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<br />002~73 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />report wi!! be grouped qualitatively by likelihood for impiememaiion considering issues associated with <br />implementation. <br /> <br />The 1936 Convention between the United States and Mexico for the Protection of Migratory Birds <br />and Mammals, was discussed during the meeting as well as how this might be used as a mechanism for <br />funding activities which would benefit the species. The Committee members agreed that the legal <br />framework should be a component of the Committee's October interim report to thc Basin States <br />representatives. <br /> <br />With respect to implementation of Minute 306 of the International Boundary and Water <br />.Commission, the Committee plans to make a recommendation to the Basin States representatives on the <br />establishment of the Binational Adyisory Group of governmental and non-governmental representatives <br />for the exchange of information. The proceedings from the September 2001 Symposium on the Colorado <br />River Delta held in Mexicali, B.C., Mexico should be published this month. <br /> <br />Colorado River Enviroiunental Activities <br /> <br />Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program <br /> <br />The technical contractors for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR <br />MSCP) are continuing to develop elements of the third draft of the Conservation Plan. The chapters <br />detailing the adaptive management and monitoring and research components were recently released and <br />reviewed by members of the MSCP Adaptive Management Subcommittee. Additionally, the LCR MSCP <br />Steering Committee is attempting to assemble a scientific peer review panel to review and evaluate certain <br />specific elements of the third draft of the Conservation Plan to ensure that it will meet the long-term needs <br />of the species and habitats. It is hoped that this peer review panel can be in place by the Fall of2002, with <br />a final evaluation and report in the November-December 2002. <br /> <br />Members of the Steering Committee are currently meeting with Tribal representatives to discuss <br />overall Tribal participation in developmentofthe MSCP, as well as the potential for implementing specific <br />conservation measures on Tribal lands. Tribal conservation projects would typically involve restoration <br />and maintenance of native riparian habitat, and the creation of predator-free native fish refugia. The Tribes <br />are also interested in developing native plant nurseries and fish hatchery facilities for the rearing of <br />endangered nati ve fishes. <br /> <br />A meeting was held with the Chemehuevi Tribe on July 23, 2002. Mr. George Caan, Vice- <br />Chairman of the LCR MSCP Steering Committee and representatives of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service <br />and Reclamation briefed the Tribe on the status of the LCR MSCP and proposed conservation projects on <br />the west side of Lake Havasu on reservation lands. The Chemehuevi Tribe indicated its willingness to <br />continue discussions related to potential implementation of MSCP conservation projects. <br /> <br />Along with several key members of the LCR MSCP Steering Committee, Mr. Harris and I met with <br />the full Tribal Council of the Hualapai Indian Tribe in Peach Springs. Arizona, on August 8, 2002. The <br />purpose of the meeting was to brief the Council on the current status of the development of the <br />LCR MSCP and the potential inclusion ofthe proposed Hualapai Conservation Opportunity Areas (COAs) <br /> <br />9 <br />