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2013

From: Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
Date: 5/13/2013
Subject: Carl Hayden Visitor Center Exhibits to Undergo Extensive Remodel
(USBR and NPS) to remodle and add new displays to visitor's center with anticipation date of opening May 31, 2015.
Primary Theme: "The Colorado River and its surrounding landscape embody survival, adaptation, and change, while Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell bring into sharp focus the dilemma of water and power management and its effects on the people and environment of the desert southwest."
Contract = $1.5 million
USBR Announcement Link

From: National Park Service (NPS)
Date: 3/27/2013
Subject: NPS identifies Quagga mussels in Lake Powell
(NPS) has identified 14 adult quagga mussels attached to moored vessels and dock structures at the Wahweap Marina in Lake Powell over the last week. None of the adult mussels were close enough together to mate for successful reproduction. All of the mussels were physically removed from the lake.

From: Earth Magazine
Date: 3/03/2013
Subject: Releasing a flood of controversy on the Colorado River
This article sets the basis for the HFE, provides the history of past HFEs, and discusses the issues. Key Words: Sediment- Fish results- Adaptive Mgt
earthmagazine.org/article/releasing-flood-controversy-colorado-river

From: Upper Basin RIP & San Juan RIP
Date: 2/25/2013
Subject: Highlights 2012-2013 Recovery Program
To: Interested parties/ FYI
130225_ Upper Colorado River Fish Recovery Program- San Jaun RIP Briefing book 2013

From: Dr. David Lytle - USGS -Via Linda Whetton
Date: 1/14/2013
Subject: GT Max Model Review Workshop- FINAL REPORT
To: AMWG members:
Attached to this e-mail is the final report from the GTMax Model Review Workshop held on August 31 and Sept. 1, 2011. The final document includes the report of the expert review panel and comments provided by workshop participants...
130114 GTMax Model Review Workshop - Final reports of the review panel and workshop participants