Creating a systematic prioritization of stream reaches for conservation of aquatic species

• Published in: Ecosphere (Washington, D.C) Vol. 15; no. 2
• Main Authors: Kiser, Alexander H., Craig, Cody A., Bonner, Timothy H., Littrell, Brad, Smith, Chase H., Robertson, Clinton R., Wang, Hsiao‐Hsuan, Grant, William E., Johnson, Matthew S., Lopez, Roel, Randklev, Charles R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken, USA John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.02.2024; Wiley
• Subjects: Aquatic ecosystems; Basins; Biodiversity; Biodiversity hot spots; climate; Climate change; Creeks & streams; Ecosystems; Endangered & extinct species; endangered species; ensemble models; Fresh water; freshwater mussels; Habitats; Hydrography; Land use; maximum entropy; Mollusks; Protected areas; random forest; River ecology; Rivers; species distribution models; Species richness; Wildlife conservation; Gulf of Mexico; New Mexico; United States > US; Texas

Human impacts on aquatic ecosystems have resulted in systemic declines of global freshwater species abundance and richness. Conservation and governmental groups worldwide have designated protected areas to preserve the remaining diversity. The biodiversity hotspot approach, which designates areas ba...