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1 J <br /> 4.,0° a> tow o e e . z a *4, <br /> Concept: Use existing data and new data Concept: Monitor status of resources <br /> collected annually for a period of x(5?)years periodically after the initial period of x years. <br /> to build knowledge about the resources and the The SG will gage success of the Management <br /> ORVs as they currently exist. To the extent Plan based on the targets established using <br /> possible,acquire data from and coordinate with these data. To the extent possible,acquire data <br /> entities currently gathering data. Parameters from and coordinate with entities currently <br /> and targets may be modified based on data gathering data. <br /> gathered during this period. <br /> 1. Fish Surveys 1. Fish Surveys <br /> Collect and evaluate existing sources of data. Coordinate with CDOW to conduct surveys <br /> Coordinate with CDOW to develop a study within reach every x years. Are surveys <br /> plan to conduct annual surveys to monitor the needed in Segments 4-7, or just 4 and 5? <br /> status of the fisheries. Information includes <br /> biomass surveys, status of spawning gravels, ORV Target: Maintain"Wild Trout Waters" <br /> and identification of conditions affecting the designation in Segments 4&5. <br /> fishery. The focus is on Segments 4 and 5,but <br /> the SG committee commits to collecting data to <br /> improve the knowledge base of the fisheries in <br /> Segments 6 and 7. <br /> Goal: Adopt"Wild Trout Waters"designation <br /> parameters as the target(i.e.,the stream must <br /> have a naturally reproducing trout population <br /> with a minimum standing stock of 40 pounds <br /> per acres,or if it is less than 40 pounds per <br /> acre,the reach must provide essential spawning <br /> and nursery habitat for the adjoining water.) <br /> This goal assumes that the existing surveys <br /> support that the segments are currently meeting <br /> the designation. If the Colorado Wildlife <br /> Commission revises the designation for <br /> Segments 4-7,the thresholds would be re- <br /> evaluated accordingly. <br /> 2. Recreation User Surveys 2. Recreation User Surveys <br /> a) Fishing(Segments 4&5): Collect and a) Fishing(Segments 4& 5): Coordinate <br /> evaluate existing sources of data. Develop with American Whitewater(or another <br /> recommended targets based on recent entity)to update and conduct user surveys <br /> surveys conducted by American every x years. <br /> Whitewater. Coordinate with Trout <br /> Unlimited(others?)to gather annual data <br /> relative to wade fishing, drift fishing, level ORV Target: Maintain a range of usage <br /> of angling success, access and facilities levels. <br /> supporting angling uses on the river. <br /> Obtain on-site census information to <br /> characterize the ORV. <br /> Goal: Assess a usage range and modify <br /> 0A/ki I '""' Page 4 of 15 <br /> 0 rP 60T\ (Ags M- - , <br />