Membership
Membership Benefits
"Together, we're protecting ecosystems across the nation."
Getting Started
How to Join
Joining the National HCP Coalition is straightforward. Follow these steps to become a member.
Review Requirements
Ensure your organization is involved in habitat conservation planning or related activities.
Complete Application
Fill out our online membership application with your organization’s information.
Submit Documentation
Provide supporting documents demonstrating your HCP involvement or interest.
Board Review
Our membership committee reviews applications and responds within 30 days.
Ready to Join?
Complete our membership application and become part of the nation’s leading habitat conservation network.
Questions? Contact us at membership@nationalhcpcoalition.org
Membership Policy
The National HCP Coalition membership policy will guide the efforts of the Board of Directors to recruit and maintain Coalition members. The National HCP Coalition depends on membership dues for operation of the National HCP Coalition, including responsibilities of the Coalition related to the 501(c)(3) status secured in 2021.
All National HCP Coalition memberships will renew on January 1 and expire at the end of the calendar year. The National HCP Coalition will send out invoices no later than December 15th and encourage renewing members to pay their membership fee within 45 days of receiving their membership renewal notices.
The National HCP Coalition will not prorate membership if a member joins after January
New members who join between September and December when registering for the National HCP Coalition's annual meeting at the end of the calendar year will receive a membership for the remainder of the calendar year and their membership will extend through the end of the following year
Members who sponsor the National HCP Coalition's annual meeting at a platinum level will receive a membership for the following year as part of the membership benefits
All Board members must be Coalition members paying dues at the recommended amount or above
Recommended Membership Dues
| Member Type | Recommended Annual Membership Dues¹ |
|---|---|
| Public or Private HCP Implementing Entity (approved or in process HCP) | |
| Less than $1 million HCP operating budget | $1,000 |
| $1 million – $2 million HCP operating budget | $2,000 |
| Over $2 million HCP operating budget | $3,000 |
| State agency that supports, advises, or issues permits for HCPs | $650 |
| Non-profit organization | $650 |
| Consulting firm, law firm, or other business² | |
| 1–5 employees | $250 |
| 6–25 employees | $500 |
| 26–50 employees | $1,000 |
| 51–100 employees | $1,500 |
| 101–250 employees | $2,000 |
| >250 employees | $3,000 |
| Individuals | $150 |
² Based on full-time staff equivalents.
Members
Texas
Belton, Austin, San Antonio
Member Organizations
- Bell County
- City of Austin - Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan
- City of San Antonio
- Edwards Aquifer Authority
- Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
- Lower Colorado River Authority
- SWCA
- Travis County
- Williamson County Conservation Foundation
- Walker Lazo
- Valerie Collins
- Ben Ruthwen
- Kara Tschirhart
California
Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Member Organizations
- Coachella Valley Conservation Commission
- Consero Solutions
- East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy
- Endangered Habitats League
- Environmental Science Associates
- Humbolt and Mendocino Redwood Companies
- ICF
- Placer Conservation Authority
- Resources Law Group LLP
- San Bernadino Valley Municipal Water District
- San Bernadino Valley Water Conservation District
- San Joaquin COG
- Santa Clara Habitat Agency
- Western Riverside County RCA
- Matt Ricketts
- Timothy Armstrong
- Green Diamond Resource Company
D.C.
Washington
Member Organizations
- The Nature Conservancy
- Azalia Rodriguez
Ohio
Cincinnati
Member Organizations
- Melanie Berger
Florida
Sebring, Pensacola, Wesley Chapel
Member Organizations
- Raoul Boughton
- Tim Day
- Charles Pons
- Rebecca Pfaller
Washington
Steilacoom
Member Organizations
- Christina Chaput
- Green Diamond Resource Company
South Carolina
Member Organizations
- Catherine Toline
Oregon
Member Organizations
- Green Diamond Resource Company
Stronger Together
Our coalition spans all eight USFWS regions, creating a truly national network for habitat conservation.