Bureau of Reclamation - Lower Colorado Region

Description

This project will enhance existing programs to augment and maintain the resident razorback sucker population in Lake Mead by providing additional sub-adult fish of a suitable size for release to the wild and additional fish for future research purposes. This project will supplement and support ongoing efforts by the Bureau to implement provisions of the LCR MSCP and directly support LCR MSCP obligations for rearing and release of sub-adult razorback sucker to the Colorado River system, and requirements for research on razorback suckers and other native fish species. The grant recipient shall submit a list of project objectives relating to the improvement, maintenance, repair, and monitoring of razorback sucker rearing ponds at the OWMA, Overton, NV. Any and all methods, techniques, and equipment used in the course of this effort to capture, hold, mark, sample, record, or document razorback sucker shall be described in detail and given a purpose. General techniques for assessing and recording pond water quality as part of current pond monitoring or for evaluation of additional ponds shall also be described. Chosen methods must be technically sound and appropriate for achieving stated goals and objectives. Timeframes (both time of year and duration) for all activities including but not limited to field work, lab work, and report writing must be clearly stated. Specifically, a description of when activities will begin, their expected duration, and how often they will occur shall be provided. If any flexibility is expected in the schedule, explain the basis for this flexibility. Results must be achievable in the timeframe specified.

Who can apply

• State governments

Contact

Shawna Thompson <br/>Grants Officer <br/>Phone 702-293-8570
smthompson@usbr.gov