Chapter 4 Habitats
Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats • Guide academic research projects to help achieve specific conservation goals and objectives.
• Work with conservation partners to advance conservation and habitat protection/restoration goals.
• Support the development and application of an aquatic nuisance species management plan with other agencies/groups.
• Address secondary and cumulative impacts upon water quality, buffer ordinances, water supply watershed protection, headwaters protection, etc. (NCDWQ 2000a, NCWRC 2002) .
• Work with and promote existing programs that help farmers reduce sedimentation/erosion (e.g., install fences to keep livestock out of streams) as well as reduce pesticide and herbicide use.
• Provide landowners, developers, and municipal planners with education and guidance on how to protect aquatic habitats and water quality.
References are located at the end of this document.
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