Recovery Plan Ad Hoc Report results

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Plan Title Plan Stage Plan Lead Region (FWS) Plan Lead Office (FWS) Species Common Name Species Scientific Name Action Priority Action Number Action Description Action Status Estimated Initiation Date Estimated Completion Date Action Lead Agencies Responsible Parties Work Types Labor Types Comments Implementation Activity Number Implementation Activity Description Implementation Activity Status Implementation Activity Estimated Initiation Date Implementation Activity Estimated Completion Date Implementation Activity Labor Types Implementation Activity Work Types Implementation Activity Responsible Parties Implementation Activity Comments Implementation Activity Species
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 1 11 Enforce laws and regulations to promote SFGS conservation Ongoing Current FY 2009 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, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Other: Law Enforcement Contract Security personnel at the San Francisco airport began monitoring the West of Bayshore property, which is home to a large population of San Francisco garter snakes, in order to reduce illegal access.
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 1 211 Pescadero Marsh Preserve: Secure cooperation of the California Department of Parks and Recreation Complete Prior to FY 1995 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 Management Contract
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 1 213 Monitor SFGS at Pescadero 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 Contract
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 1 221 Ano Nuevo State Reserve: Secure cooperation of the California Department of Parks and Recreation Complete Prior to FY 1995 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 Management Internal Technical Assistance
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 1 223 Monitor SFGS at Ano Nuevo 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 Contract 2019: SFGS monitoring by USGS
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 1 231 Secure cooperation of the S.F. Water Department and National Park Service Complete Prior to FY 1995 Prior to FY 1995 Other San Francisco Water Department, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Management Internal Technical Assistance FY-85 PA (5f)
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 1 233 Monitor SFGS at the San Francisco State Fish and Game Refuge Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other San Francisco Water Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Population Surveys Contract FY-85 PA (5f) 2019: USGS monitored SFGS
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 1 241 Secure cooperation of the City of San Francisco and the S.F. Airport Department to manage and protect the Milbrae site Complete Prior to FY 1995 Prior to FY 1995 Other San Francisco International Airport, City of San Francisco, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Management Internal Technical Assistance FY-85 PA (5f) - CSF and SFAD costs largely administrative. SFO completed a recovery action plan to manage property for SFGS for 10 years starting FY2008.
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 1 2431 Maintain fence at Milbrae site Complete FY 1995 - FY 1999 FY 1995 - FY 1999 Other San Francisco International Airport, City of San Francisco, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Contract Constructed during BART expansion. Fence was evaluated and repaired in 2012. Gates were checked for old and unknown locks and these were removed to prevent unauthorized entry. Signs are in place for warning against tresspassing.
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 1 2432 Provide frequent patrols Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other San Francisco International Airport, City of San Francisco, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Law Enforcement Division, California Department of Fish and Game Other: Law Enforcement Contract FY-85 PA (4a) - law enforcement occasionally patrols
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 1 244 Monitor SFGS at the Milbrae site Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other San Francisco International Airport, City of San Francisco, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Population Surveys Contract FY-85 PA (5f) - CSF and SFAD costs largely administrative. 2008 recovery action plan set monitoring schedule for 10 years for both SFGS and California red-legged frog. 2019: USGS monitored for SFGS
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 1 251 Secure cooperation of Sharp Park Golf Course to manage and protect SFGS Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other Sharp Park Golf Course, San Mateo County, California, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Management Internal Technical Assistance SPGC and SMC costs largely administrative. In FY2009 began discussions with SF Parks and Recreation Department and GGNRA concerning habitat enhancement alternatives for SFGS at the Sharp Park golf course at Mori Pt. In FY2010 agreed to conduct a formal consultation under section 7 for operation and maintenance of golf course to minimize take of CRF and SFGS.
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 1 254 Monitor SFGS at Sharp Park Golf Course Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other Sharp Park Golf Course, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Population Surveys Contract FY-85 PA (5f) - SPGC costs largely administrative. Swaim Biological has been conducting surveys from FY2006 to FY 2009. 2019: USGS monitored for SFGS
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 1 261 Secure SFGS habitat on the Cascade Ranch Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, San Mateo County, California, Cascade Ranch Corporation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Management Internal Technical Assistance Depends on cooperation of land owner
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 1 513 Identify and evaluate mortality factors and recruitment for each secured area 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: Demographic Studies Contract Begin FY 2
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 1 521 Identify habitat types used by SFGS Complete Prior to FY 1995 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: Habitat Requirements Contract Begin FY 3
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 12 Evaluate success of law enforcement Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Other: Law Enforcement Contract Every three years.
