The FWS proposes to collect federally endangered Laguna Mountains skipper butterflies (Pyrgus ruralis lagunae), rear progeny at the San Diego Zoo, and release the progeny within the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area in the CNF. See detail in the PDF.
Location
Laguna Mountain Recreation Area in CNF. The objective is to reintroduce Laguna Mountains skippers to historically occupied habitat.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/10/2020
2
Decision
05/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements |
| Laguna Mountains Skipper Reintroduction Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/18/2021 |
| Forests | Cleveland National Forest |
| Districts | Descanso Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |