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.

 

The California Department of Fish and Game issued the Natural Community Conservation Plan (NCCP) Permit for the CVMSHCP on September 9, 2008. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the final permit for the CVMSHCP on October 1, 2008.

Both public and private infrastructure and development projects benefit from the regional permit. On October 2, collection of a habitat mitigation fee of $5,730 per acre from new development projects to support acquisition of conservation lands goes into effect. The CVMSHCP also incorporates protection for the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard and replaces the "lizard fee."  Please contact your local jurisdiction for information about fee collection.

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.

For more information, please call CVAG at (760) 346-1127.

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