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6.0 MONITORING ACTIVITIES6.0 MONITORING ACTIVITIES6.1 Goals and ObjectivesThe overall goal of the Biological Monitoring Program (or “Monitoring Program”) is to collectdata on the 146 covered species and associated habitats for the purpose of assessing theMSHCP’s effectiveness at meeting resource objectives and to provide information to theAdaptive Management Program. The MSHCP (Volume 2, Species Accounts) included speciesspecificobjectives that are intended to provide for the long-term conservation of all coveredspecies. These species objectives influence the type and intensity of monitoring that needs to beconducted to address biological questions and that lead to adaptive management of species andhabitats if departure from objectives occurs.6.2 Inventory PhaseBecause there are few existing scientifically-based data for the majority of covered species, theBiological Monitoring Program will be implemented in two phases: an inventory phase and along-term monitoring phase. The inventory phase is expected to last at least the first 5 years ofthe permit; however, it may last longer for some species or groups of species. The purpose of theinventory phase is to determine where covered species occur within the Conservation Area,gather more information on their habitat preferences and life history (e.g., seasonal activity,reproduction), and develop protocols for detecting them. The development of protocols isnecessary to test the reliability of survey methods, to determine whether a species is present in anarea, and, if not detected, to provide the confidence level that the species is not present.Information gathered and survey protocols developed during the inventory phase will be used todevelop the long-term monitoring strategy (i.e., sampling design, sampling locations, detectionprobabilities, and survey protocols). The strategy for long-term monitoring will include protocolsthat reduce efforts by collecting information on multiple species where possible. For example,bird species co-occurring in similar habitat (e.g., willow riparian) during the breeding season canbe detected using the same survey protocols. There will always be some covered species thatoccur in isolated pockets within the Conservation Area or that are difficult to detect usingstandard survey protocols; for these species, a focused survey effort will be required.6.3 Monitoring Program OperationsThe first few years of the Monitoring Program are necessarily devoted to setting up operatingprocedures, determining budgets, establishing contracts, purchasing supplies and equipment,hiring and training personnel, acquiring land access agreements, and coordinating with ReserveManagers. All of these components are necessary to facilitate the activities of the MonitoringWestern Riverside County MSHCP October 2006Annual Report (January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005) 6-1
6.0 MONITORING ACTIVITIESProgram and can affect the duration of the inventory phase (i.e., speed or slow progress towardmeeting information needs).6.3.1 Monitoring Program PersonnelThe Biological Monitoring Program is implemented within the MSHCP Conservation Area onlands that are owned and managed by the various MSHCP participants. To ensure consistency inmonitoring efforts throughout the Conservation Area, the Monitoring Program is overseen andimplemented by a Monitoring Program Administrator selected by the RCA. The CDFG wasselected to act as the Monitoring Program Administrator for at least the first 8 years of thepermit. The CDFG oversees staff provided by the RCA, CDFG, and USFWS. Once fullyestablished, the Monitoring Program will be composed of a minimum of 27 positions (Table 19,Monitoring Program Personnel). Monitoring Program staff work together as a team tocoordinate, develop, and implement required monitoring activities for the MSHCP.TABLE 19Monitoring Program PersonnelPosition No. Positions Filled in 2005 SourceMonitoring Program Administrator 1 1 CDFGMonitoring Program Coordinator 1 1 CDFG/USFWSLead Biologists 2 – 3 0 RCA/CDFGField Crew Leaders 4 - 5 5 RCAGeneral Field Crew, bird specialization 6 – 12 2 RCA/CDFGGeneral Field Crew, mammal specialization 4 – 8 1 RCA/CDFGGeneral Field Crew, amphibian/reptile specialization 2 - 4 2 RCA/CDFGGeneral Field Crew, invertebrate specialization 2 0 RCA/CDFGGeneral Field Crew, plant specialization 2 – 4 1 RCA/CDFGDatabase Manager 1 0 RCAGIS Analyst 1 1 RCAClerical Assistant 1 1 RCATotal 27 - 43 15In 2005, there were 15 positions filled in the Monitoring Program, 11 of which were fieldbiologists. Field staff provided by the RCA were hired through a contract with theEnvironmental Careers Organization, Inc.Western Riverside County MSHCP October 2006Annual Report (January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005) 6-2
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