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Fish, F., & Commission, W. C. (2013). A species action plan for the suwannee cooter pseudemys concinna suwanniensis Tallahasse, Florida: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 
Added by: Sarina Wunderlich (06 Jul 2014 16:10:44 UTC)
Resource type: Report/Documentation
BibTeX citation key: Fish2013c
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Categories: General
Keywords: Emydidae, Habitat - habitat, Nordamerika - North America, Pseudemys nelsoni, Schildkröten - turtles + tortoises
Creators: Commission, Fish, Turner
Publisher: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Tallahasse, Florida)
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Abstract     
The Suwannee cooter (Pseudemys concinna suwanniensis) is a moderately large river turtle and the largest member of the family Emydidae in the United States. Generally considered a subspecies of the more widespread river cooter, the Suwannee cooter inhabits Gulf coastal rivers from the central Panhandle (Ochlockonee River and eastward) into the peninsula as far south as the Alafia River (Tampa Bay region). Principal threats include the combined effects of human take (now unlawful), water pollution, riverine habitat degradation (impoundment, channel dredging, snag removal, siltation), impacts with motorized boats, and predation (turtles and nests). The Suwannee cooter is currently listed as a Species of Special Concern by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and its take is prohibited by FWC rules. A 2011 biological assessment determined that the species does not meet recently adopted criteria for continued listing. Upon implementation of the Imperiled Species Management Plan and associated rule amendment to Chapter 68A-27, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), the Suwanee cooter will no longer be listed as a Species of Special Concern. Staff of the FWC, with stakeholder assistance, developed this plan to guide recovery of the species to prevent the need for relisting in the future. Objectives of the plan are to maintain the current extent of occurrence of the species in Florida and to maintain or increase population sizes in each river where it naturally occurs. Major strategies for achieving these objectives are to maintain the current regulatory protections; maintain or enhance the water quality, water quantity, and habitat characteristics of occupied rivers, including nearby nesting habitats; identify and protect private lands bordering inhabited rivers and streams; minimize incidental take resulting from fishing, boating, and other activities; educate the public and law enforcement personnel about the species and rules concerning its protection; encourage land managers to consider the species’ welfare and requirements in all management activities on their lands; and support research that will increase knowledge about the species and facilitate its conservation. Successful management of the Suwannee cooter through implementation of this plan will require cooperation among local, state, and federal governmental agencies; non-governmental organizations; development and industrial interests; private landowners; academic institutions; and the public. This plan details the actions necessary to improve the conservation status of the Suwannee cooter. A summary of this plan will be included in the Imperiled Species Management Plan (ISMP), in satisfaction of the management plan requirements in Chapter 68A-27, F.A.C., Rules Relating to Endangered or Threatened Species. The ISMP will address comprehensive management needs for 60 of Florida’s imperiled species and will include an implementation plan; rule recommendations; permitting standards and exempt activities; anticipated economic, ecological, and social impacts; projected costs of implementation and identification of funding sources; and a revision schedule. The imperiled species management planning process relies heavily on stakeholder input and partner support. This level of involvement and support is also critical to the successful implementation of the ISMP. Any significant changes to this plan will be made with the continued involvement of stakeholders.
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