Common use of Habitat Degradation Clause in Contracts

Habitat Degradation. Major threats in this GMU are: degradation of habitat due to livestock grazing, oil and gas exploration, and alteration of wetland/spring complexes due to groundwater withdrawal. Livestock grazing specifically impacts the habitat by trampling shorelines, reducing vegetation, decreasing water quality, and accelerating succession of spring complexes. Oil and gas exploration may lead to a decrease in water quality, water contamination, and potentially alter groundwater pathways. Alterations to wetland/spring habitat include diversions for agricultural or municipal purposes. Water withdrawals are currently proposed to support human population growth in Southern Nevada may impact ground water levels in the Snake Valley (Xxxxx and Xxxxxx 2005). Detrimental Interactions: Several nonnative species have been introduced into some of the subunits for purposes ranging from mosquito abatement to recreational fishing opportunities. Competition and predation by nonnative species has significantly impacted least chub populations and poses a potential threat in this GMU. West Desert GMU Conservation Elements Habitat Protection, Nonnative Control, Range Expansion, Restore Hydrologic Conditions, Monitoring

Habitat Degradation. Major threats in this GMU are: degradation of habitat due to livestock grazing, oil and gas exploration, and alteration of wetland/spring complexes due to groundwater withdrawal. Livestock grazing specifically impacts the habitat by trampling shorelines, reducing vegetation, decreasing water quality, and accelerating succession of spring complexes. Oil and gas exploration may lead to a decrease in water quality, water contamination, and potentially alter groundwater pathways. Alterations to wetland/spring habitat include diversions for agricultural or municipal purposes. Water withdrawals are currently proposed to support human population growth in Southern Nevada may impact ground water levels in the Snake Valley (Xxxxx and Xxxxxx Hurlow 2005). Detrimental Interactions: Several nonnative species have been introduced into some of the subunits for purposes ranging from mosquito abatement to recreational fishing opportunities. Competition and predation by nonnative species has significantly impacted least chub populations and poses a potential threat in this GMU. West Desert GMU Conservation Elements Habitat Protection, Nonnative Control, Range Expansion, Restore Hydrologic Conditions, Monitoring