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-The hydropower revenues may be used for... the long-term monitoring programs and activities described in section 1805. Both hydropower revenues and appropriated funds can be used for administrative expenses to implement the specified work. [https://www.usbr.gov/uc/progact/amp/amwg/2002-07-17-amwg-meeting/Attach_10b.pdf]
+*The hydropower revenues may be used for... the long-term monitoring programs and activities described in section 1805. Both hydropower revenues and appropriated funds can be used for administrative expenses to implement the specified work. [https://www.usbr.gov/uc/progact/amp/amwg/2002-07-17-amwg-meeting/Attach_10b.pdf]
-...the focus of the GCPA is downstream of the dam and primarily on the operations of the power plant. The existence or construction of the dam and its associated impacts is not a focus. [https://www.usbr.gov/uc/progact/amp/amwg/2002-07-17-amwg-meeting/Attach_10b.pdf]
+*...the focus of the GCPA is downstream of the dam and primarily on the operations of the power plant. The existence or construction of the dam and its associated impacts is not a focus. [https://www.usbr.gov/uc/progact/amp/amwg/2002-07-17-amwg-meeting/Attach_10b.pdf]
-To illustrate the range of activities and associated funding, some examples are provided below:
+*To illustrate the range of activities and associated funding, some examples are provided below:
-*Studies of control sites in Cataract Canyon or on reservation lands, for example, may be supported by revenues, if the studies are determined through scientific peer review to be necessary for determining the effects of the Secretary's actions downstream within the park units under 1804(c).
+#Studies of control sites in Cataract Canyon or on reservation lands, for example, may be supported by revenues, if the studies are determined through scientific peer review to be necessary for determining the effects of the Secretary's actions downstream within the park units under 1804(c).
-*Studies of water quality in Lake Powell are allowable if necessary to determine the effects on downstream resources. Studies of the effects on cultural resources around the rim of Lake Powell are not allowable under AMP (GCPA) funding.
+#Studies of water quality in Lake Powell are allowable if necessary to determine the effects on downstream resources. Studies of the effects on cultural resources around the rim of Lake Powell are not allowable under AMP (GCPA) funding.
-*It is reasonable to assume that while the primary focus is on power plant releases the releases from the bypass tubes and spillway outlet works also fall into the operational category and funding could be used to conduct experiments and study impacts from their operation. In fact, this has already occurred to a degree during the 1996 beach habitat building test flow when the bypass tubes were used.[https://www.usbr.gov/uc/progact/amp/amwg/2002-07-17-amwg-meeting/Attach_10b.pdf]
+#It is reasonable to assume that while the primary focus is on power plant releases the releases from the bypass tubes and spillway outlet works also fall into the operational category and funding could be used to conduct experiments and study impacts from their operation. In fact, this has already occurred to a degree during the 1996 beach habitat building test flow when the bypass tubes were used.[https://www.usbr.gov/uc/progact/amp/amwg/2002-07-17-amwg-meeting/Attach_10b.pdf]
-Certainly the direct impacts of the dam operations on the Native American trust resources within the park units can and should be funded from hydropower revenues, but such impacts outside the boundaries of the river corridor in the park units must be studied using other appropriated funds. [https://www.usbr.gov/uc/progact/amp/amwg/2002-07-17-amwg-meeting/Attach_10b.pdf]
+*Certainly the direct impacts of the dam operations on the Native American trust resources within the park units can and should be funded from hydropower revenues, but such impacts outside the boundaries of the river corridor in the park units must be studied using other appropriated funds. [https://www.usbr.gov/uc/progact/amp/amwg/2002-07-17-amwg-meeting/Attach_10b.pdf]
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 *[[Media:2003-08 Information Needs Action Taken by AMWG.doc| 2003 report from the Ad Hoc Committee on What’s In and Out of the Strategic Plan (AHCIO)]]
 *[[Media:Appendix B (Guidance Document) Loveless.doc| Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program AMWG FACA Committee Guidance]] (The Loveless Document)
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 # If the target of a management objective proves to be inappropriate, unrealistic, or unattainable, the Adaptive Management Program will reevaluate that target and the methods used to attain it.
