2003 NBHCP & Related Documents
The 2003 Natomas Basin Habitat Conservation Plan (NBHCP) is available for download. Please note it is a large document and download times may be extensive.
In order to minimize download complications, the NBHCP is available for download on a chapter-by-chapter basis. Additionally, graphics and illustrations that go with the 2003 NBHCP are available for download and are listed with “fig” prefixes. Due to potential transmission losses, those viewers wanting official copies of the 2003 NBHCP should contact the Conservancy for a hard copy. This is available for standard photocopy and reproduction costs in keeping with standard City of Sacramento policies on document copies.
Natomas Basin Habitat Conservation Plan
Chapters:
- Cover (PDF, 119.93 Kb)
- 1. Table of Contents (PDF, 139.86 Kb)
- 2. Forward & Definitions (PDF, 202.37 Kb)
- 3. Introduction Chapter (PDF, 674.08 Kb)
- 4. Biological Data (PDF, 708.74 Kb)
- 5. Land Use (PDF, 327.41 Kb)
- 6. Conservation Plan (PDF, 565.44 Kb)
- 7. Avoidance Measures (PDF, 487.80 Kb)
- 8. Plan Implementation (PDF, 706.81 Kb)
- 9. Take Levels (PDF, 1021.70 Kb)
- 10. References (PDF, 209.02 Kb)
- HCP Revisions (PDF, 2 Mb)
Figures:
- fig01 – Regional Location (PDF, 87.23 Kb)
- fig02 – Land Use Agencies “Permit Areas” (PDF, 77.55 Kb)
- fig03 – Water Delivery and Drainage Systems (PDF, 77.64 Kb)
- fig04 – Aerial Photograph (PDF, 1.19 Mb)
- fig05 – 1908 Land Cover (PDF, 290.33 Kb)
- fig06 – Current Topography (PDF, 125.35 Kb)
- fig07 – Flood Prone Areas (PDF, 68.82 Kb)
- fig08 – Current Native Habitats (PDF, 72.34 Kb)
- fig09 – 1993 Habitat Types Map (PDF, 72.30 Kb)
- fig10 – 1997 Habitat Types Map (PDF, 117.48 Kb)
- fig11 – 2001 Habitat Types Map (PDF, 115.76 Kb)
- fig12 – Giant Garter Snake Records (PDF, 60.93 Kb)
- fig13 – Active Swainson’s Hawk Nests/Swainson’s Hawk Zone (PDF, 69.93 Kb)
- fig14 – Other Species Records (PDF, 62.91 Kb)
- fig15 – Rice Cultivation (1997) (PDF, 65.34 Kb)
- fig16 – Historic, Existing and Projected Urban Development Areas (PDF, 135.98 Kb)
- fig17 – TNBC Reserves and Water Agency Channels (PDF, 67.10 Kb)
- fig18 – Comparison of a Rice Field to a Managed Marsh (PDF, 968.38 Kb)
- fig19 – Wetland Plant Depths and Levee Structures (Figures 19.1 through 19.5) (PDF, 406.94 Kb)
- fig20 – Out-of-Basin Mitigation Areas (PDF, 80.41 Kb)
Appendices:
- NBHCP – Appendix A (PDF, 3.25 Mb)
- NBHCP – Appendix B (PDF, 907.30 Kb)
- NBHCP – Appendix C (PDF, 769.31 Kb)
- NBHCP – Appendix D (PDF, 508.26 Kb)
- NBHCP – Appendix E (PDF, 732.37 Kb)
- NBHCP – Appendix F (PDF, 1.34 Mb)
- NBHCP – Appendix G (PDF, 916.81 Kb)
- NBHCP – Appendix H (PDF, 5.41 Mb)
- NBHCP – Appendix I (PDF, 590.90 Kb)
- NBHCP – Appendix J (PDF, 1.32 Mb)
- NBHCP – Appendix K (PDF, 1.46 Mb)
- NBHCP – Appendix L (PDF, 1.03 Mb)
NBHCP Implementation Agreement
Metro Air Park Habitat Conservation Plan
(If you do not wish to download the entire 11 MB document, we have broken it up into sections below.)
- Table of Contents (PDF, 224.22 Kb)
- Executive Abstract (PDF, 271.17 Kb)
- I. Introduction (PDF, 912.08 Kb)
- II. Biological Data and Species of Special Concern (PDF, 2.10 Mb)
- III. Plan Implementation (PDF, 3.13 Mb)
- IV. Alternatives to the Proposed Action (PDF, 418.84 Kb)
- V. Persons and Organizations Consulted (PDF, 43.01 Kb)
- VI. Bibliography (PDF, 125.89 Kb)
- List of Tables (PDF, 530.23 Kb)
- List of Figures (PDF, 796.54 Kb)
- List of Appendices (PDF, 3.33 Mb)
MAPHCP Implementation Agreement
List of Exhibits:
- MAPHCP IA – Exhibit A (PDF, 1 MB)
- MAPHCP IA – Exhibit B (PDF, 601 KB)
- MAPHCP IA – Exhibit C (PDF, 1.1 MB)
- MAPHCP IA – Exhibit D – MAPHCP (PDF, 3.9 MB)
- MAPHCP IA – Exhibit E – please see left column for NBCHP
- MAPHCP IA – Exhibit E – Env. Assessment Sec. 1 of 2 (PDF, 7.8 MB)
- MAPHCP IA – Exhibit E – Env. Assessment Sec. 2 of 2 (PDF, 7 MB)
- MAPHCP IA – Exhibit E – Incidental Take Permit PRT (PDF, 1.2 MB)
- MAPHCP IA – Exhibit F (PDF, 326 KB)
- MAPHCP IA – Exhibit G – Articles of Inc (PDF, 1.2 MB)
- MAPHCP IA – Exhibit G – CC R 1 of 2 (PDF, 521 KB)
- MAPHCP IA – Exhibit G – CC R 2 of 2 (PDF, 1 MB)
- MAPHCP IA – Exhibit H (PDF, 6.5 MB)
- MAPHCP IA – Exhibit I (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Documents
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service documentation:
- Record of Decision (PDF, 150.19 Kb)
- Set of Findings (PDF, 194.67 Kb)
- Biological Opinion (PDF, 726.51 Kb)
Take Permits:
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (PDF, 242.29 Kb)
- California Department of Fish and Game (PDF, 524.69 Kb)
Background from a legal perspective:
- NWF et al v Babbitt (PDF, 9.61 Mb) August 15, 2000
- NWF et al v Norton (PDF, 4.32 Mb) September 7, 2005