Recovery Plan Ad Hoc Report results

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Plan Title Plan Stage Plan Lead Region (FWS) Plan Lead Office (FWS) Species Common Name Species Scientific Name Action Priority Action Number Action Description Action Status Estimated Initiation Date Estimated Completion Date Action Lead Agencies Responsible Parties Work Types Labor Types Comments Implementation Activity Number Implementation Activity Description Implementation Activity Status Implementation Activity Estimated Initiation Date Implementation Activity Estimated Completion Date Implementation Activity Labor Types Implementation Activity Work Types Implementation Activity Responsible Parties Implementation Activity Comments Implementation Activity Species
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 1.1 Maintain underlying ecosystem processes and functions. Ongoing Current FY 2014 Other All (all parties within this plan) Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Contract Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 2.1.2 Continue to manage existing tidal marsh habitat, as shown in Figures III-7 through III-32. Ongoing Current Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, Marin Audubon Society Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 48,604 acres. Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 2.1.3.1 Work with existing Federal, State, local agencies, and land managers and private landowners to use their authorities to conduct interim habitat management to promote the recovery and conservation of the species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other All (all parties within this plan) Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 2.1.4.2 Implement existing, newly developed, or revised management plans to protect tidal marsh habitat and promote recovery and conservation of the species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 2.1.5.3 Develop and implement sitespecific oil spill prevention and response plans for lands supporting known populations of any of the listed species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined. Working with Ocean Spill Prevention and Response to update sensitive areas maps.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 2.1.5.7 Avoid shoreline stabilization or development between White Point and Fairbank Point in Morro Bay. Not Started Other County, City, or Other Local Governments, Morro Bay National Estuary Program Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 2.1.6.1.1.1 Develop sitespecific management plans, consistent with the conservation and recovery of listed species, to control non-native Spartina species, especially Spartina alterniflora and its hybrids. Ongoing Current Other California Coastal Conservancy, Invasive Spartina Project, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Per Director, SF Invasive Spartina Project (pers com 2006), $80K so far, but doesn�t include revised plans (for follow up treat.)+ any new
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 2.1.6.1.1.2 Control non-native Spartina species, especially Spartina alterniflora and its hybrids, consistent with the conservation and recovery of listed species. Ongoing Current Other California Coastal Conservancy, Invasive Spartina Project, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Per SF Invasive Spartina Project (pers com 2007).
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 2.1.6.1.1.3 Monitor the success of non-native Spartina control sites and the ability of treated sites to support California clapper rail. Ongoing Current Other California Coastal Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Invasive Spartina Project, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Research: Ecosystem Studies Species Expert Assumes 2 surveys/site/yr; Includes admin, environmental compliance, inventory monitoring, efficacy monitoring, and CLRA monitoring
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 2.1.6.1.2.2 Develop sitespecific management plans to control or eradicate L. latifolium. Ongoing Current Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Water Resources, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, Private Contractor, Solano Land Trust, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 3 sites@ 1d/site@ $1K/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 2.1.6.1.2.3 Control or eradicate L. latifolium. Ongoing Current Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Water Resources, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, Private Contractor, Solano Land Trust, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 4 sites@ 5 d/site@ $1K/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 2.1.6.1.2.4 Monitor the success of L. latifolium control sites. Ongoing Current Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Water Resources, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, Private Contractor, Solano Land Trust, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 3 sites@ 2 d/site@ $1K/d@ 3 yrs + 2 d/yr for report of all
