Park Project Perils Rare Butterfly and Toad Habitats
Published Date: 1/21/2025
Notice
Summary
San Diego County wants to build a 25-acre park in Alpine, which might accidentally harm the endangered Quino checkerspot butterfly and the threatened western spadefoot toad. They’ve asked for a special permit to do this while promising to protect and restore habitats nearby. The public and agencies can comment on the plan before a final decision is made, so get ready to share your thoughts soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Permit May Allow Harm During Park Build
The County of San Diego applied for a permit that would allow accidental harm ('incidental take') to the endangered Quino checkerspot butterfly and the proposed-threatened western spadefoot toad while building and operating a 25-acre active recreation park in Alpine, San Diego County, CA. The application includes habitat restoration and management within mitigation areas, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will accept public and agency comments before deciding whether to issue the permit.
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