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Latest direction from DOI: Guidance from Tim Petty for the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program dated August 14, 2019 LTEMP Implementation The LTEMP FEIS and ROD will be the primary guiding documents Priorities: Management and Experimental Actions Mitigation and Environmental Commitments Research and Monitoring The responsible development and production of renewable energy on federal lands, i.e. the GCDAMP is encouraged to work within the LTEMP framework to seek ways to improve the value of the hydropower resource. Update Guidance Documents Strategic Plan Vision Mission Charter TWP and budget should focus on compliance priorities including: Maintaining dam releases consistent with applicable laws Activities associated with the Endangered Species Act Actions necessary for compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act Research and monitoring as required by the Grand Canyon Protection Act The GCDAMP and AMWG guidance should consider any implications brought on by the: Drought Contingency Planning New negotiations of the Colorado River Interim Guidelines for Lower Basin Shortages and Coordinated Operations for Lake Powell and Lake Mead LTEMP Scientific Monitoring Plan Conduct review every three years (with the start of each TWP) Develop and implement monitoring metrics for the resource goals and objectives defined in the LTEMP ROD Interior directs AMWG to develop recommendations for the monitoring metrics Future research: Evaluate the threat posed by invasive non-native species Explore vegetation management to benefit high value recreational beaches and protect vulnerable archaeological sites Consider impact to hydropower as part of the development of LTEMP experiments and study plans Operating Criteria and Operational Flexibility Continue to utilize operational flexibility in response to varying hydrological and other resource-related conditions Explore the feasibility of conducting a spring HFE, along with modeling for improvements and efficiencies that benefit natural, cultural, recreational, and hydropower resources Starting point: consider opportunities to conduct higher spring releases within power plant capacity, along with spring HFEs that may be triggered under the current LTEMP Protocol Memo from Jennifer Gimbel on GCDAMP continuity and strategic direction dated July 8, 2016 Budget [1] Reduce time and effort spent on the budget process to allow time for ongoing science efforts Future workplans should target its limited resources to the highest priority projects Balance near- and long-term priorities Maintain flexibility to respond to changing needs Use more conservative budget projections based on recent performance of the Consumer Price Index Identify funding for all work included in the workplan to avoid shortfalls Clarify procedures and justifications in proposing and making mid-course changes to projects Tribal Engagement [2] The GCDAMP/Science Advisors Program should explore ways to co-produce with Tribes a useful definition of what cultural resources require attention, and what approaches to evaluation will be meaningful. Science Activities under LTEMP [3] Science in support of Endangered Species Act compliance with an emphasis on humpback chub, razorback sucker, and other native fish as well as the resources that support them throughout the Colorado River Ecosystem. Science in support of compliance with the Grand Canyon Protection Act, in particular sediment resources. Science relating cultural and archaeological sites to modern river processes, as well as the role of traditional knowledge in contributing to scientific understanding and river operations. Science on non-native fish (population dynamics, control measures, and the recreational trout fishery) and potentially invasive aquatic species. Science Advisors Program [4] Review the GCDAMP cultural resources program and work with Tribal members to identify how tribal perspectives and traditional knowledges can be better integrated into the GCDAMP. Identify GCDAMP knowledge gaps to help guide the development of the next triennial budget and workplan. Help organize and implement Protocol Evaluation Panels (PEP) with GCMRC as needed.

