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Yolo Habitat Conservancy wins state award of excellence
Woodland Daily Democrat
August 8, 2020
The Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan, was recently selected as the recipient of the 2020 Award of Merit for Innovation in Green Community Planning by the American Planning Association California Chapter. Continue Reading
Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan goes into effect this month
Woodland Daily Democrat, By Heather Kemp
December 4, 2018
A 600-page plan that took 25 years to complete and get approved will likely begin the implementation process this month. The Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan is a lengthy document created by the Yolo Habitat Conservancy — a joint-powers agency made up of the cities of Davis, West Sacramento, Winters and Woodland — that will conserve over 32,000 acres of land over 50 years for 12 special status species. Continue Reading
Habitat conservation plan with Solano ties gets state, federal nod
Fairfield Daily Republic, By Todd Hansen
November 7, 2018
A habitat conservation plan that was first introduced in the 1990s – and was more than 25 years into its reincarnation – has been approved by the state and federal Fish & Wildlife departments.
“The (Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan and Natural Community Conservation Plan) really is a ground-breaking example of effective conservation in California,” West Sacramento Councilman Chris Ledesma
Yolo Habitat Conservation plan gets formal approval
Woodland Daily Democrat
October 31, 2018
The Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan has now received final approval from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This milestone was celebrated Tuesday at a Signing Ceremony on the Grand Steps of River Walk Park in West Sacramento. Continue Reading
Yolo habitat conservation plan receives final approval
Davis Enterprise
October 31, 2018
The Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan (HCP/NCCP) received final approval from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Continue Reading
Woodland signs off on Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan
Woodland Daily Democrat, By Jim Smith
June 6, 2018
In 1995, Tom Stallard was a “freshman” supervisor when the Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan was first proposed. Today he’s a Woodland councilman.
And on Tuesday, Stallard — aided by Councilman Skip Davies, who has helped shepherd the plan the past two years — eagerly endorsed the initiative which sets up conservation programs to protect endangered species. Continue Reading
Conservation and agriculture coexist with new plan
Winters Express, By Julia Millon
May 24, 2018
Land development in the state endangers the habitat and continued existence of native species in the area, leading to policy efforts to protect them. However, preservation has historically worked against the preservation of another open land use at the heart of Yolo County—agriculture.
Yolo Habitat Conservancy Plan approved by Supervisors
Woodland Daily Democrat, By Cintia Lopez
May 22, 2018
It’s been more than 20 years in the making — Yolo supervisors have finally adopted the Yolo Habitat
Conservancy plan with a unanimous vote.
County, city approve Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan
Davis Enterprise, By Anne Ternus-Bellamy
May 23, 2018
The Yolo County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan on Tuesday, one week after the Davis City Council did the same.
Yolo County conservation plan could see approval
Woodland Daily Democrat, By Cintia Lopez
May 5, 2018
The final Yolo Conservation plan — which has been in the works since the 1990s — will be considered for certification during an upcoming meeting.
The Yolo Habitat Conservancy will receive an updated plan and presentation that will encompass the environmental impact statement and the environmental impact report, according to a report prepared by Executive Director Petrea Marchand and Project Manager Heidi Tschudin.
Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan heads for final approval
Davis Enterprise, By Anne Ternus-Bellamy
May 9, 2018
Western burrowing owls, valley elderberry longhorn beetles and giant garter snakes are among the dozen species protected under the 50-year conservation plan local governments will consider for approval over the next two months.
50-year Conservation Plan for Yolo, part of Solano nears finalization
Daily Republic, By Todd R. Hansen
May 2, 2018
A habitat conservation plan that includes nearly 1,200 acres of privately owned land in Solano County is about a month away from being finalized.
Draft Yolo habitat conservation plan aims to protect 12 species
Davis Enterprise, By Anne Ternus-Bellamy
July 9, 2017
Western burrowing owls, valley elderberry longhorn beetles and giant garter snakes are among the dozen species protected under the $371 million, 50-year draft habitat and conservation plan currently circulating for public comment.
Draft Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan released for public comment
Davis Enterprise, By Anne Ternus-Bellamy
June 23, 2017
A draft plan aimed at protecting Yolo County’s natural habitats and sensitive species over the next 50 years will be the topic of discussion at an upcoming Board of Supervisors meeting as well as at a public meeting scheduled for next week in Davis.
Countywide habitat conservation plan now under review
Daily Democrat, By Jim Smith
June 10, 2017
Woodland’s City Council got the first official look at a countywide Habitat Conservation Plan that has been in the making since 2002.
The multi-species conservation effort is now undergoing a 90-day public comment period for development of an environmental report.
Nearly 1,200 Solano Acres Part of Yolo Conservation Plan
Daily Republic, By Todd R. Hansen
June 07, 2017
FAIRFIELD — Nearly 1,200 acres of privately owned land south of Putah Creek in Solano County is part of a proposed habitat conservation plan that also includes the whole of Yolo County.
Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan Released
Daily Democrat, By Democrat Staff
June 02, 2017
The long-delayed Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan and Natural Community Conservation Plan has been released for a 90-day public comment period.
Habitat Conservation Plan proposed for Yolo, Solano counties
The Reporter, By Reporter Staff
June 01, 2017
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the Notice of Availability for the proposed Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan and Natural Community Conservation Plan (HCP) prepared by the Yolo Habitat Conservancy, Yolo County, and the cities of Davis, West Sacramento, Winters and Woodland.
Yolo Habitat Conservancy deserves high praise
Davis Enterprise, By Glen Holstein
August 14, 2016
Because it’s so complicated to conserve nature in today’s altered environment, projects successfully bringing stakeholders and local governments together to achieve that deserve the highest praise.
Habitat conservation program moves forward
Davis Enterprise, By Jason McAlister
March 9, 2014
Developers, farmers and conservationists often have competing interests when it comes to how land should be used. After a decade in the works, a Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan that would help balance those interests and ease the effects of development on endangered species is nearing completion.
Robert Bugg, 2014