| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
11 |
Actively enforce existing laws and regulations |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Law Enforcement Division, California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Other: Law Enforcement |
Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance |
Included in FY85 LE program Advice objective 1-451 |
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
12 |
Evaluate success of law enforcement efforts |
Not Started |
|
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Law Enforcement Division |
Other: Administration, Research: Management Techniques |
Internal Technical Assistance |
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
3 |
13 |
Propose new regulations or revisions of existing codes as necessary |
Not Started |
|
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Law Enforcement Division, Monterey County, California |
Other: Regulations |
Internal Technical Assistance |
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
14 |
Monitor agency compliance with Section 7 consultations and implementation of recovery plan tasks |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Management: Planning |
Internal Field Assistance |
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
15 |
Monitor agency designation of Smiths' blue butterfly (SBB) habitat in land use plans |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Coastal Commission |
Management: Planning |
Internal Technical Assistance |
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
3 |
16 |
Coordinate agency recovery efforts for the SBB |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Management: Planning, Management: Land Use |
Internal Technical Assistance |
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
211 |
Identify colonies and area necessary for maintenance of SBB (Marina State Beach) |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Requirements |
Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance |
Surveys have been conducted. Area necessary for maintenance of a SBB colony is unknown.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
212 |
Control hang-glider use of dunes (Marina State Beach) |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Other: Law Enforcement |
Contract |
Hang gliding continues, but gliders launch and land in designated areas to minimize effects on dune habitat.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
213 |
Control off-road vehicle use of dunes (Marina State Beach) |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Other: Law Enforcement |
Contract |
California Department of Parks and Recreation does not allow public off-road vehicle use at Marina State Beach.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
214 |
Revegetate existing blowout areas with native plants (Marina State Beach) |
Ongoing Current |
FY 1995 - FY 1999 |
|
California Conservation Corps, California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation |
Contract |
California Department of Parks and Recreation is currently implementing invasive plant removal and native plant revegetation, partially funded by a grant from the Service.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
215 |
Control foot traffic on dunes by constructing boardwalk for beach access |
Partially Complete |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Conservation Corps, California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Management: Land Use |
Contract |
There is a boardwalk at Marina State Beach to minimize effects of foot traffic on dune habitats.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
216 |
Remove exotic plants and replace with native plants (Marina State Park) |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation |
Contract |
California Department of Parks and Recreation is currently implementing invasive plant removal and native plant revegetation, partially funded by a grant from the Service.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
221 |
Identify colonies and area necessary for maintenance of colonies (Salinas River NWR) |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Requirements |
Internal Field Assistance |
Surveys for adults and larvae were conducted during the 2004 and 2005 flight seasons. Area necessary for maintenance not determined.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
222 |
Control off-road vehicle use of dunes (Salinas river NWR) |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Law Enforcement Division |
Other: Law Enforcement |
Internal Field Assistance |
A cable and signs alert the public to stay out of dune habitat areas. Law enforcement patrols the refuge intermittently.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
223 |
Provide for caretaker (Salinas River NWR) |
Obsolete |
|
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Other: Law Enforcement |
Contract, Internal Field Assistance |
This should be coordinated with CDPR and TNC. A cable and signs alert the public to stay out of dune habitat areas. Law enforcement patrols the refuge intermittently, but a full time caretaker is not on site.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
224 |
Revegetate existing blowout areas with native plants (Salinas River NWR) |
Obsolete |
|
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Conservation Corps |
Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation |
Contract |
Refuge personnel have found that native plants recolonize well within the refuge when invasives are removed. No revegetation is planned.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
225 |
Remove exotic plants and replace with native plants |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System, California Conservation Corps |
Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation |
Volunteer, Contract, Internal Field Assistance |
Salinas NWR and State Parks have removed large areas of invasive plants. Removal of invasive plants from SBB habitat is included in several HCPs being developed in coordination between applicants and the Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
231 |
Identify colonies and area to be rehabilitated (Naval Postgraduate School) |
Complete |
Prior to FY 1995 |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
United States Navy , U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Status |
Species Expert |
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
232 |
Control foot traffic access through dunes (Naval Postgraduate School) |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
|
United States Navy |
Management: Land Use |
Contract |
The Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan for the site includes controls on public access to dune areas, including signs and boardwalk access to the beach.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
233 |
Remove exotic plants and replace with native plants (Naval Postgraduate School) |
Ongoing Current |
FY 1995 - FY 1999 |
|
United States Navy |
Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation |
Contract |
The Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan for the site includes measures to control invasive plants and protect sensitive native plants in dune habitat.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
241 |
Identify area to be rehabilitated (Fort Ord) |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
U.S. Army, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Research: Habitat Status |
Species Expert, Contract |
Areas identified in draft HCP, not finalized.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
