Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) Home
The Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) is the County’s response to the federal Endangered Species Act listing of several animals in Thurston County. The plan will save building permit applicants the extra step of getting federal permits in addition to county permits if their building project impacts listed species.
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The HCP Covers these projects & species
Covered Activities
- Residential.
- Commercial.
- Public services.
- Capital projects.
Covered Species
Project Timeline
| Dates | Project Actions |
|---|---|
| January 2023 | HCP Permitting Begins |
| Q4 2022 | Board of County Commissioners Review & Adoption |
| Q3 2022 | Public Feedback on the Proposed Ordinance |
| Q2 2022 | Federal regulators approve County HCP & Issue an Incidental Take Permit |
| Q2 2014-2022 | HCP Preparation |