MONITOR POPULATIONS AND HABITAT AND CONDUCT RESEARCH TO SUPPORT RECOVERY ACTIONS. This category consists primarily of research and monitoring activities that have application to more than one of the foregoing elements. In the General Recovery Program Support Action Plan, this element includes: monitoring populations and habitat and annually assessing changes in habitat and population parameters (i.e., population estimates); determining gaps in existing life-history information and recommending and conducting research to fill those gaps; and improving scientific research and sampling techniques. Research activities are identified for each subbasin only to the extent that such activities are related to another recovery action in that subbasin. Such identification now, however, does not preclude further research in that subbasin that may be identified later or that is identified in the General Recovery Program Support Action Plan.
MONITOR POPULATIONS AND HABITAT AND CONDUCT RESEARCH TO SUPPORT RECOVERY ACTIONS. This category consists primarily of research and monitoring activities that have application to more than one of the foregoing elements. In the General Recovery Program Support Action Plan, this element includes: monitoring populations and habitat and annually assessing changes in habitat and population parameters (i.e., population estimates); determining gaps in existing life-history information and recommending and conducting research to fill those gaps; and improving scientific research and sampling techniques. Research activities are identified for each subbasin only to the extent that such activities are related to another recovery action in that subbasin. Such identification does not preclude further research in that subbasin that may be identified later or that is identified in the General Recovery Program Support Action Plan. The Recovery Program is updating data management to track individual fish via passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags implanted in endangered fish handled by Recovery Program hatchery and research personnel. In recent years, tag, and re-sight events have greatly increased, primarily from increased number and survival of stocked fish, increased sampling associated with nonnative fish activities, and detections from several remote antennas installed in locations throughout the Upper Basin. Antennas have significantly increased tag detections and researchers have now begun to incorporate these data into demographic analyses. Colorado Natural Heritage Program has designed and built a web-based database that will store and query the large amount of tag data the Recovery Program now manages (The Species Tagging, Research, and Monitoring System [STReaMS], xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx). The database allows Recovery Program partners to input data easily and effectively, and allows researchers and the public to interact with the data under various permission levels. STReaMS launched in 2016, with structural and quality control improvements occurring in 2017. In 2018, the focus will switch to enhancing user tools and providing additional query options.
MONITOR POPULATIONS AND HABITAT AND CONDUCT RESEARCH TO SUPPORT RECOVERY ACTIONS. (RESEARCH, MONITORING, AND DATA MANAGEMENT) V.A. Conduct research to acquire life history information and enhance scientific techniques required to complete recovery actions. V.A.1. Verify additional Colorado pikeminnow spawning areas in lower Green. UT Complete Chart et al. 1999. V.A.2. Identify additional razorback sucker spawning areas in lower Green. UT Complete Chart et al. 1999, Xxxx et al. 1998. V.B. Conduct population estimate for humpback chub. V.B.1. Desolation/Gray. (Sampling occurs in September and October, overlapping fiscal years. Sampling is conducted for 2 years, followed by no sampling for 2 years, with report write-up in the first year following sampling, then sampling resumes in September of the second year). See Xxxxxxx and Xxxxxx 2005, Xxxxxx 2012. UDWR Ongoing X X X X X V.C. Conduct population estimate for Colorado pikeminnow. Sampling is conducted for 3 years, followed by no sampling for 2 years. V.C.1 Middle Green River (including Yampa and White rivers). See Bestgen et al. 2005 and 2010. LFL/UDWR/ FWS Ongoing X X X X 3-year Green River population estimates resumed in 2011; age-0 captures low in 2011 and remained low in Middle Green 2012. V.C.2 Lower Green River. See Bestgen et al. 2005 and 2010. LFL/UDWR/ FWS Ongoing X X X X Age-0 captures average in Lower Green in 2012. V.D. Complete monitoring plan in FY 11 (based, in part, on recommendations from evaluation of stocked razorback report). See Bestgen et al., 2012. LFL/PD Complete See General Action Plan, V.A.1.a. 12000 Flaming Gorge Release and Green River flows Larvae detected May 16, 10000 Larval Study target was 1 day or greater at 8,600 at Xxxxxx. The Bureau provided 5 days above with a 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 Xxxxxx Flaming Gorge 8,600 Peak Target cfs Please scroll down and to the right to see all graphs and the table on this tab.
