Clark County

Clark County Will Update the Boulder City Conservation Easement (BCCE) Translocation Plan to Support Recovery of the Threatened Mojave Desert Tortoise. the Purpose of This Project Is to Determine Whether the Bcce Can Safely Receive Additional Tortoises by Collecting Uptodate Information on Population Size, Animal Health, and Habitat Suitability. Biologists Will Walk Survey Routes to Count Tortoises, Conduct Basic Health Checks on Animals Encountered, and Attach Temporary Radio Transmitters to a Small Number of Tortoises to Learn How Often They Are Above Ground and Detectable. These Data Will Show Whether More Tortoises Can Be Relocated to the Bcce and Identify the Safest Locations for Future Releases.success Will Be Measured by Producing New Population Density Estimates for Both the North and South Units, Completing Health Assessments for All Animals Found, Calculating an Updated Detectioncorrection Factor Using Telemetry Results, and Delivering a Revised Translocation Plan Approved by the U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service. This Project Benefits Not Only Tortoise Populations, But Also Supports Local Development Compliance, Strengthens Habitat Stewardship by Clark County and Boulder City, and Enhances Opportunities for Residents and Visitors to Experience Healthy Wildlife in Protected Open Space.