01-03-2007, 06:12 PM
[reply][cool][#0000ff(fruitless)...However, like some of the other restoration programs we are living with, I am sometimes frustrated by how much goes into a "lost cause" at the expense of all other interests. .[/#0000ff][/reply]
I think you are missing the big point here..."By reducing and controlling the numbers of nonnative fish, the lake's ecosystem will become more balanced to support a more diverse aquatic community that will benefit the remaining native fish species [and many of the nonnative species]. By actively managing the fish community, problems brought on by over fishing certain species, ecosystem imbalances and disproportionate fish biomass ratios can be avoided.
In Utah Lake, the reduction and control of common carp represents a significant challenge. Common carp have a competitive advantage over native fish, including the endangered June sucker. In the most recent lake-wide survey conducted, common carp represented an overwhelming 91 percent biomass in the lake. Common carp in Utah Lake are a destructive force within the energy network of the lake's ecosystem and cause conditions that promote their survival over other species."
In other words, efforts to restore the june sucker in Utah Lake should be beneficial to all other game species by improving the habitat and creating a better biomass structure. Without the restoration efforts on the June sucker, all of your game species...including the white bass could ultimately suffer. Restoration efforts are a win-win situation...you should be very supportive of this program because it should ultimately benefit you!
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I think you are missing the big point here..."By reducing and controlling the numbers of nonnative fish, the lake's ecosystem will become more balanced to support a more diverse aquatic community that will benefit the remaining native fish species [and many of the nonnative species]. By actively managing the fish community, problems brought on by over fishing certain species, ecosystem imbalances and disproportionate fish biomass ratios can be avoided.
In Utah Lake, the reduction and control of common carp represents a significant challenge. Common carp have a competitive advantage over native fish, including the endangered June sucker. In the most recent lake-wide survey conducted, common carp represented an overwhelming 91 percent biomass in the lake. Common carp in Utah Lake are a destructive force within the energy network of the lake's ecosystem and cause conditions that promote their survival over other species."
In other words, efforts to restore the june sucker in Utah Lake should be beneficial to all other game species by improving the habitat and creating a better biomass structure. Without the restoration efforts on the June sucker, all of your game species...including the white bass could ultimately suffer. Restoration efforts are a win-win situation...you should be very supportive of this program because it should ultimately benefit you!
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