Habitat restoration
Project Description
Sarcoxie Cave and Spring, Sarcoxie, Missouri.
Restore and protect habitat for Ozark cavefish and Arkansas darter while developing area into low-impact public park.
Project Map
County: Jasper County, MO
Project Size:
- 3.0 acres
Project Sites
- Sarcoxie Cave and Spring
Goals and Targets
Primary Motivations:
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Conservation Mission
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Public Benefit
Primary Goals:
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Restore the site to a natural Ozark appearance and balance. Protect endangered and rare fauna. Remove invasive weeds. Develop the site as a scenic low-impact public park.
Progress: On-going and long-term
Targeted Habitats:
- Aquatic
- Lakes and Ponds
- Rivers and Streams
- Forests and Woodlands
- Deciduous Forests and Woodlands
- Human Habitats
- Urban and Residential
- Urban Habitats (High Intensity Developed)
- Special Types
- Caves and Subterranean
- Wetlands and Riparian Habitats
- Lowland Riparian Forests and Shrublands
Targeted Species:
- Arkansas Darter Etheostoma cragini
- Ozark Cavefish Amblyopsis rosae
Conservation Actions
| Action | Status | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control invasive plants | In Progress | 2017 | 2017 |