Recovery Plan Ad Hoc Report results

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Plan Title Plan Stage Plan Lead Region (FWS) Plan Lead Office (FWS) Species Common Name Species Scientific Name Action Priority Action Number Action Description Action Status Estimated Initiation Date Estimated Completion Date Action Lead Agencies Responsible Parties Work Types Labor Types Comments Implementation Activity Number Implementation Activity Description Implementation Activity Status Implementation Activity Estimated Initiation Date Implementation Activity Estimated Completion Date Implementation Activity Labor Types Implementation Activity Work Types Implementation Activity Responsible Parties Implementation Activity Comments Implementation Activity Species
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 1.1 Maintain underlying ecosystem processes and functions. Ongoing Current FY 2014 Other All (all parties within this plan) Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Contract Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 1.2.2 Acquire/protect currently unprotected high marsh and ecotonal habitat and land restorable to high marsh and ecotonal habitat for Chloropyron molle ssp. molle, Cirsium hydrophilum var. hydrophilum, California clapper rail, and salt marsh harvest mouse by purchase of fee title or conservation easement. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Coastal Conservancy, East Bay Regional Park District, Port of Oakland, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Audubon Society, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Defense (Includes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), Department of Water Resources, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Port of San Francisco, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Solano Land Trust, Utility, Flood, or Irrigation District, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Maximum cost, based on fee title acquisition of approximately 4,694 acres of unprotected high marsh/ecotonal habitat multiplied by $10K/acre (average price paid over last 10 years for salt ponds in San Francisco Bay)
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 2.1.2 Continue to manage existing tidal marsh habitat, as shown in Figures III-7 through III-32. Ongoing Current Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, Marin Audubon Society Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 48,604 acres. Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 2.1.3.1 Work with existing Federal, State, local agencies, and land managers and private landowners to use their authorities to conduct interim habitat management to promote the recovery and conservation of the species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other All (all parties within this plan) Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 2.1.4.2 Implement existing, newly developed, or revised management plans to protect tidal marsh habitat and promote recovery and conservation of the species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 2.1.5.3 Develop and implement sitespecific oil spill prevention and response plans for lands supporting known populations of any of the listed species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined. Working with Ocean Spill Prevention and Response to update sensitive areas maps.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 2.1.6.1.1.1 Develop sitespecific management plans, consistent with the conservation and recovery of listed species, to control non-native Spartina species, especially Spartina alterniflora and its hybrids. Ongoing Current Other California Coastal Conservancy, Invasive Spartina Project, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Per Director, SF Invasive Spartina Project (pers com 2006), $80K so far, but doesn�t include revised plans (for follow up treat.)+ any new
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 2.1.6.1.1.2 Control non-native Spartina species, especially Spartina alterniflora and its hybrids, consistent with the conservation and recovery of listed species. Ongoing Current Other California Coastal Conservancy, Invasive Spartina Project, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Per SF Invasive Spartina Project (pers com 2007).
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 2.1.6.1.1.3 Monitor the success of non-native Spartina control sites and the ability of treated sites to support California clapper rail. Ongoing Current Other California Coastal Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Invasive Spartina Project, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Research: Ecosystem Studies Species Expert Assumes 2 surveys/site/yr; Includes admin, environmental compliance, inventory monitoring, efficacy monitoring, and CLRA monitoring
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 2.1.6.1.2.2 Develop sitespecific management plans to control or eradicate L. latifolium. Ongoing Current Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Water Resources, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, Private Contractor, Solano Land Trust, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 3 sites@ 1d/site@ $1K/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 2.1.6.1.2.3 Control or eradicate L. latifolium. Ongoing Current Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Water Resources, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, Private Contractor, Solano Land Trust, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 4 sites@ 5 d/site@ $1K/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 2.1.6.1.2.4 Monitor the success of L. latifolium control sites. Ongoing Current Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Water Resources, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, Private Contractor, Solano Land Trust, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 3 sites@ 2 d/site@ $1K/d@ 3 yrs + 2 d/yr for report of all
