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HABITAT ASSESSMENT AND MSHCP CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS

NOVA HOMES WILDOMAR, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

APN 367-140-008, 367-140-010 & 367-140-012

Prepared for:

Nova Homes, Inc

1232 Village Way, Suite A Santa Ana, CA 92705

Prepared by:

RCA Associates, Inc.

15555 Main Street, #D4-235 Hesperia, California 92345

Principal Investigators:

Randall Arnold, Senior Biologist Blake Curran, Environmental Biologist

Parker Smith, Project Manager

Report prepared by R. Arnold, P. Smith, B. Curran

Project: #2017-93MSHCP

April 2018

TITLE PAGE Date Report Prepared: April 17, 2018 Date Field Work Completed: December 14, 2017 Report Title: Habitat Assessment and MSHCP Consistency Analysis Assessor’s Parcel Number: APN 367-140-008, 367-140-010 & 367-140-012 Prepared for: Nova Homes, Inc. Principal Investigators: Randall C. Arnold, Jr., Principal Biologist Parker Smith, Biologist Blake Curran, Environmental Biologist Contact Information: Randall C. Arnold, Jr. RCA Associates, Inc. 15555 Main Street, #D4-235 Hesperia, CA 92345 (760) 956-9212 [email protected] www.rcaassociatesllc.com

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Table of Contents Sections Page Section 1 Summary 1 Section 2 Introduction 2 2.1 Project Location 2 2.2 Project Description 2 Section 3 Methods 6 3.1 Western Riverside County MSHCP Consistency 6 Analysis 3.2 Literature Review 6 3.3 Plant Communities 6 3.4 Riparian/Riverine Habitat and Jurisdictional Areas 7 3.5 Field Investigation 7 3.6 Plants 7 3.7 Wildlife 8 Section 4 Existing Conditions 9 4.1 Environmental Setting 9 4.2 Soils 9 4.3 Plant Communities 9 4.4 Jurisdictional Waters 10 4.5 Nesting Birds 11 4.6 MSHCP 11 4.7 Federal and State Listed Species 11 4.8 Wildlife Species of Special Concern and 12 Special Status Plants Section 5 Project Impacts 13 5.1 Impacts Per Plant Community 13 5.2 Nesting Birds 13 5.3 Special Status Species 13 Section 6 Western Riverside County MSHCP Consistency Analysis 14 6.1 MSHCP Requirements 14 6.2 Jurisdictional Waters 19 Section 7 Recommendations 21 7.1 Nesting Birds 21 7.2 Burrowing Owls 21 7.3 Special Status Species 22 Section 8 Conclusions 23 Section 9 Certification 24 Section 10 References 25 Appendix A: Figures and Tables Appendix B: Site Photographs Appendix C: Regulatory Background Appendix D: CNDDB Summary Table

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RCA Associates, Inc. Habitat Assessment & MSHCP Consistency Analysis January 2018

SECTION 1: SUMMARY This report contains the results of a Habitat Assessment and Western Riverside County Multiple

Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Consistency Analysis by RCA Associates, LLC on

approximately 40-acre site located in the City of Wildomar, Riverside County, California. The

Project area is characterized by gently rolling terrain.

The purpose of the Habitat Assessment is to identify potential impacts to biological resources

associated with construction of a commercial business consisting of an office building and an

automobile parking area. This report describes the results of the site visit, which assessed the

Project Area for the potential to support special-status species; and the presence of other sensitive

biological resources protected by local, state, and federal laws and regulations. If special-status

species were observed during the site visit, they have been recorded accordingly. This report also

contains an evaluation of potential impacts to special-status species and sensitive biological

resources that may occur as a result of the proposed Project and potential mitigation measures to

compensate for those impacts. The project site contains a mix of vegetation throughout the site

and parts have been significantly disturbed by past human activities. There is a low probability of

impacts to sensitive species; however, the site does support approximately 14-acres of coastal sage

scrub which is associated with the State listed California gnatcatcher. The gnatcatcher was

observed on the site approximately sixteen years previous; however, the probability the species

still occurs on the site is relatively low given the limited amount of habitat present on the site. A

low-lying drainage swale located the southwestern portion of the site; however, the swale is not

considered jurisdictional waters of the US or State based on the results of a comprehensive

jurisdictional delineation conducted on the site in December 2017. A separate jurisdictional

delineation report has been prepared and will be submitted under separate cover.

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SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION At the request of the project proponent, RCA Associates, Inc. conducted a habitat assessment and

MSHCP Consistency Analysis for the Nova Homes project in the City of Wildomar, Riverside

County. The proposed project will hereafter be referred to as the “project” or “project site.”

2.1 Project Location The project site is located east of Monte Vista Drive, south of Bundy Canyon Road and north of

Via Carnaghi Lane in the City Wildomar (Figures 1, 2, & 3). The site is located in Section 26,

Township 6 South, Range 4 West on the USGS Wildomar 7.5’ topographic quadrangle. The

approximately 40-acre site is composed of three parcels (APN 367-140-008, 367-140-010, and

367-140-012), and is approximately 0.1-miles east of Interstate 15 (Figures 1 and 3).

2.2 Project Description The project proponent is proposing to construct four commercial buildings in the western portion

of the site ranging in size from 2,500 square feet to 78,000 square feet (Appendix A, Figure 5). A

total of eighty residential lots are also being proposed for the central and eastern portion of the

property with open space located in the eastern part of the site (Figure 5).

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SECTION 3: METHODS 3.1 Western Riverside County MSHCP Consistency Analysis RCA Associates, Inc. utilized GIS software to map the project site in relation to the MSHCP areas

including Criteria Cells, Core Habitat, Linkages, and areas proposed for conservation. The

Riverside County Integrated Project (RCIP) Conservation Summary Report Generator was queried

to determine habitat assessment and potential survey requirements for the project site (Figure 4).

The MSHCP also requires a riparian/riverine and vernal pool habitat assessment within the project

site which were conducted by biologists from RCA Associates, Inc. According to the MSHCP,

the documentation for the assessment shall include mapping and a description of the functions and

values of the mapped areas with respect to the species listed in Section 6.1.2. In addition,

protection of species associated with riparian/riverine areas and vernal pools also needs to be

addressed.

3.2 Literature Review Prior to conducting the field investigations, a literature review was conducted of all available

background data as well as the environmental setting of the project site. The literature reviewed

included, but was not limited to, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA 1971) Soil

Survey for the project site, U.S. Fish, and Wildlife Service (USFWS) data sources, and the

California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB, 2017). The closest recorded location of sensitive

species was determined through a five-mile radius query of the CNDDB (2017) (Appendix A,

Table 1). In addition, a search of the CNDDB data base was conducted for the Wildomar USGS

quadrangle and the surrounding eight quadrangles (See Appendix D). The CNDDB ArcGIS

database was utilized, together with ArcGIS software, to locate the previously recorded locations

of sensitive plant and wildlife occurrences and determine the distance from the project site.

Additionally, the Riverside County MSHCP was reviewed for additional information on the known

occurrence of the species within Riverside County.

3.3 Plant Communities Plant communities were mapped using aerial photography and were evaluated on the ground using

pedestrian surveys by biologists from RCA Associates, Inc. on December 15, 2017. The

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plant communities within the project site were classified according to the California Department

of Fish and Game (CDFG’s) List of Terrestrial Natural Communities (2003) and descriptions

provided in Holland’s Preliminary Descriptions of the Terrestrial Natural Communities of

California (1986) were also reviewed.

3.4 Riparian/Riverine Habitat and Jurisdictional Areas Aerial photography was reviewed prior to conducting the field investigations on December 15,

2017. The aerial photographs were used to locate and inspect any potential natural drainage

features and water bodies that may be considered riparian/riverine habitat or which may be under

the jurisdiction of either the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or CDFW. In general,

surface drainage features are typically indicated as blue-line streams on USGS maps, which are

expected to exhibit evidence of water flow through the channel. Such areas are considered

potentially riparian/riverine habitat and may be subject to State and federal regulatory authority as

“Waters of the State” or “Waters” of the U.S. Under the MSHCP, riparian/riverine habitat is

defined as lands which contain habitat dominated by trees, shrubs, persistent emergent, or

emergent mosses and lichens, which occur close to or which depend upon soil moisture from a

nearby freshwater source, or areas with freshwater flow during all or a portion of the year.

