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  • From: Arizona Daily Sun, 10-17-12
  • Sent: 10/17/2012
  • Subject: Razorback sucker turns up in Grand Canyon after 20 years
  • Razorback Sucker turns up in grand canyon after years
  • The last one on record in the Grand Canyon had been caught in 1990.
  • "might" have traveled upstream some 50 miles from Lake Mead.


  • From: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service- Field Supervisor
  • Sent: 10/10/2012
  • Subject: Change in proposed action for NNF control downstream from GCD- Monitoring for Nov 2012 HFE
  • 121010 HFE NNFC modification
  • With documentation of whirling disease, it is not possible to implement live removal of rainbow trout from the PBR reach with subsequest transport of the fish to stocking sites elsewhere in Arizona.
  • Thus, not conducting the 2012 PBR rtips does not significantly affect our knowledge of RBT in Grand Canyon, and does not affect our findings in our December 23, 2011, FBO. This change does not require reinitiation of formal consultation as defined in 50 CFR 402.16.


  • From: Anne Castle
  • Sent: Thu 10/4/2012 2:58 PM
  • Subject: RE: Change in AMWG Facilitation Contract
  • Dear Colleagues,
  • The AMWG has been very fortunate to have consistent and long term participation and leadership among its members. That longevity provides strength to the organization and has supported wise decision-making and continuous building on science and management techniques over the years. And no-one demonstrates that value more than Mary Orton. Mary’s participation in AMWG, first as a member, then as our facilitator, has been integral to the progress of Glen Canyon Dam adaptive management. She has worked very hard to understand the details of the science, the interests of the stakeholders, and the policy framework that guides decisions and recommendations to the Secretary. She is a skilled facilitator and has ensured that issues of concern are addressed openly and completely and not swept under the rug. I have appreciated very much the knowledge and experience Mary brought to the job, and her manner of keeping discussions on track and on time while providing sufficient attention to detail. Mary’s recent facilitation of TWG meetings has been uniformly regarded as a great step forward.
  • As Mary is the first to remind us, change can be good. I look forward to the new perspective that Triangle Associates will bring to our table. But that doesn’t mean I won’t miss Mary. I will, very much. Thank you, Mary, for your tireless and excellent work to advance the cause of better resource management in the Glen Canyon AMP.
  • Anne


  • From: Whetton, Linda A [1]
  • Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 2:55 PM
  • Subject: 2012 Fall High Flow Experiment at Glen Canyon Dam
  • As announced by Anne Castle at the August 29, 2012, Adaptive Management Work Group Meeting, this fall marks the first season under a multi-year High Flow Experimental Protocol announced earlier this year by Secretary Salazar. Under this Protocol, high flow releases are linked to sediment input and other resource conditions below Glen Canyon Dam. Preliminary sediment estimates appear favorable for a high flow experimental release to occur during the period of November 18 – 25, 2012 should sediment and other conditions warrant. Reclamation’s planning activities for the high flow release through the bypass tubes are focusing on an anticipated date of November 19, 2012 for the bypass release to begin; however, no final decisions on the dates, duration or amount of the release have been made. During the High Flow Experiment, total releases from Glen Canyon Dam at full bypass may reach approximately 42,000 cfs. The total experiment, including ramping, could last anywhere from one and half to six and a half days. As more information on the potential high flow release becomes available, that information will be updated at USBR Potential HFE Link
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