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Accelerated Meetings Schedule Both committees have determined that a more frequent meeting schedule is needed to address the remaining discussion topics and action items through the end of 2010.
The CAC has set the following meeting dates: September 13, October 4, October 18, November 1, November 15. Some meetings may also be extended until 9pm.
The BAT has set the following meeting dates: September 10, September 24, October 8, October 20, November 4, and November 17.
BAT Meeting - August 25 The BAT met on August 25, 2010 to discuss management and monitoring priorities for species addressed by the plan. No actions were taken, but BAT members generally agreed that plan resources should be focused first on acquisition of habitats, then active management of preserves, and finally on monitoring activities to demonstrate compliance with the permit, assess the biological effectivness of the conservation program, and guide the adaptive mangement program. The agenda, meeting materials, and minutes are posted on the COMMITTEES page as they are available.
CAC Meeting - August 2 The CAC met August 2 to continue discussions on the permit holder, including how to include other jurisdictions in the plan. The CAC also deliberated on a general conservation strategy and broad community-based goals and objectives for the plan. This general conservation strategy includes goals for regional conservation, supporting Camp Bullis, stakeholder involvement, streamlined permitting, sensitivity to local concerns, and leveraging resources. The CAC's strategy recommendations will help guide the formation of a specific conservation program that achieves protection of the SEP-HCP species and addresses community needs and concerns. The CAC also reviewed preliminary work by the BAT on a set of biological goals and species-specific biological objectives for the plan. CAC members were encouraged to send written comments on the proposals to the committee chairs. An agenda, minutes, and other meeting materials are posted on the COMMITTEES page.
