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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS <br />We wish to acknowledge the contributions of those individuals who <br />assisted in this study. Dr. Robert J. Behnke of Colorado State University <br />provided his exceptional expertise concerning status and overall ecology <br />of the warm and cold water fishes of the upper Colorado River system. <br />Dr. Behnke also was instrumental in technical editing. Dr. Paul B. <br />Holden was a key contributor in assessing the status of warm water <br />fishes of this system. These individuals were instrumental to this <br />study in providing insight and professional judgments; their contributions <br />were critical. <br />We also feel it is appropriate to extend our appreciation to the U. <br />S. Department of the Interior, Office of Biological Services, Fish and <br />Wildlife Service, Western Energy and Land Use Team, for identifying the <br />need and allowing us to undertake such an important study, and particularly <br />to Dr. Robert F. Raleigh for his guidance. <br />X