WSP08420

• File Number: 8240.200.14.D
• Description: UCRBRIP Biology Committee
• State: CO
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Date: 1/1/1995
• Author: CWCB
• Title: Biology Committee Review of Scopes of Work
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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RECOVERY IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
FOR THE ENDANGERED FISH SPECIES
IN THE UPPER COLORADO RIVER BASIN

FY-95
SCOPE-OF-WORK PROPOSAL

Lead Agency:
Submitted by:
Address:

U,S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Program Director

John Hamill CateQorv: Ongoing

134 Union Boulevard
Lakewood, Colorado B0225

Date: Apri 1 25, 1994
I, Title of Proposal:

Propagation and Nonnative Fish Coordinator

II. Relationship to RIPRAP:

III, Reduce negative impacts of nonnative fishes and sportfish
management activities (Activity III" page 44 of the 10-15-
93 version of the RIPRAP as amended),

IV, Conserve genetic integrity and augment or restore populations
(Activity IV page 44 of the 10-15-93 version of the RIPRAP),

III. Study Goals, Objectives, and End Products:

To coordinate recovery activities related to genetics conservation of
endangered Colorado River fishes, captive propagation of endangered
fishes, and management of sportfish or other nonnative fish,

IV, Study Area:
Upper Colorado River Basin, excluding the San Juan River Subbasin

V. Tasks/Approach

Task I - Coordination of Genetics Conservation of Endangered Colorado
River Fishes

Coordinate all Program activities related to genetics conservation and
management of endangered fishes in the Upper Colorado River Basin.
Coordinator will be responsible for updating the Genetics Management
Plan and as well as review and clearance of proposed Endangered Fish
Stocking Plans. Serve as liaison between Genetics Advisory Panel and
the Biology Committee to review stocking plans and to make decisions on
genetics-related issues, Serve as the lead person for an annual review