Common use of Recovery Actions Clause in Contracts

Recovery Actions. A variety of recovery actions are planned, ongoing, or completed for the Colorado River. Numerous approaches are being taken to restore flows in the 15-mile reach immediately upstream of from the confluence of the Gunnison River to levels recommended by the Service. Reclamation has made available 5,000 acre-feet of water annually plus an additional 5,000 acre-feet in four of every five years from Ruedi Reservoir to augment flows in the 15-mile reach during July, August, and September. In addition, water is available from the lease of 10,825 acre-feet/year of water from Ruedi Reservoir and permanent commitment of 10,825 acre-feet/year from East and West slope water users. The East and West slope commitments were secured in 2000 by Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) with the Colorado River Water Conservation District (CRWCD) and Denver Water for delivery of 5,412 acre-feet of water from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Mountain Reservoir and 5,412 acre-feet from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Fork Reservoir, respectively. By 2009, CRWCD and Denver Water will have a plan in place to permanently replace the water now being delivered by ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Fork reservoirs. Additional water is being provided through an MOA with CRWCD for delivery of up to 6,000 acre-feet of water from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Mountain Reservoir. In 1992, Colorado filed an application in State water court for a 581 cubic feet per second (cfs) instream-flow right in the 15-mile reach for the months of July, August, and September. A final decree was issued in 1997. Colorado filed for a junior instream- flow right for the 15-Mile Reach in December 1995, which was opposed in State water court. As a result of concerns expressed by the Service and other Recovery Program participants, CWCB withdrew the baseflow and recovery flow instream-flow filings on the Colorado and Yampa rivers. With the approval of the PBO for the upper Colorado River upstream of the Gunnison River confluence, CDOW staff was instructed by CWCB to develop new methodologies and flow recommendations. The Recovery Program and CWCB will reevaluate the need for instream-flow filings 5 years as called for in the PBO. Flow recommendations and protection for the Colorado River downstream from the confluence of the Gunnison River will be addressed following completion of the Biological Opinion on reoperation of the Aspinall Unit. Other sources of water for the 15-mile reach include construction of the Grand Valley Water Management Project and operation of Federal and private projects. A study of options for providing additional water primarily to augment spring peak flows was completed in 2003. Water users are exploring ways to increase participation in the expanded coordinated reservoir operations (CROS) as recommended in the study report and completed a CROS implementation plan in February 2006. Reclamation has constructed fish passage at the GVIC and GVP diversion dams on the upper Colorado River. Construction of passage at the Price-Stubb diversion dam is scheduled for FY 2007-2008. Successfully providing fish passage at these diversion dams would benefit both Colorado pikeminnow and razorback sucker by providing access to approximately 50 miles of the river that was used historically by these fishes. To prevent entrainment of endangered fishes into diversion canals, fish screens have been constructed at GVIC and at the Grand Valley Project. To restore floodplain habitats, levees have been breached to at 3 sites (46 acres) and ten properties acquired in perpetual easement or fee title to protect 394 acres. Active control of smallmouth bass began in 2004. Operation of the fish barrier net at Highline Reservoir has been ongoing since 1999; the net was replaced in March 2006. CDOW began a study to determine the source of centrarchid fishes in 2003. Razorback sucker and bonytail are being stocked in the Colorado River in accordance with the integrated stocking plan (▇▇▇▇▇▇ et al. 2003).

