7024

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 7024
• Author: Tyus, H. M.
• Title: An Instream Flow Philosophy for Recovering Endangered Colorado River Fishes
• USFW Year: 1992
• USFW - Doc Type: Rivers
• Copyright Material: YES

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Received: 18 August 1990
Accepted: 20 February 1992
Discussion open until: 31 December 1992

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