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 2.2.2.1 Restore habitat to achieve 1,111 acres of high quality tidal marsh habitat (including high marsh/upland ecotone habitat) in each marsh complex except San Rafael Creek-Richardsons Bay, in the Central/Southern SF Bay Recovery Unit (RU) (6,666 acres total), as indicated in Figures III-15 through III-26. Ongoing Current Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Maximum cost, assuming no existing marsh currently meets criteria. Timing of restoration is unknown and will likely be opportunistic based on available funding. Based on average restoration cost of $35,000/acre.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 2.2.2.2 Restore habitat to achieve 2,500 acres of high quality tidal marsh habitat (including high marsh/upland ecotone habitat) in each marsh complex except Point Pinole marsh, in the San Pablo Bay RU (10,000 acres total), as indicated in Figures III-9 through III-14. Not Started Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Audubon Society Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Maximum cost, assuming no existing marsh currently meets criteria. Timing of restoration is unknown and will likely be opportunistic based on available funding. Based on average restoration cost of $35,000/acre
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 2.2.2.3 Restore habitat to achieve 400 acres of high quality tidal marsh habitat (including high marsh/upland ecotone habitat)each in the San Rafael Creek- Richardsons Bay marsh complex in the Central/South SF Bay RU (Figure III-15) and the Point Pinole marsh complex in the San Pablo Bay RU (Figure III-14) (800 acres total). Not Started Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Audubon Society Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Maximum cost, assuming no existing marsh currently meets criteria. Timing of restoration is unknown and will likely be opportunistic based on available funding. Based on average restoration cost of $35,000/acre.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 2.2.3.1 Protect, manage, and monitor large populations and occupied marsh complexes as interim reserves selected to represent the full range of both subspecies of salt marsh harvest mouse. Not Started Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 1 FWS, 1 DFG x 20 d x 9 mo; To be maintained at least until large-scale restoration sites can support SMHM
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 2.2.5 Replant native dune-stabilizing vegetation in Morro Bay if excessive dune mobility threatens populations of Chloropyron maritimum ssp. maritimum and Suaeda californica. Not Started Other California Native Plant Society, Morro Bay National Estuary Program, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected If dune mobility threatens populations, then 2 yrs @ 5d/yr @ $400/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 4.4.2 Study natural sedimentation rates in marshes throughout the bay. Ongoing Current Other Private Contractor, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Studies to happen much later than FY5. Costs to be determined. Buffington, K.J., C.N. Janousek, K.M. Thorne, B.D. Dugger. 2020. Spatiotemporal Patterns of Mineral and Organic Matter Deposition Across Two San Francisco Bay-Delta Tidal Marshes. Wetlands.15 pp. DOI 10.1007/s13157-019-01259-3.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 4.4.7 Study the effects of global climate change and resulting sea level rise on tidal marsh ecosystems. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Geological Survey, Private Contractor, University Research: Climate Change, Research: Ecosystem Studies, Research: Habitat Status Labor type not yet selected Zhang, H. and S.M. Gorelick. 2014. Coupled impacts of sea-level rise and tidal marsh restoration on endangered California clapper rail. Biological Conservation, 172:89-100.--- Rosencranz, J.A., K.M. Thorne, K.J. Buffington, C.T. Overton, J.Y. Takekawa, M.L. Casazza, J. McBroom, J.K. Wood, N. Nur, R.L. Zembal, G.M. MacDonald, and R.F. Ambrose. 2018. Rising Tides: Assessing Habitat Vulnerability for an Endangered Salt Marsh-Dependent Species with Sea-Level Rise. Wetlands. Published online December 4, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13157-018-1112-8. 16 pp.--- Thorne, K., G. MacDonald, G. Guntenspergen, R. Ambrose, K. Buffington, B. Dugger, C. Freeman, C. Janousek, L. Brown, J. Rosencranz, J. Holmquist, J. Smol, K. Hargan, and J. Takekawa. 2018. U.S. Pacific coastal wetland resilience and vulnerability to sea-level rise. Science Advances, 4:eaao3270. 11 pp.--- Thorne, K. M., Backe, K. E., Freeman, C. M., Buffington, K. J., Forstner, T. M., and Goodman, A. C. 2019. Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge Vegetation, Elevation, Inundation Inventory to Inform Sea-level Rise Vulnerability. Unpubl. Data Summary Report. USGS Western Ecological Research Center, Davis, CA. 112pp.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 4.5.1.1 Determine the effects of nonnative species on tidal marsh ecosystems. Not Started Other Private Contractor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 25 d/yr @ $1K/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 4.5.1.2 Investigate methods for controlling invasive species in tidal marsh ecosystems. Ongoing Current FY 2014 Invasive Spartina Project, PRBO Conservation Service, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Private Contractor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Research: Management Techniques Species Expert 50 d/yr @ $1K/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 4.5.1.3 Invesigate methods of restoring tidal marsh ecosystems that have been degraded by invasive species. Ongoing Current FY 2014 Invasive Spartina Project, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Private Contractor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Research: Habitat Requirements Species Expert 75 d/yr @ $1K/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 1 4.5.2.5 Conduct studies to establish contaminant levels in biosentinels that are �acceptable� or �not acceptable�, then measure compounds in these biosentinels directly or via a noninvasive surrogate, such as feathers, if possible. Not Started Other U.S. Geological Survey Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined. Duration dependant upon contaminant studies to be conducted.