Lower Mississippi Region Comprehensive Study. Appendix Q. Fish and Wildlife.
Abstract
The purpose of this appendix are to make an inventory of fish and wildlife resources including terrestrial and aquatic habitats and related environmental factors for the Lower Mississippi Region and for each of the 10 water resource planning areas (WRPA's) into which the region was divided for planning purposes; determine present hunting, fishing, and non-consumptive use of the fish and wildlife resource; determine hunting, fishing, and other fish and wildlife needs for future time periods of 1980, 2000, and 2020; and assess fish and wildlife resources as related to or influenced by existing land and water resource programs. This study utilized available basic data and exchange of technical data among Federal and State agencies. It covers only areas and species dependent upon or affected by fresh water. Descriptions of fish and wildlife resources include discussion of species, general extent and quality of habitats, fishing and hunting use, and factors affecting biological resources. Material is presented for fish and wildlife groups in sufficient detail to identify essential habitat and critical problems, and to show differences among the 10 hydrologic planning areas within the region. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA041366