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, 1:1 . Cultural Resource Protection - The cultural resource program is not a significant issue. It is of interest only to the Tribes and has relatively little impact on other aspects of the AMP. . Lake Powell Assessment - The monitoring and research activities for Lake Powell are a contentious issue. The GCMRC recently completed a Lake Powell Assessment which evaluated water quality, temperature regime, biological resources, etc. Dam operations have an impact on upstream resources (temperature, salinity, etc.) Based on this assessment the GCMRC developed a long range research and monitoring program for Lake Powell. . Issue - the GCP Act addressed resources downstream from GCD. The Upper Basin States are concerned that if research and monitoring extends upstream of the dam the Operation of Navajo Reservoir, Flaming Gorge and the Aspinall Units may eventually be impacted. However, the States recognize that dam operations affect Lake Powell resources (water temperature and quality) which in turn affect downstream resources. An Ad Hoc group, which includes Colorado, is addressing this issue. Assessment of Adaptive Management Program . So far the AMP seems to work reasonably well . My assessment of the participating parties is as follows . Bureau of Reclamation - Wants to do a good job protecting the resources within the limitations of the GCP Act . Indian Tribes - seem to have a lot of interest only in issues that relate to protection of tribal cultural resources . Lower Basin States - Arizona-California-Nevada representatives attend TWG meetings on a regular basis but do not actually participate very much. They simply want to stay apprised of the programs' activities and how those activities might impact Lower Basin interests, especially the Multi Species Conservation Plan. At this time the AMP has not had any impact on Lower Basin issues. :,.,.~ ,"." ~~ " ~ ;.:' ~. '.! ..~,- '. c' .~ .) 8