North County Multiple Species Conservation Program Plan

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The County is developing a Multiple Species Conservation Plan for the northwestern area of the unincorporated county. Known as the North County Plan, the Plan will help preserve the area's rich biodiversity. All this while expanding recreation and streamlining development in less sensitive areas.

Overview

The Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) is a preservation framework. It outlines how we can protect and connect the most valuable biological habitats in San Diego County.

There are three regional plans: South, North and East.

Each plan focuses on the unique threatened plant and animal species for its region.

The three plans are at different stages in development. The development of the North County Plan began in 2000 as a long-term, regional habitat conservation program. The program focuses on balancing habitat protection, recreation, development, and agricultural activities. Learn more about the MSCP and the history of the North County Plan by reviewing the information on different sections of this page.

Your Participation

Community and stakeholder input has been instrumental in the development of the North County Plan, and we want that to continue. Your feedback will inform the ways we research, monitor, and manage the land that is part of the North County Plan area. It will also help us identify new area to include in the Plan.

How you can participate on this site:
  • Learn what we’re doing to preserve our region’s rich biodiversity
  • Review updates on sensitive and protected species
  • Provide feedback on work in progress
  • Make connections with the County teams dedicated to this work

Thank you for being here, we look forward to hearing from you!

Please check back often for new information and opportunities to contribute.

The Working Draft of the North County Plan: Technical Components of the Conservation Strategy were available for public review from April 22, 2024 – June 6, 2024.

We appreciate you taking the time to provide your input as we continue to develop the North County Plan in preparation for a full public draft to be released in 2025. To view the document click the “Working Draft of the Plan” tool at the bottom of this page.

To view the comments letters that were received, please use the Comment Letters widget on the right-hand side of this page.

Watch the Video to Learn About the MSCP


The County is developing a Multiple Species Conservation Plan for the northwestern area of the unincorporated county. Known as the North County Plan, the Plan will help preserve the area's rich biodiversity. All this while expanding recreation and streamlining development in less sensitive areas.

Overview

The Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) is a preservation framework. It outlines how we can protect and connect the most valuable biological habitats in San Diego County.

There are three regional plans: South, North and East.

Each plan focuses on the unique threatened plant and animal species for its region.

The three plans are at different stages in development. The development of the North County Plan began in 2000 as a long-term, regional habitat conservation program. The program focuses on balancing habitat protection, recreation, development, and agricultural activities. Learn more about the MSCP and the history of the North County Plan by reviewing the information on different sections of this page.

Your Participation

Community and stakeholder input has been instrumental in the development of the North County Plan, and we want that to continue. Your feedback will inform the ways we research, monitor, and manage the land that is part of the North County Plan area. It will also help us identify new area to include in the Plan.

How you can participate on this site:
  • Learn what we’re doing to preserve our region’s rich biodiversity
  • Review updates on sensitive and protected species
  • Provide feedback on work in progress
  • Make connections with the County teams dedicated to this work

Thank you for being here, we look forward to hearing from you!

Please check back often for new information and opportunities to contribute.

The Working Draft of the North County Plan: Technical Components of the Conservation Strategy were available for public review from April 22, 2024 – June 6, 2024.

We appreciate you taking the time to provide your input as we continue to develop the North County Plan in preparation for a full public draft to be released in 2025. To view the document click the “Working Draft of the Plan” tool at the bottom of this page.

To view the comments letters that were received, please use the Comment Letters widget on the right-hand side of this page.

Watch the Video to Learn About the MSCP


  • Virtual Public Workshops

    The County invites you to participate in our upcoming online North County Plan Stakeholder Working Group meeting & Virtual Public Workshop. At these meetings, staff will present an overview of how the plan will be implemented and provide an opportunity for you to ask questions and share your thoughts on the topic.  Please let us know if you will be joining us and request language and accessibility services below. 

    Virtual Stakeholder Working Group Meeting 

    The Stakeholder Working Group includes a diverse group of stakeholders representing the environmental, agricultural, recreational, and development communities. The Stakeholder Working Group meets to review and discuss components of the draft North County Plan, serving as a sounding board for their respective interest groups. 

    Stakeholder Working Group meetings are open to the Public. You are invited to listen to the meeting and provide a 2-minute comment during the public comment period. 

    Please let us know if you are interested in providing a comment during the meeting through the registration form below to allow sufficient time for the public comment period. 

    Tuesday, December 16, 10:30 am-12 pm

    https://sdcounty-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/85654029668 

    Virtual Public Workshop

    A virtual public workshop is scheduled on the date and time below. 

    Wednesday, December 18, 6-7:30 PM

    https://sdcounty-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/88071825738 

    Let us know if you will be joining us for any of the listed meetings and request language and accessibility services through the form below. 

    Disability-related modifications or accommodations necessary to facilitate participation in this virtual meeting, language interpretation, including American Sign Language, and written materials in languages and formats are available upon request. Please submit your request at least 72 hours in advance through this form or email mscp@sdcounty.ca.gov.

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  • CLOSED: This meeting series has concluded. You can register for our next series of public meetings using the form above.

    Virtual Scoping Meeting

    The County invites you to participate in our upcoming online Virtual Scoping Meeting. At this meeting, staff will present an overview of the project's approach to developing the Environmental Impact Report and provide an opportunity for you to ask questions about the Notice of Preparation and Initial Study.  Please let us know if you will be joining us and request language and accessibility services below.

