A Practical Approach for Containing Ecological Risks Associated with Fish Stocking Programs

April 1, 2001

Journal Article

A Practical Approach for Containing Ecological Risks Associated with Fish Stocking Programs

Abstract

In this article, we describe a practical approach for containing ecological risks of fish stocking. This approach consists of six tasks that are arranged into a stepwise decision framework: (1) determine whether risk containment is necessary; (2) determine whether important impacts are detectable; (3) determine if practical measures to contain impacts are available; (4) monitor to detect impacts; (5) act to contain impacts if necessary; (6) reassess risks and uncertainty to plan the next cycle.

Revised: March 11, 2002 | Published: April 1, 2001

Citation

Ham K.D., and T.N. Pearsons. 2001. A Practical Approach for Containing Ecological Risks Associated with Fish Stocking Programs. Fisheries 26, no. 4:15-23. PNNL-SA-34462.