The U.S. Army Garrison Presidio of Monterey (USAG POM) is located within one of the most diverse and unique ecosystems in the United States, shaped by dramatic coastline, marine currents, mountains, and inland valleys. The combination of marine upwelling, coastal fog, mountain ranges, and agricultural valleys makes this Central California area ecologically diverse and globally significant for both biodiversity and conservation.

The USAG POM Environmental Division is responsible for ensuring its unique natural resources are managed via its Natural Resource Program. Natural resource protection is required by federal, state, and Department of Defense regulation throughout the installation, which includes the Presidio of Monterey (POM), La Mesa Village Military Housing (LMV), Ord Military Community (OMC), U.S. Army Signal Activity Presidio of Monterey Enclave (UPE), and Sharpe Army Depot (SAD).

The Natural Resource Program oversees compliance with the Federal and State Endangered Species Acts, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Sikes Act. The goal of the Program is to effectively balance the requirements of the Army's readiness mission with its natural resource responsibilities. The Natural Resources Program applies an ecosystem-based approach to implementing the Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP) to ensure compliance with environmental laws while supporting the Army’s mission.

The Presidio’s Natural Resources Program is responsible for managing ten (10) federally listed threatened and endangered species, including plants, birds, insects, mammals, and their habitat.

Flora

The Presidio of Monterey hosts six (6) Federally protected plant species. These are the Gowen Cypress, Monterey manzanita, Monterey Spineflower, Sandmat manzanita, Toro manzanita, and Yadon's rein orchid. 

Fauna

The Presidio of Monterey is home to four (4) Federally protected wildlife species: California Tiger Salamander, Monarch Butterfly, San Joaquin Kit Fox, and Smith's Blue Butterfly.

Pest Management

The Pest Management Program ensures that environmentally sound, safe, and effective programs are in place to prevent pests and disease vectors from adversely affecting USAG POM operations. The Army is committed to using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) at its facilities and installations as the best approach to control pests and reduce pesticide reliance and resistance. IPM strategy is a comprehensive approach to pest control or prevention that considers both chemical (pesticides) and nonchemical methodologies. Nonchemical approaches include: physical (barriers) and biological suppression techniques, examination of the habitat of the pest (cultural), and examining the interrelationship between pest populations and the ecosystem controls. Although IPM emphasizes the use of nonchemical strategies, chemical control may be an option used in conjunction with other methods.

The Pest Management Program implements IPM through guidance outlined in the Integrated Pest Management Plan and oversees compliance with the Federal, State, and Army regulatory requirements.

All personnel, contractors, and subcontractors shall follow the USAG Presidio of Monterey (POM) Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) and all Federal, State and local pest management and pesticide regulations.

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