4.5 River Basins
T ABLE 4.87 Knowledge-gap priority species in the Watauga River Basin
Federal/ State Status*
Taxa Group
Scientifc Name Chrosomus oreas
Common Name
FISH
Mountain Redbelly Dace [Nonnative in this basin]
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Etheostoma chlorobranchium
Greenfn Darter
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Notropis photogenis Notropis telescopus Percina aurantiaca Pimephales notatus Corbicula fuminea
Silver Shiner
Telescope Shiner Tangerine Darter Bluntnose Minnow Asian Clam [Exotic]
MUSSEL
* See Table 4.43 in Section 4.5.3.2 for abbreviations.
quality, riparian vegetation and stream bank restoration and conservation, mitigation of hydropower development impacts, and species restoration opportunities.
• Prioritize education and other measures to prevent the introduction or spread of inva- sive nonnative species, particularly crayfshes. • Support stream and riparian area conservation and restoration throughout the basin, particularly in priority areas. 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.
• Support the Watershed Restoration Plan (WRP) and River Basin Restoration Priorities (RBRP) developed by NCDMS for the Watauga River Basin (NCWRP 2002b; NCEEP 2009b) .
• Work together with Soil and Water Conservation District programs, such as the Agriculture Cost Share Program, to conserve priority areas.
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2015 NC Wildlife Action Plan
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