3.5 Field Investigation RCA Associates, Inc. biologists Blake Curran and Parker Smith surveyed the project site on

December 15, 2017, from about 0900 to 1700 p.m. Weather conditions during the survey included

clear skies with temperatures from mid-70’s to mid-80’s °F. The entire project site was assessed

to determine the extent of plant communities and to evaluate the presence of any areas which may

have any jurisdictional features or may support riparian/riverine habitat. Parameters assessed

included soil conditions, presence of indicator species, slope, aspect and hydrology

3.6 Plants

Plant species observed during the field survey were identified by visual characteristics and

morphology in the field and recorded in a field notebook. Samples of unusual and less familiar

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plants were collected and returned to the lab for identification using taxonomical guides. Soil

maps were used to identify areas of the site which may contain suitable soils to support sensitive

plant species. A list of all species observed on the project site was compiled from the survey data

(Appendix A, Table 2). The taxonomic nomenclature used in this study follows the California

Native Plant Society (CNPS 2017).

3.7 Wildlife Wildlife species detected during the field surveys were identified by sight, calls, tracks, scat, or

other signs and were recorded in a field notebook. Field guides were used to assist with

identification of species during surveys and included the Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western

North America (2017) and Burt and Grossenheider (1980) for mammals. Although common

names of wildlife species are fairly well standardized, scientific names are used in this report and

are provided in Appendix A for reference.

As part of the field investigations, the project site was also evaluated for the presence of burrowing

owls (Athene cunicularis). Field investigations for the species were conducted as per the survey

requirements established for the MSHCP. A habitat assessment (Step I) was conducted on

December 15, 2017, to determine if the site supported habitat that might support the species.

Burrowing owls use a variety of natural and modified habitats for nesting and foraging; therefore,

the site would be classified as suitable habitat for owls. During the habitat assessment, transects

were walked throughout the property to identify the presence of owl habitat. Given the presence

of suitable habitat for the species, additional surveys (Step II) were also performed to determine if

any suitable burrows and/or burrowing owls were present on the project site. The Step II survey

was conducted on December 15, 2017. During the Step II surveys 30-meter transects were walked

in a north-south direction in such a manner as to provide 100 percent coverage of the ground

surface. Surveys were conducted in adjacent areas to the north and east; however, no surveys were

performed in areas to the west and south due to the presence of Interstate 15 to the west and various

church buildings to the south (Figure 8).

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SECTION 4: EXISTING CONDITIONS

4.1 Environmental Setting The western portion of the project site is relatively flat with an elevation of about 1,400 feet;

whereas the eastern portion consists of rolling hills with the elevation increasing to about 1,550

feet (MSL). The project slopes primarily from east to west. The project site is located within an

area of the City of Wildomar that has been developed or disturbed over the last few decades.

Existing single-family dwelling and a religious center border the site along its southern boundary.

To the west, the property is bordered by a major roadway and Interstate 15. The area to the north

and east is vacant land with some human disturbance exhibited such as OHV trails and numerous

debris piles (i.e., illegal dumping). A single family dwelling unit was present on the site in the

past based on historical aerial photos; however, the structure has been removed and there are no

signs of the foundation.

4.2 Soils

Figure 7 represents soils that are mapped within the project site and zone of influence (ZOI)

(USDA, 1971). The soils of the project site are composed of Cienaba rocky sandy loam (52.8%),

Hanford coarse sandy loam (15.8%), Monserate sandy loam (10.9%), Ramona sandy loam (9.1%),

Gorgonio loamy sand (8.8%), Cieneba sandy loam (2.3%), and Tujunga loamy sand (0.4%). These

soils are composed of fine sand. Each of the sandy loam series are well drained and have

moderately rapid permeability. These soils are developed in alluvium consisting mainly of granitic

materials. All the above soils are listed as non-sensitive in the MSHCP. The soils in the eastern

portion of the site appeared to be relatively undisturbed and are composed of rocky sandy loam as

mapped by USDA. However, the western portion of the project site has been significantly

disturbed and much of the area is covered by man-made OHV roads that transverse the property.

4.3 Plant Communities The project sites consist of three different plant communities, as well as a small area labeled by

the MSHCP data base (2012) as disturbed/developed area (3.5-acres). The western portion

supports a non-native grassland/ruderal community (13.7-acres) typical of disturbed urban areas.

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Plants typical of this community include several species of brome (Bromus spp.), wild oat (Avena

spp.), filaree (Erodium spp.), schismus (Schismus spp.), and fescue (Vulpia spp.). The eastern

portion of the property supports a chaparral community (8.5-acres) that contains chamise

(Adenostoma fasciculatum), toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia), manzanita (Arctostaphylos ssp.), and

scrub oak (Quercus berberidifolia). As previously noted, there are approximately 14-acres of

coastal sage scrub located in the central and eastern portions of the site as shown in Figure 6. The

sage scrub areas were dominated by California sagebrush (Artemisia californica), sage (Salvia

sp.), California buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum), and Spanish brome (Bromus madritensis).

The herb layer was dominated by non-native invasive forbs and grasses. Compendium of all plant

species observed during December 15, 2017 are presented in Table 2 (Appendix A).

Non-Grassland/Ruderal & Disturbed/Developed There is approximately 3.5-acrs of disturbed/developed area in the western portion of the site

(Figure 6). In addition, a single-dwelling was previously present in the western half of the

property, although it has been removed and there are no signs of the foundation. Much of the

western portion of the site supports non-native disturbed grassland and ruderal vegetation.

Common species observed during the December 15, 2017 field investigations included yellow-

green matchweed (Gutierrezia sarothrare), Russian thistle (Salsola tragus), California buckwheat

(Eriogonum fasciculatum), barley (Hordeum murinum), erodium (Erodium cicutarium), summer

mustard (Hirschfeldia incana), horseweed (Conyza canadensis), bur clover (Medicago

polymopha), and brome grass (Bromus sp.),

4.4 Jurisdictional Waters The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulates discharges of dredged or fill

material into waters of the United States, and the State of California also regulates waters of the

State and streambeds under the prevue of regional water quality boards and CDFW jurisdiction.

These waters include wetlands and non-wetland bodies of water that meet specific criteria. The

project site does not support any areas that would be considered jurisdictional waters under the

Clean Water Act or State regulation for isolated waters or streambeds. The site does have a small

drainage swale in the southwest corner but based on the results of a jurisdictional delineation

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conducted by RCA Associates, Inc., the swale is not considered jurisdictional. Furthermore, no

riparian habitats were observed on the project site nor were any plant species typically associated

with riparian areas observed (e.g., persistent emergent, emergent mosses, and lichens, etc.).

4.5 Nesting Birds The project site contains some suitable nesting habitat for avian species, with most suitable habitat

present in the eastern portion of the project site. Nesting birds are protected under section 3503 of

the CDFW code and/or the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). A few common bird species were

observed within the project area during the survey with mourning doves (Zenida macroura), raven

(Corvus corax), European starling (Sturnus vulgaris), and house finch (Carpodacus mexicanus)

frequently observed. All bird species observed are included in the faunal compendium in

Appendix C. As noted in Section 3.7, the site does support habitat which could potentially be

utilized by burrowing owls; however, no suitable burrows or owls were observed during the Step

I and Step II field investigations conducted on December 15, 2017.

4.6 Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) The project site is within APNs 367-140-008, 367-140-010 and 367-140-012 in the City of

Wildomar in Riverside County, California. The project site does not contain any riverine/riparian

habitat, vernal pools or Urban/Wildlands interface areas.

4.7 Federal and State Listed Species Previous biological studies conducted in the area and on the site in 2001 identified several special

status species. The following discussion is provided for the various special status species

previously observed.

