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The Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center (GCMRC), the cornerstone of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program (AMP), was formally established in October of 1996. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, the GCMRC measures effects of Glen Canyon Dam operations on the resources along the Colorado River from Glen Canyon Dam to Lake Mead. The GCMRC's scientific activities contribute to meeting the statutory requirements placed on the Secretary of the Interior by Congress via the 1992 Grand Canyon Protection Act, the 1995 Glen Canyon Dam Environmental Impact Statement, and the 1996 Record of Decision.
The GCMRC operates within the Adaptive Management Program to define research objectives and develop monitoring programs to meet information needs of the AMP. The Adaptive Management Work Group (AMWG) consists of a diverse group of stakeholders, including: Department of Interior agencies (Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service), Western Area Power Administration, Colorado River Basin States, Native American Tribes, Colorado River Energy Development Association, recreational users and environmental organizations. Additionally, a set of Independent Review Panels (IRP) provide independent assessments of program proposals and accomplishments to ensure scientific objectivity and credibility.
Recent Updates
09-23-2004
New Document in Fact and Information Sheets:
08-30-2004
New Section: GCMRC Highlights
A new section called GCMRC Highlights has been implemented to the GCMRC web site.
07-21-2004
New Menu: Products and Discussion Forums
Products has been recently added to the main navigation, while Discussion Forums has been relocated under More Info.