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 2.1.6.2.1 Develop and implement management plans to monitor and control red fox. Ongoing Current Other California Coastal Conservancy, California Department of Parks and Recreation, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 30d/yr @ $842/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 2.2.2.1 Restore habitat to achieve 1,111 acres of high quality tidal marsh habitat (including high marsh/upland ecotone habitat) in each marsh complex except San Rafael Creek-Richardsons Bay, in the Central/Southern SF Bay Recovery Unit (RU) (6,666 acres total), as indicated in Figures III-15 through III-26. Ongoing Current Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Maximum cost, assuming no existing marsh currently meets criteria. Timing of restoration is unknown and will likely be opportunistic based on available funding. Based on average restoration cost of $35,000/acre.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 2.2.2.2 Restore habitat to achieve 2,500 acres of high quality tidal marsh habitat (including high marsh/upland ecotone habitat) in each marsh complex except Point Pinole marsh, in the San Pablo Bay RU (10,000 acres total), as indicated in Figures III-9 through III-14. Not Started Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Audubon Society Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Maximum cost, assuming no existing marsh currently meets criteria. Timing of restoration is unknown and will likely be opportunistic based on available funding. Based on average restoration cost of $35,000/acre
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 2.2.2.3 Restore habitat to achieve 400 acres of high quality tidal marsh habitat (including high marsh/upland ecotone habitat)each in the San Rafael Creek- Richardsons Bay marsh complex in the Central/South SF Bay RU (Figure III-15) and the Point Pinole marsh complex in the San Pablo Bay RU (Figure III-14) (800 acres total). Not Started Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Audubon Society Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Maximum cost, assuming no existing marsh currently meets criteria. Timing of restoration is unknown and will likely be opportunistic based on available funding. Based on average restoration cost of $35,000/acre.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 2.2.2.4 Restore habitat to achieve 5,000 total acres of high quality tidal marsh habitat (including high marsh/upland ecotone habitat) in the Suisun Bay Area RU, as indicated in Figures III-7 and III-8. Ongoing Current Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Maximum cost, assuming no existing marsh currently meets criteria. Timing of restoration is unknown and will likely be opportunistic based on available funding. Based on average restoration cost of $35,000/acre.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 2.2.3.1 Protect, manage, and monitor large populations and occupied marsh complexes as interim reserves selected to represent the full range of both subspecies of salt marsh harvest mouse. Not Started Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 1 FWS, 1 DFG x 20 d x 9 mo; To be maintained at least until large-scale restoration sites can support SMHM
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 4.3.1 Conduct a salt marsh harvest mouse population genetic analysis. Ongoing Current Other Private Contractor, University Research: Genetics Labor type not yet selected Statham MJ, Sacks BN. 2014. Cooperative ecosystem study of the endangered salt marsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris) population genetics. Cooperative endangered species conservation fund (section 6) grant, agreement number P1282009. Report to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. --- Statham MJ, Aamoth S, Barthman-Thompson L, Estrella S, Fresquez S, Hernandez LD, Tertes R, Sacks BN. 2016. Conservation genetics of the endangered San Francisco Bay endemic salt marsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris). Conservation Genetics, 17: 1055-1066. --- Statham MJ, Sacks BN. 2019. Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse Landscape Genetics and Connectivity within the Suisun Bay Area Recovery Unit. Technical report in Fulfillment of Agreement No. A07-0008 between AECOM Technical Services Inc. and the Regents of the University of California, and Agreement No. 4600011293 between Department of Water Resources and the Regents of the University of California. --- Statham MJ, Fresquez S, Sacks BN, Barthman-Thompson L, Tertes R. 2019. Genetic and Morphological Investigation of Harvest Mice (genus Reithrodontomys) in the Southern San Francisco Bay. Technical Report in Fulfillment of Agreement No. F16AC00350 between U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Regents of the University of California. --- Statham, M.J., L. Barthman-Thompson, S. Fresquez, and B.N. Sacks. 2021. Development of a morphological key for the southern salt marsh harvest mouse using genetically verified individuals. California Fish and Wildlife Special CESA Issue: 367-381; 2021. ---
