WSP11654

• File Number: 8240.200.10.B
• Description: UCRBRIP Annual Report
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Date: 12/10/1993
• Author: USDOI/FWS
• Title: Fiscal Year 1993 Annual Report Part 1
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Publication

FY 93 Annual Project Report
Colorado River Recovery Program

I. Recovery Program Project Number: 5

II. Title of Project: Information and Education.

III. Principal Investigator:

Connie Young
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
P.O. Box 25486
Denver, CO 80225
[phone]

IV. study Schedule: Ongoing

V. Relationship to RIPRAP: The following RIPRAP items deal directly with
information and education:

VI. Increase public awareness of and support for the endangered fish
and the Recovery Program.

VI.A.

VI.B.

VI.C.

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VI. E.

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VI.E.5.

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VI.E.7.
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VI.E.13.
V1.E.14.

Conduct survey to measure public awareness of and
att itudes toward endangered fi sh and the Recovery Program.

Train Recovery Program managers and researchers in media
relations.

Plan and implement information and education activities in
specific locations where significant Recovery Program
actions are being taken. (Includes site-specific news
releases, presentations and public meetings.)

Promote technical publication of study results.

Produce, distribute and evaluate I&E products:

Produce and distribute newsletter.
Write and disseminate news releases.
Produce and distribute brochure.
Produce and distribute information card for field
officers to use with anglers.
Identify endangered fish in fishing regulations (and
on fishing licenses where feasible).
Design and oversee production of signs to alert and
inform anglers about endangered fish.
Produce and promote video for televised airing.
Produce and distribute slide program.
Compile data for, write and disseminate historical
research about endangered fish.
Produce and distribute poster on endangered fish.
Create and distribute portable display(s).
Produce permanent display(s).
Organize and conduct education for river guides.
Conduct public presentations and meetings.