Habitat Conservation Plan Implementation

Online

Examine the techniques and best practices for implementing Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs), Natural Community Conservation Plans (NCCPs) and other types of regional conservation plans for endangered species. Learn how to address the challenges of implementing a plan. Topics include:

Key implementation challenges
Program administration and reporting tools and tips
Land acquisition and conservation techniques, issues and solutions
Cost-effective habitat management and restoration planning and execution
Species and habitat monitoring
Permit compliance tools and tips
Compliance monitoring, tracking and reporting
Plan amendments
Implementation lessons learned that help prepare a better plan

Note: This course is distinct from the course Habitat Conservation Planning, which covers how to prepare HCPs and NCCPs.

CEUs

0.6

Section Number

241PRC177

Instruction Method

Online class

Association Credits

American Planning Assoc (AICP)

6.00 AICP hours

State Bar of California (MCLE)

6.00 MCLE hours

Section Notes

This is an online, remote learning course, which consists of 6 hours of content and curriculum that is taught with pre-recorded lectures as well all mandatory live Zoom session with the instructor(s). Pre-recorded lectures and live sessions are accessed via our Canvas learning system and Zoom. This course is the same length as a standard 1 day, in-person course, please be sure to plan your schedule accordingly.

This course is open July 8 – July 12, with a live session on July 11, 1:00 - 3:00 PM PST.

We allow registration through the 12:00 PM PST (noon) on the first day of the course. We cannot extend course access beyond 11:59 PM on last day of class, so students pursuing a late enrollment acknowledge that they will have less time to complete the materials. Please contact the course representative with any questions.

Refund Deadline: July 1, 2024. Refunds and/or enrollment transfers will not be approved after this date.

Enrollment Policies

Drop requests (withdraw with a refund) will be approved, less a $30 processing fee, if the request is received seven calendar days before the course begins. Click here to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.

Refund Deadline: July 1, 2024. Refunds and/or enrollment transfers will not be approved after this date.

Technical Requirements

To ensure your success in this online course, please review our technical requirements page.

Discounts

APA

Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code. If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.

Info Session Discount

Attendees of UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Information Sessions may be eligible for $100 discount on a class by entering the Coupon Code provided at the Information Session. Contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services office, at (800) 752-0881, if you have questions about this discount.

AEP

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Schedule

Jul 8th, 2024 to Jul 12th, 2024, 12:00am to 12:00am

Thur., Jul 11th, 2024, 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Fees

$475

Instructors

Kathryn Gaffney

Kathryn Gaffney is a Principal Conservation Planner with ICF based out of San Francisco, California, with over 18 years of experience in the field. Her work focuses on development and implementation of regional habitat conservation plans (HCPs) and natural community conservation plan (NCCPs). She also works on Clean Water Act compliance for HCP/NCCPs, including development of Regional General Permits and In-Lieu Fee Programs.

Brad Norton

Brad Norton is a project director with over 25 years of experience planning, coordinating, organizing, and implementing multidisciplinary projects. He focuses on renewable energy and conservation planning projects and developing programmatic solutions for clients. He has worked on wind, solar, battery, hydrogen, and hydropower development; energy infrastructure; groundwater and surface water resource development; wastewater planning; wetland permitting and restoration planning; land management; mining; and development projects. He has worked with numerous state and federal agencies, utilities, energy companies, water agencies, and developers across the western United States.

Markus Spiegelberg

Markus Spiegelberg is a conservation planner with ICF in San Diego, CA. His work focuses on conservation planning. Previously he worked as a Preserve Manager (21 years) for a non-profit organization managing mitigation properties and has over 30 years’ experience as a Conservation Biologist. He has extensive experience developing and implementing monitoring and management programs for threatened and endangered plant and animal species.