Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge Complex 5/6/2020 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2020. Region 8 Methodology for Identifying Priority Resources of Concern to Guide Management on National Wildlife Refuges: Version 3. National Wildlife Refuge System, Inventory and Monitoring Initiative. Sacramento, CA https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/Reference/Profile/116977 https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/Reference/Profile/116977 methods IUCN 2020. Habitat Classification v 3.1 https://iucn.com data standard WEM STLC_WEM Wetland ecosystem: marshlands ecosystem Wetlands (inland) – Seasonal/intermittent freshwater lakes (over 8 ha) Marshlands of the Stillwater National Wildlife Complex are characterized by seasonal and permanent standing water often with vegetation surrounding or interspersed. Marsh types include mudflats/alkali flats, submergent, emergent and wet meadow and open water. These wetlands support a diverse community of flora and fauna, most notably waterbirds. STLC_WEM_01 Freshwater wetlands ecosystem STLC_WEM_02 Saline Wetlands ecosystem STLC_WEM_03 submergent marshlands ecosystem STLC_WEM_04 Vegetatated marshland ecosystem STLC_WEM_05 Shorebirds species group STLC_WEM_06 Waterfowl species group FF08RSTL00 Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge STL FF08RFLN00 Fallon National Wildlife Refuge FLN CNW STLC_CNW colonial nesting waterbirds taxon group NA Waterbirds are pretty cool. FF08RSTL00 Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge STL FF08RFLN00 Fallon National Wildlife Refuge FLN CWF STLC_CWF colonial nesting waterbird foraging area ecosystem Wetlands (inland) – Seasonal/intermittent freshwater lakes (over 8 ha) The area were waterbirds forage. FF08RSTL00 Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge STL FF08RFLN00 Fallon National Wildlife Refuge FLN RIP STLC_RIP Wetland ecosystem: riparian ecosystem Wetlands (inland) – Permanent rivers/streams/creeks (includes waterfalls) Riparian vegetation communities are variable with cottonwood and willow stands common along the lower reaches of the Carson River; upland shrub, grasses, and emergent vegetation along the Stillwater Slough; and willows with few other plant species located at the outlet of Stillwater Marsh to the Carson Sink. STLC_RIP_01 Neotropical migrant birds species group STLC_RIP_02 Raptors species group STLC_RIP_03 Bats species group FF08RSTL00 Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge STL FF08RFLN00 Fallon National Wildlife Refuge FLN UPL STLC_UPL Upland ecosystem(s) ecosystem Desert – Temperate The upland ecosystems of Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge Complex include sand dunes, shrublands, and grasslands. Although little is known about the biodiversity of uplands here, they are known to support migratory species such as bats, raptors, and songbirds. STLC_UPL_01 Shrublands ecosystem STLC_UPL_02 Grasslands ecosystem STLC_UPL_03 Sand dunes ecosystem STLC_UPL_04 Kit fox (Vulpes macrotis) species STLC_UPL_05 Migratory birds species group STLC_UPL_06 Raptors species group STLC_UPL_07 Bats species group FF08RSTL00 Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge STL FF08RFLN00 Fallon National Wildlife Refuge FLN