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CHAPTER IV: WILDLIFE HABITATS FOR MISSISSIPPI’S SGCN,

THREATS AND CONSERVATION ACTIONS^230

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.

12.13 Lower Mississippi South

Drainage

„ Value to SGCN - 56

„ Rank - 9th of 18 Lotic and Lentic Systems

DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION
EGCP, UEGCP
This drainage contains tributaries of the Mississippi
River, including Bayou Pierre, Homochitto and
Buffalo River systems. These systems lie primarily
outside of the Mississippi alluvial plain. Streams in this drainage are divided into three categories:
small, medium and large.

CONDITION AND CONSERVATION STATUS

Streams of the Lower Mississippi South drainage have been severely affected
by extreme headcutting in recent years, causing extensive erosion,
sedimentation and channel destabilization. This has caused widening of stream
channels, elimination of canopy cover and general degradation of stream
habitats. Agricultural and forestry practices may also have impacts.

Because of these impacts the streams of the Lower Mississippi South drainage
are considered imperiled in the state.

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

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

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

Small stream, Lower Mississippi South Drainage.

12.13 Lower

Lower Mississippi

South Drainage