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Adaptive Management Work Group to Meet in Tempe, Ariz., on Colorado River Topics

Media Contact: Lisa Iams, (801) 524-3673, liams@usbr.gov

For Release: May 16, 2011

The Bureau of Reclamation announced today that the Adaptive Management Work Group will meet on May 18, 2011 in Tempe, Ariz., to address topics related to the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program. The AMWG committee provides a forum for discussion of topics related to the operation of Glen Canyon Dam and ongoing monitoring of resource conditions downstream of the dam.

A variety of reports and presentations will be made on key topics including: Upper Colorado River Basin hydrology and operations; water year 2012 hydrograph development; a status update on the two environmental assessment documents recently released by the Bureau of Reclamation for public review; an overview and status of the planned Glen Canyon Dam Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan Environmental Impact Statement; 2012 budget development; and a Technical Work Group activities report. A presentation will also be made on the recently released SECURE Water Act Section 9503(c)-Water and Climate Change report.

The AMWG is a federal advisory committee appointed by the Secretary of the Interior with representatives from federal agencies, Colorado River Basin states, Native American Tribal governments, environmental groups, recreation interests, and contractors for federal power from Glen Canyon Dam. The Secretary receives recommendations on how to best protect downstream resources and balance river operations through the varied stakeholder interests represented by the AMWG.

The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held at the Fiesta Resort Conference Center, Fiesta 1 Conference room, 2100 South Priest Drive, Tempe, Ariz. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m. For more information on the Adaptive Management Work Group meeting, please visit our website.

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