Multiple Species Conservation Program

NEW --- June, 2010: The Annual Report Workshop was held on May 18 at the Balboa Park Club Ballroom. You can now view the 2009 Annual Report, the Presentation given to the Board of Supervisors on the 2009 Annual Report, and selected Annual Report Workshop Presentations.

The MSCP:

• Preserves San Diego's unique, native habitats and wildlife for future generations.
• Works across political boundaries in a unique regional conservation effort.
• Protects watersheds and water quality.
• Streamlines the permitting process for development projects.
• Ensures compliance with the federal Endangered Species Act, state Endangered Species Act, and state Natural Communities Conservation Planning Act.

The MSCP is important because it:

• Conserves San Diego's natural areas and quality of life.
• Protects San Diego's diversity of native plants and animals, including threatened and endangered species.
• Accommodates future growth by streamlining building regulations.

For more information on the County of San Diego's MSCP, follow the links below:

• News & Events 
• Program Description & Overview
• Documents, Reports & Notes
  
• Biology
• Maps & Photos
• FAQs 

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Last updated: March 2010