Development and evaluation of aquatic conservation strategies

The Aquatic/Watershed Group of the Forest Ecosystem Management Assessment Team chose a strategy that would prevent habitat degradation and promote habitat restoration in large sections, because the temporal and spatial requirements of so many aquatic species are unknown for the complete lifecycle. The strategy included a system of riparian reserves, identification of key watersheds, and analysis and restoration of watersheds. Of the ten FEMAT options, options 1 and 4 were most likely to support habitats well enough to stabilize aquatic organism populations and species. Options 7 and 8 were least likely to attain these goals.