Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act of 2024

Bill 118 hr 4596, also known as the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize and provide funding for programs that focus on the recovery and conservation of endangered fish species in the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins.

The bill specifically focuses on the recovery programs for four endangered fish species: the Colorado pikeminnow, the razorback sucker, the humpback chub, and the bonytail. These species are native to the Colorado River Basin and have faced significant population declines due to factors such as habitat loss, water pollution, and competition with non-native species.

The legislation seeks to continue the efforts of the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program and the San Juan River Basin Recovery Implementation Program, which have been successful in improving the populations of these endangered fish species through habitat restoration, fish stocking, and other conservation measures. If passed, the bill would provide funding for these programs for an additional five years, ensuring that efforts to recover and protect these endangered fish species continue. The legislation also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluation of the programs to ensure that they are effective in achieving their conservation goals. Overall, the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act of 2024 is an important piece of legislation that aims to protect and restore endangered fish species in the Colorado River Basin, ultimately contributing to the overall health and sustainability of the region's aquatic ecosystems.