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. . ,. The recovery goals also identify and establish "recovery factor criteria" which address habitat characteristics, protection from overutilization and adequacy of regulatory mechanisms to protect the fish. The USFWS indicated that recovery goals would be reviewed every five years and could be modified if necessary. Several years ago, the USFWS developed a policy on the designation of "distinct population segments" (DPS) for certain endangered species. In the context of the native endangered fish, the USFWS could down- or de-list DPSs of the fish in the upper basin, but leave the T &E status in place in the lower basin. Prior to the USFWS taking this action, I believe that the USFWS must consult with appropriate lower basin wildlife resource management agencies and affected stakeholders (e.g., LCR MSCP participants). Because of the significant issues and concerns associated with the draft recovery goals (e.g., Colorado pikeminnow repatriation, down- and de-listing criteria, etc.), I am recommending that the Board prepare a letter detailing our concerns. WESTERN WATER PLANNING Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Forwn In Washington D.C. all activities these past few weeks have been directed towards President Bush's tax cut. The administration has indicated that the President's budget for FY 2002 will not be released until April 3'd. Based on comments by Treasure Secretary Paul O'Neill that the overall growth of the budget will be held to 4 percent, I would not expect to see any increase in agriculture's budget for EQIP. Glen Canvon Adaotive Management The Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program Technical Work Group (TWG) met on February 13-14,2001, in Phoenix, Arizona. The TWG reviewed preparations for the upcoming river trip in late- March, discussed management objectives for additional research programs, recei ved a briefing on Colorado River Basin hydrology, and discussed budget protocols and the federal budget process. The TWG has scheduled another meeting for March 14-15,2001, in Phoenix, Arizona. Additionally, the ad hoc committee of the Adaptive Management Work Group, of which I am a member, has released the latest draft of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program Strategic Plan Update. The Strategic Plan guides the work of the Glen Canyon Dam AMP through an identification of the AMP's vision and mission, guiding principles, and goals and objectives. It is in this document that the Basin States were able to ensure that appropriate language was inserted to protect the dynamic nature of Lake Mead and Hoover Dam operations. r ~e..~..~__~J"-~ ~ Gerald R. Zimmerman Executive Director . ~ "j .8