Partnership benefits threatened species and economic growth
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell recently visited the East Bay to host a discussion with East Contra Costa County community leaders about a model of collaboration known as habitat conservation plans (HCP). HCPs are agreements through which local land use agencies, landowners and other partners work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to address long-term conservation needs, maintain local control over land use and provide flexibility to meet economic growth initiatives.
