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Dunes Sagebrush Lizard

American Conservation Foundation (ACF) is a non-profit organization that currently holds an Endangered Species Act (ESA) prelisting permit for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard (DSL).

This prelisting permit was issued to ACF by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for the Texas Conservation Plan (TCP). The TCP is a Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) that allows for upstream, midstream, and private landowners/operators to obtain regulatory assurances in exchange for managing their land to minimize impacts to DSL.

Enrollment in the TCP closed with the final listing effective date of the DSL, 06/20/2024.

Texas Conservation Plan for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard (TCP)

February 13, 2012

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USFWS Proposed Rule to List the DSL as an Endangered Species

Click the image above to access the USFWS Proposed Rule published in the Federal Register 07/03/2023

USFWS Final Rule to List the DSL as an Endangered Species

Click the image above to access the USFWS Final Rule published in the Federal Register 05/20/2024

Species Status Assessment for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard

Version 1.2 April 2023

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Walkup et al.

Dunes Sagebrush Lizard

distribution model

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Interactive FWS 2023

SSA DSL Habitat Map

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FWS

ECOS (Environmental Conservation Online System)

Click the image above to access the FWS Current Range Information map for the DSL.

Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)

ACF developed a CWPP on behalf of Coryell County, TX

ACF developed the Coryell County, Texas CWPP in coordination with the County and other stakeholders. This plan was created to reduce the risk of wildfire. Visit our website at www.coryellcountycwpp.com for more information and to view the Coryell County, TX CWPP approved by the Texas Forest Service (TFS) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

What is a CWPP?

A CWPP is a comprehensive plan used to address issues such as wildfire response, mitigation, community preparedness, and structure protection. The Plan aims to enhance Coryell County's resilience against wildfires and ensure the safety of homes, families, and natural resources. The Plan is a collaborative effort between the Texas Forest Service, local fire departments and citizens, as well as state and federal agencies.