4.5 River Basins
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Location of priority watersheds in the Watauga River Basin
Basin Specifc Recommendations
Surveys. While the general distribution of most species is known, surveys are still needed to complete primary distributional status for some SGCN (see Table 4.86). • Aquatic Snails—complete primary distribution inventories; determine potential habi- tats and distribution surveys for hydrobiids.
• Determine distribution of nonnative species.
Monitoring. Long-term monitoring is critical to assessing species and ecosystem health over time and gauging the resilience of organisms to continued impacts to state waters. Studies should include identifcation of population trends, as well as assessment of impacts from conservation or development activities. Baseline data and monitoring strategies have been developed for most priority species and habitats in the basin. Tese eforts will inform
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2015 NC Wildlife Action Plan
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