The overall purpose of this project is to identify science-informed management strategies for the golden eagle in San Diego County based on analyses of data collected by USGS scientists and others. This document includes potential science-informed management strategies that focus on: 1) Protecting occupied and potentially occupied nesting areas from human disturbance. 2) Enhancing nest and roost sites to improve reproductive success. 3) Protecting foraging habitat from human disturbance. 4) Enhancing foraging habitat to optimize prey. And 5) Reducing mortality from anthropogenic activity.

It does not replace existing preserve level management plans, daily maintenance activities at existing preserves, or prior obligations negotiated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Forest Service, BLM, and CDFW (collectively “Wildlife Agencies/Public Lands Agencies”). Rather, it provides a science-based framework to assist with regional conservation efforts by listing potential management strategies.