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the conclusion that bat populations are in satisfactory condition exhibiting wide species diversity and abundant numbers. One bat species was identified that represents a significant northern extension of the species range. Bat caves are generally not disturbed by the visiting public. Protective actions have been taken by the National Park Service at one sensitive cave. No other management recommendations were identified as necessary to further protect bat populations or important cave resources. No further mitigation actions appear necessary to offset Glen Canyon project impacts to bat populations. Lake Havasu Native Fish Management Plan BLM 6-AA-CU-BL120 $46,608 The Bureau of Land Management works cooperatively with other Federal and state agencies on the lower Colorado River to raise and stock endangered big river fish species as an element of the approved Recovery Plans for these species. Generally, they assist the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to manage the ponds adjacent to and near Lk. Havasu which grow razorback suckers and bonytail. Under this agreement, BLM purchased several items of equipment vital to the continued operation and management of the fish ponds including capture nets, PIT tags and an electronic tag reader, automatic fish food feeders, a water quality data logger, water aerators and pumps and miscellaneous other items. In addition, a portion of funds was used to support a worker to assist with operations at the ponds, including the FWS grow-out ponds in Parker, AZ. The equipment has allowed for more efficient operations and more successful production of native fish species. Native fishes are able to grow safely in the ponds, without predation by introduced non-native fish, to a size (about 10") that is sufficient for release to Lake Havasu and the lower Colorado River. The total program is a major contribution to the recovery of endangered Colorado River fish. Achii Hanyo (GRIT) Endangered Fish Ponds USFWS 6-AA-CU-FW120 $96,500 Renovated seven ponds (13 acres) of an abandoned commercial fish hatchery for production of endangered bonytail and razorback sucker fish for the Lower Colorado River Endangered Fish Program. Funds provided over three years allowed for excavation of ponds, installation of water supply and control systems, development of parking, administration and storage buildings, and security fencing. Water and fish were introduced in 1998 and by 1999 reared and stocked 1,136 bonytail and 1,097 razorback suckers into lower Colorado River waters in accordance with the approved Recovery Plans.