8188

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 8188
• Author: Muth, R. T., et al.
• Title: Flow and Temperature Recommendations for Endangered Fishes in the Green River Downstream of Flaming Forge Dam.
• USFW Year: 2000.
• USFW - Doc Type: \
• Copyright Material: NO

Final Report

September 2000

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This project was funded by the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery
Program (Recovery Program). The Recovery Program is a joint effort of the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service; U.S. Bureau of Reclamation; Western Area Power Administration; the states of
Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming; upper basin water users; environmental organizations; and the
Colorado River Energy Distributors Association. Authors of this synthesis report thank members
of the Flaming Gorge Research Group and workshop participants (Appendix C) for their
assistance and thoughtful input. L. Lentsch helped develop the foundation of this report.
Technical reviews by D. Beyers, R. Marston, N. Poff, D. Propst, J. Stanford, R. Strand, B. Trush,
and H. Tyus improved the report. We also thank the Recovery Program Biology Committee and
other interested agencies or individuals for their reviews and comments. K. Fenton assisted in the
production of maps and other selected figures. M. Moniger edited the final report. Administrative
staffs of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Utah Field Office; U.S. Bureau of Reclamation,
Upper Colorado Regional Office; Argonne National Laboratory; and Recovery Program
Director's Office assisted in compiling various drafts of this report.

Disclaimer.-Opinions and recommendations expressed in this report are those of the authors
and do not necessarily reflect the views of their respective agencies or the Upper Colorado River
Endangered Fish Recovery Program.

The mention of trade names, commercial products, or fimls and businesses does not constitute
endorsements or recommendations for use.

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