WSP01579

• File Number: 8240.200.10.B
• Description: UCRBRIP Annual Report
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Date: 12/22/1997
• Author: UCRBRIP
• Title: 1997 Annual Reports Package Part 2
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Publication

COLORADO RIVER RECOVERY PROGRAM
FY 97 ANNUAL PROJECT REPORT

RECOVERY PROGRAM
PROJECT NUMBER: ~

I. Project Title: ASPINALL STUDY-Synthesis of studies conducted for the
Biological Opinion on the operation of the Aspinall Unit.

II. Principal Investigator(s):

Frank K. Pfeifer. Project Leader
Charles W. McAda. Fishery Biologist

764 Horizon Drive. South Annex A
Grand Junction. Colorado B1506
[phone]: Fax [phone]
Frank [e-mail]
Chuck [e-mail]

III.

Project Summary:

Fifteen related studies are being conducted to provide data to be
used in the Biological Opinion on the operation of the Aspinall Unit.
In addition, many other studies have been, or are being conducted in
various parts of the Upper Colorado River Basin that will be useful
to the Biological Opinion Process. It is critical that participants
begin the consolidation process for these diverse. but related
studies.

This scope of work began the process of consolidating the information
currently being collected throughout the Gunnison and Colorado rivers
that is directed toward the Aspinall Biological Opinion.

IV. Study Schedule: 1995-1997. Final Report 1998

V. Relationship to RIPRAP: Colorado River Action Plan: Gunnison River:
I.A. Initially identify year-round flows needed for recovery: and
V.A. Conduct research to acquire life history information and
enhance scientific techniques required to complete recovery actions.

VI. Accomplishment of FY 97 Tasks and Deliverables. Discussion of Initial
Findings and Shortcomings:

The major accomplishments of 1997 involved coordinating among the
different researchers, assigning tasks. and ensuring that deadlines
were consistent with RIPRAP deadlines for the Aspinall Biological

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