Coastal California Gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica): Coastal California gnatcatchers were

documented on the property in 2001 (Occurrence # 551, Wildomar, California Quad, CNNDB,

2017). As noted above, there are about 14-acres of coastal sage scrub which is typically associated

with California gnatcatchers (Figure 6). The California gnatcatcher was listed by the USFWS as a

threatened species pursuant to the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) on March 25, 1993. The

ESA prohibits anyone from "taking" a listed species. Take includes, but is not limited to, harming,

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harassing or killing individuals of a listed species as well as the destruction of habitat occupied by

listed species.

4.8 Wildlife Species of Special Concern and Special Status Plants

Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow (Aimophila ruficeps): Southern California

rufous-crowned sparrows were observed on the property in 2001 (Occurrence # 44, Wildomar,

California Quad, CNDDB, 2017). This species is typically associated with chaparral and coastal

sage scrub, as well as grassland habitats.

Orange-throated whiptail (Aspidoscelis hyperythra): Orange-throated whiptail has been

documented on the property (Occurrence # 290, Wildomar, California Quad, 2017). The most

recent documentation was in 2001 (CNDDB, 2017). The orange-throated whiptail is frequently

found in chaparral, cismontane woodlands, and coastal sage scrub areas.

Bell's sage sparrow (Amphispiza belli): Bell’s sage sparrows were seen on the site in 2001

(Occurrence # 12, Wildomar, California Quad, CNDDB, 2017). Bell’s sage sparrows are

normally seen in chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats, but may also occur in open grassland

areas.

Parry's spineflower (Chorizanthe parryi var. parryi): Parry’s spineflowers were identified on

the property (Occurrence # 52, Wildomar, California Quad, 2017). This documentation was

recorded in 2001 (CNDDB, 2017). This particular plant species is found primarily in chaparral

and cismontane woodlands, but may also occur in coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat.

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SECTION 5: PROJECT IMPACTS 5.1 Impacts Per Plant Community The proposed project will impact approximately 40-acres of vegetation, including 13.7-acres of

non-native grassland/ruderal vegetation, 8.5-acres of chaparral, and 14-acres of coastal sage scrub.

In addition there is about 3.5-acres of disturbed/developed area in the western portion of the site

as per MSHCP Data Based (2013).

5.2 Nesting Birds There is potential for various nesting birds to utilize the shrubs within the project site. However,

potential impacts to nesting birds can be eliminated or significantly reduced if vegetation suitable

for nesting birds is removed outside of the nesting bird season. The nesting season for birds

typically occurs from approximately the end of February to August 31st.

5.3 Special Status Species As discussed in Section 4.8, there are four special status wildlife species and one special status

plant species which were previously observed on the site in 2001 including: California

Gnatcatcher, Southern California Rufous-Crowned Sparrow, orange-throated Whiptail, Bell’s

Sage Sparrow, and Parry’s Spine Flower. None of these species were observed during the

December 2017 field investigations; however, suitable habitat for these species is still present on

the property and the species could potentially inhabit the site. CDFW and USFWS should be

contacted to discuss the potential need for focused/protocol surveys. If any of these species do

currently occur on the property, excavation and grading activities will have a direct impact on the

species and impacts to any of the special status species, especially the federal threatened California

gnatcatcher, would be considered significant.

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SECTION 6: WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MSHCP CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS 6.1 MSHCP Requirements The proposed project site is located within the Elsinore Area Plan of the MSHCP and is not located

within any Criteria Cells (Figure 4). The MSHCP established habitat assessment requirements for

certain species of plants, birds, mammals, and amphibians. The MSHCP Conservation Areas

(3.2.2) may be described in terms of bioregions, vegetation, soils, patch size, and edge affected

lands. In regards to bioregions, the site is located in a developed area of the City of Wildomar and

is not within an area of public/quasi-public conserved lands or within any pre-existing conservation

agreements, as depicted in Figure 3-1 of the MSHCP. In addition, the site is not located within

any American Indian Lands.

There are a variety of vegetation communities throughout the MSHCP Conservation Area

including important communities such as riparian/scrub woodland forests, Riversidean alluvial fan

sage scrub, woodland/forest, chaparral, montane coniferous forests, coastal sage scrub, and

meadows/marshes. The MSHCP Conservation Area is described in terms of specific factors that

are considered in the conservation planning process and includes factors such as Bioregions,

vegetation soils, patch size, and edge affected lands. In regards to Bioregions, the property is

located within the Riverside Lowlands Bioregion which is the largest Bioregion and has the lowest

proportion of acreage in conservation. Approximately 50 percent of the land in the Riverside

Bioregion supports urban development and agricultural lands use, and the project site, as

previously noted, is located within a developed portion of the City of Wildomar. The project is

within a burrowing owl survey area; therefore, Step II owl surveys are required based on the

suitable habitat on site and the MSHCP requirements (Figure 8).

There are a variety of vegetation communities that are conserved within the MSHC Conservation

area; however, approximately 50.4 percent of the Riverside Lowlands support agricultural or urban

land uses. As previously noted, much of the site has been disturbed by past human activities and

may not be classified as an important area for conservation given its location with a

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developed area. However, several special status species were previously identified on the site in

2001. The soils of the project site are composed of Cienaba rocky sandy loam (52.8%), Hanford

coarse sandy loam (15.8%), Monserate sandy loam (10.9%), Ramona sandy loam (9.1%),

Gorgonio sandy loam (8.8%), Cieneba sandy loam (2.3%), and Tujunga sandy loam (0.4%). These

soils are composed of fine sand and are well drained and have moderately rapid permeability.

These soils are developed in alluvium consisting mainly of granitic materials. All the above soils

are listed as non-sensitive in the MSHCP.

The size of patches comprising the MSHCP Conservation Area are very important elements in

regards to conserved areas and the overall functions and values of the areas. Larger size patches

allow for a greater inclusion of ecological niches and provide a larger resistance to any catastrophic

impact which may occur in the region. Based on the existing disturbed conditions on most of the

property and the fact the site is bordered on the west by Interstate 15 and on the south by

developments, the parcel does not constitute a significant ecological area. Therefore,

there is not “edge affect” associated with the site.

The MSHCP Conservation Area is comprised of various existing and proposed Cores, Extensions

of Existing cores, Linkages, Constrained linkages, and Non-contiguous Habitat Blocks. The

project site is located within a developed portion of the City of Wildomar and is not within any

existing or proposed cores. There is a proposed linkage (Linkage #8) about two miles east of the

site and a proposed extension of existing cores (Core #3) in the area that is located about three

miles north of the site. This proposed core extension is labeled as “Proposed Extension of Existing

Core #3” and the northern portion of the proposed extension would also connect to Proposed

Linkage #8. The proposed extension of Existing Core #3 would conserve soils within the Traver

Series which are important soils for several Narrow Endemic Plants. The northern portion of the

extension would also provide for movement of a variety of wildlife species to the Proposed

Linkage #8. Together with Existing core E, the proposed Extension of Core #3 would promote

and help manage edge effect conditions in the region. However, as previously noted,

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portions of the site have been disturbed and do not support any significant ecological habitats nor

does it support any wildlife movement corridors that connect to any existing or proposed cores or

linkages.

6.1.1 Criteria for Elsinore Area Plan

The property is located within the Elsinore Area Plan and in the Sedco Hills Subunit. The property

was assessed to determine consistency with the requirements of the MSHCP including criteria

cells, conservation areas and wildlife movement corridors and linkages, Criteria Area Species

Survey Areas (CASSA) for plant, bird, mammal, and amphibian species, Narrow Endemic Plants

Survey Areas (NEPSA), and survey requirements for inadequately covered species. The MSHCP

also requires that an assessment is completed to determine the effects of the project on

riparian/riverine areas and vernal pools, and associated protected species in accordance with

MSHCP Section 6.1.2. In addition, protection of species associated with riparian/riverine areas

and vernal pools also needs to be discussed. Projects located in proximity to an MSHCP

Conservation Area may result in edge effects that could adversely affect biological resources

within the MSHCP Conservation Area. These edge effects must be addressed according to the

Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines (MSHCP Section 6.1.4). The project site is not within or

adjacent to an MSHCP Criteria Cell, Public/Quasi-Public lands, NEPSSA or CASSA, and does

not contain riparian/riverine or vernal pool habitats.

