Project Description
Conduct aerial surveys of priority riparian invasive plants with potential to significantly degrade riparian habitats (e.g., Arundo donax). Develop recommendations for potential future riparian invasive plant management project areas. Identify and coordinate with potential project partner networks.
Conservation Area
Guadalupe and San Antonio Rivers Native Fish Conservation Area, Lower Colorado River Native Fish Conservation Area, Middle Brazos River Native Fish Conservation Area, San Gabriel River Native Fish Conservation Area, Southeast Texas Rivers Native Fish Conservation Area, Northeast Texas Rivers Native Fish Conservation AreaNFCA Objectives
- Mitigate effects of invasive species
- Organize networks of public and private landowners
- Restore impacted habitats
By identifying new priority riparian invasive plant management focal areas and identifying potential project partners, the project will proactively prepare for potential expansion or geographic shifting of riparian invasive plant management efforts to improve aquatic and riparian habitat as other currently funded projects reach a point of diminishing returns in landowner participation and funds become available. Recommended timing of project (tier of importance) is suggested to be proactive in planning future efforts.
river authorities, NGOs
aquatic invasive species funding