"Preserving our Natural Heritage for the Coachella Valley"

 

Murry Canyon Pool, Courtesy of T. Albrecht

 

 

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

 CVMSHCP Press Release

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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.

Mt. San Jacinto, Courtesy of T. Albrecht

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