Recovery Actions. A variety of recovery actions are planned, ongoing, or completed for the Colorado River. Numerous approaches are being taken to restore flows in the 15-mile reach immediately upstream of from the confluence of the Gunnison River to levels recommended by the Service. Reclamation has made available 5,000 acre-feet of water annually plus an additional 5,000 acre-feet in four of every five years from Ruedi Reservoir to augment flows in the 15-mile reach during July, August, and September. In addition, water is available from the lease of 10,825 acre-feet/year of water from Ruedi Reservoir and permanent commitment of 10,825 acre-feet/year from East and West slope water users. The East and West slope commitments were secured in 2000 by Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) with the Colorado River Water Conservation District (CRWCD) and Denver Water for delivery of 5,412 acre-feet of water from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Mountain Reservoir and 5,412 acre-feet from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Fork Reservoir, respectively. By December 2009, CRWCD and Denver Water will have a plan in place to permanently replace the water now being delivered by ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Fork reservoirs. Additional water is being provided through an MOA with CRWCD for delivery of up to 6,000 acre-feet of water from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Mountain Reservoir. In 1992, Colorado filed an application in State water court for a 581 cubic feet per second (cfs) instream-flow right in the 15-mile reach for the months of July, August, and September. A final decree was issued in 1997. Colorado filed for a junior instream- flow right for the 15-Mile Reach in December 1995, which was opposed in State water court. As a result of concerns expressed by the Service and other Recovery Program participants, CWCB withdrew the baseflow and recovery flow instream-flow filings on the Colorado and Yampa rivers. With the approval of the PBO for the upper Colorado River upstream of the Gunnison River confluence, CDOW staff was instructed by CWCB to develop new methodologies and flow recommendations. The Recovery Program and CWCB will reevaluate the need for instream-flow filings 5 years as called for in the PBO. Flow recommendations and protection for the Colorado River downstream from the confluence of the Gunnison River will be addressed following completion of the Biological Opinion on reoperation of the Aspinall Unit. Other sources of water for the 15-mile reach include construction of the Grand Valley Water Management Project and operation of Federal and private projects. A study of options for providing additional water primarily to augment spring peak flows was completed in 2003. Water users are exploring ways to increase participation in the expanded coordinated reservoir operations (CROS) as recommended in the study report and completed a CROS implementation plan in February 2006. CROS began in 1997 and was conducted in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2006, and 2008 as flows permitted. Reclamation has constructed fish passage at the GVIC and GVP diversion dams on the upper Colorado River. Construction of passage at the Price-Stubb diversion dam is scheduled for FY 2007-was completed in 2008. Successfully providing fish Fish passage at these diversion dams would benefit benefits both Colorado pikeminnow and razorback sucker by providing access to approximately 50 miles of the river that was used historically by these fishes. To prevent entrainment of endangered fishes into diversion canals, fish screens have been constructed at GVIC and at the Grand Valley Project. To restore floodplain habitats, levees have been breached to at 3 sites (46 acres) and ten properties acquired in perpetual easement or fee title to protect 394 acres. Active control management of smallmouth bass began in 2004. Operation of the fish barrier net at Highline Reservoir has been ongoing since 1999; the net was replaced in March 2006. CDOW began a study to determine the source of centrarchid fishes in 2003. Razorback sucker and bonytail are being stocked in the Colorado River in accordance with the integrated stocking plan (▇▇▇▇▇▇ et al. 2003).

