Conservation Agreements
Conservation Agreements are mechanisms under the Endangered Species Act that address the needs of fish, wildlife, and plant species through creative partnerships designed to reduce conflicts between endangered species and private land management or development.
Explore each conservation agreement type below and find examples of current agreements in place throughout Oregon.
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Habitat Conservation Plans (HCP)
An HCP is a process designed to offset any harmful effects a proposed activity might have on wildlife species while allowing land management and activities to proceed.
Safe Harbor Agreements (SHA)
SHAs are voluntary agreements that benefit endangered and threatened species while giving the landowners assurances from additional restrictions.
Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances (CCAA)
CCAAs are formal agreements between the USFWS and non-federal landowners to address the conservation needs of species at risk of being listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Find Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances in Oregon
Candidate Conservation Agreements (CCA)
CCAs are agreements between the USFWS and one or more parties to address the conservation needs of non-listed species.
Other Conservation Agreements In Oregon
Conservation Banks
Oregon Dept. of Transportation Conservation Bank
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds
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