Secretary Jewell Highlights Landmark Contra Costa Partnership Benefiting Imperiled Species and Supporting Economic Growth

Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell hosted a discussion with East Contra Costa County community leaders and other experts from around the state to discuss the importance of partnerships between the federal government, states, private landowners and other stakeholders when it comes to conserving threatened and endangered species and supporting smart economic development.

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    Secretary Jewell toured the East Contra Costa County HCP, which covers nearly 175,000 acres and provides for the conservation of 28 imperiled species, including the San Joaquin kit fox, the California red-legged frog and the western burrowing owl. DOI

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    In her meeting with stakeholders, Jewell noted that in the past six years, more than $59 million has been invested in conservation efforts under the plan, including acquisition of more than 11,000 acres, more than one third of the 30,000 acres required to be conserved over the HCP's 30-year life. DOI

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    Secretary Jewell said, “This community has shown through this collaborative approach that we don't need to choose between protection of our wildlife and a strong economy – we can have both.” DOI

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    The scenic view in Contra Costa. DOI

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