Planning species within the Subunit include Bell’s sage sparrow, least Bell’s vireo, California

gnatcatcher, Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, loggerhead shrike, southwestern

willow flycatcher, Quino checkerspot butterfly, bobcat, Stephens’ kangaroo rat, and western pond

turtle. None of this species were observed during the December 2017 surveys; however, Bell’s

sage sparrows, California gnatcatchers, and Southern California rufous-crowned sparrows

were observed on the site in 2001.

Biological issues and considerations that have been established for the area include:

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(1) Providing a northwest-southeast connection along the hills between Estelle Mountain and

Sedco Hills;

(2) Conserve habitat in the Sedco Hills area to maintain connections between Granite Hills

and Bundy Canton Road;

(3) Conserve wetlands;

(4) Provide upland linkage connecting Sedco Hills to Wildomar;

(5) Conserve foraging habitat for raptors and provide a sage scrub-grassland ecotone;

(6) Maintain Core and Linkage habitat for bobcats;

(7) Maintain Core and Linkage habitat for Stephens’ kangaroo rats;

(8) Maintain linkage area for western pond turtles; and

(9) Maintain opportunities for linkage area for the Quino checkerspot butterfly.

Based on the results of the field investigations and past disturbances which have occurred on the

site, development of the site is not expected to have any adverse impacts on any of the biological

issues and considerations established for the Elsinore Area or the targeted conservation acreages.

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6.1.2 Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines According to the MSHCP, the Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines are intended to address

indirect effects associated with locating development in proximity to a MSHCP Conservation

Area. The project site is not within the vicinity of any conservation area; consequently, the

Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines are not applicable. There is no connectivity to the San

Jacinto River nor is there any connectivity to any riparian/riverine features in the region. No vernal

pools or other areas (e.g., depression due to pore drainage) were observed on the site during the

field investigations. Furthermore, the soils present on the site are not typically associated with

the formation of vernal pools, and the site is not expected to support any populations of fairy

shrimp. In addition, given the lack of any riparian habitat on the site, species such as the Least

Bell’s Vireo and the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher are absent from the site.

6.1.3 Sensitive Plant Species The project site is not within a MSHCP Narrow Endemic Plant Species (NEPS) Survey Area or

within a Criteria Area Species (CAS) Survey Area. In addition, no rare plants were observed

during the December 2017; although, many plants are not readily identifiable in December. In

addition, portions of the property have been disturbed by past human activities and are unlikely to

support any rare plants at the present time. However, Parry’s spineflowers were previously

identified on the site in 2001 and this plant is listed by CNPS as a List 1B.1 species.

6.2 Jurisdictional Waters There are no jurisdictional drainages within the project site (See the Jurisdictional Delineation

Report submitted under separate cover).

6.2.1 Riparian/Riverine Habitat There is no riparian/riverine habitat found within the project site. 6.2.2 Riparian/Riverine Species None of the riparian/riverine species listed in Section 6.1.2 of the MSHCP were found within the

project site nor are any of the species expected to inhabit the site given the absence of any

suitable habitat.

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6.2.3 Vernal Pools/Fairy Shrimp Habitat No depressions or areas where water would pool were observed within the project site. In

addition, no vernal pools were observed during the field investigations on the project site;

consequently, the site does not support suitable habitat for fairy shrimp.

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SECTION 7: RECOMMENDATIONS 7.1 Nesting Birds Grading and vegetation removal activities should be conducted outside of the nesting bird season,

which is typically from about the end of February through August 31st. If grading and clearing

activities must occur during the nesting season, a nesting bird survey should be conducted within

seven days prior to the start of any ground disturbing activities to determine if any nesting birds

occur within the project site. If nesting birds are not found within the project site, no further actions

will be required. If nesting birds are observed on site, no impacts shall occur within 250 feet (500

feet for raptors) of any active nests. Also, construction activity may only occur within 250 feet of

an active nest at the discretion of the project’s biological monitor.

7.2 Burrowing Owls A habitat assessment (Step I) was conducted for burrowing owls in December 2017. Following

completion of the habitat assessment, a survey was performed to identify the presence of any

suitable burrows or burrowing owls (Step II). No burrows or owls were identified during the Step

II field investigations; therefore, no additional site visits were conducted. However, negative

results during Step II surveys outside of the breeding season may not provide conclusive proof that

the species is absence from the site; consequently, a breeding season survey (i.e., March 1- August

31) may be required. In addition, a pre-construction survey will be required by CDFW as per

protocol, to be performed 30-days (or less) prior to the start of any ground disturbance activities

to ensure the species has not moved onto the site since the completion of the December 2017

surveys. If burrowing owls have colonized the site prior to initiation of site development, the

project proponent should inform the Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) and the wildlife

agencies. In addition, the project proponent would need to coordinate further with RCA and the

wildlife agencies regarding the next steps, including the possibility of preparing a Burrowing Owl

Protection and Relocation Plan prior to initiating ground disturbance.

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7.3 Special Status Species

As discussed in Sections 4.7, 4.8 and 5.3, several special status plants and animal species were

previously observed on the property. Therefore, CDFW and USFWS should be contacted to

determine if any focused surveys should be conducted for any of the species during the appropriate

time of year. Consultation with CDFW and USFWS will be initiated early in the process and the

client and their biological consultant will coordinate with the agencies to develop appropriate

survey schedules and any required mitigation measures. If necessary, protocol surveys for the

California gnatcatcher, which is a threatened species, will be conducted in the spring of 2019.

Mitigation plans will be developed under the direction of CDFW and USFWS as necessary.

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SECTION 8: CONCLUSIONS No sensitive species or sensitive habitats were observed within the project site during the field

investigations conducted on December 15, 2017. The property does not contain any

riverine/riparian habitat, vernal pools or Urban/Wildlands interface areas; although, various

special status species have been previously identified on the site. The following recommended

actions will ensure that the project is consistent with the MSHCP:

• Preconstruction nesting bird survey if vegetation removal is conducted between February

and August.

• A pre-construction survey for burrowing owls be conducted 30 days prior to the start of

any ground disturbance activities to ensure no burrowing owls have moved onto the site

since the initial survey performed on December 15, 2017.

• Contact CDFW to determine if a breeding season survey should be conducted for the

burrowing owl given the time of year the Step II survey was conducted.

• Contact CDFW and USFWS survey to determine if focused/protocol surveys should be

conducted for the special status species previously identified on the site in 2001.

If any sensitive species are observed on the property during future activities, CDFW and USFWS

(as applicable) should be contacted to discuss specific mitigation measures which may be required

for the individual species. CDFW and USFWS are the only agencies which can grant authorization

for the “take” of any sensitive species and can approve the implementation of any applicable

mitigation measures.

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SECTION 9: CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits, present the data

and information required for this biological evaluation and that the facts, statements, and

information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Fieldwork

conducted for this assessment was performed by me or other biologists under my direct

supervision. I certify that I have not signed a non-disclosure or consultant confidentiality

agreement with the project applicant or applicant’s representative and that I have no financial

interest in the project.

Date: ____04/17/2018____ Signed: ______________________________________ Report Author Work Performed By: Randall Arnold___ Principal Biologist Work Performed By: Parker Smith__ __ Biologist Field Technician Work Performed By: Blake Curran_____ Environmental Biologist


SECTION 10: REFERENCES Baldwin, Bruce G, et. al.

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California Burrowing Owl Consortium 1993. Burrowing Owl Survey Protocol and Mitigation Guidelines California Department of Fish and Game

1990. California Wildlife: Volume 1 (Amphibians and Reptiles), Volume II (Birds), and Volume III (Mammals).

California Department of Fish and Game 1995. Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation. California Department of Fish and Game September 7, 2012. Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation. 34 pp. California Department of Fish and Game

2017. Rarefind 3 Natural Diversity Database. Habitat and Data Analysis Branch. Sacramento, CA.

California Native Plant Society

2001. Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California (sixth edition). Rare Plant Scientific Advisory Committee, David P. Tibor, Convening Editor. California Native Plant Society. Sacramento, CA x + 388 pp.