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 1.2.1.1 Acquire/protect currently unprotected tidal unprotected tidal marsh habitat. Ongoing Current Other California Coastal Conservancy, East Bay Regional Park District, Port of Oakland, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Audubon Society, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Defense (Includes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), Department of Water Resources, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Port of San Francisco, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Solano Land Trust, Utility, Flood, or Irrigation District, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Contract Maximum cost, based on fee title acquisition of approximately 38K acres of unprotected tidal marsh multiplied by $10K/acre (average price paid over last 10 years for salt ponds in San Francisco Bay)
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 1.2.1.2 Investigate opportunities to acquire/protect lands restorable to tidal marsh ("potential restoration" in Figures III-7-III- 32). Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Coastal Conservancy, East Bay Regional Park District, Port of Oakland, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Audubon Society, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Defense (Includes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), Department of Water Resources, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Port of San Francisco, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Solano Land Trust, Utility, Flood, or Irrigation District, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.1.1.1 Work with Federal agencies to protect habitat and promote the recovery and conservation of the species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other All (all parties within this plan) Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 2 FWS biologists FT @ $842/d x 20 d/mo x 12 mo; To implement section 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) and other obligations. Additional costs beyond five years to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.1.1.2 Work with State and local agencies that manage land to beneficially manage habitat and promote the recovery and conservation of tidal marsh ecosystems and the species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other All (all parties within this plan) Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 4 DFG biologists FT @ $600/d x 20 d/mo x 12 mo/yr; To implement section 10 and other obligations. Additional costs beyond five years to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.1.1.3 Develop and maintain a webbased clearinghouse for information about managing the effects of climate change on wetland restoration. Ongoing Current FY 2020 Other California Coastal Conservancy, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, U.S. Geological Survey, Invasive Spartina Project, Morro Bay National Estuary Program, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, PRBO Conservation Service, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory, San Francisco Estuary Institute, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected California Landscape Conservation Partnership (CA LCP), chartered in October 2019; Climate Commons (http://climate.calcommons.org/). The CA LCP Steering Committee includes 9 Federal Agencies, 3 State Agencies, 7 Non-Governmental, and 1 Tribal Team
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.1.3.2 Develop and implement standardized monitoring techniques to evaluate ecosystem, species, and threat response to interim habitat management activities. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Coastal Conservancy, California Native Plant Society, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 38.25 d @ $842/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.1.4.1 Develop management plans, where lacking, in cooperation with appropriate agencies and organizations. Ongoing Current Other County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.1.5.2 Minimize or avoid over-management of estuarine salinity variation. Not Started Other Department of Water Resources, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.1.5.4 Manage groundwater extraction to prevent salt water intrusion in Los Osos Valley. Not Started Other Department of Water Resources, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, Regional Water Quality Control Board Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.1.5.6 Engineer and implement solutions to direct current and future urban runoff away from tidal marsh habitat at BSRA. Not Started Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Regional Water Quality Control Board Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 20 d/mo x 6 mo @ $400/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.1.6.1.2.1 Prioritize possible sites