CONNECTICUT (Cont. ) 



of colorimetric methods for determination of plant nutrients, and testing the new 

 methods in the field for accuracy and usability by men not trained as chemical 

 analysts. 



Conducted in cooperation with the University of Connecticut; began September I6, 



1952; planned for 1 year; $2300. 

 Address correspondence to: Frank L. Wagner, Proj. Ldr., Chemistry Dept. , 



Univ. of Conn. , Storrs, Conn. 



Popxilation and Harvest Studies (FA: F-6-R). 



Information from tagging and creel returns is being used to determine the population 

 of game fishes in Stillwater Reservoir. Complete harvest of marked and un- 

 marked fish is known. 



Torrington, Conn. ; began April 1952, planned to December 1953; $2,000. 

 Address correspondence to: Lyle M. Thorpe, Supvr. of Fish Culture, State Office 

 Bldg. , Hartford, Conn. 



Studies of Populations, Marking Techniques and Yellow Perch Production in a 

 Small Pond. 



The objectives of this study are to determine the most efficient method of marking 

 or tagging fish, the population of each species present, and the annual produc- 

 tion of yellow perch. 



Lang's Pond, Glastonbury. 



Address correspondence to: Lyle M. Thorpe, Supvr. of Fish Culture, State Office 

 Bldg. , Hartford, Conn. 



A Fisheries Survey of the Impounded Waters of Connecticut (FA: F-4-R). 



The object of this project is to complete the biological and physical survey of the 

 impounded waters of the State. 



Statewide; began January 16, 1953, planned for 3 years; $21, 333. 



Address correspondence co: Lyle M. Thorpe, Supvr. of Fish Culture, State Office 

 Bldg. , Hartford, Conn. 



Reclamation of Suitable Ponds for Trout Management. 



Small ponds suitable for trout management are treated with rotenone to remove all 

 fish and are planted with rainbow trout. These ponds are being put into trout 

 management as they become available to the Fish and Game Department by owner- 

 ship, lease, or agreement. 



Statewide; continuing. 



Address correspondence to: Lyle M. Thorpe, Supvr. of Fish Culture, State Office 

 Bldg. , Hartford, Conn. 



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