AGENCY: Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources. Aquatics Section

SERIES: 24972
TITLE: Virgin River fishes management and research records
DATES: ca. 1990-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by year, thereunder alphabetical by subject

DESCRIPTION: These records document the agency's role in projects funded by the Virgin River Resource Management and Recovery Program, a multi-agency effort focused on the recovery and restoration of the habitat for species of fish that are federally listed as threatened or endangered, or listed with the state as a conservation species. Examples of species studied and assisted as a part of this program are the Virgin Spinedace, the Virgin River Chub, and the Woundfin. Other participating agencies are State Wildlife Resources, Federal Fish and Wildlife Service, Federal Bureau of Reclamation, Federal Bureau of Land Management, local conservation districts and the biology departments of some local universities. Agency responsibilities include monitoring projects documenting population growth, including reproduction; health of species population; genetic research; study of predators, natural and otherwise; and habitat enhancement. Records include meeting summaries documenting interaction with other agencies, research proposals and results, correspondence and work on specific areas within the project.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 32 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 05/2003

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 30 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

This appraisal is based upon the value of these records for research.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Protected. UCA 63G-2-305 (26)(2008).

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