THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND MAPS OF THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE RIVER CORRIDOR PRODUCED FROM THIS AWARD WILL PROVIDE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY LIDAR PRODUCTS. RECLAMATION PROVIDES AWARDS TO ENTITIES PLAN, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCT PROJECTS THAT CREATE OR IMPROVE INSTREAM HABITAT MANAGEMENT FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE FISH PASSAGES, MONITORING, AND EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF RECLAMATIONS ACTIONS ON BOTH ENDANGERED SPECIES AND RIVER MAINTENANCE. SECTION 2 (A)(3) OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT STATES: THESE SPECIES OF FISH, WILDLIFE, AND PLANTS ARE OF ESTHETIC, ECOLOGICAL, EDUCATIONAL, HISTORICAL, RECREATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC VALUE TO THE NATION AND ITS PEOPLE;