 # Recognizing the diverse perspectives and spiritual values of the stakeholders, the unique aesthetic value of the Grand Canyon will be respected and enhanced. [[Media:2003-08 Information Needs Action Taken by AMWG.doc| [1] ]]
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 # If the target of a management objective proves to be inappropriate, unrealistic, or unattainable, the Adaptive Management Program will reevaluate that target and the methods used to attain it.
 # Recognizing the diverse perspectives and spiritual values of the stakeholders, the unique aesthetic value of the Grand Canyon will be respected and enhanced. [[Media:2003-08 Information Needs Action Taken by AMWG.doc| [1] ]]
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 provided below:
-*Studies of control sites in Cataract Canyon or on reservation lands, for example, may be
+*Studies of control sites in Cataract Canyon or on reservation lands, for example, may be supported by revenues, if the studies are determined through scientific peer review to be necessary for determining the effects of the Secretary's actions downstream within the park units under 1804(c).
 supported by revenues, if the studies are determined through scientific peer review to be
 necessary for determining the effects of the Secretary's actions downstream within the park
 units under 1804(c).
-*Studies of water quality in Lake Powell are allowable if necessary to determine the
+*Studies of water quality in Lake Powell are allowable if necessary to determine the effects on downstream resources. Studies of the effects on cultural resources around the rim of Lake Powell are not allowable under AMP (GCPA) funding.
 effects on downstream resources. Studies of the effects on cultural resources around the rim
 of Lake Powell are not allowable under AMP (GCPA) funding.
-*It is reasonable to assume that while the primary focus is on power plant releases the
+*It is reasonable to assume that while the primary focus is on power plant releases the releases from the bypass tubes and spillway outlet works also fall into the operational category and funding could be used to conduct experiments and study impacts from their operation. In fact, this has already occurred to a degree during the 1996 beach habitat building test flow when the bypass tubes were used.
 releases from the bypass tubes and spillway outlet works also fall into the operational
 category and funding could be used to conduct experiments and study impacts from their
 operation. In fact, this has already occurred to a degree during the 1996 beach habitat
 building test flow when the bypass tubes were used.
 All Federal agencies have a special responsibility to Native Americans by law, including

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+! <h2 style="margin:0; background:#cedff2; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #a3bfb1; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;"> Information Needs Report </h2>
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 '''Management Objectives (MOs):'''  Management Objectives define desired future resource conditions.  They should be:
 # Specific;
-#Measurable;
+# Measurable;
-#Achievable;
+# Achievable;
-#Results-oriented;
+# Results-oriented;
-#Time-specific, and
+# Time-specific, and
-#Within the legal and policy framework of the Adaptive Management Program.
+# Within the legal and policy framework of the Adaptive Management Program.
 '''Information Needs (INs):'''  Information Needs define the specific knowledge or understanding (i.e., information) one needs for accomplishing a management objective.  They define what one needs to know.  The information may be needed to:
-#quantify or define a management objective (i.e., help determine a target level);
+# Quantify or define a management objective (i.e., help determine a target level);
-#assess whether or not a management objective is being achieved (i.e., help determine why the system is not responding as predicted);
+# Assess whether or not a management objective is being achieved (i.e., help determine why the system is not responding as predicted);
-#develop basic understanding about cause and effect relationships;
+# Develop basic understanding about cause and effect relationships;
-#meet the legal/policy requirements of consultation; and
+# Meet the legal/policy requirements of consultation; and
-#test more effective ways to achieve desired resource conditions.
+# Test more effective ways to achieve desired resource conditions.
 Information Needs are categorized as follows:
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 '''Category B:'''  Information Needs that may be addressed by the GCMRC but are not appropriate for funding by power revenues.
-'''Category C:'''  Information Needs that are funded and accomplished under the authority of an entity other than the GCMRC.
+'''Category C:'''  Information Needs that are funded and accomplished under the authority of an entity other than the GCMRC. [[Media:2003-08 Information Needs Action Taken by AMWG.doc| [1] ]]
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 *[[Media:2003-08 Information Needs Action Taken by AMWG.doc| 2003 report from the Ad Hoc Committee on What’s In and Out of the Strategic Plan (AHCIO)]]
 *[[Media:Appendix B (Guidance Document) Loveless.doc| Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program AMWG FACA Committee Guidance]] (The Loveless Document)
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-#The goals represent a set of desired outcomes that together will accomplish our vision and achieve the purpose of the Grand Canyon Protection Act.  Some of the objectives and actions that fall under these goals may not be the responsibility of the Adaptive Management Program, and may be funded by other sources, but are included here for completeness.
