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New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, and its contractor Pyramid Enterprises, LLC. (Rocky Mountain Recreation) continued with Aquatic Invasive Species activities (AIS) at Elephant Butte Reservoir. Using a combination of education/outreach, early detection monitoring and prevention activities, the current designation for Elephant Butte Reservoir remains negative for zebra and quagga mussels.

Watercraft Inspections: In 2019, watercraft inspections were conducted at multiple ramps at Elephant Butte Reservoir, with 99% of them occurring at either the Marina del Sur location or Rock Canyon Ramp entrance. Rocky Mountain Recreation employees staffed the inspection stations 363 days, typically from 5 am – 8 pm (summer) and 7 am – 4pm (winter). A total of 16,854 inspections were conducted of which 57 needed hot water decontamination to further reduce the risk of AIS introduction. Watercraft from 41 different states, plus a watercraft from the islands of American Samoa visited Elephant Butte Reservoir. A majority of the boats visiting Elephant Butte originate from the states of New Mexico (84%) and Texas (10%).

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Invasive Species Program

Elephant Butte Reservoir 2019 Summary

No. of Inspections 2013-2019

No. of Decontaminations 2013-2019

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Mussel Boat Interceptions: In April, a small watercraft from the State of Michigan arrived at Elephant Butte Reservoir. Initially this boat by passed the inspection station but the inspector followed the owner down to the ramp and explained the requirement for inspections.

During the inspection, zebra mussels were found. Inspectors removed adult mussels and performed a hot water decontamintion before allowing the boater to launch.

Monitoring: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish conducted early detection monitoring at Elephant Butte Reservoir in May 2019. Five locations were sampled using planktonic nets. Samples were preserved and sent to Piscices Molecular, LLC for qPCR analysis. All samples were reported negative for zebra or quagga mussel DNA.

Advancements: Using funding from the U.S. Department of Interior “Safeguarding the West From

Invasive Species” an inspection station was created at the Rocky Canyon ramp entrance. While not as busy as the Marina Del Sur ramp, Rock Canyon does receive measureable boater traffic. A total of 2,506 watercraft were inspected, of which two needed hot water decontamination.

Looking ahead/Needs: Continued expansion of watercraft inspection locations at Lions Beach entrance, Hot Spring Landing entrance, Monticello entrance and Dam Site.

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), and its contractor Pyramid Enterprises, LLC. (Rocky Mountain Recreation) continued with Aquatic Invasive Species activities (AIS) at Elephant Butte Reservoir. Using a combination of education/outreach, early detection monitoring and prevention activities, the current designation for Elephant Butte Reservoir remains negative for zebra and quagga mussels.

Watercraft Inspections: In 2020, watercraft inspections were conducted at multiple ramps at Elephant Butte Reservoir, with a majority of them occurring at either the Marina del Sur location or Rock Canyon Ramp entrance. Rocky Mountain Recreation employees staffed the inspection stations 363 days, typically from 5 am – 8 pm (summer) and 7 am – 4pm (winter). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the directives issued by the State of New Mexico, inspections stations had to be fluid on their location and operation times. A total of 18,188 inspections were conducted, of which 44 needed hot water decontamination to further reduce the risk of AIS introduction. When closures occurred at NM State Parks ramps, boaters accessed the reservoir through the BOR Dam Site ramp, which did not enforce the state issued COVID-19 closures. Watercraft from 32 different states, plus the District of Columbia and Ontario, Canada visited Elephant Butte Reservoir.

Elephant Butte Reservoir 2020 Summary

Number of Inspections 2013-2020

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Looking ahead/Needs: Continued expansion of watercraft inspection locations at Lions Beach entrance, Hot Spring Landing entrance, Monticello entrance and Dam Site. The BOR will also be creating a new five-year contract for inspections and decontaminations at Elephant Butte Reservoir. Request for proposals should be announced by the end of 2021.

