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. ,- I I , I I I I I I i I I I, I I I I 001311 2 experts established under Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act) and are effective after approval by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ("Service"). The actions to achieve those objectives may fall within the purview of a recovery implementation team. It is the goal of this program to implement the recovery actions delineated in the existing recovery plan formulated for Colorado squawfish and, when final and approved, the actions set forth in the recovery plan to be formulated for the razorback sucker. Considerable research and planning will be required to maximize the effectiveness of this Implementation Program's actions for the Colorado squawfish and razorback sucker. However, the Participants in this Implementation Program recognize that quick action will be required, and delay must be minimized in order to protect the remaining fish, improve their status as quickly as possible, and allow water development to proceed efficiently in compliance with all applicable laws. General recovery objectives for Colorado squawfish have been identified in the amended Colorado Squawfish Recovery plan approved by the Service August 6, 1991. These objectives are: 1) Establish and protect self-sustaining populations in their natural habitat throughout the current range of the Colorado squawfish. 2) Legally protect habitat and remove the threat of significant fragmentation. Recovery objectives for the razorback sucker have not been identified for the recently listed species but may include the following: 1) Capture specimens and provide refugia for representatives of presumable genetically distinct populations. 2) Maintain and enhance wild populations in their natural habitats. 3) Augment, if necessary, extant populations. Specific species recovery goals will be developed for the San Juan River basin using information developed as part of this Implementation Program. Such goals will be formulated by the respective recovery teams established for the endangered fish species and will be submitted to the Service for review and approval. Specific goals established will reflect the need to protect these fishes in the San Juan River, and will recognize the value, contribution, and role of these populations in recovery of the species throughout their ranges.