Limnological Assistance for Lake Mead National Recreation Area: Quarterly Report, Period Ending March 30, 2010

Project 1 • Technical assistance with the implementation of the Interagency Monitoring Action Plan (I-MAP) for Quagga Mussels is ongoing. Three sampling events took place this quarter and analysis of all samples (fall 2009 – spring 2010) is underway. • Two graduate students are undergoing necessary training for the two small-scale research projects funded by this task agreement. Sampling is anticipated to begin in June 2010. • The quarterly Interagency Quagga Mussel Meeting was held in March 2010. Project 2 • Protocols relevant to the Long-term Limnological Aquatic Resource Monitoring and Research Plan (Plan) for Lakes Mead and Mohave have been identified. • A meeting has been scheduled to develop topics and processes for synthetic analysis and report development as prescribed by the Plan. • A concept for developing and organizing NPS limnology-related web pages has been documented and will be finalized next quarter. • Relevant other interagency monitoring meetings were attended