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Neosho Madtom and Waste from Livestock agricultural runoff containing pesticide chemicals Neosho Madtom and waste from livestock. Noturus placidus Guidelines for Landowners Using Conservation Practices Missouri Department of Conservation Common name ▪ Neosho Madtom Photo Credit: http://www.ichthyophilia.com/mokan/protected.html Scientific name ▪ Noturus placidus State status ▪ Endangered Recommendations Federal status ▪ Threatened To ensure the long-term survival of the Neosho madtom in Missouri, it is important that current and Ecology potential habitat be protected. To do this, project The Neosho madtom is a member of a group of activities should minimize impact to streams and small catfishes called madtoms, of which 9 species riparian corridors. Efforts should be made to ensure are found in Missouri. Neosho madtoms were our waterways are healthy through protection and/or historically located in localized areas of Missouri, restoration of habitat for this and other aquatic Kansas, and Oklahoma. In southwestern Missouri, species. the Neosho madtom is found in the lower 15 miles of the Spring River, a medium-sized stream with Avoid constructing stream crossings. If moderate gradient, permanent flow, and abundant unavoidable, culverts and stream crossings should gravel and cobble. The fish lives at the bottom of be constructed with the same bottom elevation as the stream under rocks, often moving between the the existing streambed to avoid restricting stream spaces in the gravel and cobble in riffles or runs in flow and obstructing fish passage. Bank clear water. Neosho madtoms are most active at stabilization materials should consist only of rock, night, foraging primarily within three hours after clean broken concrete or similar materials free of sunset on aquatic insects, including larvae of pollutants, silt and extraneous debris including caddisflies, mayflies, and midges. Spawning exposed rebar. Erosion and sediment controls typically takes place in June and July. Madtoms should be implemented, maintained and monitored make cavity nests in protected hiding places where for the duration of a project. the eggs are laid and then guarded by one or both parents. Neosho madtoms are the smallest Follow proper sand and gravel removal procedures Missouri catfish, with adults commonly 1.8 to 3 outlined in the Missouri Instream Sand and Gravel inches in length. Removal Guidelines prepared by the Missouri Departments of Conservation and Natural Reasons for Decline Resources. Guidelines include the following: leave Although there is no indication that Neosho a minimum 20-foot buffer zone between the water madtoms were ever more abundant in Missouri than line and the excavation area, do not mine within 20 they are currently, habitat degradation from dam feet of streamside vegetation, and do not alter construction, sedimentation, pollution from mining stream channels. In addition, do not remove gravel and agriculture activities have led to declines in during the Neosho madtom spawning season (June Neosho madtom numbers in Oklahoma and Kansas. 1 to July 31). Localized threats include construction of dams and impoundments, improper and untimely sand and Limit clearing of vegetation, including standing and gravel removal, pollution from lead-zinc mining and downed timber, to that which is absolutely necessary for construction purposes. Re-establish Updated: September 9, 2008 and maintain forested riparian corridors at least 100- Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180 feet wide along streams to reduce erosion and Telephone: 573-751-4115 capture nutrient rich runoff. Discourage cattle from http://www.mdc.mo.gov/nathis/endangered/ using streams and exclude livestock with fences to allow the area to naturally re-vegetate. Move Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of Environmental Quality watering areas into pastures and away from P.O. Box 176 streams. Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176 Telephone: 800-361-4827 / 573-751-1300 Refer to Management Recommendations for http://www.dnr.mo.gov/env/index.html Construction Projects Affecting Missouri Streams and Rivers. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Branch Consider the balance between adverse and 700 Federal Building beneficial practices when determining the overall 601 E. 12th Street effect of a conservation practice. Kansas City, MO 64106-2896 Telephone: 816-389-3990 http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/ Beneficial Practices Limit livestock access to streams. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Protection and restoration of riparian Water, Wetlands, and Pesticides Division corridors along streams. 901 North 5th Street Nutrient and pest management on adjacent Kansas City, KS 66101 agricultural fields that results in reduced Telephone: 913-551-7003 / 800-223-0425 opportunities for contamination of runoff. http://www.epa.gov/region7/ Practices that control erosion and prevent the delivery of sediment to the aquatic U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ecological Services Field Office system will prove beneficial to this species. 101 Park DeVille Dr., Suite A Columbia, MO 65203 Adverse Practices Telephone: 573-234-2132 Sand and gravel removal beyond the excess http://www.fws.gov/midwest/partners/missouri.html material on adjacent unconsolidated bars. Project activities that occur below the high Legal bank during the Neosho madtom spawning The Missouri Department of Conservation prepared period of June 1 through July 31. these guidelines for conservation practices with Improper erosion and sediment control. assistance from other state agencies, contractors, Constructing dams and other impoundment and others to provide guidance to those people who structures on streams that host the fish. wish to voluntarily act to protect wildlife and habitat. Culverts, fords, and stream crossings that create a barrier to fish passage or restrict Compliance with these management guidelines is stream flow. not required by the Missouri wildlife and forestry law Unnecessary vehicle and equipment stream or by any regulation of the Missouri Conservation crossing. Commission. Other federal, state or local laws may Removing or degrading the riparian corridor affect construction practices. near springs and along streams. Unmanaged application of pesticides, animal “State Endangered Status” is determined by the waste or fertilizers. Missouri Conservation Commission under constitutional authority, and specific requirements Information Contacts for impacts to such species are expressed in the Missouri Department of Conservation Missouri Wildlife Code, rule 3 CSR 10-4.111. Policy Coordination Section P.O. Box 180 Species listed under the Federal Endangered 2901 W. Truman Blvd Species Act must be considered in projects Updated: September 9, 2008 receiving federal funds or requiring permits under the Clean Water Act, with compliance issues resolved in consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Updated: September 9, 2008 .
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