9660

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 9660
• Author: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
• Title: Colorado Squawfish Revised Recovery Plan - Draft.
• USFW Year: 1990.
• USFW - Doc Type: Denver, CO.
• Copyright Material: NO

DRAFT
221. Inform appropriate agencies of their enforcement
responsibilities.
222. Ensure compliance with Section 7 of the. Endangered Species Act
by all Federal Agencies.
223. Assess effectiveness of current regulations/management and
draft additional regulations or increase protection and
enforcement as needed.
224. Discontinue or prevent introductions of nonnative fish species
which have a negative impact on the Colorado squawfish.
225. Minimize incidental-take of all life stages of .Colorado
squawfish., especially that associated with sportfishing,
seining for bait, and stranding in irrigation ditches.
23. Identify and monitor all essential habitat.
231. Conduct field investigations to locate and f-u~rther define
sensitive habitat (i.e., spawning and rearing areas, etc.).
232. Determine biological, chemical, and physical components for
critical habitat type.
233. Define flow, temperature, and substrate requirements.
234. Establish criteria to identify suitable habitat (i.e., timing,
duration, and microhabitat).
24. Manage and restore primary Colorado squawfish habitat.
241. Assess impacts of existing water development projects and make
recommendations to improve habitat conditions for Colorado
squawfish.
242. Evaluate fish passage as a method to restore use by and
movement of Colorado squawfish within their former range where
dams now restrict movement.
243. Determine effectiveness of enhancing Colorado squawfish
spawning and rearing success through habitat improvement.
244. Ensure that essential habitats, migration routes, streamflow,
and adequate water quality are legally protected.
25. Develop and implement cooperative interagency programs to protect and
recover the Colorado squawfish.
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