U.S. FWS
Environmental Conservation Online System
Conserving the Nature of America
Plan Name: Recovery Plan for Serpentine Soil Species of the San Francisco Bay Area
Plan Status: Final
Plan Date: 30-Sep-98
Lead Agency: USFWS
Lead Office: Sacramento Fish And Wildlife Office ( (916) 414-6600 )
Species Action Priority # Action # Action Description Action Status Est. Initiation Date Est. Completion Date Responsible Parties Work Type Labor Type Action Comments Implementation Activities
Bay checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha bayensis), Coyote ceanothus (Ceanothus ferrisae), Fountain thistle (Cirsium fontinale var. fontinale), Marin dwarf-flax (Hesperolinon congestum), Metcalf Canyon jewelflower (Streptanthus albidus ssp. albidus), Pennell's bird's-beak (Cordylanthus tenuis ssp. capillaris), Presidio clarkia (Clarkia franciscana), San Mateo thornmint (Acanthomintha obovata ssp. duttonii), San Mateo woolly sunflower (Eriophyllum latilobum), Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon jewelflower (Streptanthus niger), Tiburon mariposa lily (Calochortus tiburonensis), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta), White-rayed pentachaeta (Pentachaeta bellidiflora) 2 1.1 Establish cooperative programs with participants from the public and private sector Ongoing Not Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Cooperative program established with Stuart Weiss and San Mateo Parks for reintroduction of Bay Checkerspot into Edgewood Park.
Bay checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha bayensis), Coyote ceanothus (Ceanothus ferrisae), Fountain thistle (Cirsium fontinale var. fontinale), Marin dwarf-flax (Hesperolinon congestum), Metcalf Canyon jewelflower (Streptanthus albidus ssp. albidus), Pennell's bird's-beak (Cordylanthus tenuis ssp. capillaris), Presidio clarkia (Clarkia franciscana), San Mateo thornmint (Acanthomintha obovata ssp. duttonii), San Mateo woolly sunflower (Eriophyllum latilobum), Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon jewelflower (Streptanthus niger), Tiburon mariposa lily (Calochortus tiburonensis), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta), White-rayed pentachaeta (Pentachaeta bellidiflora) 2 1.2.1 Develop and implement outreach plans Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Bay checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha bayensis), Coyote ceanothus (Ceanothus ferrisae), Fountain thistle (Cirsium fontinale var. fontinale), Marin dwarf-flax (Hesperolinon congestum), Metcalf Canyon jewelflower (Streptanthus albidus ssp. albidus), Pennell's bird's-beak (Cordylanthus tenuis ssp. capillaris), Presidio clarkia (Clarkia franciscana), San Mateo thornmint (Acanthomintha obovata ssp. duttonii), San Mateo woolly sunflower (Eriophyllum latilobum), Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon jewelflower (Streptanthus niger), Tiburon mariposa lily (Calochortus tiburonensis), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta), White-rayed pentachaeta (Pentachaeta bellidiflora) 2 1.2.2 Develop and implement economic and other incentives Ongoing Not Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 Private landowners, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Other Internal Technical Assistance
Bay checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha bayensis), Coyote ceanothus (Ceanothus ferrisae), Fountain thistle (Cirsium fontinale var. fontinale), Marin dwarf-flax (Hesperolinon congestum), Metcalf Canyon jewelflower (Streptanthus albidus ssp. albidus), Pennell's bird's-beak (Cordylanthus tenuis ssp. capillaris), Presidio clarkia (Clarkia franciscana), San Mateo thornmint (Acanthomintha obovata ssp. duttonii), San Mateo woolly sunflower (Eriophyllum latilobum), Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon jewelflower (Streptanthus niger), Tiburon mariposa lily (Calochortus tiburonensis), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta), White-rayed pentachaeta (Pentachaeta bellidiflora) 2 1.2.3 Encourage and assist counties and landowners to develop and implement Habitat Conservation plans Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 Private landowners, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Sonoma County, California, Alameda County, California, Contra Costa County, California, Santa Clara County, California, San Francisco County, California, Marin County, California, Stanislaus County, California, San Mateo County, California Management: Planning Internal Technical Assistance Santa Clara County is developing a HCP.
