Project Information

Title: Kenai River Sockeye Salmon Restoration 96255

Project Year and Number: 1996: 96255

Other Fiscal Years and Numbers for this Project: 1997: 97255-CLO, 1996: 96255-1, 1996: 96255-2, 1995: 95255, 1994: 94255, 1993: 93015, 1992: R053

Principal Investigator (PI): Lisa Seeb (Alaska Department of Fish & Game)

Managing Agency: ADFG

Assisting Personnel: Ken Tarbox

Research Location: Kenai River

Restoration Category: General Restoration

Injured Resources Addressed: Sockeye Salmon

Abstract: Greatly reduced fishing time in upper Cook Inlet in 1989 due to the presence of oil caused sockeye salmon spawning escapements in the Kenai River to exceed the desired amount by three times. The overescapement may have reduced survival of juvenile sockeye salmon. Careful monitoring and possible reduction of Kenai River sockeye salmon harvests may be necessary to ensure adequate escapements. The goal of this project is to restore Kenai River sockeye salmon through improved stock assessment capabilities and more accurate regulation of spawning levels.


Proposal: Not Available

Reports:
Final Report: See Project 96255-1

Publications from this Project: None Available