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 4.4.2 Study natural sedimentation rates in marshes throughout the bay. Ongoing Current Other Private Contractor, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Studies to happen much later than FY5. Costs to be determined. Buffington, K.J., C.N. Janousek, K.M. Thorne, B.D. Dugger. 2020. Spatiotemporal Patterns of Mineral and Organic Matter Deposition Across Two San Francisco Bay-Delta Tidal Marshes. Wetlands.15 pp. DOI 10.1007/s13157-019-01259-3.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 4.4.7 Study the effects of global climate change and resulting sea level rise on tidal marsh ecosystems. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Geological Survey, Private Contractor, University Research: Climate Change, Research: Ecosystem Studies, Research: Habitat Status Labor type not yet selected Zhang, H. and S.M. Gorelick. 2014. Coupled impacts of sea-level rise and tidal marsh restoration on endangered California clapper rail. Biological Conservation, 172:89-100.--- Rosencranz, J.A., K.M. Thorne, K.J. Buffington, C.T. Overton, J.Y. Takekawa, M.L. Casazza, J. McBroom, J.K. Wood, N. Nur, R.L. Zembal, G.M. MacDonald, and R.F. Ambrose. 2018. Rising Tides: Assessing Habitat Vulnerability for an Endangered Salt Marsh-Dependent Species with Sea-Level Rise. Wetlands. Published online December 4, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13157-018-1112-8. 16 pp.--- Thorne, K., G. MacDonald, G. Guntenspergen, R. Ambrose, K. Buffington, B. Dugger, C. Freeman, C. Janousek, L. Brown, J. Rosencranz, J. Holmquist, J. Smol, K. Hargan, and J. Takekawa. 2018. U.S. Pacific coastal wetland resilience and vulnerability to sea-level rise. Science Advances, 4:eaao3270. 11 pp.--- Thorne, K. M., Backe, K. E., Freeman, C. M., Buffington, K. J., Forstner, T. M., and Goodman, A. C. 2019. Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge Vegetation, Elevation, Inundation Inventory to Inform Sea-level Rise Vulnerability. Unpubl. Data Summary Report. USGS Western Ecological Research Center, Davis, CA. 112pp.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 4.5.1.1 Determine the effects of nonnative species on tidal marsh ecosystems. Not Started Other Private Contractor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 25 d/yr @ $1K/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 4.5.1.2 Investigate methods for controlling invasive species in tidal marsh ecosystems. Ongoing Current FY 2014 Invasive Spartina Project, PRBO Conservation Service, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Private Contractor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Research: Management Techniques Species Expert 50 d/yr @ $1K/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 4.5.1.3 Invesigate methods of restoring tidal marsh ecosystems that have been degraded by invasive species. Ongoing Current FY 2014 Invasive Spartina Project, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Private Contractor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Research: Habitat Requirements Species Expert 75 d/yr @ $1K/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 1 4.5.2.5 Conduct studies to establish contaminant levels in biosentinels that are �acceptable� or �not acceptable�, then measure compounds in these biosentinels directly or via a noninvasive surrogate, such as feathers, if possible. Not Started Other U.S. Geological Survey Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined. Duration dependant upon contaminant studies to be conducted.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 1.2.1.1 Acquire/protect currently unprotected tidal unprotected tidal marsh habitat. Ongoing Current Other California Coastal Conservancy, East Bay Regional Park District, Port of Oakland, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Audubon Society, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Defense (Includes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), Department of Water Resources, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Port of San Francisco, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Solano Land Trust, Utility, Flood, or Irrigation District, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Contract Maximum cost, based on fee title acquisition of approximately 38K acres of unprotected tidal marsh multiplied by $10K/acre (average price paid over last 10 years for salt ponds in San Francisco Bay)
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 1.2.1.2 Investigate opportunities to acquire/protect lands restorable to tidal marsh ("potential restoration" in Figures III-7-III- 32). Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Coastal Conservancy, East Bay Regional Park District, Port of Oakland, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Audubon Society, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Defense (Includes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), Department of Water Resources, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Port of San Francisco, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Solano Land Trust, Utility, Flood, or Irrigation District, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.1.1.1 Work with Federal agencies to protect habitat and promote the recovery and conservation of the species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other All (all parties within this plan) Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 2 FWS biologists FT @ $842/d x 20 d/mo x 12 mo; To implement section 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) and other obligations. Additional costs beyond five years to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.1.1.2 Work with State and local agencies that manage land to beneficially manage habitat and promote the recovery and conservation of tidal marsh ecosystems and the species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other All (all parties within this plan) Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 4 DFG biologists FT @ $600/d x 20 d/mo x 12 mo/yr; To implement section 10 and other obligations. Additional costs beyond five years to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.1.1.3 Develop and maintain a webbased clearinghouse for information about managing the effects of climate change on wetland restoration. Ongoing Current FY 2020 Other California Coastal Conservancy, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, U.S. Geological Survey, Invasive Spartina Project, Morro Bay National Estuary Program, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, PRBO Conservation Service, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory, San Francisco Estuary Institute, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected California Landscape Conservation Partnership (CA LCP), chartered in October 2019; Climate Commons (http://climate.calcommons.org/). The CA LCP Steering Committee includes 9 Federal Agencies, 3 State Agencies, 7 Non-Governmental, and 1 Tribal Team
