9526

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 9526
• Author: LaGory, K. E., J. W. Hayse and D. Tomasko.
• Title: Recommended Priorities for Geomorphology Research in Endangered Fish Habitats of the Upper Colorado River Basin.
• USFW Year: 2003.
• USFW - Doc Type: Argonne, Illinois.
• Copyright Material: NO

Geomorphology Research Priorities
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
September 2003
Identifying priorities for future geomorphology research required input from many
individuals who have conducted research in the Upper Colorado River Basin. Representatives
from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), National Park Service, U.S. Bureau of
Reclamation, Western Area Power Administration, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Utah
Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR), Colorado Division of Wildlife, Wyoming Game and
Fish Department, Nature Conservancy, Colorado River Water Conservation District, Colorado
River Energy Distributors Association, and several private consulting firms and universities
participated in the workshops conducted for this project and provided valuable information and
insight into population status and distribution of endangered fishes, their habitat requirements,
and the geomorphic processes that affect those habitats. Rich Valdez moderated the first
workshop. Doug Osmundson, Chuck McAda, Tim Modde, and Kevin Christopherson provided
input on the potential distribution and status of endangered fish populations in the basin. Bob
Muth, Kevin Bestgen, Gerry Roehm, George Smith, Rich Valdez, and Joe Lyons provided input
on life stage-habitat relationships and important habitat characteristics. John DePue provided
technical editing of the draft report; Lina Urquidi provided technical assistance in preparation of
the report; and David Miller reviewed an earlier version of the report and provided valuable
suggestions. Peer reviewers included Chuck McAda, Jimmy O'Brien, Jack Schmidt, Bill Trush,
and Rich Valdez.
This study was funded by the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program.
The Recovery Program is a joint effort of the USFWS; U.S. Bureau of Reclamation; Western
Area Power Administration; the states of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming; Upper Basin water
users; environmental organizations; the Colorado River Energy Distributors Association; and the
National Park Service.
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