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• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 7797
• Author: Collins, K.
• Title: Conceptual Management Plan for Razorback Sucker Habitat Enhancement in Flooded Bottomlands Scott M. Matheson Wetland Preserve Moab, Utah.
• USFW Year: 1994.
• Copyright Material: NO

' PHASE 2

Expand the collection of razorback sucker life history
information on an experimental basis using controlled
environment experiments within the wetlands and river. An
augmentation plan may be needed.
Determine habitat use on seasonal basis, movements of
fish (telemetry), reproductive maturity, predation and
growth rates.
PHASE 3
Re-establish the historic flooding regime by increasing
communication between the Preserve and the Colorado River.
Determine the practicability of alternatives to achieve a
naturally functioning flooded bottomland. Two alternatived
that could potentially be used include: 1) dam releases
under specific spring runoff conditions designed to mimic
natural high water regimes or 2) design a water delivery
system for the Preserve. The water delivery system may
include one of the following alternatives:
Construct an inlet at the northwest corner of the
Preserve to allow water to flow through at 30,000 cfs.
Deliver flows to wetlands via a system of inlet and
outlet structures and canals.
Construct seasonal overflow channels in the west
central area of the Preserve.
Create wetlands that could be drained to remove
predators, but which would also flood during high
water.

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B. SUPPORT FACILITIES
Support facilities necessary in Phase one include a well, which
will be drilled near the north pond, a water delivery system, and
connection to nearby electrical powerlines. The exact location
of facilities has not been determined. Cost of these facilities
has not been determined.
Support facilities for Phase 2 and 3 will be determined as plans
are developed.
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