Our Recovery Permit Program manages Endangered Species Act Section 10(a)(1)(A), or recovery permits, for the Pacific Southwest Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Pacific Southwest Region co-manages more than 300 animals and plants listed as endangered or threatened species within California, Nevada, and a portion of Klamath basin in Oregon. On this website, you will find information and resources that assist recovery permit holders and those interested in applying for a recovery permit.

• To apply for a recovery permit, review the information on the Application Process tab to learn more.

• If you have a recovery permit and want to learn more about the requirements to remain in good standing, please review the Permit Requirements tab.

• For general questions, resources, scenarios, and more, please review the FAQs and Resources tab.

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Minimum Qualifications for Recovery Permits in the Pacific Southwest Region
An individual pursuing a Section 10(a)(1)(A) recovery permit to conduct activities for federally listed species must have adequate field experience and qualifications for independently conducting the requested activity with the specified listed species. Search this library for detailed guidance...
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Pacific Southwest Recovery Permit Program Guide

This guidance document was developed to assist future, new, and current permittees with the permitting process. It describes what a recovery permit is, what is required to remain in good standing, and other helpful resources. 

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