+# The goals represent a set of desired outcomes that together will accomplish our vision and achieve the purpose of the Grand Canyon Protection Act.  Some of the objectives and actions that fall under these goals may not be the responsibility of the Adaptive Management Program, and may be funded by other sources, but are included here for completeness.
-#The construction of Glen Canyon Dam and the introduction of non-native species have irreversibly changed the Colorado River ecosystem.
+# The construction of Glen Canyon Dam and the introduction of non-native species have irreversibly changed the Colorado River ecosystem.
-#Much remains unknown about the Colorado River ecosystem below Glen Canyon Dam and how to achieve the Adaptive Management Program goals.
+# Much remains unknown about the Colorado River ecosystem below Glen Canyon Dam and how to achieve the Adaptive Management Program goals.
-#The Colorado River ecosystem is a managed ecosystem.  An ecosystem management approach, in lieu of an issues, species, or resources approach, will guide our efforts.  Management efforts will prevent any further human-induced extirpation or extinction of native species.
+# The Colorado River ecosystem is a managed ecosystem.  An ecosystem management approach, in lieu of an issues, species, or resources approach, will guide our efforts.  Management efforts will prevent any further human-induced extirpation or extinction of native species.
-#An adaptive management approach will be used to achieve Adaptive Management Program goals, through experimentation and monitoring, to meet the intent of the Grand Canyon Protection Act, Glen Canyon Dam Environmental Impact Statement, and the Record of Decision.
+# An adaptive management approach will be used to achieve Adaptive Management Program goals, through experimentation and monitoring, to meet the intent of the Grand Canyon Protection Act, Glen Canyon Dam Environmental Impact Statement, and the Record of Decision.
-#Understanding cause and effect relationships is essential for managing the Colorado River ecosystem.  The adaptive management approach will be geared toward gaining an improved understanding of the cause and effect relationships that occur within the Colorado River ecosystem, and their connection, if any, to dam operations, while also documenting resource status and trends.
+# Understanding cause and effect relationships is essential for managing the Colorado River ecosystem.  The adaptive management approach will be geared toward gaining an improved understanding of the cause and effect relationships that occur within the Colorado River ecosystem, and their connection, if any, to dam operations, while also documenting resource status and trends.
-#Dam operations and management actions will be tried that attempt to return ecosystem patterns and processes to their range of natural variability.  When this is not appropriate, experiments will be conducted to test other approaches.
+# Dam operations and management actions will be tried that attempt to return ecosystem patterns and processes to their range of natural variability.  When this is not appropriate, experiments will be conducted to test other approaches.
-#Because management actions to achieve a goal may benefit one resource or value and adversely affect another, those action alternatives that benefit all resources and values will be pursued first.  When this is not possible, actions that have a neutral impact, or as a last resort, actions that minimize negative impacts on other resources, will be pursued consistent with the Glen Canyon Dam Environmental Impact Statement and the Record of Decision.
+# Because management actions to achieve a goal may benefit one resource or value and adversely affect another, those action alternatives that benefit all resources and values will be pursued first.  When this is not possible, actions that have a neutral impact, or as a last resort, actions that minimize negative impacts on other resources, will be pursued consistent with the Glen Canyon Dam Environmental Impact Statement and the Record of Decision.
-#If the target of a management objective proves to be inappropriate, unrealistic, or unattainable, the Adaptive Management Program will reevaluate that target and the methods used to attain it.
+# If the target of a management objective proves to be inappropriate, unrealistic, or unattainable, the Adaptive Management Program will reevaluate that target and the methods used to attain it.
-#Recognizing the diverse perspectives and spiritual values of the stakeholders, the unique aesthetic value of the Grand Canyon will be respected and enhanced. [[Media:2003-08 Information Needs Action Taken by AMWG.doc| [1] ]]
+# Recognizing the diverse perspectives and spiritual values of the stakeholders, the unique aesthetic value of the Grand Canyon will be respected and enhanced. [[Media:2003-08 Information Needs Action Taken by AMWG.doc| [1] ]]
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