Chapter 4 Habitats
Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats • Identify ways to eradicate or reduce the impacts of nonnative species throughout the basin as well as proactively preventing future introductions. Blue Catfish Flathead Catfish Red Swamp Crayfish 4.5.19.5.4 Management Practices Management practices that reduce impacts and work synergistically 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 regulation and prevention of, the introduction and spread of exotic or invasive species are vital.
Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats
• Promote programs to upgrade/increase compliance at wastewater treatment facilities and animal feeding operations (CAFOs).
• Provide support for land protection, particularly in riparian areas (acquisition, easements).
• Continue to identify areas critical to aquatic ecosystem health for conservation or restoration.
• Coordinate and provide management guidance on managed properties, such as military bases and national forests, to maximize effective conservation and restoration activities on these public lands.
• Promote prevention and awareness of the spread of exotic species and damage to native resources, communities and economic impacts.
4.5.19.5.5 Conservation Programs and Partnerships Conservation programs, incentives, and partnerships should be used to the fullest extent to preserve high-quality resources and protect important natural communities. Protective measures that use existing regulatory 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.
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