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

2111. Conduct site evaluations.
An evaluation of the characteristics of each potential
stocking site will be conducted and based upon informa-
tion gathered from habitat studies in 111.
2112. Identify former range.
From literature searches, interviews with long-time
residents, examinations of museum specimens and
records, and other methods,-the former-range of the
Colorado squawfish will be determined.
2113. Restore sites necessary for survival prior to reintro-
ductions.
Habitat enhancement features will be considered. These
improvements could include physical modification of the
habitat such as addition of large boulders-for cover,
or biological modifications such as removal of non-
native fish species until Colorado squawfish have had
chance to reestablish themselves. Land and water re-
source agencies who-have management responsibilities
in the enhancement areas should supply funds and man-
power. Target dates and funding Tevels will be rec~
om~nended at a later date, yet far enough in advance
so proper allocations can be made by the participating
agencies.
212. Obtain stock for propagation and for transplanting into
suitable habitat.
Both wild and hatchery-reared fish may be used.
2121. Propagate and utilize hatchery stock.
Fish for restocking will be propagated at the Willow
Beach National Fish Hatchery or other federal or
state hatcheries. The propagation effort has been
underway since 1973 when eight adults were taken to
WBNFH and several thousand young were produced.
2122., Utilize wild stock.
In addition to stocking hatchery-reared fish, it
may be necessary to use wild fish in order to help
maintain genetic diversity.
2123. Mark fish that will be stocked.
Planted fish may be marked before release into the
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