St. Johns County Incidental Take Permit Renewal and HCP

The St. Johns County Incidental Take Permit Renewal and Habitat Conservation Plan Update is a project managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to update the 2006 Habitat Conservation Plan and renew the associated Incidental Take Permit. Funded through the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund, the initiative focuses on long-term conservation efforts along 41 miles of beaches in northeast Florida. The project aims to ensure compliance with current state and federal regulations by incorporating updated scientific data and soliciting stakeholder input regarding covered species. The project period runs from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. Financial records indicate a federal share of 359,179.00 dollars, with a separate approved budget of 119,727 dollars noted in a post-award amendment. The grant is subject to specific conditions, including a maximum federal cost-sharing limit of 75 percent, restrictions on indirect costs, and mandatory reporting requirements via GrantSolutions and ASAP.