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•Ecologists.
4.4         Implement targeted water mouse detection surveys.                                                 Survey programs specifically targeting water mouse are to be implemented as a priority, where feasible and safe (see below), at all locations outlined in Appendix B using suitable survey methods and timing as per the locally relevant technical information brochures developed in Action 4.1. Additional areas may also be surveyed as opportunities arise. Animal ethics and/or survey permits are required for most – but not all – of the water mouse detection methods.   Proportion of priority detection locations surveyed.
            Responsibility:                                                                                   If detected, effective water mouse monitoring and adaptive management programs are to be developed and implemented as per Actions 5.2, 5.3, 6.1 & 6.2.
            •Land managers and Custodians.                                                                    Targeted water mouse detection surveys in areas with exclusive and joint Native Title determinations are to be developed and managed, or co-developed and co-managed, by the relevant Native Title holders.
            •Ecologists.
4.5         Collect water mouse genetic samples.                                                              To support research into water mouse population connectivity, non-invasive genetic samples are to be collected from a representative number of individual water mice captured at each water mouse survey location and deposited with the Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics at the Australian Museum. Samples are to be collected in accordance with relevant permit conditions for each location.                                                                            Number of genetic samples collected.
            Responsibility:
            •Land managers and Custodians.
            •Ecologists.
4.6         Report targeted survey outcomes to the Water Mouse Recovery Team.                                 A short report outlining the area and habitats surveyed, methods used, and survey outcomes for all targeted water mouse detection surveys is to be made available to the Water Mouse Recovery Team within 1 year of the survey program occurring. A streamlined report template (See Action 4.2) is to be provided to land managers and Custodians, and Ecologists, to assist with this process.                                                                                   Number of targeted detection survey reports received.
            Responsibility:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Capacity to estimate representative EOO and AOO values.
            •Land managers and Custodians.
            •Ecologists.

Targeted water mouse detection surveys may not be viable in areas with one or more of the following constraints:
1)        Restrictions on access to sites of cultural significance.
2)        Cultural restrictions on survey methods (e.g. night work, animal trapping).
3)        Environmental restrictions on survey methods (e.g. unpredictable or excessive high tide).
4)        Significant safety concerns due to remoteness and/or ruggedness.
5)        Unsafe conditions due to:
a)        Unmitigable risk of attack by saltwater crocodile.
b)        Tidal range including storm surge and current.
c)        Inclement or unpredictable weather.
Should an area be unviable for survey in the long-term, this information should be provided to the Water Mouse Recovery Team.
By implementing active search and/or remote camera methods, significant efficiencies may be achieved by adding targeted water mouse detection surveys to other activities in remote areas with