Science & AM Long-Term Plan

Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Act Collaborative Program Long-Term Plan 2006-2014

URL: https://webapps.usgs.gov/mrgescp/documents/MRGESCP_2006_MRGESCP%20Long-Term%20Plan%202006-2014.pdf

Date: 2006/11/13

Author(s): MRGESCP

Publication: Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Act Collaborative Program Report, 58 p.

Abstract:

This Long Term Plan (LTP) was developed as an adaptive management tool to implement activities within the scope of the Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Act Collaborative Program (Program). These activities contribute to alleviating jeopardy and recovering the Rio Grande silvery minnow (silvery minnow) and southwestern willow flycatcher (flycatcher) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act.

The LTP, approved as a living document by the Program’s Executive Committee on November 13, 2006, describes the activities included within the scope of the Program and provides budget estimates for fiscal years 2007 - 2014. The LTP includes the activities needed to accomplish Program goals: water acquisition and management, silvery minnow propagation and rescue, habitat restoration, fish passage, endangered species monitoring and research, water quality studies, and Program management. All LTP activities must protect existing and future water uses and be carried out in compliance with federal and state laws.

The LTP provides accountability through measurable objectives and an annual Program assessment process. The LTP will help integrate federal and state agency budget processes by providing estimated funding requirements for future activities. The LTP will be reviewed and updated annually to reflect actual appropriations amounts and any changes in Program priorities and budget estimates. Annual updates of the LTP and the Program’s annual report will provide affected parties with the information needed to understand the justification for changes in activities and funding priorities.