Habitat enhancement/restoration to address immediate needs for Leon Springs Pupfish

Project Description

Research to understand changes in vegetative communities (potentially associated with hydrologic changes) and actions that can be taken to better manage these wetlands systems through fire or other actions. Includes monitoring/evaluation to generate guidelines for vegetation management in ciénegas (e.g., hydrology/water management, use of fire, grazing, etc.)

Conservation Area

Pecos River

NFCA Objectives

Project Hierarchy: 1
Estimated Cost Range: ~$1000 - $50,000
Project Submitted By: Ryan Smith
Suggested Contact: Ryan Smith

Improved management of ciénega complexes

Texas Nature Conservancy, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

USFWS Section 6

Project Status

  • Suggested
  • Ongoing
  • Completed

Project Location

Diamond Y Preserve