242 |
Control off-road vehicle use of dunes (Fort Ord) |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
U.S. Army |
Other: Law Enforcement |
Contract |
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
243 |
Remove exotic plants and replace with native plant (Fort Ord) |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
U.S. Army |
Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation |
Volunteer, Contract |
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
244 |
Revegetate existing blowout area with native plants (Fort Ord) |
Not Started |
|
|
U.S. Army |
Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation |
Volunteer, Contract |
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
251 |
Identify colonies and area necessary for their maintenance (Santa Cruz Aggregates) |
Obsolete |
|
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Status |
Species Expert, Contract |
Taxonomy of the species is in need of review, however the Santa Cruz Aggregates site is currently treated as outside the range of the listed subspecies.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
252 |
Control off-road vehicle use of dunes (Santa Cruz Aggregates) |
Obsolete |
|
|
California Department of Fish and Game, Santa Cruz County Sheriff |
Management, Other: Information and Education, Other: Law Enforcement, Other: Regulations |
Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance, Internal Administrative |
Taxonomy of the species is in need of review, however the Santa Cruz Aggregates site is currently treated as outside the range of the listed subspecies.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
253 |
Secure the site as a Smith's blue butterfly reserve (Santa Cruz Aggregates) |
Obsolete |
|
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition Program |
Acquisition |
Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Administrative |
Taxonomy of the species is in need of review, however the Santa Cruz Aggregates site is currently treated as outside the range of the listed subspecies.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
26 |
Develop and implement management and land protection plans for comparable alternative sites |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
The Nature Conservancy, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition Program, Sand City, California, City of Marina, California, City of Monterey, California, California Coastal Commission, California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Management: Land Use |
Internal Technical Assistance |
Lead varies depending on site. Management plans are under development for sites not specifically identified in the recovery plan; including, Rancho San Carlos and Palo Corona Ranch.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
31 |
Implement management plan for Crystal Springs Reservoir site |
Obsolete |
|
|
San Francisco Water Department |
Management: Planning |
Species Expert, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Administrative |
Taxonomy of the species is in need of review, however the Crystal Springs Reservoir site is currently treated as outside the range of the listed subspecies.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
321 |
Identify colonies and area necessary for their maintenance (Big Creek Reserve) |
Not Started |
|
|
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, University of California, Natural Reserve System |
Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Requirements |
Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance |
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
322 |
Test vegetation management practices to determine those that lead to greater host plant recovery of reinvasion (Big Creek Reserve) |
Not Started |
|
|
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, University of California, Natural Reserve System |
Research: Management Techniques |
Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance |
To be completed in FY 6 |
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
33 |
Develop and implement management plan for colonies at Cone Peak Road. |
Not Started |
|
|
U.S. Forest Service, California Department of Fish and Game |
Management: Planning |
Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance |
USFS includes Smith's blue butterfly in their Forest planning efforts, but no specific plan for the Cone Peak area has been developed.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
341 |
Determine ownership status (Burns Creek) |
Complete |
Prior to FY 1995 |
FY 1995 - FY 1999 |
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Management: Planning |
Species Expert, Internal Technical Assistance |
The site is owned and managed by the California Department of Transportation and the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
342 |
Identify colonies and area necessary for their maintenance (Burns Creek) |
Partially Complete |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Requirements |
Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance |
Colonies identified, area necessary for maintenance not determined.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
343 |
Secure necessary conservation easements (Burns Creek) |
Obsolete |
|
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition Program |
Acquisition: Easement |
Internal Technical Assistance |
The Service is currently in consultation with the FHWA and Caltrans regarding management of Smith's blue butterflies along Highway 1. It is likely that terms and conditions in a resulting biological opinion would render an easement unnecessary.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
351 |
Determine ownership status (Vasquez Knob) |
Complete |
Prior to FY 1995 |
Prior to FY 1995 |
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition Program |
Management: Land Use |
Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Administrative |
The Vasquez Knob location is within Garland Ranch Regional Park, administered by Monterey Peninsula Regional Parks District
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
352 |
Identify colonies and area necessary for their maintenance (Vasquez Knob) |
Partially Complete |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Requirements |
Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance |
Garland Ranch Regional park has been surveyed for Smith's blue butterflies. The area necessary for colony maintenance has not been determined.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
353 |
Secure necessary conservation easements (Vasquez Knob) |
Not Started |
|
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition Program |
Acquisition: Easement |
Internal Technical Assistance |
An easement may no longer be needed as ownership by Monterey Peninsula Regional Parks District would protect against most development, although Park activities such as road and trail maintenance may still affect the Smith's blue butterfly
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
36 |
Develop and implement management and land protection plans for comparable alternative sites |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
The Nature Conservancy, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition Program, Sand City, California, City of Marina, California, City of Monterey, California, California Coastal Commission, California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Management: Planning |
Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance |
