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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
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 11 Actively enforce existing laws and regulations Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Department of Parks and Recreation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Law Enforcement Division, California Department of Fish and Game Other: Law Enforcement Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance Included in FY85 LE program Advice objective 1-451
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 12 Evaluate success of law enforcement efforts Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Law Enforcement Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Other: Administration, Research: Management Techniques Internal Technical Assistance
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Management: Planning Internal Field Assistance
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other California Coastal Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Management: Planning Internal Technical Assistance
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 212 Control hang-glider use of dunes (Marina State Beach) Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Conservation Corps 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Conservation Corps 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Law Enforcement Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 223 Provide for caretaker (Salinas River NWR) Obsolete U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 224 Revegetate existing blowout areas with native plants (Salinas River NWR) Obsolete U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Conservation Corps, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 225 Remove exotic plants and replace with native plants Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Conservation Corps, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, United States Navy Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Status Species Expert
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 232 Control foot traffic access through dunes (Naval Postgraduate School) Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 Other 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 241 Identify area to be rehabilitated (Fort Ord) Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, U.S. Army Research: Habitat Status Species Expert, Contract Areas identified in draft HCP, not finalized.
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 242 Control off-road vehicle use of dunes (Fort Ord) Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other U.S. Army Other: Law Enforcement Contract
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other U.S. Army Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Volunteer, Contract
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 244 Revegetate existing blowout area with native plants (Fort Ord) Not Started Other U.S. Army Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Volunteer, Contract
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 251 Identify colonies and area necessary for their maintenance (Santa Cruz Aggregates) Obsolete U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 252 Control off-road vehicle use of dunes (Santa Cruz Aggregates) Obsolete Other Santa Cruz County Sheriff, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 253 Secure the site as a Smith's blue butterfly reserve (Santa Cruz Aggregates) Obsolete Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Coastal Commission, City of Monterey, California, City of Marina, California, Sand City, California, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game, The Nature Conservancy 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 31 Implement management plan for Crystal Springs Reservoir site Obsolete Other 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 321 Identify colonies and area necessary for their maintenance (Big Creek Reserve) Not Started Other University of California, Natural Reserve System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Requirements Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other University of California, Natural Reserve System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Management Techniques Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance To be completed in FY 6
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 33 Develop and implement management plan for colonies at Cone Peak Road. Not Started Other California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Forest Service 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 341 Determine ownership status (Burns Creek) Complete Prior to FY 1995 FY 1995 - FY 1999 Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 California Department of Parks and Recreation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Requirements Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance Colonies identified, area necessary for maintenance not determined.
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 343 Secure necessary conservation easements (Burns Creek) Obsolete U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition Program, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 351 Determine ownership status (Vasquez Knob) Complete Prior to FY 1995 Prior to FY 1995 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 353 Secure necessary conservation easements (Vasquez Knob) Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition Program, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Coastal Commission, City of Monterey, California, City of Marina, California, Sand City, California, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game, The Nature Conservancy 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Coastal Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Requirements Species Expert, Contract, Internal Field Assistance Colonies identified, area necessary for maintenance not determined.
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other Monterey County Sheriff, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Law Enforcement Division, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other California Coastal Commission, City of Monterey, California, City of Marina, California, Sand City, California 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, Monterey County Sheriff, City of Marina, California, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, City of Monterey, California, City of Marina, California 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 421 Identify colonies and area necessary for their maintenance (Olympia Quarry) Obsolete Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 422 Coordinate recovery needs with restoration efforts on inland dune parkland (Olympia Quarry) Obsolete U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Santa Cruz County, California, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 423 Control off-road vehicle use of site (Olympia Quarry) Obsolete Other Santa Cruz County Sheriff, Lone Star Sand Mining Operations, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 431 Identify colonies and area necessary for their maintenance Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 432 Carry out prescribed burns if appropriate Not Started Other California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Forest Service Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Contract, Internal Field Assistance
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 433 Coordinate recovery needs with other agency activities Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Coastal Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Forest Service Management: Planning, Management: Land Use Internal Technical Assistance
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Coastal Commission, City of Monterey, California, City of Marina, California, Sand City, California, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game, The Nature Conservancy 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Habitat Requirements Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance To be completed in FY 4
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 521 Determine whether SBB survival is dependent on ants Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Habitat Requirements Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 522 Identify species of ants involved Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Habitat Requirements Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 523 Determine ecological requirements of ants Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Habitat Requirements Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 63 Determine if different ecotypes of SBB warrant taxonomic recognition Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game 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 Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 73 Survey other potential SBB habitats Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game 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.
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Management: Planning, Management: Land Use Internal Technical Assistance Review of projects is ongoing by the Service under ESA, NEPA, and CEQA.
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 75 Establish priorities for securing different sites Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Coastal Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Forest Service 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.
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Native Plant Society, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, The Nature Conservancy 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.
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 82 Evaluate available techniques for planting native dune species Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Native Plant Society, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, The Nature Conservancy 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.
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 83 Incorporate restoration techniques into management plans at designated sites Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Coastal Commission, University of California, Natural Reserve System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Army, United States Navy Management: Planning Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance Lead varies depending on site
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 2 95 Provide revegetation information for interested persons and agencies. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Audubon Society, California Native Plant Society, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Internal Technical Assistance To begin in FY 5.
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 3 13 Propose new regulations or revisions of existing codes as necessary Not Started Other Monterey County, California, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Law Enforcement Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Other: Regulations Internal Technical Assistance
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 3 16 Coordinate agency recovery efforts for the SBB Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Management: Planning, Management: Land Use Internal Technical Assistance
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 3 53 Determine effects of vegetation management on predators and parasites. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Predation Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 3 61 Examine ecotypes of Eriogonum latifolium and determine taxonomic relationship to other host plants Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Habitat Requirements, Research: Taxonomic Studies Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 3 62 Determine life history variation among colonies in different habitats Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Other Information Graduate Student, Species Expert, Internal Field Assistance To be completed FY 5
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 3 91 Provide audio-visual programs for public display Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Other: Information and Education Graduate Student, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 3 92 Conduct informational meetings Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game, The Nature Conservancy Other: Information and Education Internal Field Assistance
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Smith's blue butterfly Euphilotes enoptes smithi 3 93 Conduct interpretive tours of appropriate areas Not Started Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, National Audubon Society, California Native Plant Society, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game, The Nature Conservancy Other: Information and Education Volunteer, Internal Field Assistance This will generally be a volunteer effort
Smith's Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 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 Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Army, United States Navy Other: Information and Education Contract, Internal Field Assistance Lead varies depending on site