Ehrlich, P., Dobkin., Wheye, D.

Birder’s Handbook. A Field Guide to the Natural History of North American Birds. Simon & Schuster Building Rockefeller Center 1230 Avenue of the Americas. New York, New York 10020.

Hickman, James C.

1996. The Jepson Manual Higher Plants of California. University of California Press. Berkeley, CA. 3rd Edition.

Holland, R. 1986. A Description of the Terrestrial Natural Communities of California.

California Department of Fish and Game, October. Jaeger, Edmund C.

1969. Desert Wild Flowers. Stanford University Press, Stanford, California. 321 pp.


Kays, R. W. & Wilson, D. E. 2002. Mammals of North America. Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey.

Knecht, A.

1971. Soil survey of western Riverside Area, California. For USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service Mock, P. J., B. L. Jones, and J. Konency.

1990. California Gnatcatcher Survey Guidelines. ERC Environmental and Energy Service Company, San Diego, California. Munz, Philip A.

1974. A Flora of Southern California. University of California Press, Berkeley, California. 1086 pp.

Sibley, David Allen.

2000. National Audubon Society. The Sibley guide to Birds. Alfred A Knopf, Inc. Stebbins, Robert C.

A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians. Houghton Mifflin Company. 2003.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

2010. Desert Tortoise Survey Protocol.

United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. 1991. Hydric Soils of the United States, 3rd Edition, Miscellaneous Publication Number 1491. National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils.

Whitaker, John O. 1980. The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mammals. Alfred A Knopf, Inc.

Williams, D. F.

1986. Mammal Species of Special Concern in California, Timton Kangaroo Rat. California Department of Fish and Game. Zeiner, D. C., W., F. Laudenslayer, Jr., K. E. Mayer, M. White. Editors.

1990. California’s Wildlife. Volume 2. Birds. State of California, Department of Fish and Game. Sacramento, California. 731 pp.


Appendix A

Figures and Tables


Figure 5 Preliminary Site Plan


Figure 9 RCIP Conservation Summary Report


Figure 9 Cont. RCIP Conservation Summary Report


Table 1: Special Status Species Within 5-Mile Radius of Project Site (CNDDB) T = Threatened; E = Endangered; SSC = Species of special concern; CNDDB = California Natural Diversity Data Base

Name Listing Status Habitat Requirements Potential to Occur

Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow (Aimophila ruficeps

canescens)

Fed: None State: None CDFW: SSC

Chaparral Coastal scrub Grassland

The site supports suitable habitat for the

species. Species previously identified

on the site. Munz's onion (Allium munzii)

Fed: E State: T

Chaparral Cismontane woodland Coastal scrub Pinon & juniper woodlands Valley & foothill grassland

The site supports marginal habitat for

the species.

Rainbow manzanita (Arctostaphylos

rainbowensis)

Fed: None State: None

Chaparral


species.

California glossy snake (Arizona elegans

occidentalis)


Range of scrub and grassland habitats


species.

Bell's sage sparrow (Artemisiospiza belli belli)


Chaparral Coastal scrub



on the site Orange-throated whiptail (Aspidoscelis hyperythra)


Chaparral Cismontane woodland Coastal scrub



on the site. California ayenia (Ayenia compacta)

Fed: None State: None CNPS: 2B.3

Desert wash Mojavean desert scrub Sonoran Desert scrub


species. Vernal pool fairy shrimp (Branchinecta lynchi)

Fed: T State: None

Valley & foothill grassland Vernal pool Wetland

The site does not support suitable

habitat for the species.

Santa Rosa Basalt brodiaea (Brodiaea santarosae)


Valley & foothill grassland The site supports suitable habitat for the

species. Smooth tarplant Centromadia pungens ssp.

laevis)


Chenopod scrub Meadow & seep Riparian woodland Valley & foothill grassland Wetland



Parry's spineflower (Chorizanthe parryi var.

parryi)

Fed: None State: None CNPS: List 1B.1

Chaparral Cismontane woodland Coastal scrub Valley & foothill grassland



on the site. Long-spined spineflower (Chorizanthe polygonoides

var. longispina)


Chaparral Coastal scrub Meadow & seep Valley & foothill grasslands


species.


Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi)

Fed: E State: T

Coastal scrub Valley & foothill grassland

The site supports marginal habitat for

the species. Western pond turtle (Emys marmorata)


Aquatic Artificial flowing waters Marsh & swamp


habitat for the species. Tecate cypress (Hesperocyparis forbesii)


Chaparral Closed-cone coniferous forest


species. San Diego black-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus bennettii)


Coastal scrub The site supports suitable habitat for the species. Species has been identified in the

area. California Orcutt grass (Orcuttia californica)

Fed: E State: E

Vernal pool Wetland


habitat for the species. Coast horned lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii)


Chaparral Cismontane woodland Coastal bluff scrub Coastal scrub


species. Coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica

californica)

Fed: T State: None

Coastal bluff scrub Coastal scrub



on the site. Southern mountains skullcap (Scutellaria bolanderi ssp.

austromontana)

Fed: None State: None CNSP: 1B.2

Chaparral Cismontane woodland Lower montane coniferous forest


species.

Hammitt's clay-cress (Sibaropsis hammittii)


Chaparral Valley & foothill grassland


species. Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni)

Fed: E State: None

Coastal scrub Valley & foothill grassland Vernal pool Wetland


habitat for the species. San Bernardino aster (Symphyotrichum defoliatum)


Cismontane woodland Coastal scrub Lower montane coniferous forest Marsh & swamp


species. Coast Range newt (Taricha torosa)


Coastal drainages The site does not support suitable

habitat for the species. Two-striped gartersnake (Thamnophis hammondii)


Marsh & swamp Riparian scrub Riparian woodland Wetland


habitat for the species. Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino)

Fed: E State: None



species.

Coulter's goldfields (Lasthenia glabrata ssp.

coulteri)


Alkali playa Marsh & swamp Salt marsh Vernal pool



Western snowy plover (Charadrius alexandrinus

nivosus)

Fed: T State: None

Great Basin standing waters Sand shore Wetland




Northwestern San Diego pocket mouse (Chaetodipus fallax fallax)




species.

California horned lark (Eremophila alpestris actia)


Marine intertidal & splash zone communities Meadow & seep



Red-diamond rattlesnake (Crotalus ruber)


Chaparral Mojavean desert scrub Sonoran desert scrub


species.

White-faced ibis (Plegadis chihi)


Marsh & swamp Wetland



Coastal whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris

stejnegeri)


deserts and semi-arid areas with sparse vegetation and open areas


species.

Western mastiff bat (Eumops perotis californicus)


Chaparral Cismontane woodland Coastal scrub Valley & foothill grassland


species.

Western spadefoot (Spea hammondii)


Cismontane woodland Coastal scrub Valley & foothill grassland


species.

Senile tiger beetle (Cicindela senilis frosti)


Mud shore/flats Wetland



Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia)


Coastal prairie Coastal scrub Great Basin grassland Mojavean desert scrub Valley & foothill grassland

The site supports suitable habitat for the species. Species not

observed during Step I and Step II surveys.

Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)


Broadleaved upland forest Desert wash Joshua tree woodland Mojavean desert scrub


species.

Slender-horned spineflower (Dodecahema leptoceras)

Fed: E State: E



species.

Crotch bumble bee (Bombus crotchii)




species.

San Miguel savory (Clinopodium chandleri)


Chaparral Cismontane woodland Coastal scrub Riparian woodland


species.

Spreading navarretia (Navarretia fossalis)

Fed: T State: None

Alkali playa Chenopod scrub Marsh & swamp




Table 2 - Plants observed on the site and known to occur in the area.

