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. would provide propagation, research, broodstock holding, refugia and public educational opportunities for endangered fish species, which has not been attempted previously in this region. Due to current uncertainties about culture and large scale production techniques for these fishes, it was necessary to make some assumptions during the course of the study on the development and operation of the hatchery facility. The proposed facility could ultimately consist of a fish hatchery, a broodstock and refugia holding facility and a research facility, as deemed necessary by the Recovery Program. The study was performed by a team of consulting engineers and biologists and a Technical Advisory Committee (T AC). The T AC was responsible for overall direction of the study and was composed of staff representatives from the CWCB, Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The Consultant Team consisted of URS Consultants, Inc., prime contractor, with major responsibility for the site evaluation and engineering; Fish Pro, Inc., specializing in fish biology and hatchery design; Bio/West, Inc., specializing in fish biology and life history needs, and Leonard Rice Consulting Water Engineers, specializing in the investigation of water supply aspects of the study. . The study tasks are grouped into six categories as listed below: literature Review and Review of Existing Propagation Facilities Biological Design and Culture Techniques Site Identification and Initial Screening Site Evaluation and Final Screening Recovery Facility Design and Cost Estimates Issues and Permits . . During the course of the study the TAC and the Consultant Team made modifications to the study scope and direction, as the study progressed and knowledge was gained. At the completion of each major task, a task report was prepared to present the findings and conclusions of the task. This Final Report serves two purposes: 1) to assemble in a summary report containing a description of each of the completed tasks, the final conclusions and associated technical appendices; and 2) to present a record of the study direction and progress toward completion. In general, the interim task reports were compiled and revised to prepare this final report. . 1.0 - 2