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43 Implications of Experimental vs. Non-Experimental Budget: Surveys for KAS will only occur once, in the fall in FY06. Monitoring of Kanab ambersnails and utilized habitat, and southwestern willow flycatcher breeding pairs: (I) is a compliance requirement and allows managers to assess the status of this endangered species (2) provides data on the effect of periodic management of sediment through high flows under the Record of Decision on the population dynamics and habitat interactions of Kanab ambersnail. . Summary Project Description: To determine the extent of Kanab ambersnail habitat at Vaseys Paradise and estimate the abundance of Kanab ambersnails at Vaseys Paradise. To determine the presence of breeding pairs of southwest em willow flycatchers within the CRE. Specific objectives of the project include: . Provide habitat estimates and change detection of habitat of Kanab ambersnail for varying stage levels. . Provide yearly estimates of adult snails at Vascys Paradise . Identify the location of breeding pairs of southwestern willow flycatchers. i. MO's and IN's ADDRESSED: Goal 5 and 6, MO's 5.1, 5.2,6.6,6.7; CMINs 5.1.1, 5.2.1, 6.7.1. Status/Schedule: FYOI-05 - Initiated in its current design as a monitoring effort in FY 2001 through a cooperative agreement with AGFD. A review of methodologies could take place in FY06, pending availability of funds and staff time. Exploring altemative methodologies will be delayed under this schedule until funds are available'. Budget Changes: Outside Science/labor: Allocation is reduced by $20,000 and KAS surveys are conducted once in the fall (AugusUScptember) of 2006. LogisJics: logistics is reduced by $10,000, the cost of a trip. Training/travel related costs: reduced to zero. GCMRC salaries: Reduced to cover 1 17th of terrestrial biologist time. . GCMRC FY2006 Annual Work Plan (Draft, June 10,2005)