riprap - Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program

GENERAL RECOVERY PROGRAM SUPPORT ACTION PLAN Gen Table Page 9ACTIVITY WHO STATUSFY 1210/11-9/12FY 1310/12-9/13FY 1410/13-9/14FY 1510/14-9/15FY 1610/15-9/16OUTYEARSAssessment of significant accomplishments (!) and shortcomings (X),(Focused on February 1, 2011 - January 31, 2012)VI.C.Plan and implement information and education and public involvement activities for all significantRecovery Program actions (e.g. presentations, public meetings, public involvement training, etc.).PROGRAM Ongoing X X X X X XVI.D. Promote technical publication of study results. PD Ongoing X X X X X XVI.E.Produce, distribute, and evaluate information and education products (such as newsletter, brochures,public website, etc); manage media relations, including contacting reporters, producing news releases,PD Ongoing X X X X X Xfact sheets, etc.VI.F.Participate in development and circulation of interpretive exhibits about the Recovery Program and theendangered fish.PD Ongoing X X X X X XVI.G. Maintain Recovery Program technical library and library web page. PD Ongoing X X X X X XVII. PROVIDE PROGRAM PLANNING AND SUPPORT (PROGRAM MANAGEMENT)VII.A. Determine actions required for recovery.VII.A.1 Assure consistency of RIPRAP with currently approved recovery plans. PD Ongoing X X X X X XVII.A.2. Recognize the role of the Upper Colorado River Recovery Program in revised recovery plans. FWS Ongoing X X X X X XVII.A.3. Update, refine, and prioritize recovery actions (RIPRAP) annually. PD Annual X X X X X XThe Recovery Program worked with the Colorado Foundation for WaterEducation to provide 100 bus tour participants with a tour of the GVWUA fishpasssage and screen. Recovery Program also participated in re-openingcelebration of Dinosaur National Monument Visitor Center and Quarry(1000+ visitors).X PD's office still needs to establish protocol to keep CWCB Laserfichelibrary up to date with new reports.VII.A.4.Develop Interim Management Objectives (IMOs) for each species and presumptive stock and an indexto population status.PD CompleteVII.A.4.a. Public and external peer review of IMOs. FWS CompleteVII.A.4.b. Implementation Committee review and approval of IMOs. ALL CompleteVII.A.5. Develop specific recovery goals.VII.A.5.a. Convene Recovery Team. FWS CompleteVII.A.5.b. Develop recommended recovery goals. PD/Contract CompleteVII.A.5.c. Biology Committee review of recommended recovery goals. Program CompleteVII.A.5.d. Finalize recovery goals. FWS/PD CompleteLentsch et al. 1998.1998September 10, 1998.199920002000U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2002a, 2002b, 2002c, 2002d.VII.A.5.d.(1) Update recovery goals and then revise recovery plans. PD/FWS Pending X XVII.A.5.e.Conduct species status review every 5 years. See http://www.coloradoriverrecovery.org/documentspublications/foundational-documents/recovery-goals.html.FWS/ProgramVII.A.6.Identify elements of conservation plans to ensure long-term management and protection followingdelisting.Program Ongoing X X X X X XVII.A.7. Monitor and assess Recovery Program accomplishments annually. PD Annual X X X X X XVII.A.8. Develop biennial work plan to address priority needs. PD Annual X X X X X XEvery 5yearsXXIn progress. Recovery Program requests coordination with the Service onrecovery goal/plan revision; WAPA has asked FWS to reconvene recoveryteam (and requests this be added to the RIPRAP, as in VII.A.5.a., above).FWS currently discussing convening recovery team(s).No change in status proposed. Pikeminnow and humpback chub reviewscomplete. Draft razorback sucker and bonytail reviews in surnamingprocess.VII.B.Actively participate in Recovery Program committees and secure funding for annual work plan and largerprojects (e.g., water acquisition, capital construction, and long term operation and maintenance) inaccordance with the recovery actions and milestones (Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Bureau of Reclamation,Fish and Wildlife Service, Western Area Power Administration, Water Users, Environmental Groups,Colorado River Energy Distributors Association and the National Park Service).PD Ongoing X X X X X XNon-federal program partners continue to seek amendments to PL 106-392(as well as other, interim options) to extend the period of annual funding atcurrent levels from FY12 to FY23.VII.B.1.As defined in PL 106-392, prepare joint report with San Juan River RIP on the utilization of powerrevenues for base funding, including recommendations regarding the need for continued base fundingafter 2011 that may be required to fulfill the goals of the Recovery Programs. Report is due to thecommittees of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives 9/30/08.ProgramCompletehttp://www.coloradoriverrecovery.org/documents-publications/foundationaldocuments/publiclaw/ReporttoCongress.pdfNon-Federal Program participants continue to provide information inresponse to questions from House Natural Resources CommitteeSubcommittee on Water and Power.VII.C. Manage, direct, and coordinate Recovery Program activities. PD Ongoing X X X X X XVII.C.1. Review Information and Education program (Management Committee). PD Complete Management Committee, July 28, 1994.Last modified: 6/11/2012 9:43:00 AM