NEW JERSEY (Cont. ) 



many New Jersey lakes. It seems desirable to learn more about the life history 

 and ecological requirements of this fish. Since it is also an important bait 

 fish, information relative to the procurement and handling of this fish is also 

 desirable. 



Rutgers University cooperating; Lake Hopatcong; began June 1953, indefi- 

 nite; $200; Richard Gross; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: Richard Gross, New Jersey State Fisheries Labora- 

 tory, 126 North Main St. , Milltown, New Jersey. 



15. Lake and Pond Reclamation , 



The objective is to reclaim lakes and ponds, presently inhabited by un- 

 desirable fishes, for species deemed nmore desirable. 



Statewide; began October 1952, indefinite; $1,000; reports available. 

 Address inquiries to: Roland F. Smith, as in No. 4 above. 



16. New Jersey Lake and Pond Survey 



The objectives are to obtain information on public lakes, ponds, and im- 

 poundments necessary for the formulation of plans for their management. 



Statewide; began June 1950, indefinite; $2, 000; Richard Gross and Roland F. 

 Smith, Leaders; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: New Jersey State Fisheries Laboratory, 126 North 

 Main Street, Milltown, New Jersey. 



17. Aquatic Weed Control 



The objectives are to develop and test practical aquatic weed control 

 methods. 



Statewide; began December 1951, closed Deceniber 1956; $6, 000; Robert K. 

 Huckins, Leader; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: Robert K. Huckins, New Jersey State Fisheries 

 Laboratory, 126 North Main Street, Milltown, New Jersey. 



NEW MEXICO 

 Department of Game and Fish 



1. Fisheries Investigations of District No. 4 



A basic survey of waters of Lower Pecos Valley has been initiated to de- 

 termine the carrying capacity, food content, water quality, and to readjust 

 the fish stocking policy. The investigation determines waters requiring ex- 

 tensive management for trash fish removal, stream and lake improvement, 

 and reservoir development. 



The Pecos River fish barrier and trap is being evaluated with respect to 

 effects on sport fishing on the Pecos River below trap. 



Southeastern New Mexico; began February 1954, to close February 1957; 

 $10,000; William H. Morley, Leader; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: Department of Game and Fish, P. O. Box 2060, 

 Santa Fe, New Mexico. 



2. Fisheries Investigations of District No. 2 



A basic survey of drainages into the Rio Grande from east of Albuquerque 

 to Colorado line is under way. This survey determines the carrying capacity, 

 food content, water quality, and provides a basis for readjusting the fish stock- 

 ing policy. The investigation also concerns waters requiring extensive man- 

 agement for trash fish removal, stream and lake improvement, and reservoir 

 development. 



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