Monitoring Sensitive Species Populations in the Rock Springs Zone

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Monitoring Sensitive Species Populations in the Rock Springs Zone: Project Background Information: In order to manage the habitat for sensitive fish species throughout the BLM Rock Springs Zone (Rock Spring, Pinedale and Kemmerer Field Offices) it is vital to know where these species currently exist,what genetic status they are currently in (i.e., purity or amount of genetic introgression, etc) and what habitat condition are present. Conclusions can then be drawn as to what needs to be done to protect, enhance or restore these populations and habitats. Applicants for this project must meet the following requirements for consideration: - must have management authority for Wyoming state fish and wildlife resources - must have the equipment to complete the field work - must have the ability to have samples processed for morphologic and genetic assessment (mtDNA and nuclear DNA analysis) Project Objective: To obtain information on the condition, status and distribution of sensitive fish species through morphologic and genetic (mtDNA and nuclear NDA) analysis throughout the BLM Rock Springs Zone. Benefits: Information collected by this project will enable BLM to better manage the habitats on public lands for sensitive species. Statement of Joint Objectives/Project Management Plan: BLM will contribute funding for the processing of the fish samples for DNA analysis. Recipient will contribute labor of professional biologists and field crews, equipment for field work, handling of samples for processing, and year end progress reports. Recipient will be responsible for supplying the appropriate lab for sample DNA analysis. Recipient will provide additional funding for sample analysis if appropriated. BLM and recipient will jointly determine locations and species to be sampled during annual meetings.