Developers, including representatives from the local chapter ofthe Building Industry Association, fear the designation couldaffect plans to develop homes and commercial projects. They feelsuch designations should be included in larger multiple-speciesconservation plans.
BIA officials feel the issue could become even more important asthe agency identifies habitat for the Quino checkerspot butterflybefore the end of the year. The Fish and Wildlife Service says thedesignation shouldn't present additional problems, since thehabitat being protected is mostly wetlands that are alreadyprotected.
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