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<br />ACKNOWLEDGMENTS <br />This study was funded by the Recovery Implementation Program for Endangered Fish <br />Species in the Upper Colorado River Basin. The Recovery Program is a joint effort of the U.S. <br />Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Western Area Power Administration, <br />states of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, upper basin water users, environmental organizations, <br />and the Colorado River Energy Distributors Association. I would like to credit previous <br />researchers, particularly E. Wick and H. Tyus, who first suggested linkage of wetlands to <br />razorback sucker in the Upper Colorado River Basin and whose efforts were the impetus to <br />initiate this study. R. Muth and B. Haines graciously allowed the use of razorback sucker larval <br />collection data for use in the discussion and management recommendations. Pat Nelson, RIP <br />floodplain restoration coordinator, provided guidance and direction throughout the study. <br />Special thanks go to S. Brock and the staff ofthe Ouray National Wildlife Refuge for their <br />permission to work on the refuge and their help and assistance in planning and implementing the <br />study. Assistance in the field was provided by many during the three years, in particular N. <br />Hoskin, C. Flann, 1. Rosendale, D. Beers, B. Haines, and D. Irving. Personnel from the Utah <br />Division of Wildlife, K. Day, B. Sheffer, and G. Birchell provided needed assistance in collecting <br />fish during the draining of Old Charley Wash. My appreciation is extended to Drs. Peter Bayley, <br />Robert Muth, and Eugene Maughan for their time and .ertis".in reviewing this report. <br /> <br />DISCLAIMER <br /> <br />The opinions and recommendations expressed in this report are those of the author and do <br />not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the Recovery <br />Implementation Program. <br /> <br />Mention of trade names, commercial products, or firms and businesses does not constitute <br />endorsement or recommendation for use by the author, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. <br />Department of Interior, or the Recovery Implementation Program. <br /> <br />2 <br />