4 COMMISSIONERS OF INLAND FISHERIES. 



The stocking of ponds and streams with fresh-water fishes. 



The collection of data and statistics relating to the commercial 

 fisheries. 



The enforcement of the State laws governing the fisheries, par- 

 ticularly those relating to the lobster fisheries. 



The continued examination of the physical and biological condi- 

 tions of Narragansett Bay, with reference to the development of the 

 fisheries. 



The dissemination of accurate information concerning the aquatic 

 resources of the State for the purpose of enlisting the interest and 

 sympathy of the public in the conservation and development of 

 these resources. 



The active co-operation with the fisheries authorities of other 

 States, of the national government, and of other countries. 



The propagation of lobsters at the Wickford Experiment Station. 



The propagation of marine fishes at the Wickford Experiment 

 Station. 



The continued scientific investigation of fisheries problems for the 

 purpose of ascertaining fundamental facts upon which new and 

 effective methods of developing the fisheries industries shall be 

 established. 



The financial statement for the year 1910 is as follows: 



State of Rhode Island in account with the Commission of Inland 



Fisheries. 



DEBIT. 

 1910. 



Nov. 30. To paid American Fisheries Company for 

 40,000 yearling trout, as per voucher on file 



with the State Auditor $800 00 



Dec. 31. To expenses distributing same, as per ditto ... 96 45 



To expenses of Commissioners, as per ditto . . 987 27 

 To services and expenses of deputies under 



lobster law, as per ditto 3,414 94 



