Carson Residence Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2026-005-06 (ITP))

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued an incidental take permit to Craig and Cindy Carson for the construction of a single-family residence on a five-acre lot in San Bernardino County, California, with a zip code of 92252. The project involves developing approximately 1.5 acres of undeveloped land to build a 1,028-square-foot home, which includes grubbing, grading, trenching, pile driving, removal of native vegetation, and landscaping. As a result of these activities, the project will incidentally impact seven western Joshua trees, a species protected under both the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act and the California Endangered Species Act. The permit, numbered 1927-ITP-2026-005-06, legally authorizes this limited take of protected trees and is issued under Section 1927.3 of the Fish and Game Code to ensure compliance with state conservation regulations. The permit was posted on June 22, 2026, and is managed under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, with point of contact information provided for both state environmental and local planning authorities. Environmental concerns are overseen by Scott Jakubowski, Environmental Scientist at CDFW, while local planning coordination is handled by Vincent Acuna, Planning Manager for San Bernardino County. The project’s location and scope reflect a balance between private residential development and the protection of ecologically sensitive flora, specifically the western Joshua tree, under state-mandated conservation protocols.