Laguna Mountains Skipper Reintroduction Project
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.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Laguna Mountain Recreation Area in CNF. The objective is to reintroduce Laguna Mountains skippers to historically occupied habitat.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/10/2020 |
| Decision | 05/2021 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2021 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Cleveland National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Research; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Project Decision Information
Laguna Mountains Skipper Reintroduction Project
Decision Signed Date: 05/18/2021
Forests:
Cleveland National Forest
Districts:
Descanso Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
San Diego
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Kirsten Winter
10845 Rancho Bernardo Road
San Diego, CA 92127
Eric Porter (760) 431-9440
fw8cfwocomments@fws.gov
Last Updated: 5/30/2024