PROJECT

MAJOR ISSUES/TASK

San Bruno Mountain HCP Amendment
San Mateo County
2003 - present

Assistance to San Mateo County with supporting documents for an amendment to the 20 year old HCP and Section 10(a) permit. The amendment adds a recently listed endangered species to the permit and updates the HCP's adaptive management program. Includes a 5-year strategic plan to direct site-specific management and monitoring activities throughout the 3,600-acre project area.

University of California at Davis HCP
Yolo and Solano Counties
2002 to present

Mitigation for the impacts of new development at the University under the2003 Long Range Development Plan. The strategy includes a mitigation bank on Russell Ranch. The covered species are: valley elderberry longhorn beetle, Swainson's hawk, and burrowing owl.

Tucker Pond Santa Cruz Long-toed Salamander HCP
Santa Cruz County
2001 to present

Low-Effect Habitat Conservation Plan supports an incidental take permit application for a single-family residence project in south Santa Cruz County, California.

Gross-Poliski Ohlone Tiger Beetle HCP
Santa Cruz County
2001 to present

The incidental take permit under this HCP will authorize take associated with construction of a single-family residence and associated facilities on a 52-acre site, take resulting from long-term management of a habitat preserve, and potential take of OTB associated with occupancy of the residential area.

California Department of Parks and Recreation, San Luis Obispo Coast District and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area HCP
San Luis Obispo County
2001 to present

This HCP, is part of a conservation effort initiated by CDPR to protect, conserve, and enhance the natural resources of the coastal San Luis Obispo State Park units. These park units encompass large sections of the central California coastline, extensive watersheds, and upland terrestrial environments. The mission of CDPR is to provide protection for California's natural resources, while providing recreational access to the parks. The HCP will balance these two objectives by developing sound management strategies for the western snowy plover, California least tern, California red-legged frog, Morro shoulderband snail, and 10 listed plant species.
Client: California Department of Parks and Recreation, OHMVR Division

Willow Canyon HCP
Santa Cruz County
2001 to present

The HCP is addressing impacts of a single-family residential development on the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander. Contiguity of habitat and dispersal corridors are critical issues. The HCP includes a detailed biological implementation program for coordination with surrounding developments
Client: Hamilton-Swift

Kirby Canyon California Red-legged Frog HCP
Santa Clara County
2000 to present

The HCP covers landfill development, operations, maintenance, and closure activities at the 760-acre Kirby Canyon Landfill site located in South San Jose. The HCP and associated Section 10(a)(1)(B) permit replaces an Army Corps of Engineers Section 7 consultation conducted for the California red-legged frog. The site contains both breeding and upland habitat for the frog, as well as serpentine grassland habitat that support the federally-listed Bay checkerspot butterfly and some rare plants. Mitigation includes establishment of new breeding habitat for the frog, restored upland serpentine habitat for the frog, butterfly and rare plants, and funding to provide long-term monitoring and adaptive management of permanent habitat easements.
Client: Waste Management |

Grassland Water District Land Planning Guidance Study
Merced County
1995 and 2000 to presentI

The Merced County Expanded Case Study builds on a 1995 Land Planning Guidance Study. Its purpose is to provide information and guidance supporting an inter-agency partnership to foster better land use planning and firm, enforceable, long-term protection of agricultural and natural resource values, even in the face of burgeoning growth pressures. The study may be the first of its kind to provide a comprehensive picture of the economic values of wetlands in the County and their impact on the local economy. These non-urban land uses produce a net economic benefit to the local economy, whereas urban development, particularly sprawl type residential development, produces a net economic loss to local government. The study will benefit stakeholders by streamlining project review and improving the certainty of land use decisions. The work products include a final report, a public information booklet, and a workshop for the public and government stakeholders.
Client: Grassland Water District

Placer Legacy Project
Placer County, CA
1998-Present

TRA, in conjunction with the nonprofit Sierra Business Council, is undertaking comprehensive open space planning, dealing with biological resources as well as recreation, public safety, scenic and agricultural conservation. TRA is leading the habitat conservation planning effort and is coordinating the integration of all open space elements into a series of action opportunities to be considered by the Placer County Board of Supervisors.

Metro Air Park HCP
Sacramento County, CA
1999-2001

TRA completed a Final HCP and EIS for the 1900 acre Metro Air Park project located in the Natomas Basin. The HCP specifically addresses on-site impacts to covered species, but relies on a regional agency to implement the off-site mitigation program.
Client: Metro Air Park Association

Headwaters Project (Pacific Lumber) HCP/SYP and EIS
Humboldt County, CA
1996-1999

TRA assisted the State of California Resources Agency with preparation of a conservation strategy for the marbled murrelet, Coho salmon and other species of concern, technical review of the HCP, and reconcilation of the HCP and Sustained Yield Plan (SYP), and administrative review of the EIS/EIR.

Natomas Basin Habitat Conservation Plan
Sacramento and Sutter Counties
1994-1998

HCP for incidental take of the giant garter snake in connection with urban development. Examination of the use of rice fields for snake habitat. HCP also addresses impacts to State-listed Swainson's hawk. HCP in response to a plan for large scale mixed-use development proposed for a 55,000 acre study area.
Client: Sacramento Flood Control Agency.

Southern Sacramento County Vernal Pool HCP Feasibility Study
Sacramento County
1996

Feasibility study for regional planning effort including adequacy of existing data.
Client: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Kern Water Bank Habitat Conservation Plan
Kern County
1995-1997

Habitat Conservation Plan for San Joaquin Valley floor species on 19,000 acre parcel. Project involves operating a water bank and managing habitat for upland and wetland species.
Client: Kern Water Bank Authority

Stanford University California Tiger Salamander Conservation Agreement
Santa Clara County
1995-1997; 1999-present

Management plan for protection and enhancement of breeding ponds and upland habitat for the California tiger salamander at Stanford University.
Client: Stanford University

Coastal Sage Scrub Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP)
Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange Counties
1992-1996

First large scale conservation planning effort which focuses on remaining habitat in a 6,000 sq. mile, 5-county study area of southern California. Tom Reid was technical author of conservation guidelines for CDFG which subsequently became the basis for the USFWS regulation on the Federally-listed threatened California gnatcatcher.
Client: California Dept of Fish and Game

Quail Hollow Quarry Habitat Conservation Plan
Santa Cruz County
(1996-1998)

Habitat Conservation Plan for take of listed species known from Sand Parkland habitat at a sand quarry near Felton, CA.
Lead Agency: Santa Cruz County

Valensin Ranch Wetland Conservation Planning and Feasibility Study
Sacramento County
1995

Study addresses constraints to development near wetlands and vernal pools. Planning associated with giant garter snake and Swainson's hawk.
Client: The Nature Conservancy

Stallworth Preserve HCP
Walton County, Florida
1994

Protection and management of dune habitat supporting the Federally-listed endangered Choctawhatchee beach mouse and loggerheadsea turtle in an area proposed for development.
Client: The Howard Group

Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan
Kern County
1987-1992

An HCP was approved for five Federally-listed animal species and several plant species in a 400 square mile plan area. TRA also prepared supporting NEPA and CEQA environmental review documents and analyzed conformance with Bakersfield's General Plan.
Client: City of Bakersfield

Seascape Uplands Santa Cruz Long-toed Salamander HCP
1989-1994

The HCP for this 190-acre parcel has been submitted to the USFWS for final approvals. Habitat Conservation Plan The HCP would be implemented in Santa Cruz County in conjunction with a proposal for a residential development.
Client: Seascape Land Company

San Benito County HCP Feasibility Study
1990-1993

Preparation of a Feasibility Study for an HCP for threatened and endangered species with San Benito County emphasis on the San Joaquin kit fox throughout the 1,400 square mile study area.
Lead Agency: San Benito County

Sand City Habitat Conservation Plan
Monterey County
1988-1991

TRA prepared a draft HCP for the Federally-listed Smith's blue butterfly, black legless lizard and several rare plants, with environmental review documents.
Client: City of Sand City

United Technologies Road Project Habitat Conservation Plan
Santa Clara County
1992

Plan to minimize and mitigate take of endangered species relating to a new access road affecting portions of a 2000-acre serpentine grassland parcel.
Client: United Technologies Chemical Systems Division.

