WSP04626

• File Number: 8240.300.10
• Description: San Juan Recovery Implementation Program
• Basin: San Juan/Dolores
• Date: 2/1/1995
• Author: SJRIP
• Title: San Juan River Basin Recovery Implementation Program - Long Range Plans
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Publication

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As research projects are completed or relevant findings verified, new information
may identify additional research needs or identify immediate resource protection
actions. Program management will allow for the conduct of new and approved
research and implementation of necessary management actions.

A long-term monitoring program will be developed and implemented during this
recovery program. Emphasis will be placed upon monitoring the status and trends
of the resident fish community. geomorphology of the stream channel, flow/habitat
relationships. changes in water quality. and hydrologic changes within the Basin.

As necessary. recovery actions and goals will be refined to reflect new information
and the relative understanding of achievable management of the San Juan River
fish community. Quantifiable recovery goals for Colorado squawfish and razorback
sucker and management goals for the native fish community will be developed.

Peer review is essential to maintain the quality and integrity of all program
activities. All study plans and completion reports will be reviewed at least by
researchers on the Biology Committee and when practical by outside individuals
knowledgeable of the topics addressed in individual reports. Researchers are
encouraged to seek timely publication of research results in scientific journals and
the Program will support such efforts.

5.0. LONG RANGE PLAN AND MILESTONES

A large variety of tasks have been identified as necessary to achieve the overall
goals of the San Juan River Recovery Implementation Program. Achievement of
specific milestones is typically dependent upon accomplishing several Tasks.
Almost all Tasks contribute to the achievement of several milestones. The
following sequence of objectives does not imply priority; rather. the sequence
follows a logical progression in which basic research leads to more applied research
and development of management strategies. Milestones in and of themselves do
not constitute sufficient progress but may be used to help determine sufficient
progress as specificied in Section 4.2.1 of the San Juan River Recovery
Implementation Program. Milestones are management deCision points that allow
evaluation of progress un the Program and provide direction for future actions.
Sufficient progress will be determined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through
the consultation process.

Progress towards goal achievement will include the following (not listed in priority
and items are not necessarily of equal importance):

. Continuation of research to acquire data necessary to characterize and
evaluate changes in biotic and abiotic conditions resulting from
implementation of recommended recoverylmanagement activities.

. Enhancement of habitats through flow manipulation, physical

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