Balancing the three R's (regulation, research, and restoration) on the Kenai River, Alaska

Fact Sheet 160-96
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Abstract

The Kenai River is Alaska’s most popular salmon sport fishery. By attracting fishermen, the river contributes about $40 million annually to the local economy. Much of the fishing effort is in pursuit of the river’s chinook salmon, which are among the largest in the world. Many people benefit from the river through its numerous recreational opportunities or by making a living providing fishery support services. To preserve the fishery and the opportunities the river provides, we must find the proper balance of regulation, research, and restoration in the watershed.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Balancing the three R's (regulation, research, and restoration) on the Kenai River, Alaska
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 160-96
DOI 10.3133/fs16096
Year Published 1996
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Anchorage, Alaska
Contributing office(s) Alaska Science Center
Description 2 p.
Country United States
State Alaska
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Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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