In Progress
Habitat Conservation Plan
The Upper SAR HCP is a regional, comprehensive program that provides a framework to protect, enhance, and restore the habitat for the Covered Species, while streamlining permitting for Covered Activities.
Location
Upper Santa Ana River
Start Date
2021
Impact
protect, enhance, and restore habitat
Status
In Progress
Partners
SBVMWD, EVWD, IEUA, MET, OCWD, City of Rialto, City of Riverside Public Utilities, SBMWD, SBCWCD, West Valley Water District, Western Water
Did You Know?
Biological goals and objectives are required elements of an HCP. Biological goals are broad, guiding principles based on the conservation needs of the Covered Species. Biological objectives are expressed as conservation targets or desired future conditions and are designed to achieve the biological goals. The Upper Santa Ana River HCP has four overarching goals.
HCP Goal 1
Conserve Covered Species and manage their habitats to contribute to the recovery of listed species or those that may become listed under the Federal Endangered Species Act.
Habitat Restoration
The proposed restoration/rehabilitation projects are designed to increase the amount and quality of habitat for the Covered Species at multiple locations within the Upper Santa Ana River. Read more about each locations specific restoration plans.
Stream Restoration
Create, restore, or enhance stream habitat for the benefit of native fishes (Santa Ana sucker and arroyo chub) and other semi-aquatic native species (southwestern pond turtle and south coast garter snake). Four or more streams that flow into the Santa Ana river will be improved including Anza Creek (photo), Hidden Valley Creek, Hole Creek, and Old Ranch Creek, as well as enhancement of the mainstem river.
Riparian Restoration
Restore or enhance alluvial fan habitat for the benefit of native migratory birds (southwestern willow flycatcher, least Bell’s vireo, yellow-breasted chat, and western yellow-billed cuckoo) along the Santa Ana River at Hidden Valley Wildlife Area (photo) and at additional locations.
Alluvial Scrub Restoration
Restore or enhance habitat for the benefit of native birds (California gnatcatcher and cactus wren), native mammals (San Bernardino kangaroo rat and Los Angeles pocket mouse), native plants (Santa Ana River woolly-star and slender-horned spineflower), native reptiles (glossy snake) and native amphibians (western spadefoot toad) in the cities of Highland and Rialto within the alluvial fans of the Santa Ana River (photo) and Lytle Creek.