Number of Decontaminations

Elephant Butte Boat Inspections 2019‐2020 2,018 2,017 2,016 Elephant Butte Boat Inspections 2019‐2020 Marina del Sur Ramp Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec ALL as of Aug 9, 2021 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec ALL Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec ALL ALL ALL ALL Marina del Sur Ramp

Total Inspections NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 13,579 NA NA NA COVID Closure* NA 3,686 3,533 NA 2,010 1,290 NA NA 14,795 NA NA NA NA NA 2,736 2,896 1,426 1,203 562 NA NA 14,284 NA NA NA Total Inspections Incoming Inspection NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 10,669 NA NA NA COVID Closure* NA 2,714 2,478 NA 1,589 1,089 NA NA 11,103 NA NA NA NA NA 1,872 2,054 897 781 458 NA NA 10,043 NA NA NA Incoming Inspection High Risk Inspections NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 81 NA NA NA COVID Closure* NA 62 20 NA 7 4 NA NA 124 NA NA NA NA NA 37 35 9 67 26 NA NA 885 NA NA NA High Risk Inspections Outgoing Inspections NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 2,905 NA NA NA COVID Closure* NA 972 1,055 NA 421 201 NA NA 3,691 NA NA NA NA NA 864 842 529 124 104 NA NA 4,239 NA NA NA Outgoing Inspections Total Decontaminations NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 151 NA NA NA COVID Closure* NA 19 8 NA 4 2 NA NA 102 NA NA NA NA NA 21 8 11 4 0 NA NA 85 NA NA NA Total Decontaminations

NA = data are currently unavailable

Elephant Butte Boat Inspections 2019‐2020 2,018 2,017 2,016 Elephant Butte Boat Inspections 2019‐2020 Rock Canyon Ramp Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec ALL as of Aug 9, 2021 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec ALL Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec ALL ALL ALL ALL Rock Canyon Ramp

Total Inspections NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 1,136 NA NA NA COVID Closure* NA 1,168 1,171 NA 1 NA NA NA 2,851 NA NA NA NA NA 507 488 251 172 NA NA NA 2,506 NA NA NA Total Inspections Incoming Inspection NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 1,105 NA NA NA COVID Closure* NA 1,051 996 NA 0 NA NA NA 2,501 NA NA NA NA NA 457 452 233 164 NA NA NA 2,220 NA NA NA Incoming Inspection High Risk Inspections NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 46 NA NA NA COVID Closure* NA 35 47 NA 0 NA NA NA 87 NA NA NA NA NA 5 21 8 25 NA NA NA 224 NA NA NA High Risk Inspections Outgoing Inspections NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 31 NA NA NA COVID Closure* NA 117 175 NA 1 NA NA NA 350 NA NA NA NA NA 50 36 18 8 NA NA NA 286 NA NA NA Outgoing Inspections Total Decontaminations NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 6 NA NA NA COVID Closure* NA 0 0 NA 0 NA NA NA 1 NA NA NA NA NA 0 2 0 0 NA NA NA 36 NA NA NA Total Decontaminations

NA = data are currently unavailable

Elephant Butte Boat Inspections 2019‐2020 2,018 2,017 2,016 Elephant Butte Boat Inspections 2019‐2020 Both Ramps Combined Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec ALL as of Aug 9, 2021 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec ALL Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec ALL ALL ALL ALL Both Ramps Combined

Total Inspections NA 313 946 1,756 2,358 3,394 NA NA NA NA NA NA 14,715 NA 291 422 COVID Closure* 429 4,968 4,704 2,011 1,290 241 NA 17,646 NA NA NA NA 2,440 3,243 3,384 1,677 1,375 NA 237 NA 16,790 16,348 16,533 10,393 Total Inspections Incoming Inspection NA 274 789 1,424 1,629 2,635 NA NA NA NA NA NA 11,774 NA 227 302 COVID Closure* 406 3,850 3,474 1,589 1,089 198 NA 13,604 NA NA NA NA 1,814 2,329 2,506 1,130 945 NA 185 NA 12,263 NA NA NA Incoming Inspection High Risk Inspections NA 0 4 9 96 44 NA NA NA NA NA NA 127 NA 6 16 COVID Closure* 1 98 67 7 4 1 NA 211 NA NA NA NA 115 42 56 17 92 NA 17 NA 1,109 NA NA NA High Risk Inspections Outgoing Inspections NA 39 157 331 729 756 NA NA NA NA NA NA 2,936 NA 64 120 COVID Closure* 23 489 1,230 422 201 43 NA 4,041 NA NA NA NA 626 914 878 547 132 NA 52 NA 4,525 NA NA NA Outgoing Inspections Total Decontaminations NA 0 2 5 29 40 NA NA NA NA NA NA 157 NA 2 4 COVID Closure* 1 19 8 4 2 1 NA 103 NA NA NA NA 7 21 10 11 4 NA 1 NA 121 42 46 47 Total Decontaminations

NA = data are currently unavailable

Highest total inspections to date by season (!note data gaps and few observations!) at E. Butte Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec All

NA 313 946 1,756 2,440 4,968 4,704 1,677 2,011 1,290 241 NA 17,646

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New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, and its contractor Pyramid Enterprises, LLC. (Rocky Mountain Recreation) continued with Aquatic Invasive Species activities (AIS) at Navajo Reservoir. Using a combination of education/outreach, early detection monitoring and prevention activities, the current designation for Navajo Reservoir remains negative for zebra and quagga mussels.