to control or eradicate Lepidium latifolium. Ongoing Current Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Water Resources, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, Solano Land Trust, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 3 sites@ 1d/site@ $1K/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.1.6.1.3.1 Develop sitespecific management plans to eradicate Carpobrotus edulis. Not Started Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Water Resources, Morro Bay National Estuary Program, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, Private Contractor, Solano Land Trust, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 3 sites@ 5d/site@ $1K/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.1.6.1.3.2 Eradicate C. edulis. Ongoing Current Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Water Resources, Morro Bay National Estuary Program, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, Private Contractor, Solano Land Trust, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 4 sites@ 5d/site@ $1K/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.1.6.1.3.3 Monitor the success of C. edulis eradication sites. Ongoing Current Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Water Resources, Morro Bay National Estuary Program, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, Private Contractor, Solano Land Trust, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 3 sites@ 2 d/site@ $1K/d@ 3 yrs + 2 d/yr for report of all
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.1.6.1.5 Develop a system for early detection of and rapid response to invasive plant species. Not Started Other California Native Plant Society, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 20 d/mo x 6 mo @ $600/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.1.7 Manage for the protection of native pollinators, insect predators, and their habitats. Ongoing Current Other County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Solano Land Trust Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.1.8.1.1 Route access points and trails away from sensitive Chloropyron maritimum ssp. maritimum habitat in Morro Bay. Not Started Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Morro Bay National Estuary Program, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 10 d (re-routing & signage) @ $400/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.1.8.1.2 Minimize impacts from boat haulouts to Chloropyron maritimum ssp. maritimum habitat in Morro Bay. Not Started Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Morro Bay National Estuary Program Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 5 d (signage) @ $400/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.1.8.1.3 Manage dredge disposal to minimize threats to Chloropyron maritimum ssp. maritimum and Suaeda californica habitat in Morro Bay. Not Started Other County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, Utility, Flood, or Irrigation District Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.2.1 Create an interdisciplinary review panel, or similar group to coordinate and review the design of tidal marsh restoration projects throughout San Francisco Bay. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Creation and administration of panel only- not review. 4 Feds+ 5 state/private X 3 days/yr. This is currently being accomplished through the joint venture.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.2.2.6 Create/restore tidal marsh and adjacent habitat (including high marsh/upland ecotone habitat, wherever possible), beyond minimum acreage above, in each RU, as indicated in Figures III-7 through III- 32. Not Started Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Audubon Society Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.2.3.2 Supplement protection of each large population with a series of smaller satellite reserves, where feasible. Not Started Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.2.4 Restore or enhance buffer zones in existing habitat adjacent to populations of species covered in this recovery plan. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.2.7.1.3 Maintain a clone bank of Suaeda californica. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Morro Bay National Estuary Program, Private Contractor, Organization to Store/Propagate Seeds or Cysts (eg, Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Peter Baye and Kathy Boyer UCB estimated $50/yr per individual, 20 individuals
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.2.7.2.4.1 Implement California Sea-blite Reintroduction Plan, San Francisco Bay, California. Ongoing Current Other California Native Plant Society, Audubon Society, Private Contractor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Assume 2 sites (assumes success of recent reintroduction); 2 d site prep, 2 d/yr prop & 2 d/yr transplant for 2 years, 10 d/yr maint & monitor for 5 yrs@$1K/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.2.7.2.4.2 Assess reintroduction success, review reports, and adapt reintroduction plan for Suaeda californica, as necessary. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 2d/yr @ $842/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.3.1 Develop consistent guidelines for habitat monitoring for use throughout the geographic scope of this recovery plan. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 20d @ $842/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.3.2.1 Develop and implement habitat monitoring plans at a geographically representative suite of remnant mature (�pre-historical�) tidal and brackish tidal marshes, as a baseline and earlywarning network. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Once per 5 yrs; 4 sites @ 2d/site. Assumes using results of Action 2.3.1 as a base for plan, then making specific to sites; devel. of plan= 2d/site (=$6,736)
