Phoenix is home to many species of protected native plants and animals, which are regulated under federal or state law, such as the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Arizona Native Plant Law, and others. The Office of Environmental Programs provides compliance guidance and policy updates on federal and state wildlife regulations to city facilities, operations, and projects.
Related Links
USFWS Endangered Species Act Overview
USFWS ESA Information for Planning and Consultation Tool
USFWS Arizona Ecological Services
USFWS Migratory Bird Treaty Act Overview
USFWS Migratory Bird Treaty Act Protected Species List
Arizona Game and Fish Department
AGFD Online Environmental Review Tool
AGFD Sensitive Species Lists
AGFD HabiMapArizona
AGFD Burrowing Owl Management Guidelines
AGFD Planning for Wildlife
AGFD Guidelines for Handling Sonoran Desert Tortoises Encountered on Development Projects
