WSP08252

• File Number: 8240.300.02
• Description: San Juan River Recovery Implementation Program - Recovery Plans & Information
• Basin: San Juan/Dolores
• Water Division: 7
• Date: 8/9/1992
• Title: San Juan River Basin Recovery Implementation Program
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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After determining appropriate flow needs, the Biology
committee, with input from the Operating Committee,
will recommend specific flow regimes to the Service.
The Service will determine the final flow regimes based
upon the Biology Committee recommendations and forward
to the Coordination Committee for implementation

c. It is anticipated that the source water for habitat
flows will be derived mainly from the operation of
Navajo Dam and other sources. Based upon the results
of the research accomplished under the Implementation
Program, the Bureau of Reclamation has agreed to
operate Navajo Dam to mimic a natural hydrograph for
the life of the Animas-La Plata Project, provided that
the research shows that this type of hydrograph is
beneficial to recovery of the endangered fish species.
The quantities of water needed for recovery may be
greater or lesser than the quantities discussed in the
Biological Opinion issued for the Animas-La Plata
Project. These flows are dependent upon what is
ultimately determined to be needed to achieve recovery
of the fish.

d. If habitat flow needs are identified that cannot be met
by reoperation of Navajo Dam, potential sources of
water to meet those needs will be identified on a
case-specific basis. Obtaining the water from other
sources will be the responsibility of the participants
in the Implementation Program and will occur in
accordance with the following process:

1. Once habitat flow needs have been quantified, the
Service will request from staffs of the
appropriate State and tribal agencies and other
participants recommendations on the physical and
legal means for providing the desired habitat
flows. The alternatives will be provided,
together with estimates of costs, methods of
implementation, time frames, and procedural
requirements to the Implementation program
participants.

2. Implementation Program participants will review
the available alternatives, prepare
recommendations, and implement the recommendations
through cooperative efforts under the auspices of
the Implementation Program. The Service, in
cooperation with the Bureau and responsible state
and tribal entities, will subsequently monitor the