Common Name Scientific Name Location Chamise Adenostoma fasciculatum On-site or surrounding area Schismus Schismus barbatus “ Brome grass Bromus ps. “ Russian thistle Salsola tragus “ Horseweed Conyza Canadensis “ Matchweed Gutierrezia sarothare “ California buckwheat Eriogonum fasciculatum “ Scrub oak Quercus berberdifolia “ Manzanita Arctostaphylos spp. “ Toyon Heteromeles arbutifolia “ Black sage Salvia mellifera “ Deerweed Lotus scoparius “ Buckwheat Eriogonum fasciculatum “ Wild oat Avena spp. “ Birch leaved mountain mahogany

Cercocarpus betuloides “

Coast prickly pear CylindroOpuntia littoralis “ Erodium Erodium texanum “ Bur clover Medicago polympha “ Cholla Cylindropuntia “

Table 3 - Wildlife observed on the site and those species expected to the area.

Common Name Scientific Name Location Common raven Corvus corax On-site and in the surrounding

area Sage sparrow Amphispiza belli Surrounding area Western kingbird Tyrannus verticalis “ Jackrabbit Lepus Californicus Known to occur in area Antelope ground squirrel Ammospermophilus leucurus “ Side-blotched lizard Uta stansburiana “ Western whiptail lizard Cnemidophorus tigris “ Mourning dove Zenaida macroura On-site California ground squirrel Spermophilus beecheyi Known to occur in area European starling Sturnus vulgaris On-site House finch Carpodacus mexicanus “

Note: The above Tables are not comprehensive lists of every plant or animal species which may occur in the area, but are a list of those common species which have been identified on the site or in the region by biologists from RCA Associates, Inc.


Appendix B

Site Photographs


CENTER LOOKING NORTH

CENTER LOOKING EAST

Site Photographs


Site Photographs Cont.

CENTER LOOKING SOUTH

CENTER LOOKING WEST


Appendix C

Regulatory Background


REGULATORY BACKGROUND Special status species are native species that have been afforded special legal or management

protection because of concern for their continued existence. There are several categories of

protection at both federal and State levels, depending on the magnitude of the threat to continued

existence and existing knowledge of population levels.

FEDERAL ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) administers the federal Endangered Species Act

(FESA) that provides a process for listing species as either threatened or endangered and the

methods of protecting listed species. The FESA defines as “endangered” any plant or animal

species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. A

“threatened” species is a species that is likely to become endangered in the near future. A

“proposed” species is one that has been officially proposed by USFWS in addition to the federal

threatened and endangered species list.

Section 9 of the FESA prohibits “take” of threatened or endangered species. The term “take”

means to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to

engage in such conduct. The presence of any federally threatened or endangered species that are

in a project area generally imposes severe constraints on development, particularly if the

development would result in “take” of the species or its habitat. Under the regulations of the

FESA, the USFWS may authorize “take” when it is incidental to, but not the purpose of, an

otherwise lawful act.

CALIFORNIA ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT The CDFW administers the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The State of California

considers an endangered species as one whose prospects of survival and reproduction are in

immediate jeopardy. A threatened species is considered as one present in such small numbers

throughout its range that it is likely to become an endangered species in the near future in the

absence of special protection or management. A rare species is one that is considered present in

such small numbers throughout its range that it may become endangered if its present environment


worsens. State threatened and endangered species are fully protected against taking, as defined

above.

SECTION 3503 AND 3511 OF CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME CODE The CDFW administers the California Fish and Game Code. There are particular sections of the

Code that are applicable to natural resource management. For example, section 3503 of the Code

states it is unlawful to take, possess, or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any bird. Section

3511 of the Code lists fully protected bird species, where the CDFW is unable to authorize the

issuance of permits or licenses to take these species.


Appendix D

CNND Summary Table for Wildomar Quadrangle and

Surrounding Eight Quadrangles

Elev. Element Occ. Ranks Population Status Presence

Name (Scientific/Common)CNDDB Ranks

Listing Status (Fed/State) Other Lists

Range(ft.)

Total EO's A B C D X U

Historic > 20 yr

Recent <= 20 yr Extant

Poss. Extirp. Extirp.

Abronia villosa var. aurita

chaparral sand-verbena

G5T2T3

S2

None

None

Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1BLM_S-SensitiveUSFS_S-Sensitive

210

1,200

95S:10

0 1 2 1 0 6 2 8 10 0 0

Accipiter cooperii

Cooper's hawk

G5

S4

None

None

CDFW_WL-Watch ListIUCN_LC-Least Concern

1,640

2,000

113S:4

3 0 1 0 0 0 3 1 4 0 0

Agelaius tricolor

tricolored blackbird

G2G3

S1S2

None

Candidate Endangered

BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_EN-EndangeredNABCI_RWL-Red Watch ListUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern

1,586

1,586

951S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0

Aimophila ruficeps canescens

southern California rufous-crowned sparrow

G5T3

S3

None

None

CDFW_WL-Watch List 1,040

1,900

226S:22

0 3 4 0 0 15 1 21 22 0 0

Allium munzii

Munz's onion

G1

S1

Endangered

Threatened

Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

1,240

3,400

20S:10

0 6 1 0 0 3 4 6 10 0 0

Almutaster pauciflorus

alkali marsh aster

G4

S1S2

None

None

Rare Plant Rank - 2B.2 7S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0

Ambrosia pumila

San Diego ambrosia

G1

S1

Endangered

None

Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1 1,050

1,900

56S:5

1 0 3 0 0 1 0 5 5 0 0

Anaxyrus californicus

arroyo toad

G2G3

S2S3

Endangered

None

CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_EN-Endangered

120

1,750

138S:7

2 1 0 0 0 4 2 5 7 0 0

Query Criteria: Quad IS (Wildomar (3311753) OR Romoland (3311762) OR Murrieta (3311752) OR Temecula (3311742) OR Fallbrook (3311743) OR Margarita Peak (3311744) OR Sitton Peak (3311754) OR Alberhill (3311764) OR Lake Elsinore (3311763)) AND Taxonomic Group IS (Fish OR Amphibians OR Reptiles OR Birds OR Mammals OR Mollusks OR Arachnids OR Crustaceans OR Insects OR Ferns OR Gymnosperms OR Monocots OR Dicots OR Lichens OR Bryophytes)

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Range(ft.)


Historic > 20 yr



Antrozous pallidus

pallid bat

G5

S3

None

None

BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_LC-Least ConcernUSFS_S-SensitiveWBWG_H-High Priority

450

2,520

410S:3

0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 3 0 0

Aquila chrysaetos

golden eagle

G5

S3

None

None

BLM_S-SensitiveCDF_S-SensitiveCDFW_FP-Fully ProtectedCDFW_WL-Watch ListIUCN_LC-Least ConcernUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern

1,580

1,970

312S:2

1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 0

Arctostaphylos rainbowensis

Rainbow manzanita

G2

S2

None

None


335

2,850

89S:65

3 5 6 3 0 48 23 42 65 0 0

Arizona elegans occidentalis

California glossy snake

G5T2

S2

None

None

CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern

1,138

1,539

260S:7

0 0 0 0 0 7 6 1 7 0 0

Artemisiospiza belli belli

Bell's sage sparrow

G5T2T4

S3

None

None

CDFW_WL-Watch ListUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern

1,040

1,900

60S:14

1 1 0 0 0 12 1 13 14 0 0

Aspidoscelis hyperythra

orange-throated whiptail

G5

S2S3

None

None

CDFW_WL-Watch ListIUCN_LC-Least ConcernUSFS_S-Sensitive

315

2,400

359S:45

6 6 6 1 0 26 25 20 45 0 0

Aspidoscelis tigris stejnegeri

coastal whiptail

G5T5

S3

None

None


315

2,164

132S:8

0 0 0 0 0 8 0 8 8 0 0

Astragalus pachypus var. jaegeri

Jaeger's milk-vetch

G4T2

S2

None

None

Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1BLM_S-SensitiveSB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenUSFS_S-Sensitive

1,200

1,200

18S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0









Range(ft.)


