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In this title: (1) Southwest desert fish conservation The term Southwest desert fish conservation means the use of all methods and procedures necessary to protect habitats of desert fish species in the Southwest and of the desert fish species in those habitats, including— (A) protection, restoration, and management of habitats; (B) onsite research and monitoring of populations, habitats, annual reproduction, and desert fish species population trends; (C) assistance in the development, implementation, and improvement of national and regional management plans; (D) enforcement and implementation of applicable conservation laws; and (E) community outreach and education. (2) Fund The term Fund means the Southwest Desert Fish Conservation Fund established by section 405. (3) Desert fish The term desert fish means any member of the class Osteichthyes living in a desert ecosystem. (4) Southwest The term Southwest means the States of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Utah. (5) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.