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<br />0015'A <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />DESIRED RESOURCE <br />CONDITIONS <br /> <br />.1 <br /> <br />VISION AND MISSION <br /> <br />The combined Vision and Mission statement reads as follows: <br /> <br />The Grand Canyon is a homeland for some, sacred to many, and a national treasure for all. In <br />honor of past generations, and on behalf of those of the present and future, we envision an <br />ecosystem where the resources and natural processes are in harmony under a stewardship <br />worthy of the Grand Canyon. <br /> <br />We advise the Secretary of the Interior on how best to protect, mitigate adverse impacts to, and <br />improve the integrity of the Colorado River ecosystem affected by Glen Canyon Dam, including <br />natural biological diversity (emphasizing native biodiversity), traditional cultural properties' <br />spiritual values, and cultural, physical, and recreational resources through the operation of Glen <br />Canyon Dam and other means. <br /> <br />We do so in keeping with the federal trust responsibilities to Indian tribes, in compliance with <br />applicable federal, state, and tribal laws, including the water delivery obligations of the Law of <br />the River, and with due consideration to the economic value of power resources. <br /> <br />This will be accomplished through our long-term partnership utilizing the best available <br />scientific and other information through an adaptive ecosystem management process. <br /> <br />PRINCIPLES <br /> <br />The nine principles of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program are: <br /> <br />1. The goals represent a set of desired outcomes that together will accomplish our vision and achieve the <br />purpose of the Grand Canyon Protection Act. Some of the objectives and actions that fall under these <br />goals may not be the responsibility of the Adaptive Management Program, and may be funded by <br />other sources, but are included here for completeness. <br />2. The construction of Glen Canyon Dam and the introduction of non-native species have irreversibly <br />changed the Colorado River ecosystem. <br />3. Much remains unknown about the Colorado River ecosystem below Glen Canyon Dam and how to <br />achieve the Adaptive Management Program goals. <br />4. The Colorado River ecosystem is a managed ecosystem. An ecosystem management approach, in <br />lieu of an issues, species, or resources approach, will guide our efforts. Management efforts will <br />prevent any further human-induced extirpation or extinction of native species. <br />5. An adaptive management approach will be used to achieve Adaptive Management Program goals, <br />through experimentation and monitoring, to meet the intent of the Grand Canyon Protection Act, Glen <br />Canyon Dam Environmental Impact Statement, and the Record of Decision. <br /> <br />11 <br />