Based on recommendations of the Environmental Mitigation Working Group and the Regional Planning Committee, SANDAG approved the budget for the FY 2006 Environmental Mitigation Program (EMP) Regional Habitat Conservation Fund expenditures.
The budget includes: $100,000-$125,000 for development of a conserved lands database for the San Diego region; $100,000-$150,000 to conduct post-wildfire biological monitoring; and up to $750,000 for eligible land management projects. Directors also approved the process for allocating the funds, which includes: a call for projects during January 2006; criteria for eligible land management activities; and a rating system for considering funding requests.
The EMP, part of the $14 billion TransNet Extension approved by 67 percent of the voters in November 2004, dedicates $850 million for environmental mitigation projects.
Project Manager:
Janet Fairbanks
619-699-6970