Recovery Actions. A variety of recovery actions are planned, ongoing, or completed for the Colorado River. Numerous approaches are being taken to restore flows in the 15-mile reach immediately upstream of from the confluence of the Gunnison River to levels recommended by the Service. Reclamation has made available 5,000 acre-feet of water annually plus an additional 5,000 acre-feet in four 4 out of every five 5 years from Ruedi Reservoir to augment flows support flow augmentation in the 15-mile reach during July, August, and September. In addition, water is made available from by the lease leases for release of 10,825 acre-feet/year of water from Ruedi Reservoir and the permanent commitment dedication of 10,825 acre-feet/year from East Colorado Water Division Number 5 facilities will be delivered and West slope water usersprotected to the 15- mile reach during the late summer period. The East and West slope commitments were secured in 2000 by Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) with the Colorado River Water Conservation District (CRWCD) and Denver Water were executed in 2000 for the delivery of 5,412 acre-feet of water from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Mountain Reservoir and 5,412 acre-feet from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Fork Reservoir, respectively. By 2009, CRWCD and Denver Water will have a plan in place to permanently replace the water now being delivered by ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Fork reservoirs. These agreements will accommodate environmental commitments agreed to by Reclamation in the Environmental Impact Statement on Round II sales and any constraints of the reservoir’s authorizing legislation. Additional water is being provided through an MOA with CRWCD for delivery of up to 6,000 acre-feet of water from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Mountain Reservoir. In 1992, Colorado filed an application in State water court for a 581 cubic feet per second (cfs) instream-flow right in the 15-mile reach for the months of July, August, and September. A final decree was issued in 1997. Colorado filed for a junior instream- instream-flow right for the 15-Mile Reach in December 1995, which was opposed in State water court. As a result of concerns expressed by the Service and other Recovery Program participants, CWCB withdrew the baseflow and recovery flow instream-flow filings on the Colorado and Yampa rivers. With the approval of the PBO for the upper Colorado River upstream of the Gunnison River confluence, CDOW staff was has been instructed by CWCB to develop new methodologies and flow recommendations. The current methodology for instream-flow filings may not apply to warm-water rivers. Based upon these developments, the Recovery Program’s Management Committee has agreed that the need for further instream-flow filings will be evaluated every 5 years. Beginning in 2005, the Recovery Program and CWCB will reevaluate review CDOW's new flow recommendations and the performance progress of the PBO. On completion of this review, a determination will be made regarding the instream-flow protection needs for the endangered fishes. During the fourth year (2004) of the first 5-year period, the Recovery Program and CWCB will develop a process for assessing the need for further instream-flow filings 5 years as called protection for in the PBOendangered fishes. Flow recommendations and protection for the Colorado River downstream from the confluence of the Gunnison River will be addressed following completion of the Biological Opinion on reoperation of the Aspinall Unit. Other sources of water for the 15-mile reach include construction of the Grand Valley Water Management Project and operation of Federal and private projects. A study of options for providing additional water primarily to augment spring peak flows was completed in 2003. Water users are exploring ways to increase participation in the expanded coordinated reservoir operations (CROS) as recommended in the study report and completed a CROS implementation plan in February 2006report. Reclamation has constructed a fish passage at the GVIC diversion dam, and GVP diversion dams has initiated construction for passage at the Grand Valley Project on the upper Colorado River. Construction of passage at the Price-Stubb diversion dam is scheduled for FY 20072005-20082006. Successfully providing fish passage at these diversion dams would benefit both Colorado pikeminnow and razorback sucker by providing access to approximately 50 miles of the river that was used historically by these fishes. To prevent entrainment of endangered fishes into diversion canals, a fish screens have screen has been constructed at GVIC and at another is under construction for the Grand Valley Project. To restore floodplain habitats, levees have been breached to at 3 two sites (46 20 acres) and ten properties acquired in perpetual easement or fee title to protect restore 394 acres. Active control of smallmouth bass began will begin in 2004. Operation of the fish barrier net at Highline Reservoir has been ongoing since 1999; the net was replaced in March 2006. CDOW began a study to determine the source of centrarchid fishes in 2003. Razorback sucker sucker, bonytail, and bonytail Colorado pikeminnow are being stocked in the Colorado River in accordance with the integrated stocking plan (▇▇▇▇▇▇ et al. 2003).

