DRAFT
Lake Powell Monitoring and Research Proposal1
Lake Powell Program Split Ad Hoc Group
November 17, 1998 (corrected copy)—to be on 12/8/98 TWG Agenda
Explanation of Change/Approach:
The following approach for identifying, developing, funding and conducting monitoring and research projects above Glen Canyon Dam (GCD) reflects:
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the mandate within the Grand Canyon protection Act that the Adaptive Management Program (AMP) focus on effects of Secretarial actions on the Colorado River ecosystem downstream of GCD; and
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the opportunity to provide adequate, long-term funding commitments for these AMP programs from outside sources.
All scientific activities related to Lake Powell would fit into one of the following categories with the specified funding sources:
WHITE AREAS: Those AMWG MO/INs that relate to downstream (below GCD) effects and conducted downstream of GCD:
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Funded by the AMP Budget
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Scope of work reviewed and approved by AMWG/TWG
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Includes all appropriate MO's and IN's
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GCMRC protocols apply (peer review, etc.)
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Accomplished by GCMRC and/or its contractors
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GCMRC will determine its capabilities to accomplish the work within funding personnel and other contraints
GRAY AREAS: Those AMWG MO/INs that relate to downstream effects, but conducted upstream of the dam:
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Part of the AMP and uses AMP procedures
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Funded by the Reclamation; e.g., O&M budget or other sources
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Scope of work developed by GCMRC and coordinated with USBR and the Lake Powell Group
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GCMRC protocols apply with PEP review before submission to MSWG/TWG
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Submitted to AMWG/TWG for review and recommended adoption
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Accomplished by CGMRC and/or its contractors
BLACK AREAS: Not directly related to downstream effects, conducted upstream of the dam:
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Funded by Reclamation, Lake Powell Group, or other sources
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Not part of AMP
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MO's and IN's are retained in a non-program information-desired category until next revision
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GCMRC protocols may not apply, cut data collection should be consistent for sharing of results
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Accomplished by USBR, participants in the Lake Powell Group, or others
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Results will be shared with GCMRC and AMWG
Note: GCMRC will present proposed budget split by 12/8/98