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O I~ .\ '.' 'I i \J '"" ..~. . . . Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program, Meetings were held between June 15'h and July I" in Lake Havasu City, Laughlin, and Henderson, Nevada; Yuma and Phoenix, Arizona: and Blythe and Ontario, California, Even though the notices for the meetings were widely distributed, attendance was modest, with about fifteen to twenty people attending each meeting. The meeting format was informal and provided participants the opportunity to learn more about the LCR MSCP as well as to provide comments on the Program, Most of the comments were related to recreational vehicles (boating and off highway vehicles) and concerns that recreational fishing would be restricted, Several meetings with representatives ofthe Native American Tribes, including the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRITs) and Cocopah Tribe, were also held to explain the LCR MSCP and receive their input. Both the CRITs and Cocopah expressed enthusiasm for the Program and a willingness to participate, Tribal participation is very important because tribal lands can provide many conservation opportunities, As you recall, several environmental groups or conservation organizations withdrew from the LCR MSCP last year either because of philosophical differences, or staffing limitations. It appears that American Rivers may be interested in rejoining the LCR MSCP Steering Committee, and a field trip is scheduled for them in late July to familiarize them with the Lower Colorado River and encourage them to rejoin the Program. WESTERN WATER PLANNING Glen Canvon Adaotive Management The Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Work Group will be meeting on July 21" and 22"d in Phoenix, Arizona. A copy of the meeting agenda is included in the Board folder. As you know, the Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Work Group (AMWG) consists of a wide range of organizations, each with its perceptions regarding the program, In an effort to help the AMWG focus on key water, power, wildlife, cultural and recreational values that could be affected by the operation of Glen Canyon Dam, a draft mission statement will be considered at the July AMWG meeting, In addition, a draft "Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program AMWG FACA [Federal Advisory Committee Act] Committee Guidance" document has been prepared by the solicitor's office for consideration by the AMWG at its July meeting, While the document does provide good background and guidance, it has generated concern in that it states that the Grand Canyon Protection Act (GCPA) amends the "Law of the River". Included in the Board folder are copies of various letters from the Upper Colorado River Commission, Colorado River Energy Distributors Association, and Mr. Robert Lynch that express strong exception to the statement that the GCPA amends the Law of the River and recommend that the statement either be revised or deleted. 5