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Quarterly Newsletter April, 1998 Volume 3.. Issue 2 J Ot,) ~ San Juan Rivel" Recovel"Y , m.plementation Pl"ogl"ctm. o .::) ._, The San Juan River Recovery ImplementaLion Program (SJRRIP) was initiated in 1992, as a result of the Endangered Species Act requirements on the lowet San Juan River in northwest New Mexico and northeast Arizona. Tne reacn of the river from Navajo Dam in New Mexico to Lake Powell in Arizona has been the focus of the aquatic research by the US Fish & Wildlife Servicc(USFWS). Two ptimary goals for the 7 year study (1992 to 1998) wete as follows: I) "To conserve populations of Colorado squawfish and razorback sucker in the San Juan River basin consistent with the recovery goals established under the Endangered Species Acr, 16 USe. 1531 et seq". 2) "To proceed with watet development in the San Juan River basin in compliance with federal and state laws, interstate compacts, Supreme Court decrees, and fedetal trust responsibilities to the Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute, Jicarilla Apache and the Navajo tribes". In 1995, a Long Range Plan (LRP) was completed detailing objectives, timelines, budgets and milestones in the 7 year research project and beyond during the recovery stages. In Decembet 1997, a summary plan SJRRIP was released (document #PR-602-]) with details on the findings of the 7 year research period and the implementation of the recovery program. Biological research has included changes in flow rates on the San Juan River, and the effect of river flows on endangered fish popularions, Otner research has been conducted on aquatic habitats. introduction of young Colotado squawfish into the exisring popularions in the river environment, determining the role of non-native fish species in the decline of native fish populations and the role of water quality in the aquatic environment for the endangered fish species. It should be noted that no wild razorback suckers have been locared in the lowet San Juan River since 1988, so fish from the San Juan lineage were - continued on page 3 I Wettel" Semin.ctl" Apl"iL Jl"d 16th Annual Pl'ogl'altt 01\ Watel' h,ue" The Sixteemn annual Water Seminar, sponsored by the Southwestern ~rater Conservation District (SWCD), will be held on Friday, April 3, 1998 at the Double Tree Hotel in Durango. Colorado, The day long seminar features panels and speakers on a variety of water policy topics. This year the Southwestern Water Seminar will feature the Endangered Fish Recovery programs and 'in-stream' flow issues in Colorado rivers. Former United States Senaror Hank Brown, who currently serves as the President of the University of Northern Colorado will be the featured speaker at the luncheon. Invited guests and topics include biological research 011 the San Juan River, baseline river flow research, endangered fish recovery programs on the San Juan River, in stream flow programs in Colorado. reserved water rights issues and river restoration prograJTIs. Each year the SWCD sponsors the Annual Seminar featuring leading experts and water agency ofEcials who present and discuss various warer issues. The cost of the program is $20 (pre-registration) or $23 at the door. Registration information is available from the water district office located at 841 Second Avenue in Durango, or registration inquiries can be made by calling Mary Fenwick at 970-247-]302. I 3rdAnnual SWCD Children's WaterFest April20 & 21, 1998 La Plata Co Fairgrounds -.J I ,... T"'" ''''''''' of ..... w....... ...,...". : Recovery Program for San Juan River ............. 1 Colorado Water \Vorkshop ......................... 3 Water Seminar ............................................... 1 Cool Links Update...................................... 3 Creation of the ~a[er Distric~........................ 2 Events .............:.........................................JJ. 4 Water ConservatIOn Plan ReViewed ................ 3 Water Information Resources ...................... 4 ~ ,