NEW HAMPSHIRE (Cont. ) 



5. Ecological Study of the Squam Lakes (FA: F-6-R). 



The goal of this study is to make a comprehensive ecological survey of one of tlie 

 State's more important salmonoid and bass lakes by gathering information rela- 

 tive to: Interspecies relationships; effects of angling; extent and effectiveness of 

 natural spawning; effectiveness of present stocking program; evidence of disease 

 and parasitism. 



Squam Lakes in Holderness, Sandwich and Moultonboro; Federal Aid began July 1, 1952, 



planned for 5 years; $9,442. 

 Address correspondence to: Ronald E. Towne, Project Leader, New Hampshire 



Fish and Game Dept. , Concord, N. H. 



6. Pond Reclamation. 



From 15 to 20 ponds, ranging in size from 10 to 300 acres, are reclaimed annually 

 through the use of rotenone. These ponds are potentially good salmonoid waters, 

 but are presently overpopulated with undesirable fishes or fishing in them has 

 deteriorated. 



Statewide; continuing; $600 per pond. 



Address correspondence to: Robert B. Knowlton, Supvr. of Fish and Game Distri- 

 bution, New Hampshire Fish and Game Dept. , Concord, N. H. 



NEW JERSEY 

 Division of Fish and Game 



1. Aquatic Weed Control (FA: F-l-R). 



Methods of eradicating and controlling aquatic weeds are being studied in order that 

 aid may be given to those interested in weed control in waters throughout the State. 



Statewide; began January 1, 1952, planned for 2 years; $10,000. 



Address correspondence to: Robert Huckins, Project Leader, 126 Main St. , Mill- 

 town, N. J, 



2. An Inventory of New Jersey Saltwater Fisheries (FA: F-2-R). 



In order to evaluate the marine fisheries resource and to formulate a basis on which 

 to make recomnnendations for research, management, and regulations, data is 

 being collected on the catch of game fish by commercial and sports fishermen 

 and the ratio of catch to methods used. 



New Jersey coast; began February 1, 1952, planned for 3 years; $12,000. 



Address correspondence to: Roy Younger, Project Leader, 126 Main St. , Milltown, 



N. J, 



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