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.1.3.2 Develop and implement standardized monitoring techniques to evaluate ecosystem, species, and threat response to interim habitat management activities. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Coastal Conservancy, California Native Plant Society, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 38.25 d @ $842/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.1.4.1 Develop management plans, where lacking, in cooperation with appropriate agencies and organizations. Ongoing Current Other County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.1.5.2 Minimize or avoid over-management of estuarine salinity variation. Not Started Other Department of Water Resources, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.1.5.6 Engineer and implement solutions to direct current and future urban runoff away from tidal marsh habitat at BSRA. Not Started Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Regional Water Quality Control Board Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 20 d/mo x 6 mo @ $400/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.1.6.1.2.1 Prioritize possible sites to control or eradicate Lepidium latifolium. Ongoing Current Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Water Resources, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, Solano Land Trust, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 3 sites@ 1d/site@ $1K/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.1.6.1.5 Develop a system for early detection of and rapid response to invasive plant species. Not Started Other California Native Plant Society, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 20 d/mo x 6 mo @ $600/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.1.7 Manage for the protection of native pollinators, insect predators, and their habitats. Ongoing Current Other County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Solano Land Trust Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.1.8.2.1 Identify lands adjacent to the Bay Trail and other public access areas where humanrelated disturbance encourages predation that causes a threat to the California clapper rail and salt marsh harvest mouse. Ongoing Current Other County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site Management: Predator and Competitor Control Species Expert 5 d @$1K/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.1.8.2.2 Develop and implement a management plan for lands adjacent to the Bay Trail and other public access areas that reduces predation by feral or otherwise freeroaming cats and other human-related disturbance to species and habitat. Not Started Other County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.1.8.2.3 Implement and enforce pet restrictions. Not Started Other County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.1.8.2.4 Avoid relocation of nuisance animals to California clapper rail habitat. Ongoing Current Other County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.1.8.2.5 Provide wardens, agents, or officers to enforce above protective measures Not Started Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, County, City, or Other Local Governments, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 1 warden x 4d/mo x 12 mo/yr @ $600/d x 50 yrs
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.1.8.2.6 Improve ability to coordinate activities which occur in sensitive habitat at Rush Ranch. Not Started Other Solano Land Trust, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 5 days at $400/day. Assumes time to develop a plan for coordinating activities at Rush
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.2.1 Create an interdisciplinary review panel, or similar group to coordinate and review the design of tidal marsh restoration projects throughout San Francisco Bay. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Creation and administration of panel only- not review. 4 Feds+ 5 state/private X 3 days/yr. This is currently being accomplished through the joint venture.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.2.2.6 Create/restore tidal marsh and adjacent habitat (including high marsh/upland ecotone habitat, wherever possible), beyond minimum acreage above, in each RU, as indicated in Figures III-7 through III- 32. Not Started Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Audubon Society Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.2.3.2 Supplement protection of each large population with a series of smaller satellite reserves, where feasible. Not Started Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.2.4 Restore or enhance buffer zones in existing habitat adjacent to populations of species covered in this recovery plan. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.3.1 Develop consistent guidelines for habitat monitoring for use throughout the geographic scope of this recovery plan. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 20d @ $842/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.3.2.1 Develop and implement habitat monitoring plans at a geographically representative suite of remnant mature (�pre-historical�) tidal and brackish tidal marshes, as a baseline and earlywarning network. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Once per 5 yrs; 4 sites @ 2d/site. Assumes using results of Action 2.3.1 as a base for plan, then making specific to sites; devel. of plan= 2d/site (=$6,736)