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.3.2.2 Develop and implement habitat monitoring plans at tidal marsh restoration sites. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.3.2.3 Develop and implement habitat monitoring plans at species reintroduction sites. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.3.2.4 Develop and implement habitat monitoring plans at sites selected to observe sand dune movement. Not Started Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, Morro Bay National Estuary Program, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 3 sites at Morro Bay; 2d/site/yr.+ devel. of plan= 2d/site
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.3.3 Make habitat monitoring results publically available. Ongoing Current San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Other: Information and Education Internal Field Assistance 2 d/yr @ $842/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 2.3.4 Evaluate and improve habitat monitoring methods, as needed. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 3 d/yr @ $842/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 3.2.1 Conduct surveys in suitable habitat for new and relict populations of species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current University Private Contractor, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 3.4 Report survey results to California Natural Diversity Database and otherwise make them publically available so that findings can be applied in conservation and recovery efforts. Ongoing Current FY 2014 PRBO Conservation Service, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge All (all parties within this plan) Other: Information and Education Internal Field Assistance 3 d/yr @ $600/d. Additional costs beyond five years to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 4.1 Desgnate a research coordinator to coordinate all research sponsored or overseen by USFWS. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected USFWS Tidal Marsh Recovery Plan Coordinator should serve as research coordinator. Current Coordinator is Anne Mankowski (August 2020).
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 4.2.1 Continually update current literature base on the basic biology and ecology of the species covered in this recovery plan and develop a prioritized list of research needs for each species. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 4.2.5 Conduct biological and ecological studies on Suaeda californica. Ongoing Current Other Private Contractor, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 4.4.1 Conduct studies on the efficacy of various habitat restoration techniques. Ongoing Current FY 2014 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Other Research: Habitat Requirements Species Expert Studies to happen much later than FY5; 25 d/yr @ $1K/d; --- The USFWS BDFWO entered into a Cooperative Agreement (F20AC10218-00) with WRA, Inc., Dr. Katie Smith as lead investigator, to develop "Tidal Marsh Restoration Guidelines for the salt marsh harvest mouse." The CA runs from 09/05/2020 through 09/05/2022.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 4.4.3 Study the impacts of large-volume, human-caused freshwater discharges into tidal marshes. Not Started Other Private Contractor, Regional Water Quality Control Board, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 80 d/yr @ $600/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 4.4.4 Investigate the effects of salinity fluctuation and altered tidal datum on species covered in this recovery plan. Not Started Other Department of Water Resources, Private Contractor, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 80 d/yr @ $600/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 4.4.5 Study the time lag between habitat restoration and recolonization by species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current FY 2015 San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Private Contractor, University Research: Population Surveys Species Expert Studies to happen much later than FY5. Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 4.4.6 Conduct research on the physical processes (geomorphic and hydrologic) that maintain the structure and function of suitable habitats for tidal marsh species. Ongoing Current Other Private Contractor, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, University Research: Ecosystem Studies Labor type not yet selected 50 d/yr @ $1K/d --- Overton, C.T., J.Y. Takekawa, M.L. Casazza, T.D. Bui, M. Holyoak, and D.R. Strong. 2015. Sea-level rise and refuge habitats for tidal marsh species: Can artificial islands save the California Ridgway's rail? Ecological Engineering 74 (2015) 337:344. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2014.10.016 --- N. Nur, J. Wood, M. Elrod, and A. Schmidt. 2018. Guiding restoration of upland transition zones to benefit tidal marsh wildlife: Summary of analysis of 2017 data. Point Blue Conservation Science, Petaluma, CA. Available from: www.pointblue.org/tbirds. --- Rosencraft, J.A., K.M. Thorne, K.J. Buffington, C.T. Overton, J.Y. Takekawa, M.L. Casazza, J.McBroom, J.K. Wood, N. Nur, R.L. Zembal, G.M. MacDonald, and R.F. Ambrose. 