Recovery Actions. A variety of recovery actions are planned, ongoing, or completed for the Colorado River. Numerous approaches are being taken to restore flows in the 15-mile reach immediately upstream of from the confluence of the Gunnison River to levels recommended by the Service. Reclamation has made available 5,000 acre-feet of water annually plus an additional 5,000 acre-feet in four 4 out of every five 5 years from Ruedi Reservoir to augment flows support flow augmentation in the 15-mile reach during July, August, and September. In addition, water is made available from by the lease leases for release of 10,825 acre-feet/year of water from Ruedi Reservoir and the permanent commitment dedication of 10,825 acre-feet/year from East Colorado Water Division Number 5 facilities will be delivered and West slope water usersprotected to the 15- mile reach during the late summer period. The East and West slope commitments were secured in 2000 by Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) with the Colorado River Water Conservation District (CRWCD) and Denver Water were executed in 2000 for the delivery of 5,412 acre-feet of water from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Mountain Reservoir and 5,412 acre-feet from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Fork Reservoir, respectively. By 2009, CRWCD and Denver Water will have a plan in place to permanently replace the water now being delivered by ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Fork reservoirs. These agreements will accommodate environmental commitments agreed to by Reclamation in the Environmental Impact Statement on Round II sales and any constraints of the reservoir’s authorizing legislation. Additional water is being provided through an MOA with CRWCD for delivery of up to 6,000 acre-feet of water from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Mountain Reservoir. In 1992, Colorado filed an application in State water court for a 581 cubic feet per second (cfs) instream-flow right in the 15-mile reach for the months of July, August, and September. A final decree was issued in 1997. Colorado filed for a junior instream- instream-flow right for the 15-Mile Reach in December 1995, which was opposed in State water court. As a result of concerns expressed by the Service and other Recovery Program participants, CWCB withdrew the baseflow and recovery flow instream-flow filings on the Colorado and Yampa rivers. With the approval of the PBO for the upper Colorado River upstream of the Gunnison River confluence, CDOW staff was has been instructed by CWCB to develop new methodologies and flow recommendations. The current methodology for instream-flow filings may not apply to warm-water rivers. Based upon these developments, the Recovery Program’s Management Committee has agreed that the need for further instream-flow filings will be evaluated every 5 years. Beginning in 2005, the Recovery Program and CWCB will reevaluate review CDOW's new flow recommendations and the performance progress of the PBO. On completion of this review, a determination will be made regarding the instream-flow protection needs for the endangered fishes. During the fourth year (2004) of the first 5-year period, the Recovery Program and CWCB will develop a process for assessing the need for further instream-flow filings 5 years as called protection for in the PBOendangered fishes. Flow recommendations and protection for the Colorado River downstream from the confluence of the Gunnison River will be addressed following completion of the Biological Opinion on reoperation of the Aspinall Unit. Other sources of water for the 15-mile reach include construction of the Grand Valley Water Management Project and operation of Federal and private projects. A study of options for providing additional water primarily to augment spring peak flows was will be completed in 2003. Water users are exploring ways to increase participation in the expanded coordinated reservoir operations (CROS) as recommended in the study report and completed a CROS implementation plan in February 2006. Reclamation has constructed a fish passage at the GVIC and GVP diversion dams on dam, is preparing the upper Colorado River. Construction of environmental assessment for a passage structure at the Price-Stubb diversion dam is scheduled dam, and has initiated plans for FY 2007-2008passage at the Grand Valley Project on the upper Colorado River. Successfully providing fish passage at these diversion dams would benefit both Colorado pikeminnow and razorback sucker by providing access to approximately 50 miles of the river that was used historically by these fishes. To prevent entrainment of endangered fishes into diversion canals, a fish screens have screen has been constructed at GVIC and at is planned for the Grand Valley Project. To restore Four floodplain habitats, levees sites on the Colorado River have been breached to restored: a gravel pit at 3 sites ▇▇ ▇/▇ ▇▇▇▇ in Grand Junction; a site at ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ State Wildlife Area on the Colorado River downstream from Grand Junction; an area near Adobe Creek downstream from ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇; and the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Site in Grand Junction. Perpetual easements have been acquired on four properties (46 79 acres) and ten ); two properties have been acquired in perpetual easement or fee title to protect 394 (171 acres). Active control of smallmouth bass began channel catfish will begin in 20042003. Operation of the fish barrier net at Highline Reservoir has been ongoing since 1999; the net was replaced in March 2006. CDOW began will begin a study to determine the source of centrarchid fishes in 2003. Razorback Broodstock/refuge populations of Colorado pikeminnow and razorback sucker have been developed from Colorado River and bonytail Green River stocks. Colorado pikeminnow are currently being translocated and razorback sucker are currently being stocked upstream of in-channel barriers to utilize more historic habitat. Colorado has prepared a plan to stock bonytail in the Colorado River and stocking occurred for the first time in accordance with the integrated stocking plan (▇▇▇▇▇▇ et al. 2003)2001.