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 13 Propose appropriate new regulations or revisions. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Other: Regulations Contract Approx. every 5 years
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 212 Develop and implement a management plan for SFGS at Pescadero Marsh Preserve. 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 Management: Planning Contract
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 214 Minimize degradation and/or loss of habitat. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other California Department of Parks and Recreation Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Contract 214-1 Butano Farms restoration and mgt Ongoing Current 2018 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected PG&E funded the restoration, enhancement, and management of 65 acres of upland and aquatic habitat for San Francisco garter snake and California red-legged frog on Peninsula Open Space District land at Butano Farms near Pescadero, San Mateo County as mitigation for a 2018 BO and for the PG&E Bay Area O&M HCP. San Mateo RCD began restoration in summer 2020, and management will continue for 30 years.
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 222 Develop and implement a management plan for SFGS at Ano Nuevo State Reserve. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Management: Planning Contract
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 224 Minimize degradation and/or loss of habitat. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other California Department of Parks and Recreation Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Contract
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 232 Develop and implement a management plan for SFGS at San Francisco Fish and Game Refuge. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other San Francisco Water Department, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Management: Planning Contract NPS costs largely administrative
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 234 Minimize degradation and/or loss of habitat. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other San Francisco Water Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Contract FY-85 PA (5f) 234-1 San Francisco Public Utilities Commission will implement a controlled burn study to maintain San Francisco garter snake habitat in portions of their 60-acre Adobe Gulch Grasslands mitigation site in the Upper Crystal Springs Watershed, San Mateo County with preburn vegetation removal in August 2020 and the controlled burn in fall 2020. Partially Complete 2020 2021 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Lead is San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 242 Develop and implement a management plan for the San Francisco Airport / Milbrae site Complete Prior to FY 1995 FY 2008 Other City of San Francisco, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation, Management: Planning, Research: Population Surveys Contract Management plan as part of recovery action plan completed in April 2008. Habitat enhancement project started in September 2008 at Milbrae site. Population monitoring revealed over 400 San Francisco garter snakes on this property. 242-1 Millbrae Conservation Area Acquisition and Mgt Ongoing Current 2021 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected PG&E will establish a 5.20-acre conservation easement and fund an endowment (~$367,000) for a long-term management plan for the Millbrae Conservation Area next to the PG&E Millbrae Substation within the West-of-Bayshore population as mitigation in two BOs for effects to San Francisco garter snake and California red-legged frog. USFWS currently reviewing the draft conservation easement and management plan (estimated completion by December 2021).
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 245 Minimize degradation and/or loss of habitat. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other San Francisco International Airport, City of San Francisco, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Contract SFAD, CSF, COE, and FAA costs largely administrative. FY-85 PA (5f)
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 246 Identify important areas on Milbrae site. Complete Prior to FY 1995 Prior to FY 1995 Other San Francisco International Airport, U.S. Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Habitat Status Contract FY-85 PA (5f) SFAD, CSF costs largely administrative.
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 252 Develop and implement a management plan for SFGS at Sharp Park Golf Course Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other Sharp Park Golf Course, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Management: Planning Contract SPGC meeting in 2010 agreed to conduct a section 7 for incidental take of SFGS and CRF while operating the golf course. BA completed by the SF Recreation and Parks Department in 2012.
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 253 Minimize adverse impacts from trampling and human encroachment at SPGC. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other Sharp Park Golf Course, San Mateo County, California, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Management: Planning Contract SPGC costs largely administrative. FY-85 PA (5f)
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 262 Develop and implement a management plan for SFGS at Cascade Ranch. Ongoing Not Current Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, San Mateo County, California, Cascade Ranch Corporation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Management: Planning Contract Cascade ranch divided and changed ownership. This remains a viable area for a recovery population. The area was assessed for potentially managing the local SFGS population but that has not advanced since the change of ownership.
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 263 Minimize adverse impacts to SFGS from trampling and human encroachment at Cascade Ranch. Not Started Other San Mateo County, California, Cascade Ranch Corporation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Contract Depends on cooperation of land owner
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 264 Monitor SFGS at Cascade Ranch. Ongoing Not 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 Contract FY-85 PA (5f)
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 311 Identify potential habitat Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Habitat Status Contract FY-85 PA (5f). Recovery actions on private property have identified several small sites with San Francisco garter snakes including Shilling Lake and 3000 Portola Road in Woodside.
