Luke
On Tue, 22 Feb 2000, Jay DeLong wrote:
> > Missouri certainly has its share of habitat destruction. But I'm
> > not aware
> > of any species in Missouri that have become endangered as a result of
> > introduced game species. Perhaps you could provide an example.
>
> >From http://www.fws.gov/r3pao/eco%5Fserv/endangrd/fishes/niang%5Ffc.html
>
> The Niangua darter prefers streams with gravel or rocky bottoms and cannot
> live in silty water.
> Why It's Endangered: Dam construction has created barriers in the darter's
> habitat, fragmenting its range and blocking escape from streams that become
> polluted or altered. Highway and bridge construction straighten and widen
> streams, eliminating the small pools in which darters live. Construction and
> other streamside activities such as clearing brush and gravel dredging has
> also increased erosion and added silt to the streams, disrupting the fish's
> habitat. Other threats include exotic predatory fish such as spotted bass
> and rock bass, which were introduced before 1940 and have spread throughout
> the darter's range.
>
>
> > That's one advantage to Missouri's setup. We have a system that is as far
> > removed from politics as seems possible. Pressure from the legislature
> > isn't possible. They don't have any say in funding. The governor's
> > influence is restricted to nominating the conservation department's
> > commissioners.
>
> What a possibly great arrangement. Thanks for sharing that, Chris. What
> role do these commissioners have? And what legal obligations does the state
> have to protect a sensitive area from development?
>
> --
> Jay DeLong
> Olympia, WA
>
>
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