Item No. 29 STAFF SUMMARY FOR APRIL 18-19, 2018 29. COAST YELLOW LEPTOSIPHON Today’s Item Information ☐ Action ☒ Consider whether to add coast yellow leptosiphon (Leptosiphon croceus) to the list of endangered species and, if FGC determines that listing is warranted, authorize staff to publish notice of its intent to amend Section 670.2, Title 14, California Code of Regulations. Summary of Previous/Future Actions Received petition May 25, 2016 FGC transmitted petition to DFW May 27, 2016 Published notice of receipt of petition Jun 10, 2016 Approved 30-day extension Aug 24-25, 2016; Folsom Received DFW evaluation of petition Oct 19-20, 2016; Eureka Determined that listing may be warranted Dec 7-8, 2016; San Diego Received DFW's status review report Feb 7-8, 2018; Sacramento Today determine if listing is warranted Apr 18-19, 2018; Ventura Background In May 2016, FGC received a petition from botanist Toni Corelli and the California Native Plant Society (Exhibit 1), to list coast yellow leptosiphon as an endangered species under the California Endangered Species Act. FGC designated coast yellow leptosiphon as a candidate species at its Dec 8, 2016 meeting. FGC received DFW’s status review report at the Feb 2018 meeting (Exhibit 3). The status review report represents DFW’s final written review of coast yellow leptosiphon and is based upon the best scientific information available to DFW. The status review report contains DFW’s recommendation that listing coast yellow leptosiphon as endangered is warranted. Significant Public Comments (N/A) Recommendation FGC staff: Supports DFW's recommendation DFW: Recommends listing coast yellow leptosiphon as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act Exhibits 1. Cover letter from Jim André and Greg Suba, California Native Plant Society, dated May 25, 2016, and petition to list coast yellow leptosiphon, from Toni Corelli, dated May 23, 2016 2. DFW memo, received Dec 11, 2017 3. DFW status review report, dated Dec 2017 4. DFW presentation Author: Sheri Tiemann 1 Item No. 29 STAFF SUMMARY FOR APRIL 18-19, 2018 Motion/Direction 1a. Moved by ___________ and seconded by __________ that the Commission, pursuant to Section 2075.5 of the Fish and Game Code, finds the information contained in the petition to list coast yellow leptosiphon (Leptosiphon croceus) and the other information in the record before the Commission, warrants listing coast yellow leptosiphon as an endangered species under the California Endangered Species Act. (Note: Findings will be adopted at a future meeting.) AND 1b. Moved by ___________ and seconded by __________ that the Commission, authorizes publication of its intent to amend Section 670.2, Title 14, California Code of Regulations, to add coast yellow leptosiphon to the list of plants of California declared to be endangered. OR 2. Moved by ___________ and seconded by __________ that the Commission, pursuant to Section 2075.5 of the Fish and Game Code, finds that the information contained in the petition and other information before the Commission does not warrant listing coast yellow leptosiphon as an endangered species under the California Endangered Species Act. (Note: Findings will be adopted at a future meeting.). Author: Sheri Tiemann 2 May 25, 2016 California Fish and Game Commission P.O. Box 944209 Sacramento, CA 94244-2090 Memorandum: Evaluation of a Petition to List Leptosiphon croceus (coast yellow leptosiphon) under the California Endangered Species Act Dear California Fish and Game Commission: The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) has reviewed a petition to list Leptosiphon croceus (coast yellow leptosiphon) as Endangered under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). We provide our recommendation below. CNPS is a non-profit organization that works to protect California’s native plant heritage and preserve it for future generations. CNPS’ mission is to increase the understanding and appreciation of California's native plants and to preserve them in their natural habitat. Our nearly 10,000 members promote native plant appreciation, research, education, and conservation through our 5 statewide programs and 35 Chapters across the state of California, and Baja California, MX. CNPS has completed a review of this petition for its scientific validity and conservation merits. The CNPS Rare Plant Program Committee has assessed the petition’s scientific validity by evaluating the accuracy of information regarding taxonomy, ecology, life history, and demographic data presented herein. The CNPS Conservation Program Committee has assessed the petition’s conservation merits by evaluating threats, stressors, and management information applicable to this species. Based upon our review of these factors, CNPS finds the current status of Leptosiphon croceus to merit consideration for listing as Endangered under the California Endangered Species Act. Therefore, the California Native Plant Society endorses this petition and should be considered a co-sponsor of this effort. Our organization looks forward to working with you to ensure Leptosiphon croceus is provided the protections and management requirements afforded to it through the CESA. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding our review and endorsement. Sincerely, Jim André Greg Suba Rare Plant Program Senior Advisor Conservation Program Director Rare Plant Program Committee Chair FGC - 670.1 (3/94) A PETITION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME COMMISSION For action pursuant to Section 670.1, Title 14, California Code of Regulations (CCR) and Sections 2072 and 2073 of the Fish and Game Code relating to listing and delisting endangered and threatened species of plants and animals. I. SPECIES BEING PETITIONED: Common Name: coast yellow leptosiphon Scientific Name: Leptosiphon croceus II. RECOMMENDED ACTION: (Check appropriate categories) a. List XX b. Change Status As Endangered XX from _________________ As Threatened ___ to ___________________ Or Delist ___ III. AUTHOR OF PETITION: Name: Toni Corelli, Botanist former Rare Plant Chairperson, Santa Clara Valley Chapter of California Native Plant Society Address: Half Moon Bay, California Phone Number: I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all statements made in this petition are true and complete. Signature: Date: May 23, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................ 3 TAXONOMY AND DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................. 3 Taxonomic History .................................................................................................................. 3 Description .............................................................................................................................. 3 Phenology ............................................................................................................................... 4 Similar Taxa ............................................................................................................................ 4 ECOLOGY .................................................................................................................................. 5 Habitat .................................................................................................................................... 5 Pollination ............................................................................................................................... 5 Associated Species ................................................................................................................ 6 Distribution and Abundance ................................................................................................... 6 OCCURRENCES ........................................................................................................................ 7 LECR Element Occurrences .................................................................................................. 7 EO 1. Pebble Beach ............................................................................................................... 7 EO 2. Moss Beach ................................................................................................................. 7 EO 3. Pt. San Pedro ............................................................................................................... 8 EO 4. Bolinas, Marin County .................................................................................................. 8 ATTEMPTS TO LOCATE ADDITIONAL POPULATIONS ......................................................... 9 Collection History .................................................................................................................... 9 POPULATION TRENDS AND THREATS ................................................................................. 11 CURRENT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES ................................................................................. 12 POTENTIAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES ............................................................................... 12 Listing the Species Under CESA ...........................................................................................12 Adequate Buffering ................................................................................................................13 Preservation of Potential Habitat ..........................................................................................