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 312 Conduct periodic surveys at suspected locations. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Population Surveys Volunteer, Contract FY-85 PA (5f) Section 6 funding. Surveys conducted at Cloverdale Ranch (POST property) as part of a study on the effects of controlled burns. Four years of survey data completed with pre and post burn data being analyzed in 2011.
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 32 Secure each essential site. 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 Acquisition Internal Technical Assistance
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 33 Develop and implement a management plan for each secured site. 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 Management: General Contract 33-1 Mindego Ranch restoration and management Ongoing Current 2021 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected San Mateo County funded $300,000 to Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for restoration, management, and enhancement of 10 acres of upland and aquatic habitat for San Francisco garter snake and California red-legged frog at Mindego Ranch in San Mateo County as a requirement of a biological opinion dated November 12, 2020. Restoration project will be implemented 2020-2025 at a total estimated cost of $645,000.
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 41 Develop population survey techniques. Complete Prior to FY 1995 Prior to FY 1995 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Population Surveys Contract
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 421 Conduct survey at Pescadero and Ano Nuevo State Areas. Ongoing Current FY 2005 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 Contract Survey frequency to be determined in #41
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 422 Conduct survey at San Francisco State Fish and Game Refuge. Ongoing Current FY 2006 Other San Francisco State Fish and Game Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Population Surveys Contract Survey frequency to be determined in #41
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 423 Conduct survey at Milbrae site. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other City of San Francisco, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Population Surveys Contract Survey frequency to be determined in #41. Baseline survey condducted in FY 2007 revealed a relatively large population at the Milbrae site. Intensive survey in 2009 revealed a local population of at least 600 SFGS.
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 424 Conduct survey at Laguna Salada site. Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 Other Sharp Park Golf Course, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Population Surveys Contract Begin FY 3 SPGC costs largely administrative. Frequency to be determined in #41
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 425 Conduct survey at Cascade Ranch. Unknown 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 Contract Every year for first 3 years. Then as determined in #41. FY-85 PA (5f)
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 426 Conduct surveys of other sites. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Population Surveys Contract Frequency to be determined in #41. Surveys at Cloverdale Ranch in conjunction with burn effects study.
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 43 Evaluate survey data and methods. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Management Techniques Contract Every 3 years. Begin FY 3.
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 511 Determine age-specific food habits. Complete Prior to FY 1995 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: Other Information Contract Begin FY 1
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 512 Investigate SFGS movements and activity patterns. 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: Management Techniques Contract At Cloverdale Ranch in San Mateo County pre and post maintenance burn (to eliminate invasive plants from upland habitat) evaluation of SFGS distribution and abundance was completed in 2012.
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 522 Determine the importance of habitat size and diversity. Complete Prior to FY 1995 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: Habitat Status Contract To begin FY 5; estimated cost 9.0K/yr.
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 53 Reevaluate introgression Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Genetics Graduate Student New genetic study in progress by SFSU grad student. Initial results show lack of variability between T. sirtalis subspecies. 53-1 Research Paper published 5-5-2020: Wood et al 2020, "Combining genetic and demographic monitoring better informs conservation of an endangered urban snake" https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0231744 Complete 2018 2020 Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Lead researcher works for USGS. Funding provided by USGS, USFWS, Western Ecological Research Center and Ecosystems Mission Area
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 2 54 Identify essential habitat. Ongoing Current FY 2007 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: Habitat Status Contract Begin FY 4, Cost largely internal administration. Studies are ongoing which define the habitat requirements of the SFGS.
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 3 611 Provide interpretive program at Pescadero. Complete Prior to FY 1995 Prior to FY 1995 Other California Department of Parks and Recreation Other: Information and Education Contract
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 3 612 Provide interpretive program at Ano Nuevo Complete Prior to FY 1995 Prior to FY 1995 Other California Department of Parks and Recreation Other: Information and Education Contract
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 3 62 Prepare brochure on SFGS recovery Complete Prior to FY 1995 FY 1995 - FY 1999 Other California Department of Fish and Game Other: Information and Education Contract Costs estimated at 3k/yr. Begin FY 7
Recovery Plan for the San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) F 8 Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office (916) 414-6600 San Francisco garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia 3 63 Develop slide-tape program Complete Prior to FY 1995 FY 1995 - FY 1999 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Other: Information and Education Contract Cost about 4k. Begin FY 5