Watercraft Inspections: In 2019, watercraft inspections were conducted at the Pine ramp and Sims Marina ramp. Rocky Mountain Recreation employees staffed the inspection stations 363 days, typically from 5 am – 8 pm (summer) and 7 am – 4pm (winter). A total of 17,117 inspections were conducted of which 142 needed hot water decontamination to further reduce the risk of AIS introduction.

Watercraft originating from 28 different states, plus a watercraft from the islands of American Samoa visited Navajo Reservoir. A majority of the boats visiting Navajo Reservoir originate from the states of New Mexico (78%) and Colorado (16%).

Navajo Reservoir 2019 Summary

No. of Inspections 2013-2019

No. of Decontaminations 2013-2019

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Houseboats and Mussel Boats: A significnant increase in both the number of housesboats and number of boats arriving with zebra or quagga mussels was observed. A total of 23 houseboats were inspected during 2019. Because of the size and complexities involved, these types of conveyances tend to be of higher risk for AIS introduction as compared to other types of watercraft. A total of 11 watercraft were inspected and found to contain mussels. This increase is attributed to the dense population of quagga mussels that are in Lake Powell. All 11 watercraft were cleaned and hot water decontaminated prior to allowing the owner to launch the watercrraft.

Monitoring: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish conducted early detection monitoring at Navajo Reservoir in April, June and August of 2019. A total of 12 samples were collected using planktonic nets. Samples were preserved and sent to Piscices Molecular, LLC for qPCR analysis. All samples were reported negative for zebra or quagga mussel DNA.

Advancements: Using funding from the U.S. Department of Interior “Safeguarding the West From Invasive Species” inspection hours were increased at the Sims Marina ramp.

While not as busy as the Pine ramp, Sims Marina ramp does receive measureable boater traffic. A total of 634 watercraft were inspected, of which one needed a hot water decontamination.

Looking ahead/Needs: Bureau of Reclamation is finalizing an upgraded inspection and decontamination facility at the Pine ramp location. Bureau of Reclamation has secured funding for continued expanded inspection hours at the Sims Marina ramp location.

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), and its contractor Pyramid Enterprises, LLC. (Rocky Mountain Recreation) continued with Aquatic Invasive Species activities (AIS) at Navajo Reservoir. Using a combination of education/outreach, early detection monitoring and prevention activities, the current designation for Navajo Reservoir remains negative for zebra and quagga mussels.

Watercraft Inspections: In 2020, watercraft inspections were conducted at the Pine ramp and Sims Marina ramp. Rocky Mountain Recreation employees staffed the inspection stations 363 days, typically from 5 am – 8 pm (summer) and 7 am – 4pm (winter). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the directives issued by the State of New Mexico, inspections stations had to be fluid on their location and operation times. A total of 14,554 inspections were conducted, of which 100 needed hot water decontamination to further reduce the risk of AIS introduction. The number of inspections and decontaminations was significantly lower than in 2019, likely the result of COVID-19 directives issued by the State of New Mexico regarding out of state travelers visiting New Mexico. Watercraft arriving at Navajo Reservoir originated from 31 different states.

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2020 Watercraft Origination

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Invasive Species Program

Navajo Reservoir 2020 Summary

Number of Inspections

Houseboats A total of 24 houseboats were inspected during 2020. Because of the size and complexities involved, these types of conveyances tend to be of higher risk for AIS introduction as compared to other types of watercraft. Two houseboats, both from Lake Powell, were inspected and found to contain mussels.

After a full decontamination and reinspection, both were allowed to launch.

Looking ahead/Needs: Bureau of Reclamation is finalizing an upgraded inspection and decontamination facility at the Pine ramp location. Bureau of Reclamation has secured funding for continued expanded inspection hours at the Sims Marina ramp location. The BOR will also be creating a new five-year contract for inspections and decontaminations at Navajo Reservoir. Request for proposals should be announced by the end of 2021.

