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CHAPTER IV: WILDLIFE HABITATS FOR MISSISSIPPI’S SGCN,

THREATS AND CONSSERVATION ACTIONS^209

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

A Monitor/limit commercial/residential/industrial point source erosion and sedimentation or
pollution into streams/atmosphere.

A Develop/improve urban/suburban/infrastructure land use development planning/zoning to
address SGCN habitats.

A Prohibit gravel mining in stream channels, discourage gravel mining in floodplains and improve
oversight and planning for such mines on upland sites.

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.

12.6. Big Black River Drainage

„ Value to SGCN - 66

„ Rank - 8th of 18 Lotic and Lentic Systems

DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION
UEGCP
The Big Black River lies south and
east of the Yazoo River. This river
has not been modified as extensively as some other large rivers in the state,
although many of its tributaries have been channelized. Headcutting has
destabilized much of the Big Black River in recent years.

CONDITION AND CONSERVATION STATUS

Many tributaries of the Big Black River have been channelized. The main stem
has not, but has experienced extensive erosion in recent years, greatly
destabilizing the stream channel. Agriculture and other land-use practices on

Loess hills stream, Big Black River Drainage

Big Black River Drainage