WSP05285

• File Number: 8240.200.10.A
• Description: Colorado River Threatened-Endangered - UCRBRIP - Program Organization-Mission - Workplans
• State: CO
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Water Division: 5
• Date: 9/1/2001
• Author: DOI-FWS
• Title: Fiscal Years 2002-2003 Work Plan - Recovery Implementation Program for Endangered Fish Species in the Upper Colorado River Basin - 09-01-01
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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VI. INFORMATION. EDUCATION. AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

12. I&E/89--: Information and Education Coordination (FWS, $48,000)

The I&E scope of work includes providing support to all local public involvement plans;
arranging public involvement training; coordinating and promoting presentations to key
groups; collecting and distributing Program-related news clippings; and preparing news
releases, newsletters, the Congressional briefing packet, and other educational materials,
Total out year cost: $48,000 in FY 2003.

These public involvement plans correspond to specific projects in the FY 2002-3 work plan.

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12B I&E/96--: Capital Improvement Projects in the Area of Grand Junction, Colo. (BR,
$30,000)

Public involvement will be used to help develop public awareness, support and/or
informed consent for the Grand Valley water management project (GVWM); fish screen
at the Grand Valley Irrigation Company Diversion Canal, and fish passage on the
Colorado River at the Price-Stubb Dam, the Grand Valley Project Diversion Dam
(Colorado River) and Hartland Dam (Gunnison River). Total out year cost:
-$30,000/year.

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12C I&E/96--: Coordinated Reservoir Operations (BR, $43,800) PLACEHOLDER until the
portion which should be charged to the Recovery Program is identified.

Public involvement on coordinated reservoir releases in the upper basin to supplement the
water supply and assist in attaining the target flows for the critical habitat reach of the
Colorado River. Activities include preparing press releases, public announcements, and
conducting public meetings. An extensive mailing list has been assembled to keep
interested parties informed. Public meetings will be scheduled as needed to explain
annual operating plans for each participating reservoir and to receive public comment.
Total out year cost: $-43,800/year.

12E I&E/96--: Floodplain Restoration (FWS, funded under C-6)

The goal of the habitat restoralion program is to restore or enhance natural floodplain
function that supports recovery of endangered fish in the upper Colorado River basin.
Public involvement strategies include: direct contact with key publics; direct mailings of
pertinent Floodplain Habitat Restoration and Recovery Program information; media
relations and use of exhibits and displays; and using the Land Acquisition Coordinator
(Dave Soker) to foster relationships with area residents and officials, and develop flow
easements for floodplain properties. Total outyear cost: part ofC-6 "umbrella."

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