Lead varies depending on site. Management plans are under development for sites including Rancho San Carlos and Palo Corona Ranch.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
411 |
Identify colonies and area necessary for their maintenance (Phillips Petroleum, Sand City, and Marina) |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Coastal Commission |
Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Requirements |
Species Expert, Contract, Internal Field Assistance |
Colonies identified, area necessary for maintenance not determined.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
412 |
Control off-road vehicle use of dunes (Phillips Petroleum, Sand City and Marina) |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Law Enforcement Division, Monterey County Sheriff |
Other: Law Enforcement |
Internal Field Assistance |
No current OHV use at Phillips Petroleum or Sand City, ongoing OHV use at Martin Dunes in Marina.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
413 |
Revegetate existing blowout areas with native plants (Phillips Petroleum, Sand City, and Marina) |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
Sand City, California, City of Marina, California, City of Monterey, California, California Coastal Commission |
Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation |
Volunteer, Contract, Internal Field Assistance |
California Department of Parks and Recreation is currently removing invasive plants and revegetating dune areas at Marina State Beach, partially funded by a grant from the Service.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
414 |
Control foot traffic on dunes by constructing boardwalks for beach assess (Phillips Petroleum, Sand City and Marina) |
Partially Complete |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Fish and Game, City of Marina, California, Monterey County Sheriff, California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Management: Land Use |
Contract |
Lead varies depending on site. There is a boardwalk at Marina State Beach to minimize effects of foot traffic on dune habitats.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
415 |
Remove exotic plants and replace with native plants (Phillips Petroleum, Sand City and Marina) |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
City of Marina, California, City of Monterey, California, California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation |
Volunteer, Contract, Internal Field Assistance |
Lead varies depending on site. California Department of Parks and Recreation is currently removing invasive plants and revegetating dune areas at Marina State Beach, partially funded by a grant from the Service.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
421 |
Identify colonies and area necessary for their maintenance (Olympia Quarry) |
Obsolete |
|
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Requirements |
Contract |
Taxonomy of the species is in need of review, however the Olympia Quarry site is currently treated as outside the range of the listed subspecies.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
422 |
Coordinate recovery needs with restoration efforts on inland dune parkland (Olympia Quarry) |
Obsolete |
|
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, Santa Cruz County, California |
Management: Other |
Species Expert, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance, Internal Administrative |
Taxonomy of the species is in need of review, however the Olympia Quarry site is currently treated as outside the range of the listed subspecies.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
423 |
Control off-road vehicle use of site (Olympia Quarry) |
Obsolete |
|
|
California Department of Fish and Game, Lone Star Sand Mining Operations, Santa Cruz County Sheriff |
Other: Information and Education, Other: Law Enforcement, Other: Regulations |
Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Administrative |
Taxonomy of the species is in need of review, however the Olympia Quarry site is currently treated as outside the range of the listed subspecies.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
431 |
Identify colonies and area necessary for their maintenance |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Requirements |
Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance |
Lead varies depending on site. Extensive surveys have been performed, but many areas remain to be surveyed, especially in the southern portion of the Smith's blue butterfly's range. The area necessary to maintain a Smith's blue butterfly colony is unknown, and further research on the relationship between the species and its habitat would be valuable to recovery.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
432 |
Carry out prescribed burns if appropriate |
Not Started |
|
|
U.S. Forest Service, California Department of Fish and Game |
Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation |
Contract, Internal Field Assistance |
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
433 |
Coordinate recovery needs with other agency activities |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
U.S. Forest Service, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Coastal Commission |
Management: Planning, Management: Land Use |
Internal Technical Assistance |
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
44 |
Develop and implement management and land protection plans for comparable alternative sites |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
The Nature Conservancy, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition Program, Sand City, California, City of Marina, California, City of Monterey, California, California Coastal Commission, California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Management: Planning |
Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance |
Lead varies depending on site. Management plans are under development for sites including Rancho San Carlos and Palo Corona Ranch.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
51 |
Determine effect of clump size, plant size, and host plant species on oviposition of SBB for use in vegetation management |
Not Started |
|
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Research: Habitat Requirements |
Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance |
To be completed in FY 4 |
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
521 |
Determine whether SBB survival is dependent on ants |
Not Started |
|
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Research: Habitat Requirements |
Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance |
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
522 |
Identify species of ants involved |
Not Started |
|
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Research: Habitat Requirements |
Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance |
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
523 |
Determine ecological requirements of ants |
Not Started |
|
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Research: Habitat Requirements |
Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance |
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
3 |
53 |
Determine effects of vegetation management on predators and parasites. |
Not Started |
|
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Research: Predation |
Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance |
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
3 |
61 |
Examine ecotypes of Eriogonum latifolium and determine taxonomic relationship to other host plants |
