6001

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 6001
• Author: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, C. R. F. R. T.
• Title: Colorado Squawfish Recovery Plan.
• USFW Year: 1978.
• USFW - Doc Type: \
• Copyright Material: NO

1113. Determine biological characteristics of the habitat.
Ccanplex biological interactions between species
of fishes, diseases, certain invertebrates, and
other aquatic wildlife will be investigated.
Fish sampling with seines and electrofishing
gear will reveal species composition and standing
crops, and indicate predation, competition, or
other interactions.
1114. Determine and describe other i~ortant habitat
components.
Habitat characteristics such as substrate type,
vegetative cover, and watershed land uses will be
examined.
1115. Determine historical habitat characteristics.
Froan a survey of literature and past data col-
lection efforts, such as U.S. Geological Survey
records, the historical habitat of the Colorado
squawfish will be described. By understanding
the nature of the Colorado River system before
large-scale modifications were made, reccxrQr~enda-
tions concerning habitat enhancement or management
can be more exacting.
112. Conduct I & E programs to advise the public of the
remaining habitat and the efforts needed to save it.
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These I & E programs will be implemented on a local and
nationwide basis.
1121. Conduct local I & E programs.
All wildlife agencies will be asked to provide
materials such as leaflets for local use concerning
the protection of existing populations and habitats.
1122. Conduct nationwide I & E programs.
Federal agencies will be asked to implement and
coordinate a local and nationwide I & E campaign.
A movie explaining the plight of the Colorado
squawfish and possibly other endemic Colorado
River fishes will be produced by 1980.
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