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Findings: See Page 6 - Glen Canyon Report See Page 34 - Flaming Gorge Report Recommendations: Glen Canyon (Colorado River) -4- 1. Research on both the limnology and fishery of Lake Powell, created by the Glen Canyon Dam, should be con- tinued during the period of constructing the dam and subsequent impoundment of the lake. Special attention should be given to the effects of impoundment on present fish populations, the limnological conditions which develop in the littoral areas and the extent of initial productivity in the lake. 2. Refrain from stocking any species of forage fish in the lake until the value of present species can be deter- mined. Tf stocking of forage fish appears necessary, in- tensive studies of requirements and habitats of poten- tial forage species should be made prior to introduction. 3. Preliminary information indicated that areas within the impoundment may be suitable for introduction of cold water species. The species that should be considered are: rainbow trout and kokanee salmon. 4. Introduction of warm water species should initially be limited to largemouth bass and~or black crappie. No subsequent introduction of other warm water fish should be made until the success of these species in the lake can be evaluated. 5. Studies should be undertaken to determine the extent and condition of spawning areas in the reservoir ark the possible methods whereby these areas may be im- proved. The advisability of clearing the littoral areas in the vicinity of springs and seeps in order to increase the flow of water and thus improve the habi- tat for kokanee salmon spawning should be seriously considered. 6. Steps should be taken to insure adequate access roads and boat launching facilities in the lake area. The most likely sites for these facilities appear to be present in the Wahweap Creek bay, the Bullfrog Creek bay and Hite-White Canyon area. Flaming Gone (Green River) 1. It is strongly recommended as a result of the Green River investigations that a rough fish eradication pro- gram be initiated on the Green River and tributary streams just prior to closure of theFlaming Gorge Dam. To assure a through rough fish eradication job, the river and tributary streams should be chemically