The need for new and innovative solutions in Utah’s endangered and sensitive species programs

Authors: Sarra L. Jones

Year: 2010 (xlii)

Abstract

Programs aimed at recovering endangered species and managing sensitive species have a common primary goal&#58 to reverse the decline of imperiled species. Because ecosystems are extremely complex and many factors may contribute to the decline of these species, remedying the situation is often complicated. New and innovative techniques have been proposed and used in Utah’s endangered species recovery programs. I will briefly discuss the state of the endangered species recovery programs and other sensitive species programs currently in Utah, how we are using creative solutions (i.e., commercial carp removal), and proposed ideas (i.e., floating weirs) to improve the status of these species.