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PRRIP — ED OFFICE FINAL 6 05/27/2010 <br />198 IMRP Task #4 — Characterization of selected water quality parameters in the lower Platte and <br />199 tributary contributions <br />200 Status: Ongoing; annual water quality monitoring for temperature, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, <br />201 and specific conductivity in both the central and lower Platte continues; sets baseline data on <br />202 water quality parameters believed to be of importance to pallid sturgeon; will be analyzed in <br />203 conjunction with additional habitat data <br />204 <br />205 IMRP Task #S — Periodic evaluation and peer review of information <br />206 Status: Ongoing; this assessment, the upcoming workshop, and additional ISAC and other peer <br />207 review will continue. <br />208 <br />209 Outstanding Issues <br />210 With respect to PS -4 and the other tasks linked to habitat selection and use, it is the very issues <br />211 of habitat definition, selection, and use that need addressed and these issues are expanded upon <br />212 in the concluding Technical and Policy Issues to Address section of this assessment. <br />213 <br />214 Technical and Policy Issues to Address <br />215 Based on the preceding material several issues have been identified that should be addressed. <br />216 These issues are explored individually below, with options for action and estimated costs <br />217 associated with the actions. In the opinion of the ED Office, Items #1 and #3 are necessary for <br />218 scientific defensibility. <br />219 <br />220 Peer Review of Stage Change Study <br />221 1. If the Governance Committee approves at the June 2010 meeting, then seek peer review <br />222 of stage change study. The Program would contract with three to four independent peer <br />223 reviewers representing expertise in pallid sturgeon biology, hydrology, and engineering <br />224 in summer 2010 to provide a peer review of the study's methodology and conclusions. <br />225 Estimated Cost: $20,000 <br />226 Funding: Existing funding for this peer review is available in the approved FY 2010 <br />227 Program budget (line item PD -3: AMP & IMRP Peer Review) <br />228 <br />229 Following from #1 <br />230 <br />231 2. If the peer review suggests revisions are necessary and the TAC and GC agree, then <br />232 contract with HDR to complete stage change study revisions. <br />233 Estimated Cost: $10,000 430,000 <br />234 Funding: Existing funding for potential study revisions is available in the approved FY <br />235 2010 Program budget (line item PS -2: Lower Platte River Stage Change Study) <br />236 <br />237 <br />238 <br />239 <br />240 <br />241 <br />PRRIP Pallid Sturgeon Assessment Page 6 of 8 <br />