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.3.2.2 Develop and implement habitat monitoring plans at tidal marsh restoration sites. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.3.2.3 Develop and implement habitat monitoring plans at species reintroduction sites. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.3.3 Make habitat monitoring results publically available. Ongoing Current San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Other: Information and Education Internal Field Assistance 2 d/yr @ $842/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 2.3.4 Evaluate and improve habitat monitoring methods, as needed. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 3 d/yr @ $842/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 3.1.2.6 Monitor for salt marsh harvest mouse. Not Started Other Department of Water Resources, Private Contractor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 30 VHAs; Survey one third ea yr on 3 yr cycle. Two 100 trap grids/area=20 grids/yr x 4 nts ea= 80 nts (days)/yr; 15 d DFG+ 63 d PVT+ 2 d USFWS
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 3.2.1 Conduct surveys in suitable habitat for new and relict populations of species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current University Private Contractor, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 3.4 Report survey results to California Natural Diversity Database and otherwise make them publically available so that findings can be applied in conservation and recovery efforts. Ongoing Current FY 2014 PRBO Conservation Service, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge All (all parties within this plan) Other: Information and Education Internal Field Assistance 3 d/yr @ $600/d. Additional costs beyond five years to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 4.1 Desgnate a research coordinator to coordinate all research sponsored or overseen by USFWS. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected USFWS Tidal Marsh Recovery Plan Coordinator should serve as research coordinator. Current Coordinator is Anne Mankowski (August 2020).
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 4.2.1 Continually update current literature base on the basic biology and ecology of the species covered in this recovery plan and develop a prioritized list of research needs for each species. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 4.2.7.1 Conduct a population viability analysis to determine desirable population sizes for long-term persistence of extant South Bay salt marsh harvest mouse populations. Not Started Other Private Contractor, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected FYI=development of microsatellite DNA probe. FY2 & 3= analyzing hair samples; If add'l trapping required then extra $50K required in FY2& 3.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 4.2.7.2 Study use ofadjacent habitat,including brackishmarsh, by the saltmarsh harvestmouse. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Geological Survey, Private Contractor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Other, University Research: Habitat Requirements, Research: Demographic Studies Labor type not yet selected Sustaita, D., P. Quickert?Finfrock, L. Patterson, L. Barthman?Thompson, and S. Estrella. 2011. Salt marsh harvest mouse demography and habitat use in the Suisun Marsh, California. Journal of Wildlife Management 75:1498?1507. Smith, K. R., L. Barthman?Thompson, W. R. Gould, and K. E. Mabry. 2014. Effects of natural and anthropogenic change on habitat use and movement of endangered salt marsh harvest mice. PloS One 9: e108739. The USFWS BDFWO entered into a Cooperative Agreement (F20AC10218-00) with WRA, Inc., Dr. Katie Smith as lead investigator, to develop "Tidal Marsh Restoration Guidelines for the salt marsh harvest mouse." The CA runs from 09/05/2020 through 09/05/2022.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 4.2.7.3 Study the impact of Spartina alterniflora and its hybrids, and Lepidium latifolium on the salt marsh harvest mouse. Not Started Other Private Contractor, Solano Land Trust, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 4.2.7.4 Study predationimpacts to the saltmarsh harvestmouse. Ongoing Current Other Private Contractor, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Smith, K. R. 2018. Ecology and conservation of the salt marsh harvest mouse in the modern San Francisco Estuary. Dissertation, University of California, Davis, USA. --- Thorne KM, Spragens KA, Buffington KJ, Rosencranz JA, Takekawa J. Flooding regimes increase avian predation on wildlife prey in tidal marsh ecosystems. Ecol Evol. 2019;00:1–12. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.4792 ---
