Laserfiche WebLink
Interim Guidelines for the <br />Operation of Lake Powell <br />and Lake Mead <br />infancy, genetic biocontrol of nonnative species is attracting worldwide <br />attention as a potential method of controlling aquatic invasive species. <br />Helping fund an effort to bring researchers together will further awareness of <br />this potential method of control and help mobilize efforts for its research and <br />development. <br />• Sediment Research In coordination with other Department of the Interior <br />AMP participants and through the AMP, Reclamation will monitor the effect <br />of sediment transport on humpback chub habitat and will work with the <br />Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center to develop and implement a <br />scientific monitoring plan acceptable to FWS. Although the effects of dam <br />operation-related changes in sediment transport on humpback chub habitat <br />are not well understood, humpback chub are known to utilize backwaters <br />and other habitat features that require fine sediment for their formation and <br />maintenance. Additional research will help clarify this relationship <br />• Parasite Monitoring - In coordination with other Department of the Interior <br />AMP participants and through the AMP, Reclamation will continue to <br />support research on the effects of Asian tapeworm on humpback chub and <br />potential methods to control this parasite. Continuing research will help <br />better understand the degree of this threat and the potential for management <br />actions to minimize it. <br />• Monitoring and Research Through the AMP, Reclamation will continue to <br />monitor Kanab ambersnail and its habitat in Grand Canyon and the effect of <br />dam releases on the species, and Reclamation will also continue to assist <br />FWS in funding morphometric and genetic research to better determine the <br />taxonomic status of the subspecies. <br />• Kanab Ambersnail Monitoring and Research -Through the AMP, <br />Reclamation will continue to monitor Kanab ambersnail and its habitat in <br />Grand Canyon and the effect of dam releases on the species, and <br />Reclamation will also continue to assist FWS in funding morphometric and <br />genetic research to better determine the taxonomic status of the subspecies. <br />• Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Monitoring and Research Through the <br />AMP, Reclamation will continue to monitor southwestern willow flycatcher <br />and its habitat and the effect of dam releases on the species throughout <br />Grand Canyon and report findings to FWS, and will work with NPS and <br />other AMP participants to identify actions to conserve the flycatcher. <br />December 2007 ROD -Colorado River Interim Guidelines for <br />20 Lower Basin Shortages and Coordinated <br />Operations for Lake Powell and Lake Mead <br />