Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Work Tasks
System Monitoring
A significant element of the LCR MSCP is a robust monitoring and research program. This program maintains an awareness of each covered species and existing habitat, guides selection and application of conservation techniques, and documents their successful implementation. Finally, as conditions change and the program evolves, it will allow for the development and implementation of alternatives to ineffective conservation measures.
Reclamation and other agencies, including LCR MSCP partners, have ongoing monitoring and research actions for many of the covered species. Reclamation will make use of data from these ongoing programs as well as other sources of information. When new information is needed, monitoring and research protocols will be designed and carried out in a manner that avoids excessive disturbance to covered species.
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Updated: July 2009