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� I <br />Lake Powell into the river that started in 1995. Also in 1995, a study to evaluate the potential for <br />mechanical removal of channel catfish with hoop nets was initiated, but success was poor so the <br />study was not continued in 1996, although most nonnative species continue to be mechanically <br />removed whenever they are captured during Program activities. <br />5.5. Determine the Occurrence, Extent, and Role(s) of Water Quality Degradation <br />and Contaminants in the Decline of the Endangered Fish Species and Identify <br />and Implement Corrective Actions. <br />A number of studies examined both water quality and contaminant issues related to rare fish. A <br />historical review of contaminants has been completed. The historical review reported that selenium <br />and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were the most likely contaminants for the fish <br />community. Studies of the toxicity of water in the San Juan Basin to native fish have shown that <br />water quality (contaminants) in some tributaries have the potential to affect Colorado squawfish, <br />razorback sucker, and flannelmouth sucker. <br />5.6. Implement an Information and Education Program to Increase Public <br />Awareness about Endangered Fish Species and Threats to Their Habitats. <br />An information and education program has not been developed for the Program, but planning for this <br />activity will be included in long range budgeting after the 7 -year research effort is completed. <br />5.7. Implement and Maintain an Adaptive Management Program to Ensure Conduct <br />of Appropriate Research and Management Activities to Attain and Maintain <br />Recovery of Endangered Fish Species. The Biology Committee Will Meet as <br />Frequently as Necessary, but at Least Annually, to Evaluate Research <br />Activities, Management Actions, and Recovery Strategies to Refine and <br />Improve the Program for the Endangered Fish Species of the San Juan River <br />Basin. <br />Adaptive management has been an important part of the Program since it was initiated. Research, <br />which has been the main focus of the Program to date, has been adjusted as new information has <br />been gained. Because much of the research is based on comparison of results among years, several <br />years of study are needed before accurate conclusions can be reached. This Summary Report is one <br />of the components of a good, adaptive management program as it provides an overall review of the <br />success, or lack thereof, of the Program. A peer review panel was formed in 1997 and will be used <br />as results of the Program are developed. An integrated, GIS -based database of all physical and <br />biological data has been developed and is being used by Program researchers to analyze data that has <br />been collected. <br />Recommendations <br />Many of the recommendations made in previous summary reports have been incorporated into the <br />research effort. As the 7 -year research effort draws to a close, integration and analysis of the data <br />collected during that period is a priority. <br />San Juan River Recovery Implementation Program December 1997 <br />Summary Report IV PR -602 -1 <br />