Streamlining Permits in Sensitive Habitats

 Underway is a very BROAD planning process that when concluded will streamline (accelerate) permitting in sensitive habitats that could allow (taking or killing) sensitive, threatened and even endangered species in exchange for something called “mitigation” creating Safe Harbors for killing very rare species.  
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This is an unproven method of species recovery. Please sign up to stay informed and comment. Once these plans are concluded the public will again be shut out of the process needed to protect the last of the species we need and value.  ​

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Many times these plans are supported and justified by agencies that are under staffed, but the plans themselves are weak.  Speculative developer pressure is intense, and developers always complain about doing important surveys, delay, and fees.  Wildlife folks need to learn and be at the table.  Resource staff must be supported by the concerned public and funding and advocacy greatly improved.
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Speculative development must not continue at the expense of vital and sensitive habitats and corridors especially now as species are scrambling to survive the climate chaos to which poorly planned development has contributed.