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I I :1 I 'I I I I I .. J I I .. ,. I ,. I I 5.4.5 . 5.4.6. 5.4.7. 5.4.8 . Develop a non,native fish stocking policy (Milestone). Develop and implement regulations to restrict baitfish species harvest within appropriate habitats (Milestone). Develop and implement regulations to restrict import of non, native fish species (Milestone). Monitor and evaluate actions implemented to minimize or eliminate native and non-native fish species interactions. 5.5 DETERMINE THE OCCURRENCE. EXTENT. AND ROLE(S) OF WATER QUALITY DEGRADATION AND CONTAMINANTS IN THE DECLINE OF THE ENDANGERED FISH SPECIES AND IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT CORRECTIVE ACTIONS 5.5.1 Identify and characterize historic water quality conditions of the Basin. 5.5.2 . 5.5.3 . 5.5.4. 5.5.5. 5.5.6 . 5.5.7 . 5.5.8 . Identify and characterize the presence and extent of contaminants and their sources (Milestone). Identify and quantify biological effects of contaminants on endangered and other native fishes (Milestone). Identify changes in water quality and compare to the hydrologic cycle by river reach and tributary. Recommend allowable contaminant levels (Milestone). Identify and implement corrective actions to improve water quality and to minimize or eliminate contaminant sources necessary for recovery of the endangered fish species (Milestone). Develop and maintain a database for all relevant water quality and contaminants data. Develop and implement a monitoring program to evaluate efficacy of corrective actions. 5.6 IMPLEMENT AN INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT ENDANGERED FISH SPECIES AND THREATS TO THEIR HABITATS 18