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a ;~ program and uses as its core the biological research set forth in ,~ the RPAs for ALP, NIIP, and BLM Biological opinions. ~ ~ 11) First the baseline must be identified--what is there and ~ what affects it. Second, possible recovery actions/scenarios must be identified. Third, possible results/effects of implementing such actions must be projected. Fourth, each action must be implemented and the methods of evaluation developed. Fifth, each implemented action must be evaluated. If at this point the action is determined to have made a positive contribution to the recovery of the endangered species, it is anticipated that it will be continued. Evaluation will continue even after an action is implemented and "accepted" as producing the desired results. This is how the Seven Year Research Plan is designed. The LRP is designed to acquire and evaluate information to enable identification and selection of actions that will contribute to recovery. There may be some actions that could be implemented in the near future and such will be recommended to the Coordination Committee. Any specific suggestions should be brought to the attention of the Biology Committee. As a matter of record, using Navajo Reservoir to mimic natural flow regimes is a proactive management strategy. Specific examples of management actions were not included because we do not wish to convey the impression that such is an exhaustive list. There may be actions that will prove beneficial that have not been identified at this time (See Rewrite of Section 4.7). The LRP is designed to provide the general direction for efforts to recover the endangered fish species and manage the native fish community. 12) Data are insufficient to say that such habitat is limiting. Secondly, physical habitat modification would require site specific habitat need and quality assessment for a 200+ mile stretch of river. Work to accurately quantify habitats under a variety of flow regimes is currently underway. Engineered "solutions" to habitat problems are poor sUbstitutes, in most situations, to allowing natural dynamics of the river to operate. A flow related habitat management approach is self-perpetuating while most engineered efforts require constant and longterm maintenance. To recognize the importance of providing answers on habitat limitations and potential actions to correct limitations, the target dates for preliminary conclusions for 5.2.9.1 and 5.2.9.2 have been advanced one year. 13) The proposal to capture and rear naturally spawned larvae has generally not proven feasible for a number of reasons: a) low numbers of larvae captured, b) mortality of larvae captured, cj mortality of larvae during transport to rearing facility, and d) mortality at facility (specific rearing requirements are just now being investigated). If Colorado squawfish are reproducing but not recruiting, releasing larvae or YOY's, whatever their source, will not contribute to recovery. Rather, the reason for 3