9509

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 9509
• Author: Hill, C. G.
• Title: Dynamics of Northern Pike Spawning and Nursery Habitat in the Yampa River, Colorado.
• USFW Year: 2004.
• USFW - Doc Type: Fort Collins, Colorado.
• Copyright Material: NO

Acknowledgements

I would like to thank my advisor Dr. Eric P. Bergersen, for his guidance and
support throughout this study. My committee members Dr. Brett Johnson for his help
with the design and analysis of the project and Dr. Denis Dean for his valuable help with
the mapping and surveying aspects of this project. Special thanks is extended to the
landowners along the Yampa River who allowed me to access their property and the
numerous Colorado Division of Wildlife employees who assisted me throughout the
study.

This study was funded by the Recovery Implementation Program for Endangered
Fish Species in the Upper Colorado River Basin. The Recovery Program is a joint effort
of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, National Park
Service, Western Area Power Administration, states of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming,
Upper Basin water users, environmental organizations, and the Colorado River Energy
Distributors Association.
Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement
or recommendation for use by the authors, The Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S.
Department ofInterior, or members of the Recovery Implementation Program.

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