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 4.4.1 Conduct studies on the efficacy of various habitat restoration techniques. Ongoing Current FY 2014 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Other Research: Habitat Requirements Species Expert Studies to happen much later than FY5; 25 d/yr @ $1K/d; --- The USFWS BDFWO entered into a Cooperative Agreement (F20AC10218-00) with WRA, Inc., Dr. Katie Smith as lead investigator, to develop "Tidal Marsh Restoration Guidelines for the salt marsh harvest mouse." The CA runs from 09/05/2020 through 09/05/2022.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 4.4.3 Study the impacts of large-volume, human-caused freshwater discharges into tidal marshes. Not Started Other Private Contractor, Regional Water Quality Control Board, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 80 d/yr @ $600/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 4.4.4 Investigate the effects of salinity fluctuation and altered tidal datum on species covered in this recovery plan. Not Started Other Department of Water Resources, Private Contractor, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 80 d/yr @ $600/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 4.4.5 Study the time lag between habitat restoration and recolonization by species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current FY 2015 San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Private Contractor, University Research: Population Surveys Species Expert Studies to happen much later than FY5. Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 4.4.6 Conduct research on the physical processes (geomorphic and hydrologic) that maintain the structure and function of suitable habitats for tidal marsh species. Ongoing Current Other Private Contractor, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, University Research: Ecosystem Studies Labor type not yet selected 50 d/yr @ $1K/d --- Overton, C.T., J.Y. Takekawa, M.L. Casazza, T.D. Bui, M. Holyoak, and D.R. Strong. 2015. Sea-level rise and refuge habitats for tidal marsh species: Can artificial islands save the California Ridgway's rail? Ecological Engineering 74 (2015) 337:344. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2014.10.016 --- N. Nur, J. Wood, M. Elrod, and A. Schmidt. 2018. Guiding restoration of upland transition zones to benefit tidal marsh wildlife: Summary of analysis of 2017 data. Point Blue Conservation Science, Petaluma, CA. Available from: www.pointblue.org/tbirds. --- Rosencraft, J.A., K.M. Thorne, K.J. Buffington, C.T. Overton, J.Y. Takekawa, M.L. Casazza, J.McBroom, J.K. Wood, N. Nur, R.L. Zembal, G.M. MacDonald, and R.F. Ambrose. 2018. Rising Tides: Assessing Habitat Vulnerability for an Endangered Salt Marsh-Dependent Species with Sea-Level Rise. Wetlands. 18 pp. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13157-018-1112-8 --- Smith, K.R., L.M. Barthman-Thompson, S.K. Estrella, M.K. Riley, S.N. Trombley, C.A. Rose, and D.A. Kelt. 2019. Demography of salt marsh harvest moust (Reithrodontomys raviventris halicoetes) and associated rodents in tidal and managed wetlands. Journal of Mammalogy, XX(X):1-14, 2019. DOI:10.1093/jmammal/gyz183 --- Buffington, K.J., C.N. Janousek, K.M. Thorne, B.D. Dugger. 2020. Spatiotemporal Patterns of Mineral and Organic Matter Deposition Across Two San Francisco Bay-Delta Tidal Marshes. Wetlands.15 pp. DOI 10.1007/s13157-019-01259-3. --- The USFWS BDFWO entered into a Cooperative Agreement (F20AC10218-00) with WRA, Inc., Dr. Katie Smith as lead investigator, to develop "Tidal Marsh Restoration Guidelines for the salt marsh harvest mouse." The CA runs from 09/05/2020 through 09/05/2022. --- Jones, S. F., C. N. Janousek, M. L. Casazza, J. Y. Takekawa, and K. M. Thorne. 2021. Seasonal impoundment alters patterns of tidal wetland plant diversity across spatial scales. Ecosphere 12(2):e03366. 10.1002/ecs2.3366. ---
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 4.4.8 Conduct research on management conflicts between listed species. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 20 d@ $842/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 4.5.2.2 Conduct other necessary research on bioaccumulation and effects, including reproductive success and development, of toxic estuarine contaminants on tidal marsh species. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 3 yrs fieldwork + 2 yrs reporting; 5 yrs @ 250 d/yr @ $1K/d (USFWS contaminants rate)
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 4.5.4.1 Conduct research into whether an elevated or unnaturally high predation level is experienced by salt marsh harvest mice at narrow marshes where the species is concentrated, especially during flooding events. If unacceptable impacts are discovered, develop and implement methods to reduce such predation. Ongoing Current Other U.S. Geological Survey Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected $400/d @ 5 d/mo @ 4 mo/yr @ 5 yrs --- Thorne KM, Spragens KA, Buffington KJ, Rosencranz JA, Takekawa J. Flooding regimes increase avian predation on wildlife prey in tidal marsh ecosystems. Ecol Evol. 2019;00:1–12. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.4792 ---
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 4.8 Conduct additional research identified as necessary by the RIT that address changing conditions and are supportive of highest priority recovery tasks. Ongoing Current Other Private Contractor, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined. Duration dependant upon additional research recommended by RIT.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 4.9 Apply the results of all studies to conservation and recovery efforts. Not Started Other All (all parties within this plan) Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 5.1.1 Establish the RIT. Complete FY 2015 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Management: General Species Expert 10 d @$842/d. The RIT was established in July of 2015.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 5.1.2 Periodically convene the RIT to guide the implementation of this recovery plan. Partially Complete FY 2015 Other Tidal Marsh Recovery Team Management: General Species Expert 8 d/yr @$600/d for 50 yrs. First meeting September 29, 2015. Terms of RIT members expired in 2018 and as of January 2020, RIT activities were put on hold while the BDFWO reviews form and function for possible reboot.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 5.2 Conduct outreach to partners in tidal marsh species recovery, including public and private landowners, and appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Calculated at 10 d/yr for 50 yrs
