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Goals and Objectives for the Tucson Shovel-nosed Snake Implementation of anticipated covered activities may result in the loss of potential habitat in Avra Valley as a result of water development projects. Direct take of snakes is not likely. Mortality may occur when snakes are hit by vehicles while crossing roads. The indirect effects of these development projects may impact the snake through impacts to soil conditions, loss of native vegetation, reduction in native prey base, disturbance by humans, e.g., construction and facility maintenance activities. This species is not known to occur within areas that have been developed. Goal: 1. Contribute to maintaining local and regional populations of Tucson shovel-nosed snakes. Specific Objectives: 1. Provide for long-term availability of suitable habitat for Tucson shovel-nosed snakes. 2. Minimize potential for mortality of Tucson shovel-nosed snakes. 3. Reduce barriers to movement for Tucson shovel-nosed snakes. Conservation Measures: 1. Provide for long-term availability of suitable habitat for Tucson shovel-nosed snakes. a. Permanently protect suitable Tucson shovel-nosed snake habitat within the City of Tucson planning area. b. Protect essential habitat elements to maintain long-term productivity of Tucson shovel-nosed snake habitat. c. Limit disturbances near protected Tucson shovel-nosed snake habitat. d. Support research to improve understanding of Tucson shovel-nosed snake habitat requirements. e. Work with other jurisdictions and entities to identify and implement strategies to minimize disturbance to suitable Tucson shovel-nosed snakes habitat in northern Avra Valley. 2. Minimize potential for mortality of Tucson shovel-nosed snakes. a. Reduce potential for loss of Tucson shovel-nosed snakes to domestic cats and dogs. b. Reduce potential for loss of Tucson shovel-nosed snakes to vehicle strikes. c. Educate target audience about need and ways to minimize threats to Tucson shovel-nosed snakes. 3. Reduce barriers to movement for Tucson shovel-nosed snakes. |