Marina Dunes Habitat Conservation Plan
Monterey County
1986-1991;
1997 - present

Preparation of Draft and Final HCP for federally listed Smith's blue butterfly, black legless lizard, and several rare plants on 600 acres of Marina Dunes, preparation of a Local Coastal Plan Amendment to reflect HCP policies.
Client: City of Marina

Kirby Canyon Landfill Conservation Plan for the Bay Checkerspot Butterfly and Implementation of the Plan
Santa Clara County
1984 - 2001

Preparation and implementation of a Conservation Plan for a Section 7 Consultation for the protection of the Federally-listed Bay checkerspot butterfly. Management plan activities include annual population monitoring and a revegetation plan for serpentine soils at the landfill.
Client: Kirby Canyon Bay Checkerspot Butterfly Board of Trustees

San Bruno Mountain HCP Technical Assistance for Implementation of HCP
San Mateo County
1982 - present

Conduct annual population surveys of endangered species, monitor construction and native plant revegetation activities in development areas.
Client: San Mateo County

San Bruno Mountain Exotic Pest Plant Management Program
1983 - present

Map invasive exotic plant species, determine appropriate exotic species control methods for San Mateo County the enhancement of endangered species habitat, apply methodology and track results.
Client: San Mateo County

Shorelands Project Mitigation Plan and Conservation Agreement
Alameda County
1990

Technical liaison with USFWS and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop a Mitigation Plan and Conservation Agreement for impacts on three federally-listed endangered species to support a Non-Jeopardy Opinion by the USFWS under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. Project was horse racetrack, theme park, commercial park on 700 acres of former tidelands.
Client: The Shorelands Corporation

Southern San Joaquin Valley Ecosystems Protection Program
Kings, Tulare, Kern and San Luis Obispo Counties
1986 - 1990

Identification of native habitat, database management, resource mapping, preparation of reports on target species, development impacts, the role of existing preserves in endangered species preservation in 8000 sq. miles of the San Joaquin Valley.
Lead Agency: California Energy Commission

Milagra and Sweeney Ridges, Design and Implementation of Conservation Program
San Mateo County
1987 - 1990

Perform biological surveys, invasive exotic plant species control and native plant species revegetation.
Lead Agency: San Mateo County/National Park Service

Northeast Ridge Development Section 10(a) Permit
San Mateo County
1990

Prepare environmental assessment for amendment to San Bruno Mountain Habitat Conservation Plan.
Lead Agency: City of Brisbane/ San Mateo County/ US Fish and Wildlife Service
Client: City of Brisbane

Morro Bay Kangaroo Rat Habitat Conservation Plan
San Luis Obispo County
1989

Preparation of Draft HCP for the federally-listed Morro Bay kangaroo rat. Draft HCP has been serving as an interim program for species protection until land ownership problems can be resolved and suitable preserve lands can be set aside.
Client: San Luis Obispo County

Carrizo Plain Land Acquisition Study
San Luis Obispo County
1986-1987

Preparation of Land Acquisition Plan for habitat preserve in San Joaquin Valley.
Client: The Nature Conservancy

Coachella Valley Fringe-toed Lizard Habitat Conservation Plan/EIS
Riverside County
1985

Endangered species biology, land use analysis and disposition of all habitat within the 375-square mile Coachella Valley.
Client: The Nature Conservancy (Conservation Plan); USFWS (EIS)

Hollister Kit Fox Survey
Santa Clara and San Benito Counties
1985

Survey of lands potentially irrigated by water supplied by new US Bureau of Reclamation pipeline. 6500 acres surveyed using USFWS standard methodology.
Lead Agency: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

San Bruno Mountain Habitat Conservation Plan
San Mateo County
1982

Plan developed as attachment to Endangered Species Act Section 10(a) Permit application, allowing partial development of endangered species habitat and providing for conservation/enhancement of 3,400 acres of San Bruno Mountain
Lead Agency: County of San Mateo