WEST VIRGINIA (Cont. ) 



3. Small Impoundments Investigation and Research 



This project was initiated to determine the best fish management tech- 

 niques for farm ponds and small impoundments in West Virginia. In accord- 

 ance with this aim; the introduction of new sunfish species is being studied, 

 pond weed and algae control methods are being evaluated, burrowing cray- 

 fish control measures tried, and various harvesting technique including 

 trapping studied. Most experiments are being conducted in experimental ponds 

 located at the Palestine State Fish Hatchery. 



Elizabeth; began May 1953, to close June 1959; $9,000; Harvey Beall, 

 Leader; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: Carl Sullivan, as in No. 1 above. 



4. Investigation of Coal Pollution in Streams 



The objects of the project are: to determine the location and source of 

 pollution, to record the biological changes as pollution abatement progresses 

 and determine the measures necessary to restore desired fishing conditions. 



Madison; began April 1956, to close April 1959; $18,000; Robert Davison, 

 Leader; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: Carl Sullivan, as in No. 1 above. 



5. Fisheries Investigations of Selected Tributaries of the Upper Ohio 



This investigational project is aimed at providing basic information 

 relative to the fishery in the Ohio River tributary streams of northern West 

 Virginia. Chief objectives are to obtain a clear picture of the fish popula- 

 tion in study streams, to obtain information concerning the possible extensive 

 migj-ations of fish either within tributary streams or between tributaries and 

 the Ohio River, and to provide data necessary to more intelligently approach 

 the management goal of maximum utilization and sustained fish harvest. 



Middlebourne; began July 1956, to close July 1959; $20, 000; Peter Zurbuch, 

 Leader; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: Carl Sullivan, as in No. 1 above. 



6. National Forest Fish Management Program 



Stream surveys, stream improvement, location of lake sites, and experi- 

 mental trout studies are all part of the activities which are supervised by a 

 fishery biologist located in the national forest area. One of the primary ob- 

 jectives is to improve the trout distribution methods and techniques for 

 assuring the optimum returns in angler success. 



U. S. Forest Service cooperating; Monongahela and George Washington 

 National Forests; began January 1952, indefinite; $12,000; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: Harry Van Meter, as in No. 2 above. 



7. Cataloging of Streams 



The objective was to catalogue all streams large enough to sustain a fish 

 population. Each stream was assigned an identification (code) number made 

 up of a combination of letters and numbers. With the aid of a legend any stream 

 can be located from its code number. 



Statewide; began July 1955, closed July 1956; $1, 000; Robert Davison, 

 Leader. 



Address inquiries to: Harry Van Meter, as in No. 2 above. 



8. Introduction of Other Game Fish Species 



Various game fish species have been stocked in an effort to establish or 

 re-establish these species in particular areas of the State. Kokanee salmon 

 were introduced in several impounded waters with hope of providing an 



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