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CHAPTER IV: WILFLIFE HABITATS FOR MISSISSIPPI’S SGCN,
THREATS AND CONSERVATION ACTIONS^183

PRIORITY CONSERVATION ACTIONS


A Plan and conduct additional research (i.e. habitat needs, status surveys, breeding status, disease,
etc.) on SGCN.


A Develop/implement/continue recovery plans for individual SGCN.


A Encourage restoration and improved management of altered/degraded habitat when possible.


A Encourage and improve agricultural/forestry/watershed land-use planning and BMPs to address
nonpoint pollution, erosion and water quality issues.


A Monitor/address SGCN harvest/over harvest issues (including bycatch or incidental take).


A Maintain/improve/restore hydrologic (depth, hydroperiod, flow) and geomorphic (channel
sinuosity, floodplain, microtopography) integrity.


A Encourage buffers and improve land use practices adjacent to streams (SMZs) and other aquatic/
wetland habitats.


A Encourage retention, preservation, and conservation of remaining natural habitat through
purchase, easements or MOAs.


A Improve environmental review and permit process and oversight and enforcement of existing
regulations in important habitats/populations.


A Reduce wetland filling and ensure/encourage local, comparable mitigation for wetland loss and
maintain updated flood zone maps.


A Limit/discourage surface and ground water withdrawals that are not sustainable and significantly
alter flow, depth or salt intrusion.


A Control exotic and invasive species (plant and animal).


A Provide public education about conservation of SGCN and/or their habitats.


A Discourage incompatible recreational uses.


A Promote and develop landowner incentive and assistance programs for conservation of SGCN
and their habitats.


A Encourage appreciation of SGCN and their habitats by providing public access and compatible
recreational activities.


11.2 Reservoirs


„ Value to SGCN - 44
„ Rank - 12th of 18 of Lotic and Lentic

DESCRIPTION
Man-made reservoirs are water bodies impounded
for the purpose of navigation, flood control,
recreation and water supply. A reservoir conforms
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