FACACLASSIC

Note: An Annual Comprehensive Review, as required by §7 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, is conducted each year on committee data entered for the previous fiscal year (referred to as the reporting year). The data for the reporting year is not considered verified until this review is complete and the data is moved to history for an agency/department. See the Data From Previous Years section at the bottom of this page for the committee’s historical, verified data.

Details on agency responses to committee recommendations can be found under the Performance Measures section for each committee in the fields “Agency Feedback” and “Agency Feedback Comment.”

DOI - 5163 - Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group - Authorized by Law

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group	Agency Name	Department of the Interior
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	5163
Original Establishment Date	10/30/1992	Committee Status	Chartered
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL	https://www.usbr.gov/uc/progact/amp/amwg.html
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	26
Terminated This FY	No	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Adaptive Management Water Quality Division Manager
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix	Ms.
Current Charter Date	9/15/2025	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Kathleen
Date Of Renewal Charter	9/15/2027	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name	E
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Callister
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority	Public Law 102-575	Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(801) 524-3781
Establishment Authority*	Authorized by Law	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	(801) 524-3855
Specific Establishment Authority*	Grand Canyon Protection Act (Public Law 102-575)	Designated Federal Officer Email*	kcallister@usbr.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	10/30/1992
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Scientific Technical Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The purpose of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group (AMWG) is to establish and implement long-term monitoring programs and activities that will ensure that Glen Canyon Dam is operated in a manner consistent with that of section 1802 of the Grand Canyon Protection Act. The AMWG accomplishes its work by taking action on recommendations from its technical subcommittee, reviewing scientific results provided by the Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, and evaluating assessments conducted by the science advisors (under contract to the Bureau of Reclamation). In addition, stakeholders and other entities involved in conducting research provide documents and make presentations to the AMWG. With these levels of review and involvement, the AMWG is able to provide well informed recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior. The AMWG responds accordingly to challenges being faced in operating Glen Canyon Dam by making recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior through the Secretary's Designee, the Assistant Secretary for Water and Science.
How is membership balanced?*	The Glen Canyon Dam Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prepared in March 1995 identified the AMWG membership as: (1) representation from each of the cooperating agencies associated with the EIS, (2) representatives from each of the Colorado River Basin States, and (3) two representatives each from environmental groups, recreation interests, and contractors from Federal power from Glen Canyon Dam. This configuration of Federal, State, Tribal, and community representation has served the adaptive management program well since it was chartered in 1997. While the membership remains static because of the above designations, there are sufficient changes in personnel to maintain the integrity of the group and be actively engaged in all subject matters. Many of the members, particularly those in the basin states, participate in other groups and bring added knowledge and experience to the AMWG. When there are vacancies on the committee, the AMWG publishes a call for nominations notice in the Federal Register to alert those who might be interested in serving on the committee.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The AMWG holds two in-person meetings and one virtual meeting during the fiscal year. The meetings are relevant in keeping the Secretary of the Interior and the general public informed on significant areas of concern related to Glen Canyon Dam operations. For example, when the August meetings are held in or near Flagstaff, Arizona, local business owners, river guides, and interested persons, etc., attend and participate as a means of conveying their interest and insight to work being done in the Grand Canyon. Meetings or conference calls are noticed in the Federal Register and are scheduled at venues to ensure maximum member and public participation.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	This committee fulfills Sections 1804 and 1805 of the Grand Canyon Protection Act. The Grand Canyon Protection Act requires the Secretary of the Interior to consult with certain stakeholders on the operation of the Glen Canyon Dam; that consultation has occurred through the establishment and continuing advisory role of the AWMG Federal advisory committee. Consultation through the AMWG began with the 1996 Record of Decision for the Operation of Glen Canyon Dam Final Environmental Impact Statement and continued through the 2016 Record of Decision for the Glen Canyon Dam Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan Environmental Impact Statement (LTEMP EIS). This committee creates a forum for the open exchange of ideas from a diversity of stakeholders who are committed to improving the Colorado River resources in Glen and Grand Canyons. Each member actively participates and has a vested interest in the operation of Glen Canyon Dam. The committee provides a forum for members to resolve their differences in a cohesive setting. Compromises are often needed in order to benefit the whole program. The AMWG often addresses complex issues through collaboration, which typically improves overall solutions and reduces the potential for future conflict.
Why close or partially close meetings?	All committee meetings are open to the public.
Recommendation Remarks	One recommendation was made to the Secretary of the Interior in FY2024 to approve the proposed FY2025 - FY2027 budget for the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	Yes	Action Reorganize Priorities*	Yes
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	Yes
Outcome Major Policy Changes	No	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	Yes	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	No	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	Depending on any environmental changes (weather, ecological, etc.) which occur in the Grand Canyon, some research projects may be re-prioritized to address critical program concerns in a short period of time. Discussions are fully vetted through the Technical Work Group subcommittee with input from the science advisors before any recommendation(s) are forwarded to the AMWG for further deliberation and possible action.