MONITOR POPULATIONS AND HABITAT AND CONDUCT RESEARCH TO SUPPORT RECOVERY ACTIONS. (RESEARCH, MONITORING, AND DATA MANAGEMENT) V.A. Conduct research to acquire life history information and enhance scientific techniques required to complete recovery actions. V.A.1. Determine relative abundance and fate of Colorado pikeminnow congregation below Xxxxxx Reservoir. FWS-FR Complete Xxxxxxx 1997. V.A.2. Monitor the White River fish community downstream of Xxxxxx Reservoir to determine long-term effects of mainstream impoundment on the White River. FWS-FR Complete Xxxxxxx 1997. COLORADO RIVER ACTION PLAN: MAINSTEM 37 ACTIVITY WHO STATUS FY 07 10/06 9/07 FY 08 10/07 9/08 FY 09 10/08 9/09 FY 10 10/09 9/10 FY 11 10/10 9/11 FY 12 10/11 9/12 OUT- YEARS I. PROVIDE AND PROTECT INSTREAM FLOWS (HABITAT MANAGEMENT) I.A. Colorado River above Gunnison River
MONITOR POPULATIONS AND HABITAT AND CONDUCT RESEARCH TO SUPPORT RECOVERY ACTIONS. (RESEARCH, MONITORING, AND DATA MANAGEMENT) Adult Colorado pikeminnow popualtion estimation efforts in the Yampa River are a component of the Green River abundance estimates and are reported there. The results of annual larval pikeminnow monitoring in the lower Yampa River are also discussed in the Green River tab. Fish community monitoring in the middle Yampa River and in Yampa canyon are secondary objectives of nonnative fish removal activities and are referenced under that program element (see above). ACTIVITY WHO STATUS FY 18 10/17-9/18 FY 19 10/18-9/19 FY20 10/19- 9/20 FY21 10/20-9/21 FY22 10/21-9/22 FY23 10/22- 9/23 Post- Program Description of Anticipated Post- Program Activity Assessment of significant accomplishments (!) and shortcomings (X) (Focused on February 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018) I. PROVIDE AND PROTECT INSTREAM FLOWS (HABITAT MANAGEMENT) I.A. Identify initial year-round flows needed for recovery. FWS-ES Complete I.A.1. Conduct hydrology/water availability study. UT Complete I.A.2. Conduct follow-up study to evaluate and refine flow recommendations. FWS/UT Complete I.B. State acceptance of initial flow recommendations (dependent on development of initial flow recommendations). I.B.1. Review scientific basis. UT Complete I.B.2. Assess legal and physical availability of water. See Central Utah Water Conservancy District 2013. UT, CUWCD, FWS Ongoing X At its Oct 2017 meeting, the Duchesne River Working Group (DRWG) acknowledged the need in 2018 to make a 5-year update to its 2013 water management report. I.C. Legally protect and deliver identified flows. UT, CUWCD, FWS Ongoing X X X X X X X Lower Duchesne River Workgroup stakeholders, primarily Central Utah Water Conservancy District, will continue to supply flows according to the 2005 Biological Opinion. The Duchesne River Basin April-through-July runoff at the Xxxxxxxx xxxx was 149% of average. The 'Priority 4' target in a wet year like 2017 is 115 cfs at the Xxxxxxxx xxxx from March to June, plus a 'Priority 1' target of 50 cfs through the low-flow season. In 2017, only one day fell below the March-June target, and no days fell below the 50 cfs target. To support these flows, 1,500 AF of releases were made from Big Sand Wash Reservoir. The average flow in Aug-Oct was 161 cfs. Peak Flow was 3,840 cfs on June 8. CUWCD and UDWR have investigated the outflow for these releases and believe its unlikely that fish escape alive. I.C.1.
