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CHAPTER IV: WILDLIFE HABITATS FOR MISSISSIPPI’S SGCN,

THREATS AND CONSSERVATION ACTIONS^212

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.

12.7. Upper Coastal Plain,

Pearl River Drainage

„ Value to SGCN - 41

„ Rank - 14th of 18 Lotic and Lentic Systems

DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION
UEGCP
This portion of the Pearl River Drainage lies north of
Jackson Mississippi. The Pearl River and the
Yockanookany River are major systems in this region.
The Pearl River has been highly modified by the construction of Ross Barnett Dam and by a smaller
lowhead dam in Leake County.

CONDITION AND CONSERVATION STATUS

The main stem of the Pearl River is impounded by Ross Barnett Reservoir.
Tributaries have been impacted by channel modification and land use practices.
One major tributary, the Yockanookany River, has been extensively
channelized. Pollutants are a problem in some reaches of the Pearl and the
Yockanookany, as indicated by fish consumption advisories on these waters.

The upper Pearl Drainage is considered vulnerable to further degradation.

12.7a. Small streams. (see 12.2a for definition).

12.7b. Medium streams. (see 12.2b for definition).

12.7c. Large streams. (see 12.3c for definition).

Large Stream, Upper Coastal Plain, Pearl Drainage

12.7 Upper Coastal

Upper Coastal Plain,

Pearl River Drainage