RHODE ISLAND (Cont. ) 

 University of Rhode Island 



1. Winter Flounder Population Study 



By tag and recapture methods this project determines the breeding popula- 

 tion in a defined area, the contribution at breeding area to the local fishery, 

 and nnortality components. 



U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Rhode Island Division of Fish and 

 Game, cooperating; statewide; began September 1956, to close September 1958; 

 $6, 000; Saul B. Saila, Leader. 



Address inquiries to: Narragansett Marine Laboratory, Kingston, Rhode 

 Island, 



SOUTH CAROLINA 

 Wildlife Resources Department 



1. Lake Greenwood and Lake Murray Fisheries Investigations 



The project is concerned with studies to determine the condition of the 

 fisheries and methods by which they may be improved. Presently in operation 

 are population studies using rotenone, population studies using nets, creel 

 census, and age-growth studies. 



Began July 1956, to close June 1957; $8,221; Otho May, Leader. 



Address inquiries to: Jefferson C. Fuller, South Carolina Wildlife 

 Resources Department, Box 360, Columbia, South Carolina. 



2. Bennettsville Public Fishing Lake and Wildlife Refuge 



Three hundred acres of water will be impounded. It will be stocked with 

 bluegill and largemouth bass and will be fertilized. 



Near Bennettsville; began August 1955, to close June 1957; $54, 935; 

 Jefferson C. Fuller, Jr. , Leader. 



Address inquiries to: Jefferson C. Fuller, as in No. 1 above. 



3. Cannp Croft Public Fishing Area 



The purpose of the project is maintenance of the area and management of 

 the 40-acre lake in such a manner as to produce sport fishing. 



Spartanburg; began July 1956, to close June 1957; $3,313; Howard Vise, 

 Leader. 



Address inquiries to: Jefferson C. Fuller, as in No. 1 above. 



4. Chester County Public Fishing Area 



The objective is to construct a 40-acre public fishing lake. This lake will 

 be fertilized and stocked with bluegill and largemouth bass. 



Began May 1955, to close June 1957; $27,436; Jefferson C. Fuller, Jr. , 

 Leader. 



Address inquiries to: Jefferson C. Fuller, as in No. 1 above. 



5. Investigation of Fish Populations in Reservoirs 



The general objectives are to obtain more complete data concerning the 

 fisheries of these reservoirs with the view of formulating sound managennent 

 plans. Studies in operation include: Population studies using rotenone, gill 

 nets and small mesh seines; marking and recovery of striped bass; creel 

 censusing; age and growth; and food habits of the striped bass. 



Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion; began July 1956, to close June 1957; 

 $14,264; R. E. Stevens, Leader; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: Jefferson C. Fuller, as in No. 1 above. 



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