Lower Columbia River Sturgeon Creel Survey and Angler Education - $19,970

This is a research (information-generating) and education project designed to: (i) assess the impact of incidental hooking of white sturgeon in the recreational fishery on this endangered species; (ii) determine voluntary measures that could reduce the impact of incidental hooking (e.g. avoidance of particular areas, seasons, fishing techniques); and (iii) educate anglers about the presence of white sturgeon and what to do if they hook one.

The project will provide information to community members about how to adjust their activities to avoid harming an endangered species, and thereby support a wide range of efforts to avoid extinction and recover the population to a healthy status. It is necessary to reduce one known (but possibly significant) impact on the survival of an endangered species.

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