Bay checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha bayensis), Coyote ceanothus (Ceanothus ferrisae), Metcalf Canyon jewelflower (Streptanthus albidus ssp. albidus), Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 1 2.1.20 Secure and protect serpentine habitat in Kirby area (S. of Metcalf Rd.) (Santa Clara County) for multiple species Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 Private landowners, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Santa Clara County, California, City of San Jose, California Acquisition: Other Internal Field Assistance
Coyote ceanothus (Ceanothus ferrisae), Fountain thistle (Cirsium fontinale var. fontinale), Marin dwarf-flax (Hesperolinon congestum), Metcalf Canyon jewelflower (Streptanthus albidus ssp. albidus), Pennell's bird's-beak (Cordylanthus tenuis ssp. capillaris), Presidio clarkia (Clarkia franciscana), San Mateo thornmint (Acanthomintha obovata ssp. duttonii), San Mateo woolly sunflower (Eriophyllum latilobum), Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon jewelflower (Streptanthus niger), Tiburon mariposa lily (Calochortus tiburonensis), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta), White-rayed pentachaeta (Pentachaeta bellidiflora) 1 2.1.21 Secure and protect serpentine habitat in Metcalf area (N. of Metcalf Rd.) (Santa Clara County) for multiple species Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 California Department of Fish and Game, Private landowners, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, City of San Jose, California, Santa Clara County, California Management: Planning Internal Field Assistance 2005-548 acres purchased by VTA, managed by Santa Clara Co Open Space Authority. Mapping, containment and control of barbed goat grass.
Activity Number Description Status Est. Initiation Date Est. Completion Date Responsible Parties Work Type Labor Type Comments Species
2.1.21-2 Monitor Santa Clara Valley dudleya population on VTA property. Ongoing Current N/A N/A Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Creekside Center for Earth Observation is conducting the monitoring.
2.1.21-1 Monitoring of Santa Clara Valley dudleya populations at Silicon Valley Land Conservancy property. Ongoing Current N/A N/A Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Creekside Center for Earth Observation is monitoring the plants.
Marin dwarf-flax (Hesperolinon congestum), Tiburon jewelflower (Streptanthus niger), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 1 2.1.5 Secure and protect serpentine habitat on Tiburon Peninsula Middle Ridge (Marin County) for multiple species Not Started City of Tiburon, California, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marin County, California Acquisition: Easement Internal Field Assistance
Marin dwarf-flax (Hesperolinon congestum), Tiburon mariposa lily (Calochortus tiburonensis), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 1 2.1.6 Secure and protect serpentine habitat on Ring Mountain (Marin County) for multiple species Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marin County, California Acquisition: Easement Internal Field Assistance
Activity Number Description Status Est. Initiation Date Est. Completion Date Responsible Parties Work Type Labor Type Comments Species
2.1.6-2 Write Ring Mtn monitoring plan. Complete FY 2007 N/A Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Ring Mtn Preserve Sensiteive Resource Monitoring Plan was written by LSA Assoc. Inc in 2007. It identifies suevey methods. Marin Co Open Space is implementing the plan.
2.1.6-1 TNC grant for asessing and treating invasive plants; develop a database for tracking restoration amd increase volunteer opportunities on Ring Mtn. Ongoing Current FY 2011 N/A Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Marin dwarf-flax (Hesperolinon congestum), Tiburon jewelflower (Streptanthus niger), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 1 2.1.7 Secure and protect serpentine habitat in St. Hilary's area (including Harroman Property) for multiple species Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marin County, California, Tiburon Landmark Society Acquisition: Easement Internal Field Assistance
Bay checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha bayensis), Coyote ceanothus (Ceanothus ferrisae), Fountain thistle (Cirsium fontinale var. fontinale), Pennell's bird's-beak (Cordylanthus tenuis ssp. capillaris), Presidio clarkia (Clarkia franciscana), Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon mariposa lily (Calochortus tiburonensis), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 2 2.2.28 Secure and protect serpentine habitat Northwest of Healdsburg (Sonoma County) for Arctosaphylos bakeri ssp. Bakeri Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Sonoma County, California Acquisition: Easement Internal Field Assistance
Bay checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha bayensis), Coyote ceanothus (Ceanothus ferrisae), Fountain thistle (Cirsium fontinale var. fontinale), Marin dwarf-flax (Hesperolinon congestum), Metcalf Canyon jewelflower (Streptanthus albidus ssp. albidus), Pennell's bird's-beak (Cordylanthus tenuis ssp. capillaris), Presidio clarkia (Clarkia franciscana), San Mateo thornmint (Acanthomintha obovata ssp. duttonii), San Mateo woolly sunflower (Eriophyllum latilobum), Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon jewelflower (Streptanthus niger), Tiburon mariposa lily (Calochortus tiburonensis), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta), White-rayed pentachaeta (Pentachaeta bellidiflora) 1 3.1 Develop and implement appropriate management actions at multiple sites, for multiple species Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 California Department of Fish and Game, Alameda County, California, National Park Service, City of San Jose, California, Santa Clara County, California, Marin County, California, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, University of California at Berkeley, East Bay Regional Park District, Stanislaus County, California, Marin Municipal Water District, Private landowners, San Francisco Water Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, San Francisco County, California, City of Tiburon, California, Marin County Open Space District, California Department of Transportation, Contra Costa County, California, San Mateo County, California, Tiburon Landmark Society, Sonoma County, California Management: General Internal Field Assistance Staff from Creekside Center for Earth Observation working with Santa Clara Open Space Authority to develop new monitoring protocol for Dudleya setchellii. Invasive plants are being removed from Cirsium fontinale var. fontinale populations at Stulsaft Park and CalTrans property near Woodside Glens.
