my escambia


*NEW* Public Comment updated September 28, 2009 (click to view) Perdido Key Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) Purpose Escambia County is applying to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to authorize the incidental take of Perdido Key beach mice (PKBM) in association with private development, certain improvements within County properties and right of way, and public infrastructure improvements to meet community needs. The HCP will also include conservation measures covering four (4) nesting sea turtle species (loggerhead, green, leatherback, and Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles) and the non-breeding piping plover. HCP. Activity NOT covered under the HCP This HCP does not cover or include improvements to State Road 292 except for impacts directly associated with developments adjacent to State Road 292, i.e. turn lanes, driveways and utility improvements. Benefits The primary benefits of the HCP include the following: Reduction of permitting timelines – currently a Section 10 consultation through USFWS is expected to take 2 ½ years to complete the process. Through the HCP permitting will occur through the “normal” county permit process. Predictability of permitting – the HCP and associated Incidental Take permit will provide sufficient guidance to remove much of the mystery involved in listed species permitting and improve the ability of existing landowners and potential investors the ability to determine the viability of conceptual projects. Comprehensive approach to protection of listed species consistent with the Endangered Species Act including conservation measures to minimize impacts and uniform mitigation strategies for unavoidable impacts. HCP PowerPoint Presentation Environmental Assessment PowerPoint Presentation Public Comment The HCP and EA are available for review and comments are encouraged. Please provide written comment to Timothy Day via e-mail at timothy_day@co.escambia.fl.us or by mail to Development Services Bureau, Attn: Timothy Day, 1190 West Leonard Street Pensacola, Florida 32501. View Public Comments Received Public questions and comments received will be posted with staff responses as appropriate. View Technical Committee Minutes Links to HCP and Environmental Assessment (select image below) Link to HCP Appendices click HERE (large file) If you have any questions regarding the Habitat Conservation Plan or Environmental Assessment, please feel free to contact Timothy Day at 850.595-1144 or at timothy_day@co.escambia.fl.us History PowerPoint Presentations to the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners Perdido Key Beach Mouse Conservation Strategy Intergovernmental Agreement USFWS Perdido Key Beach Mouse FAQ Perdido Key Beach Mouse 5-year review PowerPoint Presentations to the general Public and the Southwest Advisory Committee PBSJ HCP Presentation 3 March 2009 PBSJ Southwest Advisory Committee HCP Presentation 17 March 2009 PBSJ HCP - EA Presentation 22 June 2009 PBSJ HCP Presentation 24 September 2009 Related Links US Fish and Wildlife, Panama City Office Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

*NEW* Public Comment updated September 28, 2009 (click to view)

Perdido Key Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) and Environmental Assessment (EA)

NEW Public Comment updated September 28, 2009 (click to view)