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<br />APPROACH: <br /> <br />During the project scoping phase, fish population sample stations <br />have been located within the project study area. Sampling has been <br />conducted during low flow periods in spring and fall months, and <br />additional sampling will be necessary. Stations will be sampled <br />using e1ectrofishing gear with three to five electrodes depending <br />on average stream width. Consistent with previous sampling <br />efforts, all fish greater than 5 centimeters will be captured and <br />identified to species, weighed, measured, and returned to the <br />stream. Population statistics for stations located on the Cache la <br />Poudre River will be calculated using the Peterson mark and <br />recapture method in order to maintain consistency with Colorado <br />Division of Wildlife methods at similar sites. Population <br />statistics for stations located on the North Fork of the Cache la <br />Poudre River will be calculated using a multiple pass <br />(Seber-LeCren) method. Station lengths will be sufficient to <br />include at least one complete stream habitat sequence <br />(pool-run-riffle). In addition to the data collected on individual <br />fish captured, field notes will include sample date, time of day, <br />duration of sampling effort, flow, water temperature, and station <br />length and width. <br /> <br />An investigation of tributary streams will be conducted to <br />determine the presence of fish populations. Tributaries in the <br />inundation area will be located on topographic maps and site visits <br />will be made to evaluate the importance to mainstem fish <br />populations. <br /> <br />OUTPUT: <br /> <br />Approximately one month following data collection and analysis, <br />interim reports will be produced detailing the results of seasonal <br />sampling efforts. The reports will include the following <br />information: <br /> <br />- Date and time of sampling; <br /> <br />6l62a <br /> <br />11-7 <br />