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 5.3.1 Develop general educational programs for public schools within the geographic scope of this recovery plan. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Private Contractor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 15 d @$842/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 5.3.2 Develop, maintain, and distribute updated information and educational materials to target audiences related to recovery and conservation of species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Revisions and updates every 5 yrs (5 d every 3 yrs for 50 yrs)
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 2 5.3.3 Coordinate with local news media to promote local public interest in the recovery and conservation of species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current FY 2015 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Calculated at 5 d/yr @$842 for 50 yrs. Additional costs beyond five years to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 1.2.5 Acquire/protect habitat or potential habitat for other species of concern discussed in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Coastal Conservancy, East Bay Regional Park District, Port of Oakland, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Audubon Society, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Defense (Includes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), Department of Water Resources, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Morro Bay National Estuary Program, Port of San Francisco, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Solano Land Trust, Utility, Flood, or Irrigation District, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected No cost if accomplished through management partnerships.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 1.3 Strengthen regulatory and legal protections by improving coordination with federal, state, and local regulatory authorities to ensure consistent, close attention to preservation of tidal marsh habitats and species. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Coastal Conservancy, East Bay Regional Park District, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, U.S. Geological Survey, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Defense (Includes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), Department of Water Resources, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Morro Bay National Estuary Program, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Assumes 10 hrs/wk x 50 wks/yr @ $842/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 2.1.4.3 Revise existing management plans, if necessary. Ongoing Current Other County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 2.1.5.1 Maintain normal tidal range. Not Started Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 2.1.5.5 Modify ditching and other mosquito abatement activities in tidal marshes to avoid impacts to species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other Mosquito Abatement District Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 2.1.6.2.3 Develop and implement management plans to monitor and control other animals that threaten species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other California Coastal Conservancy, California Department of Parks and Recreation, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 30d/yr @ $842/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 2.1.6.2.4 Monitor the success of, and adapt control plans for, the above nonnative or native animal predators. Not Started Other California Coastal Conservancy, California Department of Parks and Recreation, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 5 d/yr @ $842/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 2.1.8.2.7 Bury distribution lines from power utilities where they traverse restored tidal marshes and prevent routing of new transmission lines through restored or protected tidal marsh. Not Started Other County, City, or Other Local Governments, Utility, Flood, or Irrigation District Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 2.1.9.2 Manage cattle grazing to minimize impacts to salt marsh harvest mouse, Suisun shrew, and the birds of the high tidal marsh, such as saltmarsh common yellowthroat. Not Started Other Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, Solano Land Trust, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Suisun Resource Conservation District Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 2.2.2.7 As deemed necessary by the Service, with guidance from the RIT, enter into conservation easements to restore tidal habitat on private lands ("potential restoration"), as indicated in Figures III-7 through III- 32. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Solano Land Trust, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 2.2.3.3 Transition from diked wetlands to restored or enhanced tidal marsh habitat, where feasible. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Suisun Resource Conservation District Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 2.2.6 Conduct hazardous waste cleanup of the Superfund-listed landfill in the northwestern portion of BSRA and restore the site to its historic habitat for endangered species. Not Started Other California Department of Parks and Recreation, County, City, or Other Local Governments, Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 2.3.2.5 Prepare and implement habitat monitoring plans for other areas, as necessary. Not Started Other Agency or organization that administers or owns each site, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined. Duration dependant upon monitoring plan requirements for other areas.