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<br />DRAFT AND PREDECISIONAL DOCUMENi - FOR COORDINATION cOMMmEE REVIEW ONLY <br /> <br />c <br />a <br /><::> <br />~ <br />c.) <br />N <br /> <br />As research projects are completed or relevant findings verified, new information may identify <br />additional research needs or identify immediate resource protection actions. Program <br />management will allow for the conduct of new and approved research and implementation of <br />necessary management actions. <br /> <br />A long-term monitoring program will be developed and implemented during this recovery <br />program. Emphasis will be placed upon monitoring the status and trends of the resident fish <br />community, geomorphology of the stream channel, flow/habitat relationships, changes in water <br />quality, and hydrologic changes within the Basin. <br /> <br />As necessary, recovery actions and goals will be refined to reflect new information and the <br />relative understanding of achievable management of the San Juan River fish community. <br />Quantifiable recovery goals will be developed for Colorado squawfish, rawrback sucker, and <br />native fish community. <br /> <br />Peer review is essential to maintain the quality and integrity of all program activities. All study <br />plans and completion reports will be reviewed at least by researchers on the Biology Committee <br />and when practical by outside individuals knowledgeable of the topics addressed in individual <br />reports. Researchers are encouraged to seek timely publication of research results in scientific <br />journals and the Program will support such efforts. <br /> <br />5.0 WNG RANGE PLAN AND MILESTONES. <br /> <br />A large variety of tasks have been identified as necessary to achieve the overall goals of the San <br />Juan River Recovery Implementation Program. Achievement of specific milestones is typically <br />dependent upon accomplishing several Tasks. Almost all Tasks contribute to the achievement <br />of several milestones. The following sequence of objectives does not imply priority; rather, the <br />sequence follows a logical progression in which basic research leads to more applied research <br />and development of management strategies. Milestones in and of themselves do not constitute <br />sufficient progress but may be used to help determine sufficient progress as specified in Section <br />4.2.1 of the San Juan River Recovery Implementation Program. Milestones are management <br />decision points that allow evaluation of progress under the Program and provide direction for <br />future actions. Sufficient progress will be determined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service <br />through the consultation process. <br /> <br />Progress towards goal achievement will include the following (not listed in priority and items <br />. are not necessarily of equal importance): <br /> <br />. Continuation of research to acquire data necessary to characterize and evaluate changes <br />in biotic and abiotic conditions resulting from implementation of recommended <br />recovery/management activities. <br /> <br />12 <br />