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	Yes	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	Yes	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	The AMWG utilizes the best available science and legal authorities in making critical recommendations for protecting and improving the resources in the Grand Canyon. Efforts are made to keep the public informed of decisions being made by the Department of the Interior that may affect them. Local anglers and supporting businesses in the Page, Arizona, area have expressed concern when high-flow experiments are conducted as they can have economic impacts on local fishing activities. Other groups, including recreational rafters and supporting businesses, have expressed support for the high-flow experiments as they rebuild beaches in the Grand Canyon. The Secretary’s Designee engages in Government-to-Government consultation to discuss concerns raised by Native American Tribes on program activities.	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	$500,001 - $1,000,000	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	Because the AMWG is comprised of stakeholders from several western states, environmental and recreational groups, purchasers of Federal power, and representatives from five Federal agencies, there is an intended cost savings in resolving issues in regular meetings versus individual meetings as well as reducing the potential for litigation with the Department of the Interior.	Grants Review Comment	N/A
Number Of Recommendations*	62	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	In FY2024, one recommendation was forwarded to the Secretary of the Interior: The AMWG is recommending to the Secretary of the Interior, the Triennial Budget and Work Plan (TWP) Fiscal Years (FY) 2025-2027, that was provided to the AMWG on August 21, 2024. The AMWG acknowledges the cuts that have occurred and programs that remain unfunded and recognizes that the proposed budget exceeds the anticipated funds for FY 2025-2027 by less than one percent. The AMWG provides the following additional guidance for the Secretary’s consideration: A. Given the potential for multiple experimental flows to occur within any given year and that several proposed projects in the FY 2025-2027 TWP are seeking funding from the Experimental Management Fund (Reclamation 4.C), possibly exceeding its current limit, the AMWG recommends the Experimental Management Funds prioritize research and monitoring to further understand the impact LTEMP and LTEMP SEIS flow experiments have on smallmouth bass establishment below Glen Canyon Dam. B. Four of the five Tribes’ (the Hopi Tribe, Hualapai Tribe, Navajo Nation, and the Southern Paiute Consortium) AMWG members have prioritized by a vote the following unfunded projects in the proposed TWP. These projects may be proposed in the enumerated order when funding is available through the Reclamation budget or non-GCDAMP funds: 1. D.4 - Pilot study to evaluate potential to extract cultural and ecological information from Colorado River deposits using eDNA, phytoliths, and pollen. 2. C.1.2 - Can bird habitat quality be reliably assessed by combining plant traits with estimates of plant species composition and cover? Can the data collected by the riparian plant monitoring program be used to assess patterns in riparian-dependent bird communities? 3. D.5 - Monitoring petroglyphs and pictographs with photogrammetry and LiDAR 4. J.3 - Tribal resource research. 5. B.4 - Streamflow, sediment and sandbar modeling C. With respect to B above, Zuni’s primary concerns—which have been raised in the TWG meetings – are that these are important projects to the Tribes and should be funded. Zuni’s concerns are now being worked through the TWG and AMWG processes. In the spirit of partnership, these concerns are being addressed in TWG, AMWG, and other forums.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	95.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	The budget recommendation was presented at the August meeting and past acceptance of this and other AMWG recommendations by the Secretary indicates this recommendation will likely be supported going forward into FY2025. Because AMWG recommendations are usually based on the consensus of a very diverse group of stakeholders, the recommendations of the committee are generally very sound and align with Department of the Interior policies and priorities.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	5.00%	Access Publications	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	It is anticipated the Secretary will concur with the majority of recommendations forwarded from the AMWG. However, a 5% ratio is factored in for those which may not be acted upon by the Secretary.	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	Members of the public may contact the AMWG's Designated Federal Officer for information regarding this committee, or visit the AMWG website listed in GENERAL INFORMATION.
Agency Feedback Comment*	Feedback from the Secretary is provided through the Secretary's Designee at regularly scheduled AMWG meetings, conference calls, and e-mail messages.	Narrative Description*	The Bureau of Reclamation administers the AMWG. Reclamation, along with four other Department of the Interior agencies (Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, and National Park Service) works collectively under the Department of the Interior's mission to protect and manage the Nation's natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its special responsibilities to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated Island Communities. The AMWG is dedicated to resolving complex issues related to the operation of Glen Canyon Dam, mitigating for damage caused by the dam, and improving conditions for endangered species with the overall goal of doing what is best for all resources in the Grand Canyon. The AMWG is an important means by which Reclamation meets its mission to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*		1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*
2. Payments to Federal Members*		2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*
3. Payments to Federal Staff*		3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*
4. Payments to Consultants*		4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*		5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*		6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*		7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*		8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*
10. Other Costs		10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*
11. Total Costs	$0.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	2/19/2025 10:47 AM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*		Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks

Interest Areas

Category Area Agriculture Plant Biology Agriculture Animals Fish and Wildlife Applied Science Applied Sciences Engineering Statistics Basic Science Biology Civil Rights Native Americans Energy Energy Natural Resources Environment Earth Sciences Environmental Issues Government Federal Government Internal Federal Government State Government Tribal Government Health Safety Land Conservation and Preservation Land Management and Use National Parks, Sites, Trails, Recreational Areas Monuments Science and Technology Science and Technology Water Rivers Water Use

Custom Links

Committee Level Reports