Desert Managers Group (DMG)

1. PURPOSE and BACKGROUND:

The Mohave ground squirrel (MGS) is endemic to the West Mojave Desert in California. With nearly two-thirds of the currently hypothesized species range in federal ownership and with increasing concern over the status of the species due to perceived increases in threats, the DMG is partnering with stakeholders to develop a collaborative, implementable conservation strategy/plan for the long term protection of Mohave Ground Squirrel and its habitat. 

2. MISSION:

Collaboratively develop a comprehensive, implementable conservation strategy/plan to ensure the long-term protection of Mohave Ground Squirrel habitat and viability of the species.

3. OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSERVATION STRATEGY/PLAN:

• Foster communication and coordination among participants and other interested parties to identify opportunities for collaborative action to further species recovery and the acquisition, protection, restoration and management of MGS habitat. Objective
• Determine the extent of the MGS range Objective
• Determine ecological requirements of MGS Objective
• Develop and implement effective conservation measures Objective 5) Develop and implement an adaptive management plan for long term viability of the species

MGS WG Meeting Notes

• DRAFT AGENDA - November 12, 2009
    created Nov 12, 2009 - Adobe Acrobat
• Meeting Minutes - November 12, 2009
    created Nov 12, 2009 - Adobe Acrobat
• DRAFT AGENDA - September 21, 2009
    created Sep 21, 2009 - Adobe Acrobat
• Meeting Attendees - September 21, 2009
    created Sep 21, 2009 - Adobe Acrobat
• Meeting Minutes - September 21, 2009
    created Sep 21, 2009 - Adobe Acrobat
• DRAFT AGENDA October 11, 2006
    created Oct 11, 2006 - Adobe Acrobat
• DRAFT AGENDA August 30, 2006
    created Aug 30, 2006 - Adobe Acrobat
• Draft Meeting Summary August 30, 2006
    created Aug 30, 2006 - Adobe Acrobat
• DRAFT AGENDA May 11, 2006
    created May 11, 2006 - Adobe Acrobat
• Draft Meeting Summary February 28, 2006
    created Feb 28, 2006 - Adobe Acrobat
• DRAFT AGENDA January 9, 2006
    created Jan 09, 2006 - Adobe Acrobat
• Meeting Summary November 9, 2005
    created Nov 09, 2005 - Adobe Acrobat
• DRAFT AGENDA November 9, 2005
    created Nov 09, 2005 - Adobe Acrobat

Other MGS WG Documents

• Breifing Statement: Mohave Ground Squirrel Research Strategy
    created May 24, 2010 - Adobe Acrobat
• Breifing Statement: Mohave Ground Squirrel Research Strategy
    created Feb 25, 2010 - Adobe Acrobat
• Conservation Strategy for the Southern Willow Flycatcher
    created Oct 11, 2006 - Adobe Acrobat
• Draft MGS Range Differences Map #1
    created Oct 11, 2006 - BMP Image
• Draft MGS Range Differences Map #2
    created Oct 11, 2006 - BMP Image
• Draft MGS Status Map
    created Sep 20, 2006 - BMP Image
• Draft MGS Status Map
    created Oct 05, 2006 - BMP Image
• Draft MGS Status Map (Jurisdiction)
    created Oct 11, 2006 - BMP Image
• Draft MGS Status Map (Ownership)
    created Oct 05, 2006 - BMP Image
• Draft Mohave Ground Squirrel Conservation Strategy
    created Aug 29, 2006 - Adobe Acrobat
• Draft Mohave Ground Squirrel Conservation Strategy - II
    created Aug 29, 2006 - Adobe Acrobat
• Flat-tailed Horned Lizard Rangewide Management Strategy
    created Nov 24, 2003 - Adobe Acrobat
• MGS Working Group Goals & Objectives
    created Apr 18, 2006 - Adobe Acrobat
• Mohave Ground Squirrel Research Strategy
    created Dec 02, 2010 - Adobe Acrobat
• Mohave Ground Squirrel Survey Locations
    created Jul 08, 2011 - Adobe Acrobat
• Mohave Ground Squirrel Update
    created Jul 11, 2011 - Adobe Acrobat
• Mojave Ground Squirrel Work Group Presentation
    created Apr 12, 2011 - Adobe Acrobat
• Southern Idaho Ground Squirrel CCAA
    created Oct 24, 2002 - Adobe Acrobat

• Mojave Ground Squirrel SharePoint site (Password protected)
    SharePoint site for members of MGS Work Group