Habitat Conservation Plan for Western Snowy Plovers (HCP)
Final HCP will go to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission at their May meeting
The Commission will decide whether the HCP is complete and ready to be submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) is a federal planning process that can provide OPRD with protection from federal actions for approved activities for Oregon's Ocean Shores. OPRD has hired Jones & Stokes to complete the HCP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do a habitat conservation plan? What will happen on the ocean shore, and when? These questions, and more, are answered in the Frequently Asked Questions.
Some areas already have Plovers. We'll improve the habitat in others and try to boost the population. Take a look at the map to see an overview of the different areas.