Bay checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha bayensis), Coyote ceanothus (Ceanothus ferrisae), Fountain thistle (Cirsium fontinale var. fontinale), Marin dwarf-flax (Hesperolinon congestum), Metcalf Canyon jewelflower (Streptanthus albidus ssp. albidus), Presidio clarkia (Clarkia franciscana), San Mateo thornmint (Acanthomintha obovata ssp. duttonii), Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon jewelflower (Streptanthus niger), Tiburon mariposa lily (Calochortus tiburonensis), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta), White-rayed pentachaeta (Pentachaeta bellidiflora) 2 3.2 Develop and implement monitoring plans for all populations Partially Complete FY 2008 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Research: Population Assessment Species Expert Monitoring plan has been developed and implemented for San Mateo thornmint at Edgewood Preserve as part of efforts to track the population and prevent extinction.
Activity Number Description Status Est. Initiation Date Est. Completion Date Responsible Parties Work Type Labor Type Comments Species
3.2-1 Write management plan for Tiburon mariposa lily on Ring Mtn. Complete N/A FY 2007 Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected In 2007, LSA Assoc. Inc wrote the Ring Mtn Preserve Sensitive Resources Monitoring Plan. It identifies survye methods. The plan is being implemented by Marin Co. Open Space District.
Bay checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha bayensis), Coyote ceanothus (Ceanothus ferrisae), Fountain thistle (Cirsium fontinale var. fontinale), Marin dwarf-flax (Hesperolinon congestum), Metcalf Canyon jewelflower (Streptanthus albidus ssp. albidus), Pennell's bird's-beak (Cordylanthus tenuis ssp. capillaris), Presidio clarkia (Clarkia franciscana), San Mateo thornmint (Acanthomintha obovata ssp. duttonii), San Mateo woolly sunflower (Eriophyllum latilobum), Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon jewelflower (Streptanthus niger), Tiburon mariposa lily (Calochortus tiburonensis), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta), White-rayed pentachaeta (Pentachaeta bellidiflora) 2 4.1 Establish a survey program and protocol for all species covered in the plan Ongoing Current FY 2007 Private landowners, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Sonoma County, California, Alameda County, California, Contra Costa County, California, Santa Clara County, California, San Francisco County, California, Marin County, California, Stanislaus County, California, San Mateo County, California, University of California at Berkeley, Tiburon Landmark Society, San Francisco Water Department, Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Marin Municipal Water District, Marin County Open Space District, East Bay Regional Park District, City of Tiburon, California, City of San Jose, California, California Department of Transportation, California Department of Parks and Recreation Research: Population Surveys Graduate Student Monitoring protocol has been established at SF Presidio by GGNRA for Clarkia franciscana and Lessingia germanorum
Marin dwarf-flax (Hesperolinon congestum), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 2 4.2.11 Conduct surveys in historic and potential habitat at Golden Gate National Recreation Area (Marin County) for multiple species Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service Research: Population Surveys Graduate Student Some monitoring occurs under Recovery Permit
Marin dwarf-flax (Hesperolinon congestum), Tiburon jewelflower (Streptanthus niger), Tiburon mariposa lily (Calochortus tiburonensis), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 2 4.2.18 Conduct surveys in historic and potential habitat on Tiburon Peninsula (Marin County) for multiple species Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marin County, California, City of Tiburon, California Research: Population Surveys Graduate Student
Coyote ceanothus (Ceanothus ferrisae), Metcalf Canyon jewelflower (Streptanthus albidus ssp. albidus), Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 1 4.2.33 Survey historic and potential habitat at Coyote Ridge area (Santa Clara county) for multiple species Partially Complete FY 2005 Private landowners, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Santa Clara County, California Research: Population Surveys Graduate Student 2005-Transition Zone between S. Albidus and Albidus and S. Albidus peramoenus mapped. 2005-2006-Comprehensive mapping of Dudleya on selected mitigation parcels (100oc) completed-more mapping planned elsewhere. 2006-C. Affinis neglecta pops mapped in detail. 135 plants at southern pop, about 1000 plants in northern canyon on 0.25 ac. Annual survey of Bay Area Checkerspot Butterfly. Conducted at UTC, Kirby Canyon, and Young Ranch.
Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 2 4.2.35 Conduct surveys in historic and potential habitat in Henry Coe State Park (Santa Clara County) for multiple species Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Parks and Recreation Research: Population Surveys Graduate Student Finite area of serpentine to be searched
Coyote ceanothus (Ceanothus ferrisae), Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 2 4.2.38 Conduct surveys in historic and potential habitat North of Llagas Avenue (Santa Clara County) for multiple species Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Santa Clara County, California Research: Population Surveys Graduate Student
Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 2 4.2.40 Conduct surveys in historic and potential habitat in Palm Avenue / Kalana Hills area (Santa Clara County) for multiple species Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Santa Clara County, California Research: Population Surveys Graduate Student
Tiburon jewelflower (Streptanthus niger), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 2 5.11 Conduct necessary research at Middle Ridge, Tiburon Peninsula (Marin county) for multiple species Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marin County, California, City of Tiburon, California Research: Management Techniques Graduate Student
Marin dwarf-flax (Hesperolinon congestum), Tiburon mariposa lily (Calochortus tiburonensis), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 1 5.12 Conduct necessary research at Ring Mountain (Marin County) for multiple species Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marin County, California Research: Management Techniques Graduate Student
Activity Number Description Status Est. Initiation Date Est. Completion Date Responsible Parties Work Type Labor Type Comments Species
5.12-1 Demographic research on Tiburon mariposa lily at Ring Mtn. Planned N/A N/A Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected In her 6 to 10 yr study, Dr. Swope will look at growth rate, importance of pollinators, and develop a long-term management plan.
Marin dwarf-flax (Hesperolinon congestum), Tiburon jewelflower (Streptanthus niger), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 2 5.13 Conduct necessary research at St. Hilary's area (includes Harroman Property), Tiburon Peninsula (Marin County) for multiple species Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marin County, California, City of Tiburon, California Research: Demographic Studies Graduate Student
Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 3 5.14 Conduct necessary research at American Canyon (Napa County) for Castilleja affinis neglecta Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Research: Demographic Studies Graduate Student
Bay checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha bayensis), Coyote ceanothus (Ceanothus ferrisae), Fountain thistle (Cirsium fontinale var. fontinale), Metcalf Canyon jewelflower (Streptanthus albidus ssp. albidus), Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 1 5.24 Conduct research on vegetation management methods in selected areas county-wide (Santa Clara County) for multiple species Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 Santa Clara County, California, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Habitat Requirements Graduate Student In summer 2012 Professor, researcher from Clairmont College is conducting study on Santa Clara Water District property on effects of off season water application on control of invasive plants.
Bay checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha bayensis), Coyote ceanothus (Ceanothus ferrisae), Fountain thistle (Cirsium fontinale var. fontinale), Metcalf Canyon jewelflower (Streptanthus albidus ssp. albidus), Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 1 5.25 Conduct surveys in historic and potential habitat near Niles (alameda County) for Streptanthus albidus peramoenus Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Research: Habitat Status Graduate Student
Bay checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha bayensis), Coyote ceanothus (Ceanothus ferrisae), Fountain thistle (Cirsium fontinale var. fontinale), Metcalf Canyon jewelflower (Streptanthus albidus ssp. albidus), San Mateo thornmint (Acanthomintha obovata ssp. duttonii), Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 2 5.26 Conduct necessary research at selected areas county-wide in Santa Clara County on restoring native habitats on serpentine and non-serpentine soils (multiple species) Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Santa Clara County, California Research: Habitat Requirements Graduate Student
Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 1 5.30 Conduct necessary research at Coyote Ridge (Santa Clara County) for multiple species Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 Santa Clara County, California, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private landowners, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Habitat Status Species Expert CVDRP funding (total $100,000 from 2005-2007)included 2005-2006 effects of clipping on S.A. peramoenus. 2005-2006-studies of Dudleya, shoot, flower & capsule production. 2005-2006 effects of grazing and burning on grassland composition. 2005-2006-C. font camp recruitment studies by Janell Hillman of Santa Clara Water District and SF State University. 2002-2003-nitrogen deposition research. Wildlife cameras have been installed to determine what is eating the Tiburon Indian paintbrush. Jackrabbits were seen in photos.
