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• information in any future ESA consultations. ~ 1998 Projects Completed • ~ Aerial Photo Survey, SW Willow Flycatcher Habitat ~ Private 8-FC-CU-PR010 $4,600 ~ A survey of habitats potentially suitable to support the endangered southwest ~ willow flycatcher was completed using aerial photos along the San Juan River in ~ New Mexico from Navajo Dam to the Utah border. ~ Muddy Creek Habitat Enhancements ~ Private 8-FC-CU-PR030 $50,000 • Approximately 126 acres of wetlands in 4 ponds were constructed along Muddy Creek, near Dad, Wyoming. A grade control dike was also constructed across Muddy Creek to stop down-cutting and erosion of Muddy the Creek channel. ~ Further downstream on Muddy Creek, a diversion structure delivers water to ~ Redwash Wetlands, a large expanse of newly created wetlands. Deep water • and shallow emergent wetlands, riparian habitats and public hunting opportunities are all created by the project. Waterfowl production should ~ increase substantially in the area with the availability of open water on a year ~ round basis. Shorebird species also utilize the shallow wetland areas created by • the project. ~ Agricultural interests benefit from a more secure water source in Muddy Creek ~ that otherwise was eroding irrigation works and reducing the stream channel to ~ such an extent that irrigation would eventually cease. Grazing interests cooperate by limiting cattle access to November-March when it will not interfere ~ with waterfowl production or harm the dikes. s `Ahakhav Tribal Preserve II CRIT 8-FC-CU-CT010 $14,850 In an effort to protect the riparian restoration completed under agreement 6-FC- CU-CT110, the Colorado River Indian Tribes were in need of protective fencing in the Preserve. Beaver were coming from the river to cut and remove the growing cottonwood and willow trees. Auto traffic in the Preserve was likewise uncontrolled and had caused some damage to newly planted areas. With this agreement the Tribe installed approximately 7,000 feet of portable wire mesh fencing separating the restoration area from the Colorado River. About 525 feet of post and cable fencing were also installed along entrance roads into the Preserve to prevent off-road vehicles from entering the revegetation areas. This fencing has proven effective in protecting the investment in revegetation.