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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 001358 49 6.0 FUNDING OF THE IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM 6.1 INTRODUCTION One of the basic principles of this Implementation Program is that protection and recovery of the endangered fish species is a cooperative responsibility. This specifically applies to funding of the recovery program. The estimated expenditures for the recovery program are divided into two areas, the funds necessary to carry out and support research, and the monies required to implement recovery actions based on the research. The latter category must depend upon the results of the research and is, therefore, not discussed herein. 6.2 ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM BUDGET The elements described in this document are considered necessary for the protection and recovery of the endangered fish species. To date, funding of the research program has been provided by the Bureaus of Reclamation and Indian Affairs, in addition to in-kind funding by the state resource agencies of Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico, and Regions 2 and 6 of the Service. The availability of funding from governmental sources is subject to the authorization and appropriation by the federal and state legislative and tribal governmental bodies. Nothing herein shall be construed as obligating the Department of the Interior or any other participant to expend money or as involving the United States in any contract or other obligation for payment of money in excess of appropriations authorized by law. The annual budget suggested to fund the recovery elements described in this document totals $1,980,000. The estimated distribution of this annual budget is presented in Table 6-1. The actual distribution of this annual budget will be developed as a part of the Long Range Implementation Plan and updated annually as a part of the Annual Work Plan.