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<br />B) Fish disposition <br />I) The most viable options considered for disposal of expired fish include: a) replace <br />expired fish into river intact with deflated swim bladders; b) transfer of expired fIsh into <br />local landfills; c) provide expired fish to local charities. The first option, replacing <br />expired fish back into the Green River with deflated swim bladder, is currently <br />considered the best option by biologists and ecologists involved, because this tactic <br />replaces useable carbon and nutrients back into the Green River ecosystem where it can <br />be used by native species. Concerns that may arise as a result of this disposition protocol <br />will be addressed. <br /> <br />2) Downstream banks, eddies and other depositional areas will be regularly monitored for <br />fish remains. Protocol for disposition will be reevaluated and modified if fish remains are <br />regularly encountered or if excessive complaints about fish remains at sites are noted. <br /> <br />C) Ute Tribe relations <br />1) UDWR will designate personnel to communicate progress of the removal project to <br />and address issues from the Ute Tribe. <br /> <br />2) The Ute Tribe will be notified of removal efforts that affect them or their land and their <br />input will be solicited by UDWR. <br /> <br />D) Public education <br />I) Upon arId during preliminary evaluation, UDWR will implement efforts to inform and <br />educate the public on how and why nonnative removal will assist in recovery of native <br />endangered fish in the Green River. Such efforts may include providing flyers and <br />educational information to interested public groups or posting at local community <br />buildings. For examples, see Attachments 1 and 2. <br /> <br />2) News releases through local newspapers arId newspapers in the Wasatch front area will <br />take place on a regular basis. <br /> <br />3) Public meetings will be conducted by UDWR for purposes of informing and educating <br />the interested public and for discussing their concerns. <br /> <br />4) Local recreational boating companies or other recreational users whom may be asked <br />questions about removal activities observed on the river will be specifically advised as to <br />UDWR activities. UDWR will generate a mailing list of interested parties that include <br />these companies for periodic progress updates. <br /> <br />5) UDWR conservation officers will be made aware of nonnative removal efforts so that <br />they can promote public education on this project and keep the public informed of their <br />alternatives and options for input. <br /> <br />3 DRAFT <br />