A scientist is studying wildlife. She estimates the population of bats in her state to be 326,000. She predicts the population to grow at an average annual rate of 1.4%. Using the scientist's prediction, create an equation that models the population of bats, y, after x years.
A: y= 326000(1.4)^x
B: y= 326000(0.014)^x
C: y=326000(1.014)^x
D: y=326000(0.986)^x