4.5 River Basins
• Support development of captive propagation techniques for priority species (e.g., Banded Sunfsh, Blackbanded Sunfsh, and Ironcolor Shiner).
• Support genetics research that informs augmentation policy for priority species (e.g., Banded Sunfsh, Blackbanded Sunfsh, and Ironcolor Shiner).
• Determine impacts of nonnative species on priority species (e.g, Red Swamp Crawfsh).
In addition to the SGCN species found in the basin (see Table 4.75), a list of knowledge-gap priority species is provided in Table 4.76. Management Practices Management practices that reduce impacts and work synergis- tically with other conservation actions are needed to enhance the resilience of natural resources. Particular needs include preserving biodiversity, protecting native populations and their habitats, and improving degraded habitats. In addition, education about, and reg- ulation and prevention of the introduction and spread of exotic or invasive species are vital.
• Support eforts to restore the native aquatic community (e.g., reintroduction or augmentation).
• Support acquisition of land that is adjacent to current conservation holdings or priority watersheds.
• Support other regulatory agencies to minimize impacts on species and habitats.
Conservation Programs and Partnerships. Conservation programs, incentives, and part- nerships should be utilized to the fullest extent in order to preserve high-quality resources and protect important natural communities. Protective measures that utilize existing regu- latory frameworks to protect habitats and species should be incorporated where applicable. Land conservation or preservation can serve numerous purposes in the face of anticipated climate change, but above all, it promotes ecosystem resilience.
• Wetland and marsh restoration projects and shoreline stabilization are high priorities for areas prone to erosion from natural exposure or from heavy boat trafc.
• Te NCDMS has identifed targeted local watersheds as restoration priorities in most river basins using 14-digit HUCs. Information about these priorities in the Pasquotank River Basin is available online http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/eep/rbrps/pasquotank.
• Guide academic research projects to help achieve specifc conservation goals and objectives.
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2015 NC Wildlife Action Plan
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