WSP06973

• File Number: 8460.500
• Description: Platte River Recovery Plan
• Basin: South Platte
• Date: 11/7/1993
• Author: USFWS
• Title: Pallid Sturgeon Recovery Plan
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Publication

2.4.1.
2.4.2.
2.6. ~
2.5.1.

Establish sampling stations and monitor population status and
trends. .

Conduct a Population Viability Analysis to determine
appropriate recovery nu~bers.

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Obtain information on ch~mical contamination of pallid sturgeon
and their habitat. :

Determine concentrations of organic and inorganic contaminants
in pallid sturgeon, shovel nose sturgeon, their foods and
habi tats. .

2.5.2. Determine effects of problem contaminants on growth, survival,
and reproduction of pallid sturgeon.

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2.5.3. Identify all point and ~onpoint sources of problem contaminants
along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers within the pallid
sturgeon's range.

2.6. ~~I Obtain information on biological threats.
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2.6.1.
2.6.2.

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Determine causes of hy~ridization.
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Determine the extent of parasitism and disease, and the degree
of competition and predation by introduced fishes.

3. OI;Y'ELOPAND I~ID STURGEO~ CAeTlYl;
PROPAGATION I.'ROGRA~t

3.1. ~ Develop policy on a pa'lid sturgeon propagation and stocking
~ program. j .

3.1.1.
3.1.2.

3.1.3.
3.1.4.

Develop a pallid sturgeon propagation plan.

Develop a pallid sturgeon stocking plan and plan for
disposition of surplus fish.
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Develop a tagging protocol for stocked fish.
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Provide financial support to hatcheries for structural
modifications, operation, and maintenance needed for a pallid
sturgeon propagation program.

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