2018. Rising Tides: Assessing Habitat Vulnerability for an Endangered Salt Marsh-Dependent Species with Sea-Level Rise. Wetlands. 18 pp. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13157-018-1112-8 --- Smith, K.R., L.M. Barthman-Thompson, S.K. Estrella, M.K. Riley, S.N. Trombley, C.A. Rose, and D.A. Kelt. 2019. Demography of salt marsh harvest moust (Reithrodontomys raviventris halicoetes) and associated rodents in tidal and managed wetlands. Journal of Mammalogy, XX(X):1-14, 2019. DOI:10.1093/jmammal/gyz183 --- Buffington, K.J., C.N. Janousek, K.M. Thorne, B.D. Dugger. 2020. Spatiotemporal Patterns of Mineral and Organic Matter Deposition Across Two San Francisco Bay-Delta Tidal Marshes. Wetlands.15 pp. DOI 10.1007/s13157-019-01259-3. --- The USFWS BDFWO entered into a Cooperative Agreement (F20AC10218-00) with WRA, Inc., Dr. Katie Smith as lead investigator, to develop "Tidal Marsh Restoration Guidelines for the salt marsh harvest mouse." The CA runs from 09/05/2020 through 09/05/2022. --- Jones, S. F., C. N. Janousek, M. L. Casazza, J. Y. Takekawa, and K. M. Thorne. 2021. Seasonal impoundment alters patterns of tidal wetland plant diversity across spatial scales. Ecosphere 12(2):e03366. 10.1002/ecs2.3366. ---
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 4.4.8 Conduct research on management conflicts between listed species. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 20 d@ $842/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 4.5.3.1 Detemine if pollination is a limiting factor for any population of a plant species covered in this recovery plan. Not Started Other California Native Plant Society, Private Contractor, Solano Land Trust, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 40 d/yr @ $400/d @ 3 yrs
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 4.5.3.2 If Action 4.2.4.3.1 reveals pollination limitations, identify pollinators, their efficacy, and their ecological needs. Not Started Other California Native Plant Society, Private Contractor, Solano Land Trust, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Dependant on results of Action 4.2.4.3.1; 60d/yr @ $400/d @ 3 yrs
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 4.8 Conduct additional research identified as necessary by the RIT that address changing conditions and are supportive of highest priority recovery tasks. Ongoing Current Other Private Contractor, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined. Duration dependant upon additional research recommended by RIT.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 4.9 Apply the results of all studies to conservation and recovery efforts. Not Started Other All (all parties within this plan) Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 5.1.1 Establish the RIT. Complete FY 2015 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Management: General Species Expert 10 d @$842/d. The RIT was established in July of 2015.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 5.1.2 Periodically convene the RIT to guide the implementation of this recovery plan. Partially Complete FY 2015 Other Tidal Marsh Recovery Team Management: General Species Expert 8 d/yr @$600/d for 50 yrs. First meeting September 29, 2015. Terms of RIT members expired in 2018 and as of January 2020, RIT activities were put on hold while the BDFWO reviews form and function for possible reboot.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 5.2 Conduct outreach to partners in tidal marsh species recovery, including public and private landowners, and appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Calculated at 10 d/yr for 50 yrs
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 5.3.1 Develop general educational programs for public schools within the geographic scope of this recovery plan. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Private Contractor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 15 d @$842/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 5.3.2 Develop, maintain, and distribute updated information and educational materials to target audiences related to recovery and conservation of species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Revisions and updates every 5 yrs (5 d every 3 yrs for 50 yrs)
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 2 5.3.3 Coordinate with local news media to promote local public interest in the recovery and conservation of species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current FY 2015 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Calculated at 5 d/yr @$842 for 50 yrs. Additional costs beyond five years to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 1.2.3 Acquire/protect currently unprotected habitat for Suaeda californica. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Coastal Conservancy, East Bay Regional Park District, Port of Oakland, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Audubon Society, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Defense (Includes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), Department of Water Resources, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Port of San Francisco, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Solano Land Trust, Utility, Flood, or Irrigation District, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected No cost if accomplished through management partnerships.