| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
1 |
1 |
Protect habitat and quality |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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All partners and stakeholders, USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Management: General |
Volunteer, Graduate Student, Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance, Internal Administrative |
26 strategic habitat units have been defined for protecting mollusk diversity in the Mobile River Basin. Partnerships are being developed to ensure appropriate management and consideration. Maps identifying high, moderate, and low priority reaches have been developed for both the Conasauga and Etowah River basins. FWS and partners encourage establishment of Corps mitigation banks, in lieu fee sites, PFW projects, conservation banks, and other stream restoration/preservation projects in the highest priority reaches and/or adjacent to other protected lands in these basins. UGA/USGS 2007 study on Etowah rare fishes concluded that urbanization, particularly increased stormwater runoff, was a major stressor. Local governments, working with FWS and partners, developed a draft Habitat Conservation Plan that focuses on protecting Etowah and Cherokee darter habitat quality by minimizing the impact of urban development on stream systems. Cost absorbed under existing programs. **Other State and Federal agencies which may participate in implementation: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Alabama Department of Industrial Relations, Alabama Forestry Commission, Alabama Surface Mining Commission, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, Office of Surface Mining, Tennessee Valley Authority, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, U.S. Geological Survey, Geological Survey of Alabama
In Georgia, the Etowah River Regional HCP (local governments, state and federal governments, private organizations, and local stakeholders are participating in implementation to recover Etowah, amber, and Cherokee darters |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
1 |
10 |
Encourage effective silt and sediment runoff control |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, Environmental Protection Agency , Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Volunteer, Species Expert, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance |
Cost absorbed under existing programs
In Georgia, the Etowah River Regional HCP (local governments, state and federal governments, private organizations, and local stakeholders are participating in implementation to recover Etowah, amber, and Cherokee darters |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
2 |
11 |
Encourage standards for water withdrawal from tributary streams |
Not Started |
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Corps of Engineers, USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, Environmental Protection Agency , Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Cost absorbed under existing programs
Working (via Etowah HCP) with local governments to identify best sites for reservoirs; with assistance from UGA and USGS, reviewing proposed Russell Creek, GA, reservoir withdrawals |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
2 |
12 |
Consider options for river and stream mitigation strategies |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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Corps of Engineers, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, State agencies, Environmental Protection Agency , U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Cost may be absorbed under existing programs
With Savannah District, Corps |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
2 |
13 |
Identify appropriate mitigation measures |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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Appropriate agencies and partners |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
¿ Standardized guidelines to determine the amount and type of stream mitigation for projects permitted by the Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, under S404 of the Clean Water Act were developed in 2000 and revised in 2004. FWS, EPA, NMFS, GEPD, and GDNR currently are assisting the District with a 2012 revision of these guidelines. Costs determined by measures recommended |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
2 |
14 |
Investigate partnerships and landowner assistance |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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Corps of Engineers, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, State agencies, Environmental Protection Agency , U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Costs determined by measures recommended
Partners for F&W |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
2 |
15 |
Promote voluntary private land stewardship to reduce nonpoint pollution |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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All partners and stakeholders |
Acquisition: Management Agreement, Management, Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation, Management: Planning, Management: Land Use, Other: Information and Education, Other: Administration, Research: General, Research: Habitat Status, Research: Habitat Requirements, Research: Management Techniques |
Volunteer, Graduate Student, Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance, Internal Administrative |
Strategic Habitat Units have been identified. Alabama Clean Water Partnership is collaborating with ADCNR, GSA, and FWS to develop watershed stewardship partnerships. In Georgia, the Etowah River Regional HCP (local governments, state and federal governments, private organizations, and local stakeholders are participating in implementation to recover Etowah, amber, and Cherokee darters. In the Etowah River basin, applicants working with FWS developed a draft Habitat Conservation Plan that focused on protecting Etowah and Cherokee darter habitat quality by minimizing the impact of urban development on stream systems. In the Conasauga, NRCS is working closely with local farmers to minimize sediment transfer from agricultural fields to stream systems. Georgia has adopted an interim instream flow policy that is more protective. ¿ In Georgia, The Nature Conservancy, Coosa River Basin Initiative, Conasauga River Alliance, Upper Etowah River Alliance, Coosawattee Watershed Alliance, FWS, NRCS, GDNR and other Federal agencies, work to promote land and water stewardship. |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
3 |
16 |
Promote land and water stewardship awareness |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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All involved agencies and partners, USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Acquisition: Management Agreement, Management: General, Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation, Management: Planning, Management: Land Use, Other: Information and Education |
Volunteer, Graduate Student, Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance, Internal Administrative |
In Georgia, the Etowah River Regional HCP (local governments, state and federal governments, private organizations, and local stakeholders are participating in implementation to recover Etowah, amber, and Cherokee darters |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
2 |
17 |
Encourage development and implementation of adequate Streamside Management Zones |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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All partners and stakeholders |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
¿ The Georgia Forestry Commission has established BMPs for forestry operations in the state, including an adequate SMZ, monitors BMP implementation, and trains timber harvesters about Georgia¿s listed species and how BMP implementation protects habitat.
