The Nevada Wildlife Action Plan:

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2. The Nevada Wildlife Action Plan:

3. Species of Conservation Priority 72 Birds 49 Mammals 20 Reptiles 7 Amphibians 40 Fishes 75 Mollusks and Crustaceans Habitat capability is grossly inadequate. Needs support from somewhere.Habitat capability is grossly inadequate. Needs support from somewhere.

4. 27 Key Habitats:Springs and Springbrooks

5. Key HabitatConservation Strategy Acreage by Ecoregion SW ReGAP Ecological Systems Habitat Description Importance to Wildlife Key Habitat Elements for Wildlife Land Uses Habitat Conditions Problems Priority Research Needs Conservation Actions

6. Springs and Springbrooks in Nevada 4,000 springs mapped in Nevada Springs provide crucial habitat to a significant percentage of Nevada�s listed species Springs are an extremely important element in maintaining Nevada�s wildlife diversity

7. Springs and Springbrooks Conservation Actions Action: Develop effective methods for restoration of fully-functioning spring habitats Action: Maintain the ecological function of spring habitats by stabilizing discharge and springbrook morphology Action: Continue implementation of recovery and conservation programs for spring and springbrook species of conservation priority within Railroad Valley.

8. Existing Teams, Conservation Agreements and Partners Railroad Valley Recovery Implementation Team Railroad Valley Springfish Recovery Plan

9. Acquisition Team

10. Funding Acquisition USFWS Recovery Land Acquisition Grant Nevada Question 1 Conservation Bond

12. Funding Restoration � Lockes Ranch USFWS Section 6 Funds State Wildlife Grants Nevada Question 1 Conservation Bond Restoration � Duckwater Valley USFWS Section 6 Funds State Wildlife Grants

13. Lockes Restoration Activities Goal: To provide restored, functional habitats for springfish which will maintain the population at levels adequate to meet recovery goals for de-listing of the species Refill and re-grade artificial pond sites and irrigation ditches Remove all diversion ditches Install off-site watering for cattle and big game Use BMPs to revegetate and minimize invasive introduction Restore outflow to historic channels

14. Other Species Benefitted Western Toad Big Spring springsnail Shorebirds, wading birds and others

15. Future Projects Dave�s Island Acquisition Bull Trout Salvelinus confluentus (T)

16. Future Projects Little Humboldt River/Snowstorm Mountains Acquisition Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, Oncorhynchus clarki henshawi (T)

17. Other Implementation Strategies Nevada Wetlands Priority Conservation Plan Habitat Conservation Plan for Springs of Biodiversity Significance Steptoe Valley Conservation Assessment Native Aquatics Plan Docking to Partner Plans

19. Key Implementation Mechanisms Endangered Species Recovery Plans Refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plans BLM � Resource Management Plans USFS � Forest Plans Tribal Wildlife Programs County Resource Planning Private Lands Assistance - WHIP, etc.

20. BASIC DOCKING MECHANISMS Identify priority species Identify key habitats Identify key habitat parameters that can be manipulated for positive response Identify regional population objectives Assist in the formulation of local habitat objectives

21. Recent WAP Strategies Heinz Center Performance Measures Workshop for Nevada�s WAP March 6 & 7 in Reno Climate Change Chapter for Nevada�s WAP Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act Question 1 Planning Grant