Technical Report

Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Augmentation in the Middle Rio Grande, New Mexico Annual Report 2008

URL: https://webapps.usgs.gov/mrgescp/documents/Remshardt_2010_RGSM%20Augmentation%20in%20the%20MRG%2C%20NM%20Annual%20Report%202008.pdf

Date: 2010/01/28

Author(s): Remshardt W.J.

Publication: Report prepared for U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, 54 p.

Abstract:

In 2008, we implemented a revised augmentation plan. This revised augmentation plan provides a detailed stocking strategy only for the Middle Rio Grande, New Mexico between 2008 and 2012 for Isleta and San Acacia Reaches.

Based on current population monitoring catch rates, no Rio Grande silvery minnow were needed for augmentation in 2008.

In 2008, we continued monitoring throughout all reaches, focusing on tribal lands that provide additional data while monitoring Angostura Reach for long-term effects of augmentation.

The core population within the Middle Rio Grande, New Mexico remains the priority for all conservation activities including augmentation, but when conditions warrant, other stocking projects should benefit.