In Georgia, the Etowah River Regional HCP (local governments, state and federal governments, private organizations, and local stakeholders are participating in implementation to recover Etowah, amber, and Cherokee darters |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
2 |
18 |
Encourage and support community based watershed planning and action |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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All involved agencies and partners, USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Acquisition: Management Agreement, Management: General, Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation, Management: Planning, Management: Land Use, Other: Information and Education, Research: Habitat Status, Research: Habitat Requirements, Research: Management Techniques |
Volunteer, Graduate Student, Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance, Internal Administrative |
In Georgia, the Etowah River Regional HCP (local governments, state and federal governments, private organizations, and local stakeholders are participating in implementation to recover Etowah, amber, and Cherokee darters |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
3 |
19 |
Reduce land use/endangered species conflicts |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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All involved agencies and partners, USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Management: General, Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation, Management: Planning, Management: Land Use, Other: Information and Education, Research: Habitat Status, Research: Habitat Requirements, Research: Management Techniques |
Volunteer, Graduate Student, Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance, Internal Administrative |
In Georgia, the Etowah River Regional HCP (local governments, state and federal governments, private organizations, and local stakeholders are participating in implementation to recover Etowah, amber, and Cherokee darters |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
2 |
2 |
Identify high biodiversity stream and river reaches for protection |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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Appropriate State and Federal agencies, USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Acquisition: Easement, Acquisition: Management Agreement, Management: Planning, Management: Land Use, Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Status, Research: Habitat Requirements, Research: Management Techniques |
Volunteer, Graduate Student, Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance, Internal Administrative |
In Georgia, the Etowah River Regional HCP (local governments, state and federal governments, private organizations, and local stakeholders are participating in implementation to recover Etowah, amber, and Cherokee darters ¿ The University of Georgia and USGS developed land protection priority maps for both the Conasauga and Etowah River basins based on location of high biodiversity stream reaches and other factors. 26 Strategic Habitat Units have been identified throughout the Mobile River Basin for prioritization and protection. |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
1 |
20 |
Develop and implement programs and materials to educate and involve the public in watershed stewardship |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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All partners and stakeholders |
Management: Land Use, Other: Information and Education, Research: Habitat Requirements, Research: Management Techniques |
Volunteer, Graduate Student, Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance, Internal Administrative |
In Alabama, the Alabama Clean Water Partnership is working with State, Federal, and local agencies, and other stakeholders to develope programs and materials to protect SHUs. In Georgia, The Nature Conservancy, Coosa River Basin Initiative, Conasauga River Alliance, Upper Etowah River Alliance, Coosawattee Watershed Alliance, National Forest Service, Conservation Fisheries, Inc. and other Federal, state, and private organizations have/are developing and implementing programs and materials to educate and involve the public in watershed stewardship. FWS, TNC, and the Upper Etowah River Alliance are developing a set of playing cards to highlight the rare species of the Etowah and Conasauga basins and to educate about stressors. There is an informative Coosa Basin poster with high-quality photos of the rare aquatic species in the basin, and the Etowah HCP Outreach Coordinator has created numberous fact sheets and other outreach materials to educate about rare fishes in the basin. |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
1 |
21 |
Survey and monitor imperiled aquatic species |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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All partners and stakeholders |
Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Status, Research: Demographic Studies |
Volunteer, Graduate Student, Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance, Internal Administrative |
Extensive Cherokee and Etowah darter monitoring was conducted early in the 2000¿s as part of HCP development, but funding limits current monitoring. Dalton Utilities funded annual mussel monitoring in the middle Conasauga, near River Reservoir, from the late 1990¿s to 2007, but monitoring in the TN portion of the Conasauga and elsewhere in the upper Coosa basin is sporadic due to lack of funding.
Monitoring programs of imperiled species inhabiting SHUs are on-going.
2007 discovery of goldline darter population in Shades Creek ( a trib of Cahaba River). Continued monitoring of the goldline darter after the removal of boxcars at confluence with Cahaba River indicated more individuals sampled throughout upstream to the county line between Shelby Co and Jefferson C close to the galleria Shopping Center.
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
1 |
23 |
Determine contaminant sensitivity |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, Appropriate agencies and partners, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Research: Environmental Contaminants |
Graduate Student, Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance, Internal Administrative |
UGA/USGS completed a study on primary Etowah basin stressors in 2007, and concluded that urbanization, and particularly increased stormwater runoff, was a major stressor. Other important stressors included loss of riparian buffers, impoundments, culverts that block fish passage, and sedimentation of stream channels.
