Conservation strategies for species and habitats threatened by land use changes

Project Description

Develop conservation strategies for protection of unique and sensitive aquatic species and habitats threatened by land use changes, including recommended measures to consider in land use planning and zoning (e.g., recommended minimum width of riparian buffers, stormwater management techniques/measures, use of pervious paving materials and other low impact development strategies)

Conservation Area

Colorado

NFCA Objectives

Project Hierarchy: 1
Estimated Cost Range: ~$50,000 - $100,000
Project Submitted By: Advisory Council Member
Suggested Contact: Gary Garrett, Tim Birdsong

increased public awareness, improved watershed function

UT-Austin, Hill Country Alliance, Land Trusts, Texas A&M University

Project Status

  • Suggested
  • Ongoing
  • Completed

Project Location

Hill Country Rivers NFCA