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Welcome to the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP) website. The CVMSHCP provides a regional vision for balanced growth that will help conserve the Coachella Valley's natural heritage while also building a strong economy that is vital to our future.
Protects 240,000 acres of open space and 27 species
Enhances infrastructure without environmental conflicts
Offers opportunities for recreation, tourism and job
creation
Ensures the survival of endangered species
For Information on the MSHCP Fee click here.
Click
here for the current CVMSHCP e-newsletter.
(You must have Adobe Acrobat to view the e-newsletter
and the press release) The Final Recirculated Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP) was approved by the CVAG Executive Committee and the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission (CVCC) at a special joint meeting and Public Hearing on Monday, September 10, 2007. The CVMSHCP now goes to all other participants for their consideration. The schedule for the other agencies to consider the Plan is as follows: Riverside County Board of Supervisors ~ October 2 ~ APPROVED City of Palm Springs ~ October 3 ~ APPROVED City of Rancho Mirage ~ October 4 ~ APPROVED City of Indian Wells ~ October 4 ~ APPROVED Coachella Valley Water District ~ October 9 ~ APPROVED Imperial Irrigation District ~ October 9 ~ APPROVED City of Coachella ~ October 10 ~ APPROVED City of Cathedral City ~ October 10 ~ APPROVED City of Palm Desert ~ October 11 ~ APPROVED City of La Quinta ~ October 16 ~ APPROVED City of Indio ~ October 17 ~ APPROVED Once the CVMSHCP is considered by all the participants, State and Federal Wildlife agencies will analyze the Plan and issue their permit decision. It is anticipated that the CVMSHCP will be fully approved and permitted by early 2008. The Final Recirculated Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan is available for public review. Please use the buttons on the left side of this page to access the Plan Documents, EIR/EIS, Implementing Agreement (IA), and maps. The CVMSHCP documents are also available at local libraries, city halls and at CVAG. You may purchase the complete CVMSHCP documents on a two-CD set by contacting CVAG. Information about how to purchase a printed copy of the CVMSHCP is also available. Please call CVAG at (760) 346-1127.
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