Abstract:Rotenone has been used as a management tool by fisheries managers for more than 50 years. In recent years, a few projects have resulted in public controversy and in some states, rotenone use has been ...Rotenone has been used as a management tool by fisheries managers for more than 50 years. In recent years, a few projects have resulted in public controversy and in some states, rotenone use has been limited or temporarily prohibited. The American Fisheries Society's Task Force on Fishery Chemicals developed and implemented a Rotenone Stewardship Program for fisheries management using Federal Aid Administrative Funds. An initial survey of fish and wildlife agencies in North America was conducted to determine current trends, restrictions, and issues. The survey accounted for an estimated 87% of the rotenone used. The number of states and provinces using rotenone has changed little since 1949, but the quantity of rotenone used declined during the ten-year survey period of 1988–1997. Manipulation of fish communities to maintain sport fisheries and quantification of fish populations (sampling) were the most common uses of rotenone by North American fish and wildlife agencies. Other important uses included treatment of rearing facilities and eradication of exotic fish. The most important issues facing fish and wildlife agencies using rotenone were public acceptance and understanding of projects and environmental concerns. Responses from the survey were used to develop a manual of administrative and technical guidelines for the safe and effective use of rotenone.Read More
Publication Year: 2000
Publication Date: 2000-05-01
Language: en
Type: article
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