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More than 1,200 acres of land will be preserved and managed to protect sensitive habitats
and tiny animals living here at the former Mather Air Force Base.
By law, the Air Force must consult with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service prior to disposing
of any surplus property. The purpose of the consultation is to evaluate impacts on federally
listed plants and animal species that might occur in the area.
Here at Mather, we have a large expanse of high quality vernal pool habitat that supports
two species of concern, the federally endangered vernal pool tadpole shrimp and the federally
threatened vernal pool fairy shrimp.
Thanks to collaborative planning between the Air Force and Sacramento County, supported
by the recent Biological Opinion by the Fish and Wildlife Service, endangered animals living
here will be protected. At the same time, Sacramento County can move forward with development
and reuse of the former Mather Air Force Base, bringing jobs and economic stability to the
area. This is Scott Johnston for the Air Force Real Property Agency.