Not Started |
|
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Research: Habitat Requirements, Research: Taxonomic Studies |
Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance |
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
3 |
62 |
Determine life history variation among colonies in different habitats |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Research: Other Information |
Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance |
To be completed FY 5 |
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
63 |
Determine if different ecotypes of SBB warrant taxonomic recognition |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Research: Taxonomic Studies |
Graduate Student, Species Expert |
Taxonomy of the species is in need of review. Some authors believe that the Smith's blue butterfly should be divided into a northern and southern subspecies.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
71 |
Survey recent collection sites to document population size and distribution |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Research: Population Surveys |
Graduate Student, Species Expert, Contract |
Some areas have been re-surveyed to help determine distribution. Few population size estimates have been made.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
72 |
Survey old collection sites to document current population size and habitat status |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Research: Population Surveys |
Graduate Student, Species Expert, Contract |
Some areas have been re-surveyed to help determine distribution. Few population size estimates have been made.
|
|
| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
73 |
Survey other potential SBB habitats |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
|
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Research: Population Surveys |
Graduate Student, Species Expert, Contract |
Additional areas have been surveyed since the recovery plan was published. Other areas remain to be surveyed, especially in the southern portion of the Smith's blue butterfly's range.
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| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
74 |
Examine proposed land uses in SBB habitats to identify potential threats |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
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California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Management: Planning, Management: Land Use |
Internal Technical Assistance |
Review of projects is ongoing by the Service under ESA, NEPA, and CEQA.
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| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
75 |
Establish priorities for securing different sites |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
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U.S. Forest Service, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Coastal Commission, California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Management: Planning |
Species Expert, Internal Technical Assistance |
Some sites have been identified and secured since the recovery plan was published. A comprehensive prioritization has not been completed.
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| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
81 |
Establish techniques for eradication of iceplant and Holland dune grass |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
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The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Native Plant Society |
Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation |
Species Expert, Contract, Internal Field Assistance |
Invasive species have been removed by land management agencies, including the Service and California State Parks. Additional areas remain to be treated and new techniques could be developed.
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| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
82 |
Evaluate available techniques for planting native dune species |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
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The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Native Plant Society |
Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation |
Species Expert, Contract, Internal Field Assistance |
Native dune species have been planted by land management agencies, including California State Parks. A comprehensive evaluation of planting techniques has not been performed.
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| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
83 |
Incorporate restoration techniques into management plans at designated sites |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
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United States Navy , U.S. Army, U.S. Forest Service, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System, University of California, Natural Reserve System, California Coastal Commission, California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Management: Planning |
Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance |
Lead varies depending on site |
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| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
3 |
91 |
Provide audio-visual programs for public display |
Not Started |
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California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Other: Information and Education |
Graduate Student, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance |
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| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
3 |
92 |
Conduct informational meetings |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
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The Nature Conservancy, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division |
Other: Information and Education |
Internal Field Assistance |
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| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
3 |
93 |
Conduct interpretive tours of appropriate areas |
Not Started |
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The Nature Conservancy, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Native Plant Society, National Audubon Society, California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Other: Information and Education |
Volunteer, Internal Field Assistance |
This will generally be a volunteer effort |
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| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
3 |
94 |
Erect interpretive signs on Smith's blue butterfly reserve lands |
Ongoing Current |
FY 1995 - FY 1999 |
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United States Navy , U.S. Army, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System, California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Other: Information and Education |
Contract, Internal Field Assistance |
Lead varies depending on site |
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| Smith's blue butterfly (Euphilotes enoptes smithi) |
2 |
95 |
Provide revegetation information for interested persons and agencies. |
Ongoing Current |
Prior to FY 1995 |
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Native Plant Society, National Audubon Society |
Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation |
Internal Technical Assistance |
To begin in FY 5. |
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