7781

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 7781
• Author: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
• Title: Recovery Plan for WOUNDFIN,
• USFW Year: 1979.
• Copyright Material: NO

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Mr. W . O . Nelson, Jr.
January 23 , 1978
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p . 26 , $ara . 1 . We feel the- two- studies proposed here are
B b really so closely allied that both should be conducted con-
currently for atwo- or three-year period . Habitat is a
function of hydraulics .
p. 27, step 13 . The last sentence indicates the woundfin
population will be monitored three times a year, but for how
many years ?
p. 27, step 132. We strongly object to the first sentence.
Since the inception of the Recovery Team concept, it has been
continually stressed these-teams function only to develop plans,
B $ to advise in the implementation of plans , and to provide
expertise when requested. Properly funded efforts by state
wildlife agencies drawing on well designed recovery plans should
be adequate in restoring endangered species .
p, 29, step 144. The Team recommends two habitat management
plans be developed, but gives no hint as to how they are to
B ~ differ. I'm sure BLM must be scratching their heads over this
as they are assigned the responsibility. This section should
also explain in more detail some of the "habitat management"
programs alluded to, such as practices and agencies involved.
p . 31 , step 212. We suggest that somewhere in the plan the
1® Team consider other rivers for reintroduction. Possibilities
in Utah include the Muddy, Fremont (Dirty Devil below their
confluence) , and the San Rafael Rivers . Physical and :chemical
parameters are available ,
B ~ ~ p. 32, step 222. The $500 figure advanced isn't explained as
per trip or total effort .
2 p. 32, step 232. The cost estimated here is probably too low.
p. 32, step 245. We feel this approach is backward. Elsewhere
in the plan it states that reintroductions could not be considered
~'~ 3 successful until ten years had passed . If critical habitat is to be
used at all should it not be done sooner? Many adverse alterations
B1 A and practices could take place in the intervening period.
The budget figures seem to be consistently low in all categories . Amore
.realistic appraisal in view of today's costs should be made before this Plan
is submitted for approval.
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