Review current federal laws, regulations, policies and practices concerning threatened and endangered wildlife and plants. Gain practical advice for resolving endangered species conflicts with proposed projects. Examine key aspects of the federal Endangered Species Act and agency policies and guidelines on:
- Section 4(d) rules
- Section 7 consultation and biological assessments
- Section 10(a) incidental take permits
- Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs)
- Safe Harbor policies
- No Surprise policies
Also examine the most recent case law and policies regarding California's implementation of the Endangered Species Act, including:
- Section 2081 incidental take permits
- The California Native Plant Protection Act
- Endangered species provisions of CEQA
- The Natural Community Conservation Planning Act
Course Format and Pacing
This is an online remote learning course delivered through UC Davis CPE’s learning management system, Canvas, with supplemental live sessions hosted on Zoom. The course consists of approximately 6.5 hours of content, combining pre-recorded lectures with a mandatory live Zoom session led by the instructor(s).