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2/14/85 Statutory . Reference 24-4-103 BASIS AND PURPOSE - Changes in names of species are made to (4) reflect the same changes accepted in scientific publications and the Comprehensive Management Plan for Colorado's wildlife. The overall policies, objectives and proposed strategies for species protected under this Chapter are stated in this Strategic Plan. The long-range goal is to sustain all nongame wildife at or above their current level and to enhance habitats for those species which have declined in abundance, especially those designated as threatened or endangered within this state. These regulations which are necessary for the protection of species named herein are based on the best population and habitat information available from the scientific community, Division studies, and the public at large. The Arctic Peregrine Falcon was changed from Endangered status to a Threatened status. The Arctic Peregine is only accidental in occurrence in this state, thus when the Department of Interior reduced the status from Endangered to Threatened the Division has recommended a similar designation. One bird and five fish, were removed from the Threatened designation. The White Pelican nesting colony appears to be at carrying capacity. Production of young is now taking place at two separate sites at Riverside Reservoir compared to one ten years ago and nesting density has increased. Due to cooperative efforts of the Bureau of Land Management and the Riverside Irrigation Company the nesting habitat has been stablized and improved and will likely remain secure for many additional years, therefore we are upgrading its status. The Arkansas River Speckled Chub may be extirpated as none have been found in Colorado since 1914. The Plains Orangethroat Darter and Johnny Darter have a greater distribution and are more numerous than previously believed. The Colorado River Cutthroat Trout and Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout are a subspecies of those trout classified by the Wildlife Commission as game fish. The Colorado River Cutthroat Trout and the Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout originally considered a threatened species has since been determined not to be in jeopardy. These subspecies of trout can be properly managed through special restrictions on the waters where they occur such as catch and release, tackle restriction, and/or limiting the bag and possession to further enhance their populations. 8.