East County Plan
The East County Multiple Species Conservation Plan (East County Plan) would extend the County’s Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) into the eastern portion of the unincorporated county. A great deal of collaborative work has gone into development of the East County Plan, including release of a preliminary draft map in 2008. For all parties who have participated to date, the dedication of time and interest is appreciated. The input received from members of the Steering Committee, community groups, and other interested parties has been invaluable to the East County Plan.
Unfortunately, County budget constraints and staffing reductions have caused progress of the East County Plan to slow significantly. Once the budget and staffing constraints are resolved, plan development is intended to resume. As additional information on the status of the East County Plan is available, interested parties will be notified.
Project Contact: MSCP@sdcounty.ca.gov
UPCOMING EVENTS
Public Review Period
CDFW invites the public to review and comment on the proposed Restated and Amended Planning Agreement. The document can be viewed on CDFW’s website at North County Multiple Species Conservation Program Plan Summary. To receive a paper copy by mail, please contact NCCP@wildlife.ca.gov.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is considering entry into a Restated and Amended Planning Agreement under the Natural Community Conservation Planning Act (NCCPA) of 2003 with the County of San Diego (the County) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). This notice announces the availability of the proposed Restated and Amended Planning Agreement for public review and comment, pursuant to Section 2810, subdivision (d) of the NCCPA, which is found in Fish and Game Code section 2800 et seq.
The primary purpose of a Planning Agreement is to define the process and goals for the MSCPs. Among other things, it provides a preliminary list of the natural communities, and the endangered, threatened, candidate, or other species that are found, or may be found, in those communities and that will be the initial focus of the planning process for the MSCPs. The execution of this Restated and Amended Planning Agreement is not an approval of the MSCPs, but rather an agreement among CDFW, USFWS, and the County to continue to work together to develop the MSCPs and provides an outline for the planning process.
All comments should be sent to NCCP@wildlife.ca.gov. The period for public review and comment will close twenty-one (21) days after release of the document. Comments received on or before June 29, 2026 will be reviewed.
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Steering Committee Meetings
The County held seven meetings with the East County MSCP Steering Committee from late 2007 through early 2009. These meetings provided general information about the development of the East County Plan and facilitated group discussion on key components of a draft plan and the unique challenges faced in the East County.
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