Number of Decontaminations

Navajo Reservoir Boat Inspections 2021/2020 Both ramps combined Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total Inspections 10 52 321 782 2,358 3,306 55 NA NA NA NA NA 54 132 131 COVID closure 5 3,671 3,619 3,654 112 53 97 15 Incoming Inspection 8 41 201 526 1,629 2,279 40 NA NA NA NA NA 39 93 80 COVID closure 3 2,444 2,403 2,442 82 50 51 13 High Risk Inspections 0 0 11 18 96 93 1 NA NA NA NA NA 1 5 2 COVID closure 3 83 56 55 0 14 5 1 Outgoing Inspections 2 11 119 256 729 1,027 15 NA NA NA NA NA 15 39 51 COVID closure 1 1,110 1,215 1,211 30 3 24 2 Total Decontaminations 0 0 5 14 29 35 0 NA NA NA NA NA 0 0 0 COVID closure 2 32 27 18 0 0 2 0

NA = data are currently unavailable

Highest total inspections to date by season (!note data gaps and few observations!) at Navajo Reservoir Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec All 54 132 321 782 2,358 3,671 3,619 3,654 112 53 97 15 11,543

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Ramp Dates Open Hours Open Time of Opening Time of Closing Days Open

Number days open per work week

Number of Weeks (rounded up)

Inspector Hours

Worked in a Day

Number of hours work per week

# Inspectors (assuming 40 hrs/week)

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25%) Total Hours

3/1-9/30 6am-8m 6:00:00 AM 8:00:00 PM All week 7 31 14 98 3 760 3038 10/1-2/28 7am-4pm 7:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM All week 7 21 9 63 2 331 1323

1/1/20-2/28/20 7am-5pm 7:00:00 AM 5:00:00 PM Th, F, Sa, Su 4 9 10 40 1 90 360 3/1/20-4/30/20 8am-6pm 8:00:00 AM 6:00:00 PM All week 7 9 10 70 2 158 630 5/1/20-9/30/20 6am-8pm 6:00:00 AM 8:00:00 PM All week 7 22 14 98 3 539 2156

10/1/20-10/31/20 7am-4pm 7:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM Th, F, Sa, Su 4 5 9 36 1 45 180 36 97 66 405 12 1923 7687

Ramp Dates Open Hours Open Time of Opening Time of Closing Days Open

Number days open per work week

Number of Weeks (rounded up)

Inspector Hours

Worked in a Day

Number of hours work per week

# Inspectors (assuming 40 hrs/week)

Supervisor Total Hours (assumed

25%) Total Hours

Rock Canyon or Alternate Site 3/1/20-4/30/20 6am-6pm 6:00:00 AM 6:00:00 PM W,Th,F,Sa,Su 5 9 12 60 2 15 540 Rock Canyon or Alternate Site 5/1/20-8/31/20 6am-8pm 6:00:00 AM 8:00:00 PM All Week 7 17 14 98 3 25 1666 Rock Canyon or Alternate Site 9/1/20-9/30-20 6am-7pm 6:00:00 AM 7:00:00 PM W,Th,F,Sa,Su 5 5 13 65 2 17 325

Marina Del Sur 3/1-9/30 5am-7pm 5:00:00 AM 7:00:00 PM All week 7 31 14 98 3 25 3038 Marina Del Sur 10/1-2/28 7am-4pm 7:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM W,Th,F,Sa,Su 5 22 9 45 2 12 990

Dam Site Marina or Alternate Site 4/1/20-9/30/20 6am-7pm 6:00:00 AM 7:00:00 PM Th,F,Sa,Su 4 26 13 52 2 13 1352 33 110 75 418 14 107 7911

Caballo (Palimino Ramp) or Alternate Site 4/1/20-9/31/20 6am-6pm 6:00:00 AM 6:00:00 PM Th,F,Sa,Su 4 26 12 48 2 12 1248 Brantley (West Ramp) or Alternate Site 4/1/20-9/31/20 6am-6pm 6:00:00 AM 6:00:00 PM Th,F,Sa,Su 4 26 12 48 2 12 1248

8 52 24 96 4 24 2496

Alternate Sites include Lions Beach, Long Point, Hot Springs, Monticello at Elephant Butte, or Heron, El

Vado, or Sumner varies varies varies varies varies

Navajo Reservoir

Brantley and Caballo

Alternate Sites include Lions Beach, Long Point, Hot Springs, Monticello at Elephant Butte, or Heron, El Vado, or Sumner

Estimated Inspector Hours

Pine River

Sims Mesa

Elephant Butte Reservoir