MONITOR POPULATIONS AND HABITAT AND CONDUCT RESEARCH TO SUPPORT RECOVERY ACTIONS. (RESEARCH, MONITORING, AND DATA MANAGEMENT) V.A. Conduct research to acquire life history information and enhance scientific techniques required to complete recovery actions. V.A.1. Determine relative abundance and fate of Colorado pikeminnow congregation below Xxxxxx Reservoir. FWS-FR Complete V.A.2. Monitor the White River fish community downstream of Xxxxxx Reservoir to determine long-term effects of mainstream impoundment on the White River. FWS-FR Complete ACTIVITY WHO STATUS FY 17 10/16-9/17 FY 18 10/17-9/18 FY 19 10/18-9/19 FY20 10/19- 9/20 FY21 10/20- 9/21 FY22 10/21- 9/22 FY23 10/22- 9/23 Post- Program Description of Anticipated Post-Program Activity Assessment of significant accomplishments (!) and shortcomings (X), (Focused on February 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017) I. PROVIDE AND PROTECT INSTREAM FLOWS (HABITAT MANAGEMENT) I.A. Colorado River above Gunnison River
MONITOR POPULATIONS AND HABITAT AND CONDUCT RESEARCH TO SUPPORT RECOVERY ACTIONS. This category consists primarily of research and monitoring activities that have application to more than one of the foregoing elements. In the General Recovery Program Support Action Plan, this element includes: monitoring populations and habitat and annually assessing changes in habitat and population parameters (i.e., population estimates); determining gaps in existing life-history information and recommending and conducting research to fill those gaps; and improving scientific research and sampling techniques. Research activities are identified for each subbasin only to the extent that such activities are related to another recovery action in that subbasin. Such identification now, however, does not preclude further research in that subbasin that may be identified later or that is identified in the General Recovery Program Support Action Plan.2.6 2.6 VI. INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR THE ENDANGERED FISHES AND THE RECOVERY PROGRAM Public information and education is crucial to the Recovery Program’s success. A strategic, multi-faceted information and education program is being implemented to: develop public involvement strategies at the beginning of any and all projects; educate target audiences (including media, the public and elected officials) about endangered fish and increase their understanding of and support for the recovery of these fish at local, state and national levels; provide opportunities for the public to participate in activities that support recovery; and improve communication and cooperation among members of the Recovery Program. Numerous site-specific activities are undertaken to promote understanding of, and support for, Recovery Program actions and to involve the public in decisions which may impact specific locations in the Upper Basin. These include public meetings, presentations, communications (e-mails, newsletters, etc.), exhibits and distribution of Recovery Program publications. The information and education program continues to develop a number of products including an annual newsletter; up-to-date fact sheets; interpretive signs and displays; bookmarks; Congressional briefing documents; and a public website. In addition, the Recovery Program actively seeks news media coverage of its activities. Special educational publications are produced as needed. Because funding for capital construction and ongoing operation and maintenance (O&M) for the Upper Colorado River and San Xxxx River Basin Recovery Programs is tie...
MONITOR POPULATIONS AND HABITAT AND CONDUCT RESEARCH TO SUPPORT RECOVERY ACTIONS. (RESEARCH, MONITORING, AND DATA MANAGEMENT) V.A. Measure and document population and habitat parameters to determine status and biological response to recovery actions. V.A.1. Conduct interagency data management program to compile, manage, and maintain all research and monitoring data collected by the Recovery Program. FWS-FR Annual X X X X X X Migration of PIT-tag database to Access complete. V.A.1.a. Develop basinwide razorback monitoring program (implementation to be reflected in sub-basin worksheets) LFL X Razorback monitoring plan behind schedule; anticipated in 2011. V.A.2. Evaluate population estimates. PD Ongoing X X X X X X V.A.3. Collect and submit data according to standard protocol (e.g., location, PIT tag #, length, weight, etc.) on every endangered fish encountered in all field activities in order to provide annual information on population status outside of formal population estimates. ALL Ongoing X X X X X X V.B. Conduct research to acquire needed life history information. ACTIVITY WHO STATUS FY 11 10/10-9/11 FY 12 10/11-9/12 FY 13 10/12-9/13 FY 14 10/13-9/14 FY 15 10/14-9/15 OUT YEARS Assessment of significant accomplishments (!) and shortcomings (X), (Focused on February 1, 2010 - January 31, 2011 ) V.B.1. Identify significant deficiencies in life history information and needed research. PD Ongoing X X X X X X X Research Framework study behind schedule; final draft out in 2010 with Biology Committee review/approval scheduled for spring 2011. V.B.2. Conduct appropriate studies to provide needed life history information. FWS-FR/ STATES Ongoing X X X X X X V.B.2.a. Evaluate need for imprinting based on reintroduction plans. FWS-FR Complete Reintroduction plans complete; imprinting not called for. V.C. Develop and enhance scientific techniques required to complete recovery actions. V.C.1. Conduct marking study of young-of-the-year Colorado pikeminnow. FWS-FR Complete Xxxx and Xxxxxx 1989, Xxxxxx and Xxxxx 1996, Xxxxxx at al. 1998. V.D. Establish sampling procedures to minimize adverse impacts to endangered fishes. V.D.1. Assess electrofishing injury impacts to endangered fishes. LFL Complete See Xxxxxx 2003. V.D.2. Implement scientific sampling protocols to minimize mortality for all endangered fishes. FWS-ES/ STATES Ongoing X X X X X X ! Electrofishing equipment and technique standardized for hard-bottom boats completed in 2010 and inflatable boat standardization begun. V.E. Provide for long-term care, cataloging, and accessibility of preser...
