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I I I ~I I I, :11 I " ,I I ' I 1 I I I I I I I I 3.3.3. REPRODUCTION Spawning of sufficient frequency and magnitude must occur to produce adequate numbers of offspring for recruitment to the adult population. Conditions must be provided for annual reproduction. Reproduction will be documented by capture of young.of-year specimens. 3.3.4. RECRUITMENT Regular recruitment of individuals to the reproductively active population is required for recovery and conservation. 3.3.5. RANGE AND ABUNDANCE Range and abundance must be increased above current levels to secure occupation of designated critical habitat and other suitable areas. 4.0. LONG RANGE PLAN OBJECTIVES Achievement of the objectives of the Long Range Plan are dependent upon successful accomplishment of identified research and management activities. While the endangered fish species are the focus of these needs, the overall status and health of the entire native fish community must be the broader framework within which recovery and conservation is achieved. This section provides a description of these objectives and tasks, of both research and management orientation, required to attain recovery of the endangered fish species and management of the native fish community in the San Juan River basin. The sequence of objectives does not imply priority. 4.1. DEVELOP QUANTIFIABLE MEASURES OF ACHIEVEMENT OF RECOVERY OF NATIVE FISH COMMUNITY. Assessment of the relative achievement of recovery and management objectives requires development of quantifiable measures of success (or failure). Relative measures to evaluate progress (Interim Management Objectives!. using information obtained during the Seven Year Research effort, will be developed for Colorado squawfish, razorback sucker, and the native fish community. As new information is obtained these relative measures will be modified and quantifiable goals developed as necessary. 7