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<br />U~~ <br /> <br />III. Study Goals, Objectives, End Product (see Appendix I for a <br />discussion of the Program goal and objectives): <br /> <br />Proqram Goal <br /> <br />To restore or enhance natural floodplain functions that support <br />recovery of endangered fishes in the upper Colorado River basin. <br /> <br />Proqram Obiective <br /> <br />I. Assist in short-term stabilization of razorback sucker <br />populations by utilizing existing (or creating) drainable <br />floodplain habitats with inflow/outflow control to maximize <br />survivorship of young razorback suckers which will be stocked <br />in accordance with approved stocking plans. In meeting this <br />objective, consideration will be given to the evaluation of the <br />effects of nonnatives on young razorback suckers and how <br />floodplain habitats will be managed in the long term to meet <br />razorback sucker recovery objectives. <br /> <br />Sites being considered for FY 95 include: <br /> <br />Old Charlie Wash <br />Leota L-7 <br />Gravel Pit at 29 5/8 Road <br />Adobe Creek <br />Walter Walker <br /> <br />Green River RM 251 <br />Green River RM 254 <br />Colorado River RM 174 <br />Colorado River RM 160 <br />Colorado River RM 164 <br /> <br />2. Maximize recruitment and persistence of razorbacks and other <br />native fishes in the long term through restoration and adaptive <br />management of floodplain functions. <br /> <br />End Products (short-term; next 2-3 years): <br /> <br />I. In the Green River, functioning floodplain habitats to <br />which drifting razorback larvae have access, and within <br />which a percentage of the larvae can survive to recruit <br />into the existing adult population. <br /> <br />2. In the Colorado and/or Gunnison rivers, functioning <br />floodplain habitats to which razorback suckers have <br />access, and within which larvae can survive and grow to <br />recruit into reestablished populations, and juveniles and <br />adults can feed. <br /> <br />4 <br />