downturn, Pima County will continue to gain new residents and this growth in population and associated infrastructure will result in the "incidental take" of species that are currently-or have the potential to be-listed under the Endangered Species Act. To avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts to species and their habitats, Pima County is planning to submit a Multi-species Conservation Plan (MSCP) to be in compliance with the Endangered Species Act. The Pima County MSCP will address conservation needs of 49 species: 4 plants, 8 mammals, 8 birds, 6 fish, 2 amphibians, 7 reptiles, and 14 invertebrates.

In early December 2010, Pima County submitted an Administrative Draft of the MSCP and associated documents (Environmental Impact Statement and Implementing Agreement) for administrative review by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Once the review is complete, there will be a formal public comment period. The entire federal review process is expected to take at least a year to complete.

Prior to the formal comment period, Pima County is accepting comments on the MSCP, which can be directed to Neva Connolly, 201 N. Stone Ave., 6th floor, Tucson, AZ 85701; or emailed to: Neva.Connolly@pima.gov.

MSCP Documents

Multi-species Conservation Plan Administrative Draft

Administrative Draft Appendices

Overview of Pima County’s Multi-species Conservation Plan, Administrative Draft
December 8, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions about the Pima County Multiple Species Conservation Plan (MSCP)

MSCP Memos

Sonoran Desert Tortoise and the County MSCP

Memo: Re..Implementing Agreement

Responses to stakeholder comments on the December 2009 draft of the Pima County MSCP

Memo: Re..Endangered Species Act Section 10(a) Permit Application

 

Background Reports

Open Space Mitigation Land MSCP Credit

Ecological Monitoring