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 3.1.1.1 Review existingspecies surveyguidance todetermine itsadequacy. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Research: Population Assessment, Research: Population Surveys Labor type not yet selected USFWS BDFWO IAA (4500127462) with USGS for "Presence/Absence Survey Design and Evaluation for Calif Clapper Rail" . Start 10/01/2018; End 10/31/2020. Final Report dated 11/11/2020: Overton, C. and M. Casazza. 2020. Presence/Absence Survey Efficacy and Design Recommendations for Ridgway's (Clapper) Rail in San Francisco Bay and Estuary. 22 pp. Report submitted to the USFWS San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife Office, Sacramento, California. Statham, M.J., L. Barthman-Thompson, S. Fresquez, and B.N. Sacks. 2021. Development of a morphological key for the southern salt marsh harvest mouse using genetically verified individuals. California Fish and Wildlife Special CESA Issue: 367-381; 2021.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 3.1.1.2 If necessary, revise existing guidance or develop new standardized, scientifically based, and species-specific survey guidance. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 3.1.2.15 Conduct surveys/ monitoring of previously documented populations of other species covered in this recovery plan. Not Started Other Private Contractor, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 3.3 Periodically review and improve methods of species monitoring. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected In 2020 the USFWS BDFWO began development of range-wide monitoring plan and protocol for the California clapper rail and salt marsh harvest mouse. Working with CDFW and other partners.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 3.5 Periodically review progress toward listed species recovery and longterm conservation of species of concern and identify those species warranting a change in status (listing, delisting, uplisting, downlisting). Ongoing Current FY 2014 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Research: General Species Expert 5 d/yr @ $842/yr. Additional costs beyond five years to be determined.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 4.2.16 Conduct biological and ecological studies on other species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other California Native Plant Society, Private Contractor, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined. Duration dependant upon the study requirements of other species covered. Mulitple studies done, ongoing, and upcoming for many of the focal species.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 4.3.4 Conduct research to resolve taxonomic uncertainties regarding other species covered in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other, University Private Contractor, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Research: Taxonomic Studies, Research: Genetics Labor type not yet selected Maley, J.M. and R.T. Brumfield. 2013. Mitochondrial and next-generation sequence data used to infer phylogenetic relationships and species limits in the clapper/king rail complex. The Condor, 115(2):316-329. DOI: 10.1525/cond.2013.110138. Statham, M., S. Fresquez, and B. Sacks. 2019. Genetic and Morphological Investigation of Harvest Mice (genus Reithrodontomys) in the Southern San Francisco Bay. Technical Report in Fulfillment of Agreement No. F16AC00350 between U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Regents of the University of California. 29 pp. Sustaita, D., S. K. Brown, L. Barthman?Thompson, S. Estrella, L. Patterson, P. Quickert?Finfrock, and F. X. Villablanca. 2018. Distinguishing between northern salt marsh and western harvest mice. Journal of Wildlife Management 82:723?733. Statham, M.J., L. Barthman-Thompson, S. Fresquez, and B.N. Sacks. 2021. Development of a morphological key for the southern salt marsh harvest mouse using genetically verified individuals. California Fish and Wildlife Special CESA Issue: 367-381; 2021.
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 4.5.2.4 Apply results of research in Actions 4.2.4.2.1 and 4.2.4.2.2 to sediment and water quality standards to protect sensitive wildlife of the San Francisco estuary. Not Started Other California Coastal Conservancy, Regional Water Quality Control Board Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Pending results of Actions 4.2.4.2.1 and 4.2.4.2.2; 40d @ $600/d
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 4.5.4.3 Conduct other research on predator/prey and parasite/host relationships. Ongoing Current Other Private Contractor, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Costs to be determined. Duration dependant upon other research conducted.--- Thorne KM, Spragens KA, Buffington KJ, Rosencranz JA, Takekawa J. Flooding regimes increase avian predation on wildlife prey in tidal marsh ecosystems. Ecol Evol. 2019;00:1–12. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.4792 ---
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 4.6 Establish cultivated populations for research purposes, where necessary. Not Started Other California Native Plant Society, Private Contractor, Solano Land Trust, University Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Based on 4 species @ 10 d/species/yr
Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California F 8 San Francisco Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife (916) 930-5603 Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris 3 4.7 Establish research protocols, where necessary, and as determined by the RIT. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Private Contractor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 20 d @ $842/d