Wetland conservation strategy for the middle and western Snake River and lower reaches of its major tributaries including the Boise River and Payette River

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This document summarizes the findings on high order streams of southern Idaho. The survey area includes the middle and western Snake River and lower reaches of its major tributaries from Milner Dam to the confluence of the Payette River. Tributaries surveyed include the Boise River downstream of Lucky Peak and the lower reaches of the Payette River from Montour to the confluence with the Snake River. Assessment of the quality and condition of plant communities and the occurrence of rare plant and animal species allowed us to categorize twenty-nine wetland sites based on conservation intent. One wetland occurs in a relatively natural condition and full protection is the priority. The biological significance of the surveyed wetland sites, abstracts for rare plant communities, and summaries of animal species are provided to guide management activities. Land managers can apply the process presented here to categorize wetlands, which were not surveyed.

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Reference Code: U01JAN01IDUS <br>

Full Citation: Jankovsky-Jones, M. 2001. Wetland conservation strategy for the middle and western Snake River and lower reaches of its major tributaries including the Boise River and Payette River. Conservation Data Center, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Boise. 35 pp. plus appendices. <br>

Location: ELECTRONIC FILE - ECOLOGY; WETLAND/RIPARIAN SHELF <br>

Keywords: wetland, Idaho, conservation strategy, Upper Snake River, Middle Snake River, Western Snake River, Lower Boise iver, Lower Payette River, Snake River Plain, SRP <br>

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