Implementation of the Aquatic Management Plan is essential to recovery of the listed fishes in the Yampa River basin but will not be without controversy. As the non-native culprits are usually popular game fish, providing alternative fishing opportunities will be necessary. The River District is working with the RIP to utilize available funds for fish containment facilities at Elkhead Reservoir in the same manner as Highline Lake. A similar cooperation and contracting process will probably come to the Board for consideration sometime this summer. The potential utilization of River District decrees will be considered as alternatives for water management strategies.
Diligence is anticipated on many River District decrees based on recent proceedings.
More will be known by the July meeting.