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A review of historical accounts of shad in Maine rivers preceded the field survey, and this review proved valuable in indicating those rivers where field work could be done most profitably. Streams with no past his tory of shad runs were examined cursorily, if at all. Streams which once had important shad runs were examined more thoroughly, expecially in those instances in which the streams are not presently obstructed by artificial barriers. Rivers and streams obstructed near brackish water by impassable dams were examined only superficially. The major portion of the field work was devoted to those streams where small shad runs still exist, and to streams which formerly had runs of commercial importance and in which dams or other obstructions do not prevent access to former spawning areas.
Part I of this report considers the former shad rivers of the State in their order along the coast from west to east. Historical information, where available, is summarized for each river, together with a description of present conditions as revealed by field work.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1334209324
- ISBN 13 9781334209321
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages41
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the decline of the Atlantic shad fishery in Maine, a story of a once abundant resource that vanished from the state's rivers. The author meticulously documents the history of shad fishing in each Maine river, drawing from historical accounts, government reports, and interviews with old-time fishermen. The book meticulously traces the decline of the shad population, attributing it primarily to the construction of dams that blocked the fish from their upstream spawning grounds. The author also examines the role of pollution, particularly from industrial activity, and the effects of overfishing on the species' decline. Through detailed analysis, the author highlights the complex interplay of factors that led to the collapse of the shad fishery, a stark reminder of the fragility of natural resources. The book serves as a valuable historical record of the shad fishery, but more importantly, it offers a cautionary tale about the consequences of unchecked development and environmental degradation. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334209321_0
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