Historic > 20 yr



Athene cunicularia

burrowing owl

G4

S3

None

None

BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_LC-Least ConcernUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern

1,056

1,720

1955S:36

0 9 5 4 1 17 1 35 35 1 0

Atriplex coronata var. notatior

San Jacinto Valley crownscale

G4T1

S1

Endangered

None


1,250

1,250

16S:1

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

Ayenia compacta

California ayenia

G4

S3

None

None


3,400

53S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0

Baccharis vanessae

Encinitas baccharis

G1

S1

Threatened

Endangered

Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1 700

2,000

30S:2

0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 2 0 0

Bombus crotchii

Crotch bumble bee

G3G4

S1S2

None

None

1,000

1,800

234S:4

0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 4 0 0

Branchinecta lynchi

vernal pool fairy shrimp

G3

S3

Threatened

None

IUCN_VU-Vulnerable 2,000

2,060

763S:2

0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 0 0

Branchinecta sandiegonensis

San Diego fairy shrimp

G2

S2

Endangered

None

IUCN_EN-Endangered 940

1,040

120S:3

0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0

Brodiaea filifolia

thread-leaved brodiaea

G2

S2

Threatened

Endangered


300

3,370

134S:16

2 1 1 1 1 10 3 13 15 1 0

Brodiaea orcuttii

Orcutt's brodiaea

G2

S2

None

None


500

1,500

137S:2

0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 0 0

Brodiaea santarosae

Santa Rosa Basalt brodiaea

G1

S1

None

None

Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2USFS_S-Sensitive

1,850

3,400

12S:12

2 1 1 0 0 8 6 6 12 0 0

Buteo regalis

ferruginous hawk

G4

S3S4

None

None

CDFW_WL-Watch ListIUCN_LC-Least ConcernUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern

1,440

1,500

107S:2

0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0









Range(ft.)


Historic > 20 yr



Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

G5

S3

None

Threatened

BLM_S-SensitiveIUCN_LC-Least ConcernUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern

1,000

1,000

2443S:1

0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0

California macrophylla

round-leaved filaree

G4

S4

None

None

Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2BLM_S-SensitiveSB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenSB_SBBG-Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

1,300

1,700

204S:6

0 0 0 1 0 5 2 4 6 0 0

Calochortus weedii var. intermedius

intermediate mariposa-lily

G3G4T2

S2

None

None

Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenUSFS_S-Sensitive

1,290

4,125

138S:6

0 0 0 0 0 6 1 5 6 0 0

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus sandiegensis

coastal cactus wren

G5T3Q

S3

None

None

CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernUSFS_S-SensitiveUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern

700

700

153S:1

0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0

Caulanthus simulans

Payson's jewelflower

G4

S4

None

None

Rare Plant Rank - 4.2USFS_S-Sensitive

300

500

31S:2

0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0

Centromadia pungens ssp. laevis

smooth tarplant

G3G4T2

S2

None

None


1,000

1,500

117S:29

0 5 12 2 1 9 6 23 28 1 0

Chaenactis glabriuscula var. orcuttiana

Orcutt's pincushion

G5T1T2

S1

None

None

Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1BLM_S-SensitiveSB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

36S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0

Chaetodipus californicus femoralis

Dulzura pocket mouse

G5T3

S3

None

None


700

1,480

54S:4

1 0 0 1 0 2 3 1 4 0 0

Chaetodipus fallax fallax

northwestern San Diego pocket mouse

G5T3T4

S3S4

None

None


1,100

1,450

98S:4

0 2 0 0 0 2 3 1 4 0 0









Range(ft.)


Historic > 20 yr



Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus

western snowy plover

G3T3

S2S3

Threatened

None

CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernNABCI_RWL-Red Watch ListUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern

1,240

1,240

134S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0

Chorizanthe parryi var. parryi

Parry's spineflower

G3T2

S2

None

None


1,263

1,900

127S:20

0 2 1 1 2 14 2 18 18 1 1

Chorizanthe polygonoides var. longispina

long-spined spineflower

G5T3

S3

None

None


1,270

3,400

130S:32

1 7 1 0 1 22 4 28 31 0 1

Cicindela senilis frosti

senile tiger beetle

G2G3T1T3

S1

None

None

1,350

1,350

9S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0

Clinopodium chandleri

San Miguel savory

G2

S2

None

None


400

3,200

30S:17

1 2 0 0 0 14 8 9 17 0 0

Coccyzus americanus occidentalis

western yellow-billed cuckoo

G5T2T3

S1

Threatened

Endangered

BLM_S-SensitiveNABCI_RWL-Red Watch ListUSFS_S-SensitiveUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern

1,100

1,100

155S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0

Coleonyx variegatus abbotti

San Diego banded gecko

G5T3T4

S1S2

None

None


360

360

8S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0

Comarostaphylis diversifolia ssp. diversifolia

summer holly

G3T2

S2

None

None

Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2BLM_S-SensitiveSB_CRES-San Diego Zoo CRES Native Gene Seed BankSB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

1,400

1,400

106S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0

Crotalus ruber

red-diamond rattlesnake

G4

S3

None

None

CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernUSFS_S-Sensitive

415

2,000

188S:14

2 0 2 0 0 10 7 7 14 0 0









Range(ft.)


Historic > 20 yr



Diadophis punctatus similis

San Diego ringneck snake

G5T2T3

S2?

None

None

USFS_S-Sensitive 600

1,200

11S:3

0 1 0 0 0 2 1 2 3 0 0

Dipodomys stephensi

Stephens' kangaroo rat

G2

S2

Endangered

Threatened

IUCN_EN-Endangered 1,000

2,200

220S:51

3 3 16 10 6 13 43 8 45 0 6

Dodecahema leptoceras

slender-horned spineflower

G1

S1

Endangered

Endangered


1,200

1,200

38S:2

0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 1

Dudleya multicaulis

many-stemmed dudleya

G2

S2

None

None


350

2,400

146S:13

2 2 0 0 0 9 8 5 13 0 0

Dudleya viscida

sticky dudleya

G2

S2

None

None


260

2,850

31S:13

3 1 0 0 0 9 5 8 13 0 0

Elanus leucurus

white-tailed kite

G5

S3S4

None

None

BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_FP-Fully ProtectedIUCN_LC-Least Concern

1,240

2,100

164S:6

5 1 0 0 0 0 4 2 6 0 0

Emys marmorata

western pond turtle

G3G4

S3

None

None

BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_VU-VulnerableUSFS_S-Sensitive

200

3,300

1269S:14

3 4 0 0 3 4 10 4 11 3 0

Eremophila alpestris actia

California horned lark

G5T4Q

S4

None

None


1,260

1,600

93S:11

0 2 4 0 0 5 0 11 11 0 0

Eryngium aristulatum var. parishii

San Diego button-celery

G5T1

S1

Endangered

Endangered


1,950

2,060

79S:3

1 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 3 0 0

Eumops perotis californicus

western mastiff bat

G5T4

S3S4

None

None

BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernWBWG_H-High Priority

310

2,300

294S:7

0 0 0 0 0 7 6 1 7 0 0

Euphydryas editha quino

quino checkerspot butterfly

G5T1T2

S1S2

Endangered

None

XERCES_CI-Critically Imperiled

1,200

1,580

95S:10

3 1 0 0 1 5 0 10 9 1 0









Range(ft.)


Historic > 20 yr



Geothallus tuberosus

Campbell's liverwort

G1

S1

None

None


2,000

4S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0

Gila orcuttii

arroyo chub

G2

S2

None

None

AFS_VU-VulnerableCDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernUSFS_S-Sensitive

300

1,000

49S:5

0 1 4 0 0 0 4 1 5 0 0

Harpagonella palmeri

Palmer's grapplinghook

G4

S3

None

None

Rare Plant Rank - 4.2SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

1,200

2,500

57S:7

0 1 1 0 0 5 7 0 7 0 0

Hesperocyparis forbesii

Tecate cypress

G2

S2

None

None

Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1BLM_S-SensitiveSB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenSB_USDA-US Dept of AgricultureUSFS_S-Sensitive

27S:2

0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 2 0 0

Horkelia cuneata var. puberula

mesa horkelia

G4T1

S1

None

None


1,950

2,840

103S:5

0 0 0 0 0 5 2 3 5 0 0

Horkelia truncata

Ramona horkelia

G3

S3

None

None


1,980

2,654

49S:5

3 1 0 0 0 1 2 3 5 0 0

Icteria virens

yellow-breasted chat

G5

S3

None

None

CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_LC-Least Concern

1,510

1,510

96S:1

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

Isocoma menziesii var. decumbens

decumbent goldenbush

G3G5T2T3

S2

None

None


345

102S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0

Juncus luciensis

Santa Lucia dwarf rush

G3

S3

None

None


2,000

2,000

26S:2

0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0

Lanius ludovicianus

loggerhead shrike

G4

S4

None

None

CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_LC-Least ConcernUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern

1,408

1,455

106S:2

0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 0









Range(ft.)


