Colorado River
Home page for Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program
The Colorado pikeminnow, razorback sucker, humpback chub andbonytail are endangered fish species that once thrived in theColorado River system. Dam installation and the introduction ofnonnative fish changed the river environment and put these fishat risk. Established in 1988, the Upper Colorado River EndangeredFish Recovery Program is a partnership of public and privateorganizations working to recover these endangered species whileallowing continued and future water development. ... [Read More]
ADEQ: Clean Colorado River Alliance
American Rivers named the Colorado River America's most endangered river in 2004. The report was produced by American Rivers and its partners in the river movement to highlight acute threats, alternatives and solutions, and opportunities for decision makers and the public to take action. ... The Clean Colorado River Alliance was named to develop recommendations to deal with existing water quality problems to ensure Colorado River water quality addresses the needs of Arizona, now and in the future. The Alliance is charged with developing an action plan to deal with pollution affecting the Colorado River. The final report is due to Governor Napolitano on Dec. 9, 2005. ... [Read More]
U.S. Department of the Interior - Issues of Interest- Colorado River Water Agreement
Under Secretary Norton's leadership, California has agreed to take specific, incremental steps that will reduce its over-reliance on Colorado River water in the next 14 years, allowing the state to live within its authorized annual share of 4.4 million acre-feet. The agreement allows the six other Colorado River Basin States to protect their authorized shares to meet future needs. ... On Thursday, October 16, Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton officially signed the Colorado River Water Delivery Agreement, a landmark pact that begins a new era of cooperation on the river by fulfilling a promise California made more than 70 years ago. ... [Read More]
Recovery of upper Colorado River basin fish: Overview
Called the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish RecoveryProgram, this effort involves federal, state and privateorganizations and agencies in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. Theprogram complies with all applicable laws, including the federalEndangered Species Act, state water laws, river laws andinterstate water compacts. ... Recovery of upper Colorado River basin fish ... A coalition of agencies and organizations came together in 1988 to recover endangered Colorado River basin fish and provide for future water development for agricultural, hydroelectric and municipal uses. ... [Read More]
The Colorado River District: a 15-county organization that protects Western Colorado's water
Last CBRFC Runoff Forecast for the Year Calls for 80% of Average Runoff on Colorado River Mainstem . For the 6th consecutive year, below average runoff afflicts at least portions the Colorado River Basin in Colorado. Additional water supply information available on the CRWCD drought/ hydrologic conditions page . (posted 06/03/2005) ... COLORADORIVER WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT ... [Read More]
Upper Colorado River basin and endangered fish: Overview
The Colorado River and its tributaries make up one of the world's most colorful river basins. From the high mountains of Wyoming and Colorado, the river drops more than two miles in elevation on its 1,700-mile journey to the Gulf of California. For long stretches, the river is bounded by red canyon walls. River flows fluctuate widely from season to season and from year to year, historically reaching peaks of nearly 400,000 cubic feet per second. It took tough, adaptable creatures to survive in this river system. ... [Read More]
GRCA - Colorado River Management Plan
On October 8, 2004, the National Park Service (NPS) released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement Colorado River Management Plan (DEIS) for public review and comment. The DEIS was designed to provide a comprehensive look at the impacts to natural and cultural resources from current visitor uses on the Colorado River, and to evaluate various alternatives that can help the NPS achieve its mission to preserve park resources while enhancing recreational opportunities in the river corridor. Public meetings to provide an overview of the DEIS and accept public comment were held throughout the country and were attended by approximately 1,000 people. During the public comment period, which ended on February 1, 2005, the NPS received a large volume of comments representing a wide range of interests. The comments are being carefully analyzed and considered as the NPS begins to prepare a final EIS (FEIS) that will include responses to all of the substantive comments received, along with a ... [Read More]
Colorado Basin River Forecast Center - Colorado River, Green River, San Juan River, Eastern Great Basin, Lower Colorado
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Endangered Colorado River basin fish: Colorado pikeminnow
Colorado pikeminnow were once abundant in the main stem of theColorado River and most of its major tributaries in Colorado,Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California andMexico. Now, they exist primarily in the Green River below theconfluence with the Yampa River, the lower Duchesne River inUtah, the Yampa River below Craig, Colo., the White River fromTaylor Draw Dam near Rangely downstream to the confluence withthe Green River, the Gunnison River in Colorado, and the ColoradoRiver from Palisade, Colo., downstream to Lake Powell. Biologistsbelieve Colorado pikeminnow populations in the upper ColoradoRiver basin are now relatively stable and in some areas may evenbe growing. In the Green River, for example, research indicatesColorado pikeminnow populations may be on the rise. Biologistsbelieve this may be occurring because of changes made in howFlaming Gorge Dam now is being operated. ... [Read More]
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