7120 ‎(2)‎

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 7120
• Author: Colorado River Wildlife Council.
• Title: Recommendations on Prohibited and Threatened Species of the Colorado River Drainage.
• USFW Year: n.d.
• USFW - Doc Type: \
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STATUS OF MANAGEMENT OF THREATENED AND NONGAME SPECIES
OF THE COLORADO RIVER SYSTEM
ARIZONA - Has published a Departmental list of "Threatened
Wildlife of Arizona". Staff includes two nongame
biologists with emphasis on federally recognized
endangered and threatened species. Has authority
to establish programs for management and preserva-
tion of all wildlife.
CALIFORNIA - Has statutory authority to protect and manage
endangered, threatened, and rare species; has
entered into cooperative agreement with the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service. Has three full-time
wildlife biologists and two full-time fishery
biologists; expects to increase staff and expand
program as grant-in-aid money is received in 1977.
COLORADO - Has the statutory authority to protect and manage
endangered and nongame species granted by S.B.142,
effective July, 1973. Colorado has an active pro-
gram for birds, mammals, aquatics, and raptors
carried on by five nongame biologists and one rap-
for specialist. Also has publications and an
active educational program. Reintroduction of ea-
demic species is part of the program.
NEVADA - Some money is available for nongame species, and the
priorities have been birds and mammals, especially
raptors and predatory mammals. Has statutory author-
ity for protection of all species of wildlife.
Presently has two nongame biologists employed by the
Department of Fish & Game.
NEW MEXICO - Reports money and authority available for management
of threatened, protected, and nongame animals.
Established Endangered Species Program in 1974, with
four biologists. Authority includes all vertebrates,
crustaceans, and mollusks.

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