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Wild Trout in Alaska—Now and Future
Author(s) -
Netsch Norval,
Putz Robert E.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
fisheries
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.725
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1548-8446
pISSN - 0363-2415
DOI - 10.1577/1548-8446(1985)010<0008:wtiaaf>2.0.co;2
Subject(s) - trout , legislation , habitat , indigenous , fishery , fish <actinopterygii> , wildlife , public opinion , geography , environmental planning , environmental resource management , ecology , biology , political science , politics , environmental science , law
Alaska has an abundance of pristine water and indigenous trout. Developmental activities have and will continue to impact fish habitat. Recent legislation has significantly impacted land ownership and has led to increased conflicts between users. Public opinion can influence decisions that determine the protection given to Alaska's wild trout for future generations.