    Virtual Public Scoping Meeting

    A virtual scoping meeting to solicit comments on the NOP is scheduled on the date and time below. 

    Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

    https://sdcounty-ca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MkgzFclhQEeTEcmeC9uajg

    Let us know if you will be joining us for any of the listed meetings and request language and accessibility services through the form below. 

    Disability-related modifications or accommodations necessary to facilitate participation in this virtual meeting, language interpretation, including American Sign Language, and written materials in languages and formats are available upon request. Please submit your request at least 72 hours in advance through this form or email mscp@sdcounty.ca.gov.

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  • CLOSED: This meeting series has concluded. You can register for our next series of public meetings using the form above.

    Virtual Stakeholder Working Group Meeting

    The County invites you to participate in our upcoming online North County Plan Stakeholder Working Group meeting. At this meeting, staff will provide an overview of the approach taken to develop the Working Draft of the North County Plan: Technical Components of the Conservation Strategy and discuss the feedback received from the public and stakeholders. This document was available for public review for 45 days from April 22, 2024 – June 6, 2024. There will be an opportunity for you to share your thoughts on the topic.  Please let us know if you will be joining us and request language and accessibility services below. 

    Virtual Stakeholder Working Group Meeting 

    The Stakeholder Working Group includes a diverse group of stakeholders representing the environmental, agricultural, recreational, and development communities. The Stakeholder Working Group meets to review and discuss components of the draft North County Plan, serving as a sounding board for their respective interest groups. 

    Stakeholder Working Group meetings are open to the Public. You are invited to listen to the meeting and provide a 2-minute comment during the public comment period. 

    Please let us know if you are interested in providing a comment during the meeting through the registration form below to allow sufficient time for the public comment period. 

    Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 10 AM - 12 PM

    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86115931833

    Let us know if you will be joining us for any of the listed meetings and request language and accessibility services through the form below. 

    Disability-related modifications or accommodations necessary to facilitate participation in this virtual meeting, language interpretation, including American Sign Language, and written materials in languages and formats are available upon request. Please submit your request at least 72 hours in advance through this form or email mscp@sdcounty.ca.gov.

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  • CLOSED: This meeting series has concluded. You can register for our next series of public meetings using the form above.

    Virtual Public Workshops

    The County invites you to participate in our upcoming online North County Plan Stakeholder Working Group meeting & Virtual Public Workshop. At these meetings, staff will present an overview of the Conservation Strategy components and provide an opportunity for you to ask questions and share your thoughts on the topic.  Please let us know if you will be joining us and request language and accessibility services below. 

    Virtual Stakeholder Working Group Meeting 

    The Stakeholder Working Group includes a diverse group of stakeholders representing the environmental, agricultural, recreational, and development communities. The Stakeholder Working Group meets to review and discuss components of the draft North County Plan, serving as a sounding board for their respective interest groups. 

    Stakeholder Working Group meetings are open to the Public. You are invited to listen to the meeting and provide a 2-minute comment during the public comment period. 

    Please let us know if you are interested in providing a comment during the meeting through the registration form below to allow sufficient time for the public comment period. 

    Wednesday, November 15, 2-3 pm

    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88981741616

    Virtual Public Workshop

    A virtual public workshop is scheduled on the date and time below. 

    Thursday, November 16, 6-7 PM
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87826028017

    Let us know if you will be joining us for any of the listed meetings and request language and accessibility services through the form below. 

    Disability-related modifications or accommodations necessary to facilitate participation in this virtual meeting, language interpretation, including American Sign Language, and written materials in languages and formats are available upon request. Please submit your request at least 72 hours in advance through this form or email mscp@sdcounty.ca.gov.

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  • CLOSED: This meeting series has concluded. You can register for our next series of public meetings using the form above.

    Virtual Public Workshops

    The County invites you to participate in our upcoming online North County Plan Stakeholder Working Group meeting & Virtual Public Workshop. At these meetings, staff will present the results of the Effects Analysis and provide an opportunity for you to ask questions and share your thoughts on the topic.  Please let us know if you will be joining us and request language and accessibility services below. 

    Virtual Stakeholder Working Group Meeting 

    The Stakeholder Working Group includes a diverse group of stakeholders representing the environmental, agricultural, recreational, and development communities. The Stakeholder Working Group meets to review and discuss components of the draft North County Plan, serving as a sounding board for their respective interest groups. 

    Stakeholder Working Group meetings are open to the Public. You are invited to listen to the meeting and provide a 2-minute comment during the public comment period. 

    Please let us know if you are interested in providing a comment during the meeting through the registration form below to allow sufficient time for the public comment period. 

    Friday, October 20, 1 PM – 3PM

    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89157256054 

    Virtual Public Workshops

    Two virtual public workshops are scheduled on the dates and times below. The information will be the same for all workshops, we have provided two public workshop dates for multiple opportunities to engage with staff. 

    Tuesday, October 24, 6 PM – 8 PM  

    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85622361170  

    Wednesday, November 1, 6 PM – 8 PM  

    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86302890098  

    Let us know if you will be joining us for any of the listed meetings and request language and accessibility services through the form below. 

    Disability-related modifications or accommodations necessary to facilitate participation in this virtual meeting, language interpretation, including American Sign Language, and written materials in languages and formats are available upon request. Please submit your request at least 72 hours in advance through this form or email mscp@sdcounty.ca.gov.

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