NEW YORK (Cont. ) 



6. Adirondack Trout Restoration Project. 



This is a connbination of research and management work to develop methods for re- 

 claiming Adirondack trout ponds and lakes for trout production. 



Northern New York region, on State-owned lands; began in 1950, indefinite; $17,000; 



Progress reports in New York Conservation Dept. Annual Reports. 

 Address correspondence to: R. G. Zilliox, Sr. Aquatic Biologist, Conservation 



Dept. , Ray Brooic, N. Y. 



7. Restoration of Trout Fishing in a Chain of Connected Waters (FA; F-5-R). 



A chain of lakes, ponds and streams located at headwaters of West Branch St. Regis 

 River comprises the project area for developing methods of destroying popula- 

 tions of yellow perch and other species undesirable for trout noanagement. By 

 use of barrier dams the area is subdivided so as to be handled by rotenone treat- 

 ment over a 3-year period, effects being evaluated. 



Franklin County, West Branch St. Regis River; began in April 1952, planned for 3 



years; $5, 339. 44; R. G. Zilliox, Project Leader . 

 Address correspondence to: J. R. Greeley, Chief Aquatic Biologist, Conservation 



Dept. , Albany, N. Y. 



8. Surveys and Recommendations for Fish Management. 



In view of the extensive waters in New York a large number require surveys to 

 bring up-to-date recommendations for fish management. 



Statewide; began in 1940, continuing; $75,000; revised maps and lists available for 



some areas. 

 Address correspondence to: W. M. Lawrence, Chief, Bureau of Fish, Conservation 



Dept. , Albany, N. Y. 



9. Investigations Leading to Control of Water Pollution. 



The information from field investigations bears upon enforcement of Conservation 

 Laws and upon classification of waters by the Water Pollution Control Board. 

 Experimental work on toxicity is included. 



Statewide, Hdqtrs. Rochester and Rome; began in July 1940, continuing; approxi- 

 mately $20,000; several publications available or in progress, also N. Y. Con- 

 servation Dept. Annual Reports. 



Address correspondence to: G. E. Burdick, Sr. Aquatic Biologist, Conservation 

 Dept. , Albany, N. Y. 



10. Great Lakes Fisheries Investigations. 



In order to provide a continuous record of catch and status of the fishery in New 



York waters of the Great Lakes, a survey is in progress through the commercial 

 fishermen. Species of interest to anglers are included. 



Lake Erie, Lake Ontario; began in 1951, indefinite; $3,000; W. J. Bentley, Project 

 Leader; some parts of project covered in N. Y. Conservation Dept. Annual 

 Reports. 



Address correspondence to: U. S. Stone, Bureau of Fish, 383 E. Main St. , 

 Rochester 4, N. Y. 



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