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UO'l\55\J 1.7 The Division will inform the pUblic about the state of Colorado's fishery resources, the progress towards meeting management goals and objectives and the fiscal expenditures of the fishery management programs. 1.8 The Division will actively work to foster cooperative relations with various user groups and constituencies. 2.0 PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITATS The management of sportfish and non-sport fish and their habitats is highly dependent on the waters in which those fish populations live. The challenge is to protect, preserve and enhance fishery habitats and species in cooperation with federal, state and local agencies, as well as other users of aquatic habitats who have an interest in land and water uses throughout the state. 2.1 Habitat Protection for All Habitats 2.1.1 The Division of Wildlife will collect, analyze and provide sound scientific and biological information on a routine basis to ensure the health, preservation and protection of aquatic habitats to benefit fish populations. 2.1.2 The Division shall develop and maintain strong cooperative working relationships with those state, Federal, county and local entities that have an influence over the quantity and quality of aquatic habitats in order to seek optimum water flows, adequate water quality and water levels that benefit fish species, especially any that are listed as threatened or endangered. 2.1.3 The Division will work cooperatively with the Colorado Water Conservation Board to provide aquatic habitat protection, enhancement and development to improve the status of habitats, especially as they relate to recovery and protection of native species; 2.1.4 Access to non-public aquatic habitats for protection and recovery will be accomplished through written agreements and partnership programs with private landowners, municipalities, and others to meet fishery management objectives. 7