AGENCY: Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources. Aquatics Section
SERIES: 24963
TITLE: Cutthroat Trout management and research records
DATES: ca. 1995-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by year, thereunder alphabetical by subject
DESCRIPTION: These records document projects implemented for the recovery of Bonneville Cutthroat Trout in Utah. Species of Cutthroat Trout in Utah are Bonneville, Colorado and Bear Lake Cutthroat Trout. The Bonneville cutthroat trout has been identified under the State Conservation Species Program as an aquatic species which is threatened but does not yet qualify for assistance and protection under the Federal Endangered Species Act (50 CFR 17). The goal of the program is to provide assistance to selected aquatic species to enhance survival possibilities and preclude becoming an endangered species. This records series documents the current environmental survival situation for this species, as well as plans for recovery, interaction with other involved agencies and interested parties, research proposals and results, and monitoring projects. Monitoring projects document population growth, including reproduction; health of species population; genetic research; efforts at habitat enhancement; and notable predators, both natural and otherwise. Also includes correspondence and meeting summaries documenting interaction with other agencies and interested parties. Examples of agencies and interested parties are Wildlife Resources offices, universities and university professors, Federal Fish and Wildlife Service, Federal Bureau of Reclamation, Federal Bureau of Land Management, local conservation districts, special interest groups, major water users and private citizens.
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 this records series to researchers.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Protected. UCA 63G-2-305 (26)(2008).