Aquatic Mollusk Survey Protocol: Table of Contents

I.	Introduction and Executive Summary			1
	A.	Background and Summary		2
	B.	Unique Characteristics/Biology & Ecology		3
	C.	Objectives of the Protocol		4
	D.	Trigger for Protocol		4
	E.	Threats to Organisms		9
	F.	Habitat Associations and Range		9
II.	Methodology			11
	A.	Sampling Procedures		11
		1.	Equipment Needed For Surveys	11
		2.	Sampling Strategy, Survey and Sample Areas, and Quadrat Sampling	11
		3.	Defining Where to Take Sample	12
		4.	Collection Methods	13
	B.	Extent of Surveys		14
	C.	Timing of Surveys (Season & Frequency)		14
		1.	Time of Year (Seasons)	15
		2.	Time of Day	15
		3.	Number of Visits	15
		4.	Duration of Visits	15
III.	Information to Collect/Data Management			15
IV.	Required Permits/Surveyor Skills/Training			15
V.	Glossary			16
VI.	References			21

Appendix A.	Known Ranges of C-3 Mollusk Species by State and County	23
Appendix B.	Threats to Species	26
Appendix C.	Range and Habitat Descriptions	28
Appendix D.	Field Form and Data Management	34
Appendix E.	Required Permits, Equipment, Surveyor Skills, and Training	37
Appendix F.	Preparation of Specimens for Relaxation, Storage, and Identification	40
Appendix G.	Identification Keys for Aquatic Gastropods	41

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