With a generous $1,000,000 grant from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), WCCF is beginning the process of developing a comprehensive regional habitat conservation plan for Williamson County.  Through participation in the WCCF’s plan, governmental entities including cities and school districts, landowners and developers can navigate the requirements of the Endangered Species Act in a more expedient manner.  Prior to the establishment of the WCCF’s plan, all entities impacting endangered species need to obtain an individual 10(a) permit from the USFWS.  The WCCF offers a simplified option to comply with the Endangered Species Act through voluntary participation in the WCCF. 

Under the plan, businesses, schools and local governments will benefit from a streamlined “conservation bank” approach to Endangered Species Act permitting.  Processing times will be shortened, costs controlled and predictability increased. Activities under the plan also may help to prevent other species from becoming listed as endangered in the future.  At the same time, the plan will honor the county’s tradition of good land stewardship.  WCCF and its partners are breaking new ground in regional planning for endangered species conservation.

February 2008 Draft - Regional Habitat Conservation Plan (RHCP)

February 2008 Draft - Environmental Impacts Statement

April 2007 RHCP Executive Summary

April 2007 RHCP

RHCP Fact Sheet

RHCP Advisory Committee Members