Historic > 20 yr



Lasiurus xanthinus

western yellow bat

G5

S3

None

None

CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_LC-Least ConcernWBWG_H-High Priority

1,425

1,660

58S:2

0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0

Lasthenia glabrata ssp. coulteri

Coulter's goldfields

G4T2

S2

None

None


1,000

1,430

97S:5

1 0 0 0 0 4 3 2 5 0 0

Lepechinia cardiophylla

heart-leaved pitcher sage

G3

S2S3

None

None


3,500

4,400

22S:3

1 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 3 0 0

Lepidium virginicum var. robinsonii

Robinson's pepper-grass

G5T3

S3

None

None

Rare Plant Rank - 4.3 335

2,000

142S:8

0 0 1 0 0 7 3 5 8 0 0

Lepus californicus bennettii

San Diego black-tailed jackrabbit

G5T3T4

S3S4

None

None


1,050

1,900

103S:16

0 5 4 1 0 6 0 16 16 0 0

Lilium parryi

lemon lily

G3

S3

None

None


138S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0

Limnanthes alba ssp. parishii

Parish's meadowfoam

G3T2

S2

None

Endangered

Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2BLM_S-SensitiveSB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenSB_USDA-US Dept of AgricultureUSFS_S-Sensitive

2,000

2,000

33S:1

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

Linderiella santarosae

Santa Rosa Plateau fairy shrimp

G1G2

S1

None

None

1,960

2,200

2S:2

0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 0 0

Mielichhoferia shevockii

Shevock's copper moss

G2

S2

None

None


1,200

6S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0

Monardella hypoleuca ssp. intermedia

intermediate monardella

G4T2?

S2?

None

None


4,160

38S:14

0 0 0 0 0 14 14 0 14 0 0









Range(ft.)


Historic > 20 yr



Monardella macrantha ssp. hallii

Hall's monardella

G5T3

S3

None

None


3,000

3,000

38S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0

Myosurus minimus ssp. apus

little mousetail

G5T2Q

S2

None

None

Rare Plant Rank - 3.1 2,020

2,100

24S:3

1 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 3 0 0

Myotis yumanensis

Yuma myotis

G5

S4

None

None

BLM_S-SensitiveIUCN_LC-Least ConcernWBWG_LM-Low-Medium Priority

310

2,200

263S:5

0 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 5 0 0

Navarretia fossalis

spreading navarretia

G2

S2

Threatened

None


1,200

2,000

78S:11

0 3 1 0 1 6 1 10 10 0 1

Navarretia prostrata

prostrate vernal pool navarretia

G2

S2

None

None


2,050

60S:3

0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 3 0 0

Nolina cismontana

chaparral nolina

G3

S3

None

None

Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenSB_SBBG-Santa Barbara Botanic GardenUSFS_S-Sensitive

2,000

2,000

68S:1

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

Nycticorax nycticorax

black-crowned night heron

G5

S4

None

None

IUCN_LC-Least Concern

1,000

1,000

34S:1

0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0

Nyctinomops femorosaccus

pocketed free-tailed bat

G4

S3

None

None

CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_LC-Least ConcernWBWG_M-Medium Priority

450

2,520

90S:3

0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 3 0 0

Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus pop. 10

steelhead - southern California DPS

G5T1Q

S1

Endangered

None

AFS_EN-Endangered 500

500

15S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0

Onychomys torridus ramona

southern grasshopper mouse

G5T3

S3

None

None


1,500

1,500

28S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0









Range(ft.)


Historic > 20 yr



Orcuttia californica

California Orcutt grass

G1

S1

Endangered

Endangered


1,140

2,030

37S:9

0 2 0 0 2 5 4 5 7 1 1

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

G5

S4

None

None

CDF_S-SensitiveCDFW_WL-Watch ListIUCN_LC-Least Concern

1,155

1,155

502S:1

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

Perognathus longimembris brevinasus

Los Angeles pocket mouse

G5T1T2

S1S2

None

None


1,030

1,480

56S:3

0 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 3 0 0

Phrynosoma blainvillii

coast horned lizard

G3G4

S3S4

None

None

BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_LC-Least Concern

360

2,850

770S:36

3 8 6 1 2 16 22 14 34 1 1

Plegadis chihi

white-faced ibis

G5

S3S4

None

None


1,240

1,240

20S:1

0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0

Plestiodon skiltonianus interparietalis

Coronado skink

G5T5

S2S3

None

None

BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_WL-Watch List

315

980

35S:6

0 1 0 0 0 5 1 5 6 0 0

Polioptila californica californica

coastal California gnatcatcher

G4G5T2Q

S2

Threatened

None

CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernNABCI_YWL-Yellow Watch List

1,050

1,930

828S:58

2 7 5 2 2 40 5 53 56 1 1

Pseudognaphalium leucocephalum

white rabbit-tobacco

G4

S2

None

None


1,345

62S:14

0 0 0 0 0 14 4 10 14 0 0

Quercus dumosa

Nuttall's scrub oak

G3

S3

None

None


300

300

165S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0

Rana draytonii

California red-legged frog

G2G3

S2S3

Threatened

None

CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_VU-Vulnerable

1,600

1,600

1444S:1

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

Salvadora hexalepis virgultea

coast patch-nosed snake

G5T4

S2S3

None

None


1,200

2,164

27S:3

0 0 1 0 0 2 0 3 3 0 0

Scutellaria bolanderi ssp. austromontana

southern mountains skullcap

G4T3

S3

None

None


1,400

1,400

32S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0









Range(ft.)


Historic > 20 yr



Sibaropsis hammittii

Hammitt's clay-cress

G2

S2

None

None


3,280

3,400

7S:2

0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 0 0

Spea hammondii

western spadefoot

G3

S3

None

None

BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_NT-Near Threatened

850

1,500

461S:13

1 2 2 1 0 7 1 12 13 0 0

Sphaerocarpos drewei

bottle liverwort

G1

S1

None

None


1,920

3S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0

Streptocephalus woottoni

Riverside fairy shrimp

G1G2

S1S2

Endangered

None

IUCN_EN-Endangered 1,030

2,100

82S:12

0 2 1 2 4 3 1 11 8 1 3

Symphyotrichum defoliatum

San Bernardino aster

G2

S2

None

None


1,800

3,300

76S:3

0 0 0 0 0 3 1 2 3 0 0

Taricha torosa

Coast Range newt

G4

S4

None

None


800

1,795

73S:8

2 1 0 0 0 5 3 5 8 0 0

Tetracoccus dioicus

Parry's tetracoccus

G3?

S2

None

None


680

1,400

46S:12

0 1 2 0 1 8 4 8 11 1 0

Thamnophis hammondii

two-striped gartersnake

G4

S3S4

None

None

BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_LC-Least ConcernUSFS_S-Sensitive

400

1,200

161S:7

1 3 1 0 0 2 1 6 7 0 0

Tortula californica

California screw moss

G2G3

S2S3

None

None

Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2BLM_S-Sensitive

600

2,130

15S:3

0 0 0 0 0 3 1 2 3 0 0

Viguiera purisimae

La Purisima viguiera

G4

S1

None

None


1,300

1S:1

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0

Vireo bellii pusillus

least Bell's vireo

G5T2

S2

Endangered

Endangered

IUCN_NT-Near ThreatenedNABCI_YWL-Yellow Watch List

40

1,600

482S:33

3 14 7 2 0 7 0 33 33 0 0






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