RIO GRANDE SUCKER RECOVERY PLAN

Catostomus plebeius

State of Colorado

Department of Natural Resources

October 1994

Prepared by:

		David Langlois

		Colorado Division of Wildlife

		2300 South Townsend Avenue

		Montrose, CO  81401



		John Alves and Jerry Apker

		Colorado Division of Wildlife

		0722 South Road 1E

		Monte Vista, CO  81144

ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT

The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) developed this recovery plan for the Rio Grande sucker. Experts from federal agencies, universities, organizations and individuals also reviewed the plan. DOW personnel used the best written information available to them and collective knowledge, experience and professional judgment of others in producing this recovery plan. It is hoped the plan can be used by all concerned with the Rio Grande sucker to restore populations of Rio Grande sucker, protect sensitive habitats, and coordinate conservation activities. Goals and objectives will be attained and funds spent depending on appropriations, priorities, and other operational constraints.

This recovery plan and its objectives and actions must be responsive to change to be effective. The plan is subject to modification as dictated by new findings in conservation biology, changes in species status and completion of tasks in the plan. Revisions are the responsibility of the DOW. The Director of the DOW has approved this Rio Grande Sucker Recovery Plan. The plan does not necessarily represent the views of all personnel of the DOW nor official positions or approvals of cooperating agencies, organizations and individuals. Potentially affected interests in the San Luis Valley should view this draft plan as an interactive information document that will aid the decision making process as various alternatives for recovering Rio Grande sucker are considered.

IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

Literature citations should read as follows:

Langlois, D., J. Alves and J. Apker. 1994. Rio Grande sucker recovery plan. Colorado Division of Wildlife, Denver. 22 pp.

Additional copies may be obtained from:

Colorado Division of Wildlife

2300 South Townsend Avenue

Montrose, CO 81401