MONITOR POPULATIONS AND HABITAT AND CONDUCT RESEARCH TO SUPPORT RECOVERY ACTIONS. (RESEARCH, MONITORING, AND DATA MANAGEMENT) V.A. Measure and document population and habitat parameters to determine status and biological response to recovery actions. V.A.1. Conduct interagency data management program to compile, manage, and maintain all research and monitoring data collected by the Recovery Program. FWS-FR Annual X X X X X X ACTIVITY WHO STATUS FY 12 10/11-9/12 FY 13 10/12-9/13 FY 14 10/13-9/14 FY 15 10/14-9/15 FY 16 10/15-9/16 OUT YEARS Assessment of significant accomplishments (!) and shortcomings (X), (Focused on February 1, 2011 - January 31, 2012) V.A.1.a. Develop basinwide razorback monitoring program (implementation to be reflected in sub-basin worksheets) LFL X Razorback monitoring plan behind schedule, but submitted March 19, 2012. In the interim, main channel electrofishing (Colorado pikeminnow population estimates and nonnative fish management projects) are capturing adult razorback sucker; ongoing Projs 22f and 163 and new Green River floodplain monitoring projects contribute to monitoring early life stages. Consider monitoring Colorado River arm of Lake Xxxxxx in the future. V.A.2. Evaluate population estimates. PD Ongoing X X X X X X Program needs to compile all humpback chub recapture histories back to 1990 to determine if annual estimates of survival, growth or growth-to-age relationships can be developed (Black Rocks/Westwater, Desolation); Xxxx Xxxxx and LFL are working on this (as well as addressing trap shyness, abundance, and transition probabilities). V.A.3. Collect and submit data according to standard protocol (e.g., location, PIT tag #, length, weight, etc.) on every endangered fish encountered in all field activities in order to provide annual information on population status outside of formal population estimates. ALL Ongoing X X X X X X V.B. Conduct research to acquire needed life history information. V.B.1. Identify significant deficiencies in life history information and needed research. Research Framework completed: Xxxxxx, X.X., X. Xxxxxx, X. Xxxxxxx. 2011. Research Framework for the Upper Colorado River Basin. Final Report of SWCA Environmental Consultants and Larval Fish Laboratory, Colorado State Uiversity Resources to Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program, Denver, Colorado. PD Ongoing X X X X X X Research Framework study complete. One recommendation of this study was to implement a climate change initiative that outlines a strategy for dealing with effects of drought, reduced stream fl...
MONITOR POPULATIONS AND HABITAT AND CONDUCT RESEARCH TO SUPPORT RECOVERY ACTIONS. (RESEARCH, MONITORING, AND DATA MANAGEMENT) V.A. Conduct research to acquire life history information and enhance scientific techniques required to complete recovery actions. ! Researchers documented razorback suckers spawning in the White River for the first time. White River Work Group met December 14, 2011, to determine native fish priorities for the White River in Utah; the Group is developing a White River Conservation Plan. V.A.1. Determine relative abundance and fate of Colorado pikeminnow congregation below Xxxxxx Reservoir. FWS-FR Complete Xxxxxxx 1997. V.A.2. Monitor the White River fish community downstream of Xxxxxx Reservoir to determine long-term effects of mainstream impoundment on the White River. FWS-FR Complete Xxxxxxx 1997. Assmt: Yampa Flows Page 1 White River at Xxxxxx 1984 Xxxxxx Res. completed 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 1920 1940 1960 1980 2000 2020 2011 peak = 4,980 cfs ≥ 4,100 cfs draft wet instant peak target 600 cfs draft wet base flow Lines that depict 50% exceedence for Pre- and Post- development Last modified: 2/1/2012 11:06:41 AM ACTIVITY WHO STATUS FY 12 10/11-9/12 FY 13 10/12-9/13 FY 14 10/13-9/14 FY 15 10/14-9/15 FY 16 10/15-9/16 OUT- YEARS Assessment of significant accomplishments (!) and shortcomings (X), (Focused on February 1, 2011 - January 31, 2012) I. PROVIDE AND PROTECT INSTREAM FLOWS (HABITAT MANAGEMENT) I.A. Colorado River above Gunnison River