Documents and Resources 2019 Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program Guidance 2017 Sept 1, 2017: All FACA and non-FACA Committee that had not already received a waiver from the prohibition on holding meetings can begin to schedule and hold meetings. Suspension of all Department of Interior Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Meetings and activities. 2016 Memo from Jennifer Gimbel on GCDAMP continuity and strategic direction dated July 8, 2016 2014 Report and Recommendations Memo from Secretary's Designee Anne Castle to DOI Secretary Sally Jewell dated Sept. 29, 2014 2013 Report and Recommendations Memo from AS-WS Anne Castle to DOI Secretary Sally Jewell dated December 9, 2013 Memo from Secretary's Designee Anne Castle to AMWG Dated May 4, 2011, re: TWG and AMWG Suggested Roles 2012 Letter from Anne Castle to the AMWG Dated Sept. 18, 2012, Subj: Experiences from AMWG Field Work Session Held August 31, 2012 Report and Recommendations Memo from Secretary Designee to Secretary Salazar Dated January 15, 2013 Directive from Secretary Ken Salazar to DOI Personnel Dated May 23, 2012, Subject: Directive on the Implementation of Research to Improve Conditions in the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Memo from AS-WS Anne Castle to USGS/GCMRC Dated March 31, 2011, Subject: GCMRC Science Planning Memo from Secretary Ken Salazar to AS-WS Anne Castle Dated 4/30/12, Subject: Report and Recommendations from GCDAMP Meeting held April 30, 2012. Memo from TWG Chair to Lori Caramanian on April 19, 2012, Subject: The GCD Technical Work Group Report on Issues for Review by the Department of the Interior on the FY2013-14 Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program Budget and Work Plan Report and Recommendations Memo From Secretary's Designee Anne Castle to Secretary Ken Salazar Dated January 15, 2012 Memo from AS-WS Anne Castle to the AMWG Members and Alternates Dated Feb. 29, 2012, Subject: Follow up from February 22, 2012 Meeting Memo from AS-WS Anne Castle to Secretary Ken Salazar Dated April 26, 2012, Subject: Report and Recommendations from the GCD AMWG Meeting Memo from Secretary Ken Salazar to AS-WS Anne Castle, Subject: Report and Recommendations from GCD AMWG Meeting Held Feb. 22-23, 2012 2011 Report and Recommendations Memo from AS-WS Anne Castle to Secretary Ken Salazar Dated December 5, 2011 E-mail Message from Anne Castle, Subject: Response to Technical Work Group Budget Motion Final 8 18 11 Memo from AS-WS Anne Castle to Secretary Ken Salazar Dated Dec. 5, 2011, Subj: Report and Recommendations from the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Federal Advisory Committee, May 18, 2011, and August 24-25, 2011, Meetings E-mail to AMWG (sent 4/5/11) with Memo from Anne Castle, dated March 31, 2011, Subject: Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center Science Planning Memo from Anne Castle, dated May 4, 2011, to the AMWG, Subject: GCDAMP Workplan and Budget -Technical Work Group and Adaptive Management Work Group Suggested Roles Memo from AS-WS Anne Castle to Secretary Ken Salazar Dated Dec. 5, 2011, Subj: Report and Recommendations from the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Federal Advisory Committee, May 18, 2011, and August 24-25, 2011, Meetings 2010 Report and Recommendation Memo from Secretary's Designee dated Sept. 21, 2010, and Concurrence from Secretary Ken Salazar Letter from AS-WS Anne Castle to Rick Johnson dated Feb. 22, 2010, Subject: Monthly Distribution from Glen Canyon Dam Secretary's Response to April 2009 and August 2009 AMWG Recommendations Text from Secretary Ken Salazar's Speech to the Colorado River Water Users Association Anne Castle speech given at Colorado Water Users Association on Dec. 10, 2009 Memo from Anne Castle to Secretary Salaza, Subject: Report and Recommendations from the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Federal Advisory Committee Dated March 16, 2010 2009 Memo from Anne Castle, Subject: Report and Recommendations from the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Federal Advisory Committee; Memo from Kameran Onley dated 11/7/08, Subj: Report and Recommendation from the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program Federal Advisory Committee Memo from P. Lynn Scarlett dated 12/4/08, Subj: Response to Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive management Work Group Report and Recommendation Memo from Kameran Onley dated 1/16/09, Subj: Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group Memo from Kameran Onley dated 1/16/09, Subj: Transition and Farewell Concurrence Memo from DOI Secretary Ken Salazar dated March 26, 2009, Subj: Extension of Members of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group [through Sept. 30, 2009] Kameran Onley Memo dated January 16, 2009, Subject: Transition and Farewell Kameran Onley Memo dated January 16, 2009, Subject: Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group 1999 Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program AMWG FACA Committee Guidance (The Loveless Document) Other Stuff