Activity Number Description Status Est. Initiation Date Est. Completion Date Responsible Parties Work Type Labor Type Comments Species
5.30-1 Enhance and study Tiburon paintbrush at Paintbrush Hill and Paintbrush Canyon on Coyote Ridge Not Started Prior to FY 1995 FY 2016 Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Center for Earthside Observation received a 2012 CVPCP grant to study growth, habitat, and ecology of Tiburon paintbrush. One goal is to enhance the Paintbrush Hill population.
Marin dwarf-flax (Hesperolinon congestum), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta) 2 5.8 Conduct necessary research at Golden Gate National Recreation Area (Marin County) for multiple species Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service Research: Management Techniques Graduate Student
Coyote ceanothus (Ceanothus ferrisae), Fountain thistle (Cirsium fontinale var. fontinale), Marin dwarf-flax (Hesperolinon congestum), Metcalf Canyon jewelflower (Streptanthus albidus ssp. albidus), Pennell's bird's-beak (Cordylanthus tenuis ssp. capillaris), Presidio clarkia (Clarkia franciscana), San Mateo thornmint (Acanthomintha obovata ssp. duttonii), San Mateo woolly sunflower (Eriophyllum latilobum), Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon jewelflower (Streptanthus niger), Tiburon mariposa lily (Calochortus tiburonensis), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta), White-rayed pentachaeta (Pentachaeta bellidiflora) 1 6.1.1 Store the seeds from multiple plant taxa Ongoing Current FY 2007 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, San Francisco Water Department Research: Genetics Species Expert Some Clarkia franciscana seeds collected by UC Berkeley Botanic Garden. Fountain thistle seed collected from 2008 - 2010 has been stored at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden. Some San Mateo thornmint seed is stored at UC Berkeley botanic garden. White-rayed pentachaeta seed was collected in 2010.
Activity Number Description Status Est. Initiation Date Est. Completion Date Responsible Parties Work Type Labor Type Comments Species
6.1.1-1 San Mateo woolly sunflower seed accession Complete N/A N/A Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Seed was accessioned in 2009 at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden and at National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation in Ft. Collins, CO.
Bay checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha bayensis), Coyote ceanothus (Ceanothus ferrisae), Fountain thistle (Cirsium fontinale var. fontinale), Marin dwarf-flax (Hesperolinon congestum), Metcalf Canyon jewelflower (Streptanthus albidus ssp. albidus), Pennell's bird's-beak (Cordylanthus tenuis ssp. capillaris), Presidio clarkia (Clarkia franciscana), San Mateo thornmint (Acanthomintha obovata ssp. duttonii), San Mateo woolly sunflower (Eriophyllum latilobum), Santa Clara Valley dudleya (Dudleya setchellii), Tiburon jewelflower (Streptanthus niger), Tiburon mariposa lily (Calochortus tiburonensis), Tiburon paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta), White-rayed pentachaeta (Pentachaeta bellidiflora) 2 6.2 Initiate enhancements, repatriations, or introductions, where appropriate Ongoing Current FY 2007 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Research: Habitat Status, Research: Propagation, Research: Reintroduction Species Expert, Contract Larvae and adults of Bay checkerspot butterfly reintroduced to Edgewood Natural Preserve, San Mateo Co. San Mateo thornmint seed has been sowed at Edgewood Natural Preserve and has increased numbers of plants. Metcalf Canyon jewelflower will be reintroduced at Tulare Hill. Funding is provided from 2012 CVPCP grant.
Activity Number Description Status Est. Initiation Date Est. Completion Date Responsible Parties Work Type Labor Type Comments Species
6.2-1 Reintroduction of Metcalf Canyon jewelflower Not Started N/A N/A Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Justin Whittall of Santa Clara University and Creekside Center for Earth Observation received a 2012 CVPCP grant to reintroduce Metcalf Canyon jewelflower to Tulare Hill. Reintroduction will occur on the Metcalf Energy Center Ecological Preserve managed by Silicon Valley Land Conservancy.
6.2-2 Enhance and study Tiburon paintbrush at Paintbrush Hill and Paintbrush Canyon on Coyote Ridge Not Started FY 2012 FY 2016 Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Creekside Center for Earth Observation received 2012 CVPCP grant to conduct research on Tiburon paintbrush. Activities will include: determining whether hosts increase survivorship, whether populations are genetically distinct, test soil and other factors, and increasae number of plants at Paintbrush Hill and Paintbrush Canyon.
6.2-3 Reintroduction of Metcalf Canyon jewelflower at 3 sites on Tulare Hill. Not Started N/A N/A Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Dr. Justin Whittall of Santa Clara Univ. received funding from CVPCP/HRP in 2012. Soil from Tulare Hill has been shown to be most conducive to growth of jewelflower.