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    Climate Modeling and Partnerships for Freshwater Mussel Conservation in Central Texas

    Research conducted by Texas A&M, USFWS, and The Nature Conservancy is utilizing high resolution, downscaled climate projections to model the extent of climate impacts on streamflow and stream temperature in the San Saba and Llano Rivers. During this project, researchers calculated the degree to which changes in streamflow and temperature will impact the population of the Texas fatmucket. From this information, land managers and conservationists can determine the best steps for protecting the species in the future.

    Location Texas
    Year
    2024

    Details

    Hazards
    Shifting Species, Habitats, and Ecosystems
    Water Quality
    Assets
    Aquatic and Marine Resources
    Water Infrastructure – General

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    Climate Modeling and Partnerships for Freshwater Mussel Conservation in Central Texas

    Funding & Building Capacity

    This project was funded by U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

    Organizations

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

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