USFWS critical habitat designation for the San Diego Fairy Shrimp, 2007

“This vernal pool complex and the vernal pool complex at Fairview Park (subunit 1B) represent the only remaining examples of coastal vernal pools in Orange County.”

Aerial photos of vernal pools taken by model airplanes, winter of 2010 and 2011

38 vernal pools tested to date have fairy shrimp

40 vernal pools meet at least one of the three wetland parameters

“In the case of vernal pools, however, it is necessary to protect the entire watershed in order to assure long-term viability of the pool. Thus, the protected area must include both the pool and its entire watershed. (SUBJECT: STAFF RECOMMENDATION ON CITY OF SAN DIEGO MAJOR AMENDMENT No. 4-01 (TIERRA ALTA REZONE) (For Public Hearing and Possible Final Action at the Coastal Commission Hearing of February 5-7, 2003)”

Watershed delineations submitted on only eight vernal

pools so far