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Recommendations Recommendation Fisheries Management Promote management strategies that will strengthen populations including, but not limited to walleye, perch, and bass in the lake, and salmonids in the tributaries. Encourage NYS DEC to review and implement regulation changes on an annual basis instead of every two years. Promote the restoration of historic native species in Oneida Lake and its tributaries, including but not limited to Atlantic salmon, sturgeon, and American eel. Acquire, develop and maintain additional public access sites including the public fishing rights network and waterway access sites. Continue cormorant and aquatic plant management strategies to reduce negative impact on fish populations. Encourage greater enforcement of laws relating to watercraft use. Encourage greater enforcement of Articles 15 (Protection of Water Resources) and 24 (Freshwater Wetlands) of the Environmental Conservation Law to protect fish habitat. A water level strategy that uses the current “rule curve” (April 1 to December 1) is recommended as most beneficial to fisheries in Oneida Lake. During the period not controlled by the “rule curve” including the fall dewatering period, water levels are recommended that minimize loss of fish habitat and late-season access to the fishery, and a spring refilling that allows access to spawning grounds for tributary and marsh-dependent fish species. Support full staffing of the hatchery system and the Environmental Conservation Officers. Also full staffing at the Division of Fish, Wildlife, and Marine Resources. Nutrients Maintain a mean May through October total phosphorus level of 20 ppb (µg/l) for the benefit of Oneida Lake fish populations and overall lake productivity. Develop a nutrient budget to determine the sources of phosphorus and the potential impacts from land use changes. Potential Responsible Organization(s) OLWAC, CNY RPDB, CBFS OLWAC, CNY RPDB, CBFS NYS DEC, US FWS, CBFS NYS DEC, OLA, US FWS US Dept. of Ag. (APHIS), NYS DEC NYS DEC NYS DEC NYSCC OLWAC, CNY RPDB CBFS, NYS DEC, OLWAC, CNY RPDB SWCD, CBFS, AI Timeline/Goal (contingent upon funding) On-going 1-2 years On-going On-going On-going On-going On-going 1-2 years On-going On-going 1-2 years page 68 Chapter 3: Priority Areas
Recommendation Continue water quality monitoring in Oneida Lake tributaries in order to identify sources of phosphorus (based on land use activities throughout the watershed) and to document future changes in nutrient loading to the lake. Publicity Improve public perception of Oneida Lake fisheries through press coverage and articles in newsletters. Encourage County tourism agencies to promote tourism to out-of-town visitors. Encourage the local business community to promote Oneida Lake recreational opportunities, keep the lake shoreline clean, and improve vacation rental properties and dining opportunities for out-of-town visitors. Promote education programs for adults and school students. Research Investigate the use and importance of tributaries for spawning of important fish populations in the lake, including walleye, gizzard shad, salmon and sturgeon. Identify important spawning areas and evaluate the need for habitat protection. Identify important spawning and nursery areas for bass in the lake and evaluate the need for habitat protection. Investigate the effects of prolonged clear-water conditions associated with zebra mussels and the subsequent increased vulnerability of young walleye to predation. Investigate the impacts of varying water levels on spawning habitat and other requirements of important fish species using a GIS based approach. Determine if the bullhead population is declining and determine the causes of such a decline. Investigate the response of walleye and yellow perch populations to increased cormorant control. Investigate the coupling between fish production and nutrient reduction. Investigate factors affecting the survival of early life stages of fishes as they relate to recent changes in the Oneida Lake Ecosystem. Potential Responsible Organization(s) CNY RPDB, CBFS, AI OLA, RPB, OLWAC, County tourism agencies OLA, OLWAC, RPB, County tourism agencies OLA, OLWAC, CNY RPDB, Business community CBFS, POLW, CCE, RPB, OLA BASS, AFS, AI AI NYS DEC, AI AI NYS DEC, AI AI AI AI Timeline/Goal (contingent upon funding) 1-2 years On-going On-going On-going On-going 1-4 years 1-4 years 1-4 years 1-4 years 1-4 years 1-4 years 1-4 years 1-4 years Chapter 3: Priority Areas page 69
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Acknowledgements This report has be
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Acronyms AAC AEM AFS AI APHIS ASFCC
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Overview Many people throughout the
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The grant provided the resources to
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Additional Programs In addition to
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Throughout the past 3½ years, educ
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Environmental Setting The informati
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Soils in the Lake Plain region are
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Catching crayfish in Chittenango Cr
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