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 1.2.5 Acquire/protect habitat or potential habitat for other species of concern discussed in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Coastal Conservancy, East Bay Regional Park District, Port of Oakland, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Audubon Society, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Defense (Includes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), Department of Water Resources, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Morro Bay National Estuary Program, Port of San Francisco, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Solano Land Trust, Utility, Flood, or Irrigation District, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected No cost if accomplished through management partnerships.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 1.3 Strengthen regulatory and legal protections by improving coordination with federal, state, and local regulatory authorities to ensure consistent, close attention to preservation of tidal marsh habitats and species. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Coastal Conservancy, East Bay Regional Park District, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, U.S. Geological Survey, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Defense (Includes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), Department of Water Resources, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Morro Bay National Estuary Program, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Assumes 10 hrs/wk x 50 wks/yr @ $842/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 2.1.4.3 Revise existing management plans, if necessary. Ongoing Current Other County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 2.1.5.1 Maintain normal tidal range. Not Started Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 2.1.5.5 Modify ditching and other mosquito abatement activities in tidal marshes to avoid impacts to species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other Mosquito Abatement District Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 2.1.8.2.7 Bury distribution lines from power utilities where they traverse restored tidal marshes and prevent routing of new transmission lines through restored or protected tidal marsh. Not Started Other County, City, or Other Local Governments, Utility, Flood, or Irrigation District Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 2.1.9.1 Manage black-tailed deer to minimize impacts to Suaeda californica at Morro Bay. Not Started Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Based on fencing/repair costs.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 2.1.9.3 Manage feral pig disturbance to minimize impacts to sensitive plants and the birds of the middle and high tidal marsh, such as saltmarsh common yellowthroat. Not Started Other Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, Solano Land Trust, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Suisun Resource Conservation District Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 2.2.2.5 Implement Tidal Wetland Project in Elkhorn Slough, reversing trend of tidal marsh loss and speeding accretion at erosion hot spots. Not Started Other Morro Bay National Estuary Program, Elkhorn Slough National Estuary Research Reserve Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Further planning, engineering, and regulatory compliance required. Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 2.2.2.7 As deemed necessary by the Service, with guidance from the RIT, enter into conservation easements to restore tidal habitat on private lands ("potential restoration"), as indicated in Figures III-7 through III- 32. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Solano Land Trust, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 2.2.3.3 Transition from diked wetlands to restored or enhanced tidal marsh habitat, where feasible. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Suisun Resource Conservation District Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 2.2.6 Conduct hazardous waste cleanup of the Superfund-listed landfill in the northwestern portion of BSRA and restore the site to its historic habitat for endangered species. Not Started Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 2.2.7.2.5 Periodically review and assess the need for reintroduction programs for species covered in this recovery plan. If warranted, develop and implement reintroduction programs, monitor, evaluate success, and adapt the programs, as appropriate. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined. Vasey, M., K. Thorne, R. Graham-Bruno, M. Stickrod, C. Miranda, R. Anderson, J. Lewis, R. Schneider, M. Keever, S. Estrella, J. Bjerke, K. Boyer, J. Cantley, and V.T. Parker. 2020. A Preliminary Evaluation of Reintroduction Potential for the Endangered Suisun Thistle (Cirsium hydrophilum var. hydrophilum). 2020. Report submitted to the USFWS San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife Office, in fulfillment of IAA #4500117661. 71 pp.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 2.3.2.5 Prepare and implement habitat monitoring plans for other areas, as necessary. Not Started Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined. Duration dependant upon monitoring plan requirements for other areas.