News Release Archive

Technical Work Group to Meet on Colorado River Issues

Media Contact: Doug Hendrix, (801) 524-3837, dhendrix@uc.usbr.gov

For Release: November 29, 2007

The Technical Work Group of the Adaptive Management Work Group will meet December 4-5, 2007, in Phoenix, Ariz., to address issues related to the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program and the Colorado River.

Technical Work Group meetings are held to discuss technical issues and facilitate recommendations for use by the Adaptive Management Work Group, a Federal Advisory Committee to the Secretary of the Interior on issues related to the operation of Glen Canyon Dam and management of downstream resources in Glen and Grand Canyons. Noteworthy agenda items will include an update and discussions on the Beach Habitat Building Flow Science Plan, a Cultural Resources Ad Hoc Group committee report, endangered humpback chub recovery goals update, and a river sediment conditions update. The meeting is open to the public.

The Technical Work Group is a sub-committee of the Adaptive Management Work Group and is comprised of technical representatives who represent members of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program. Responsibilities of the Technical Work Group include the development of criteria and standards for monitoring and research programs; provide periodic reviews and updates; and provide information, as necessary, to the Adaptive Management Work Group.

The meeting will be held at Bureau of Indian Affairs, 2 Arizona Center, 400 N. 5th St., 12th Floor Conference Room, Rooms A&B. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at 5:00 p.m., PST, on December 4, and will run from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., PST, on December 5. For more information on the Technical Work Group Meetings, please visit our Website at: http://www.usbr.gov/uc/rm/amp/index.html

# # #

The Bureau of Reclamation is a federal agency under the U.S. Department of the Interior and is the nation's largest wholesale water supplier and second largest producer of hydroelectric power. Our facilities also provide substantial flood control, recreation opportunities, and environmental benefits. Visit our website at https://www.usbr.gov and follow us on Twitter @USBR; Facebook @bureau.of.reclamation; LinkedIn @Bureau of Reclamation; Instagram @bureau_of_reclamation; and YouTube @reclamation.