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CHAPTER IV: WILDLIFE HABITATS FOR MISSISSIPPI’S SGCN,

THREATS AND CONSSERVATION ACTIONS^197

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

A Enhance viability of SGCN by providing habitat corridors between disjunct populations or
subpopulations.

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

A Discourage incompatible recreational uses.

A Control/exclude predators of selected SGCN and discourage intentional or unintentional
supplemental feeding of predators.

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.

12.2. Northeast Hills,

Tennessee River Drainage

„ Value to SGCN - 140

„ Rank - 2nd of 18 Lotic and Lentic Systems

DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION
UEGCP
The tributaries of the Tennessee River in the fall line
hills of northeast Mississippi are unique among
Mississippi streams. They are characterized by
relatively high gradient and extensive areas of coarse substrate ranging from gravel to boulders, as well
as exposed areas of bedrock. These streams are also faunally distinct with numerous species occurring
only in this relatively small region within the state. Small and medium categories are described as
follows:

CONDITION AND CONSERVATION STATUS

There are very few streams in this subtype because very little of the Tennessee
drainage lies within Mississippi’s borders. Some of these streams (e.g. Cedar
Creek) as well as many smaller streams have been channelized. Also their flow
regimes have been modified by impoundments, some of which lie outside of
Mississippi. However, many of these streams have a variety of aquatic habitats
which support unique and diverse faunas.

Because of the unique fauna occurring in these streams, the relatively small
area where these streams occur and past alterations that have occurred in these
streams, they are considered vulnerable in the state.

Small Stream Northeast Hills/Tennessee River Drainage

12.2 Northeast Hills,

Northeast Hills, Tennessee

River Drainage