Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program: Habitat Conservation Plan Page: II

                                
Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction                                                      1-1
1.1  Background                                                         -1
1.2  Permit Area                                                        1-7
1.3  Permit Holders and Permit Duration                                 1-7
1.4  Species Proposed for Coverage under the Permit                      1-9
1.5  Regulatory Framework                                              1-11
1.6  Alternatives Considered during the Development of the HCP          1-15
1.7  Public Involvement                                                1-18
Chapter 2 Activities Covered by the Permit                                  2-1
2.1  Covered Activities                                                  2-1
2.2  Edwards Aquifer Authority                                          2-1
2.3  City of New Braunfels                                               2-7
2.4  City of San Marcos                                                2-10
2.5  Texas State University                                            2-12
2.6  San Antonio Water System                                          2-16
2.7  Texas Parks and Wildlife Department                               2-16
2.8  Adaptive Management Process                                       2-16
Chapter 3 Environmental Setting and Baseline Conditions                     3-1
3.1  Climate                                                            3-1
3.2  Aquifer-fed Springs                                               3-24
3.3  Edwards (Balcones Fault Zone) Aquifer                             3-31
3.4  The Edwards Aquifer, Comal Springs, and San Marcos Springs        3-45
3.5  Listed Species Covered by the ESA Section 10(a)(1)(b) Incidental Take Permit 3-55
3.6  Species Warranted for Listing Covered by the Section 10(a)(1)(B) Permit,
If listed in the future                                     3-67
Chapter 4 Covered Species Analysis                                          4-1
4.0  Introduction                                                       4-1
4.1  Long Term Biological Goals and Objectives                          4-2
4.2   Potential Impacts to and Incidental Take of Covered Species      4-36
Chapter 5 Minimization and Mitigation Measures; Measures
Specifically Intended to Contribute to Recovery                   5-1

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