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 3.1.1.1 Review existingspecies surveyguidance todetermine itsadequacy. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Research: Population Assessment, Research: Population Surveys Labor type not yet selected USFWS BDFWO IAA (4500127462) with USGS for "Presence/Absence Survey Design and Evaluation for Calif Clapper Rail" . Start 10/01/2018; End 10/31/2020. Final Report dated 11/11/2020: Overton, C. and M. Casazza. 2020. Presence/Absence Survey Efficacy and Design Recommendations for Ridgway's (Clapper) Rail in San Francisco Bay and Estuary. 22 pp. Report submitted to the USFWS San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife Office, Sacramento, California. Statham, M.J., L. Barthman-Thompson, S. Fresquez, and B.N. Sacks. 2021. Development of a morphological key for the southern salt marsh harvest mouse using genetically verified individuals. California Fish and Wildlife Special CESA Issue: 367-381; 2021.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 3.1.1.2 If necessary, revise existing guidance or develop new standardized, scientifically based, and species-specific survey guidance. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 3.1.2.15 Conduct surveys/ monitoring of previously documented populations of other species covered in this recovery plan. Not Started Other Private Contractor, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 3.1.2.4 Survey/ monitor for Suaeda californica. Ongoing Current Other Morro Bay National Estuary Program, Private Contractor, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Rank abundance estimates only. 4 d/yr + report (2d/yr) @$400/d; If initial SF Bay reintro plan unsuccessful, only half these costs/yr.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 3.3 Periodically review and improve methods of species monitoring. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected In 2020 the USFWS BDFWO began development of range-wide monitoring plan and protocol for the California clapper rail and salt marsh harvest mouse. Working with CDFW and other partners.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 3.5 Periodically review progress toward listed species recovery and longterm conservation of species of concern and identify those species warranting a change in status (listing, delisting, uplisting, downlisting). Ongoing Current FY 2014 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Research: General Species Expert 5 d/yr @ $842/yr. Additional costs beyond five years to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 4.2.16 Conduct biological and ecological studies on other species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other California Native Plant Society, Private Contractor, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined. Duration dependant upon the study requirements of other species covered. Mulitple studies done, ongoing, and upcoming for many of the focal species.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 4.3.4 Conduct research to resolve taxonomic uncertainties regarding other species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other, University Private Contractor, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Research: Taxonomic Studies, Research: Genetics Labor type not yet selected Maley, J.M. and R.T. Brumfield. 2013. Mitochondrial and next-generation sequence data used to infer phylogenetic relationships and species limits in the clapper/king rail complex. The Condor, 115(2):316-329. DOI: 10.1525/cond.2013.110138. Statham, M., S. Fresquez, and B. Sacks. 2019. Genetic and Morphological Investigation of Harvest Mice (genus Reithrodontomys) in the Southern San Francisco Bay. Technical Report in Fulfillment of Agreement No. F16AC00350 between U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Regents of the University of California. 29 pp. Sustaita, D., S. K. Brown, L. Barthman?Thompson, S. Estrella, L. Patterson, P. Quickert?Finfrock, and F. X. Villablanca. 2018. Distinguishing between northern salt marsh and western harvest mice. Journal of Wildlife Management 82:723?733. Statham, M.J., L. Barthman-Thompson, S. Fresquez, and B.N. Sacks. 2021. Development of a morphological key for the southern salt marsh harvest mouse using genetically verified individuals. California Fish and Wildlife Special CESA Issue: 367-381; 2021.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 4.5.4.3 Conduct other research on predator/prey and parasite/host relationships. Ongoing Current Other Private Contractor, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined. Duration dependant upon other research conducted.--- Thorne KM, Spragens KA, Buffington KJ, Rosencranz JA, Takekawa J. Flooding regimes increase avian predation on wildlife prey in tidal marsh ecosystems. Ecol Evol. 2019;00:1–12. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.4792 ---
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 4.6 Establish cultivated populations for research purposes, where necessary. Not Started Other California Native Plant Society, Private Contractor, Solano Land Trust, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Based on 4 species @ 10 d/species/yr
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 California seablite Suaeda californica 3 4.7 Establish research protocols, where necessary, and as determined by the RIT. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Private Contractor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 20 d @ $842/d