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

113. Enforce all laws protecting the remaining habitat of
' the squawfish.
The objective of this activity is to prevent any addi-
tionalrdestruction of Colorado squawfish habitat. Any
federal agency contemplating any authorization or funding
which could adversely affect Colorado squawfish must be
informed of their legal responsibilities, under Section
7 of the 1973 Endangered Species Act.

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It will be necessary to establish and maintain contact
with a multitude of individuals and companies, both
within and outside the goverru~nt. This effort can be
augmented by widespread general publicity measures such
as newsarticles, media announcements, public appearances,
and special mailings to key agencies. Changes in regu-
lations and laws which affect habitat protection respon-
sibility or new biological information which would affect
activities could be disseminated.
114. Monitor existing habitat.
Habitat modifications in river sections known to contain
Colorado sciuawfish will be recorded and photographed as
they occur.
1141. Identify existing habitat.
t 1142. Establish monitoring procedures.
River sections known to contain Colorado squaw-
' fish will be delineated. Current habitat status
(baseline data) and future modifications will be
recorded and photographed via annual float trips.
Note will be made of alterations from pristine
' fluviatile conditions including water diversions
and impoundments, sewage effluents, channelization,
and road crossings. Vegetation types and natural
backwater areas will be noted also. Field notes
will be transferred to base maps.
1143. Recorrtrzend monitoring agencies.
Each state in the Colorado River drainage basin
in which Colorado squawfish exist will take re-
sponsibility for or supervise habitat monitoring.
Included are the Colorado Division of Wildlife,

1 Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, and Arizona
Game and Fish Departrnent, and New Mexico Dept.
of Game and Fish.

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