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.
• Support the development and application of an aquatic nuisance species management plan with other agencies and groups.
• Address secondary and cumulative impacts upon water quality (buffer ordinances, water supply watershed protection, headwaters protection) (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.
• Support programs providing education and guidance about protecting aquatic habitats and water quality to landowners, developers, and municipal planners.
• Continue work with conservation partners to advance species and habitat recovery goals.
References are located at the end of this document.
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