This project proposal incorporates conservation, management, and recovery actions for twelve endangered species act (ESA) listed fish species in nevada: devils hole pupfish (cyprinodon diabolis)…

This project proposal incorporates conservation, management, and recovery actions for twelve endangered species act (ESA) listed fish species in nevada: devils hole pupfish (cyprinodon diabolis) endangered , moapa dace (moapa coriacea) endangered , razorback sucker (xyrauchen texanus) endangered , bonytail (gila elegans) endangered , woundfin (plagopterus argentissimus) endangered , virgin river chub (gila seminuda) endangered , white river springfish (crenichthys baileyi) endangered , hiko white river springfish (crenichthys baileyi grandis) endangered , pahranagat roundtail chub (gila robusta jordani) endangered , pahrump poolfish (empetrichthys latos) endangered , big spring spinedace (lepidomeda mollispinis pratensis) threatened , and white river spinedace (lepidomeda albivallis) endangered . These federally listed species all occur in geographic proximity, in southern nevada within the lower colorado river basin and tributaries, in disjunct portions of the white river and meadow valley wash drainage systems, and adjacent areas of white pine county, nevada, except for devils hole pupfish, which occurs within the amargosa river basin, and certain refuge populations of the pahrump poolfish in clark county. This project also benefits more than 30 other native aquatic species of greatest conservation need (sgcn), that are identified in the nevada state wildlife action plan (swap), where they occur in the same or adjacent habitats within the geographic scope of this project. Current, ongoing annual efforts involving species surveys, status monitoring, identification and implementation of actions to secure and enhance habitats, and recovery implementation coordination between the nevada department of wildlife (ndow), U.S. Fish and wildlife service (FWS), bureau of land management (BLM), and other partners are essential to preclude species extinction and or loss of individual fish populations and maintain progress towards eventual recovery of these species. An understanding of species life history, distribution, population status and trend, habitat conditions, and species interactions is needed in order to assess risk and develop sound management, conservation, and recovery strategies for all native, aquatic, nongame species. Needs, objectives, approaches, and expected results and benefits from the implementation of this proposed project are identified in detail within the project statement. Specific activities include species survey and monitoring, coordination with FWS and other agencies and entities, providing technical assistance, implementing safe harbor agreements, and conducting habitat restoration where appropriate. Expected results include the acquisition of updated population status information additional completed habitat restoration projects continued coordination, development, and implementation of multi-party conservation agreements a reduction in nonnative invasive species threats and continued coordinated execution of conservation and recovery strategies and actions, and eventual delisting for these listed species.