Studies to evalute Conasauga River water quality (DO, agricultural/ residential chemicals) began in FY09 and FY10, and a third study, to evaluate the benefits of infiltration BMPs on runoff in agricultural ditches began in FY10.
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
1 |
24 |
Conduct life history research |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, Appropriate agencies and partners, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Includes subtasks 6.41 & 6.42
In Georgia, the Etowah River Regional HCP (local governments, state and federal governments, private organizations, and local stakeholders are participating in implementation to recover Etowah, amber, and Cherokee darters |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
1 |
25 |
Develop and implement technology for maintaining and propagation of endemic species in captivity |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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Alabama Department of Environmental Management |
Research: Propagation |
Species Expert |
Propagation technology has been developed for Alabama moccasinshell, Coosa mocasinshell, finelined pocketbook, orange-nacre pocketbook, southern clubshell, triangular kidneyshell, plicate rocksnail, cylindrical elimia, and other imperiled mollusks. Mollusk hatchery has been constructed and funded by ADCNR. Research is being conducted on reintroductions. ¿ Technology to propagate Etowah darters in captivity was developed by Conservation Fisheries, Inc. in 2008. |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
3 |
26 |
Reintroduce aquatic species into restored habitats, as appropriate |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, Appropriate agencies and partners, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
¿ Reintroduction trials have been conducted for several imperiled mollusks reared at AABC, Cherokee darters from Hickory Log Creek were collected in 2009, before the Hickory Log Creek Reservoir was inundated, and released into newly-restored streams at the Bannister Creek Mitigation Bank. Monitoring indicates populations persist in both streams where releases occurred, and that Etowah darters likely are using habitat in the lower part of the bank near Bannister Creek¿s confluence with the Etowah River.
FWS, GDNR, and USGS obtained FY11-15 funding to evaluate mussel reintroduction sites and refine reintroduction methodology in the upper Coosa.
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
3 |
27 |
Monitor progress and review management strategy |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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All partners and stakeholders, USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Management: General, Management: Planning, Other: Administration, Research: Management Techniques |
Graduate Student, Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance, Internal Administrative |
¿ FWS and TNC have organized multiple Coosa or Conasauga Summits with representatives from industry, local governments, agriculture interests, environmental groups, academia, and land management to discuss aquatic stressors, ongoing work, and future strategies and needs. |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
3 |
28 |
Coordinate ecosystem management actions |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Management: General, Management: Planning, Other: Administration |
Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance, Internal Administrative |
FWS and TNC have organized multiple Coosa or Conasauga Summits with representatives from industry, local governments, agriculture interests, environmental groups, academia, and land management to discuss aquatic stressors, ongoing work, and future strategies and needs. The Mobile River Basin Aquatic Ecosystem Coalition continues to periodically meet and coordinate activities. |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
3 |
29 |
Support Mobile River Basin Coalition |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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All partners and stakeholders, USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
The Mobile River Basin Coalition continues to meet periodically. Costs not determined |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
2 |
3 |
Minimize aquatic habitat impacts |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, State agencies, Federal Agencies, Local Governments, County governments, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Graduate Student |
Cost absorbed under existing programs. Implementation of planning to remove impediment and improve conectivity of the goldline darter in Shades Creek, a tributary of Cahaba River. |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
2 |
4 |
Encourage development and implementation of mining guidelines |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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Corps of Engineers, State Governments, USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, Environmental Protection Agency , U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Geomorphic studies |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
2 |
5 |
Work with States to ensure water quality |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, Environmental Protection Agency , Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Toxicity studies
In Georgia, the Etowah River Regional HCP (local governments, state and federal governments, private organizations, and local stakeholders are participating in implementation to recover Etowah, amber, and Cherokee darters |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
2 |
6 |
Promote and support a watershed management approach to water quality |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, Environmental Protection Agency , Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Cost absorbed under existing programs
In Georgia, the Etowah River Regional HCP (local governments, state and federal governments, private organizations, and local stakeholders are participating in implementation to recover Etowah, amber, and Cherokee darters |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
2 |
7 |
Develop coordinated plans to address WTP effluents within watersheds |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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Other State, Local Partners, USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, Environmental Protection Agency , Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Cost absorbed under existing programs |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
2 |
8 |
Encourage alternative STP disinfection measures |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, Environmental Protection Agency , Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Work type not yet selected |
Labor type not yet selected |
Cost absorbed under existing programs |
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| Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Dark pigtoe (Pleurobema furvum), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Finelined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Orangenacre mucket (Lampsilis perovalis), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogensis), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Triangular Kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus greenii), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metastriata) |
2 |
9 |
Encourage compliance with current water quality discharge limitation and regulations |
Ongoing Current |
FY 2000 - FY 2004 |
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USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta, Environmental Protection Agency , Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division |
Management: General |
Labor type not yet selected |
Cost absorbed under existing programs |
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