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Navigating Protections: Spatial and Policy Analysis of River Conservation Policies in the U.S.
Abstract:
<p dir="ltr">Global freshwater biodiversity is in crisis. The United Nations Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s Target 3 asks for countries to protect at least 30% of their inland waters by 2030. As the United States aims to meet its 30X30 commitment, it is important to first understand what types and extent of protections already exist on riverine ecosystems across the country. Against that backdrop, this study asks 1) What types of protection policies are being employed on rivers in the U.S. and what is the extent of those protections? To answer this question, we employ a mixed methods approach. Through a literature review, at least 14 policies protecting free-flowing river connectivity were revealed. Subsequent spatial analysis details the total mileage protected under one or more of these policies. Policy analysis reveals that, while each policy aims to protect the integrity of the riverine ecosystem, they possess unique attributes associated with their conservation aims and scope. Results will be disseminated to conservation organizations and government agencies to inform focused efforts to fill the gap in protecting one million of the country's 3 million miles of river. </p>
Keywords: GIS, freshwater conservation, 30X30, free-flowing rivers, political ecology
Authors:
Danielle A Juarez, Northern Arizona University; Submitting Author / Primary Presenter
Denielle Perry, Director, Free Flowing River Lab, School of Earth and Sustainability, Northern Arizona University; Co-Author (this author will not present)
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Navigating Protections: Spatial and Policy Analysis of River Conservation Policies in the U.S.
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