Final report for the period August 1, 1996 to October 31, 1997 for the project : Anadromous fish restoration - state of Virginia

The main objectives of the study "Anadromous Fish Restoration" are to supplement existing state, federal, and local efforts to restore anadromous fish populations throughout Virginia. Direct components of this study are: 1. To provide funding for a Virginia Fish Passage Coordinator position with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to direct the Fish Passage Program (e.g. fish passage projects) and directly aid in supporting all other anadromous fisheries initiatives in Virginia (e.g. monitoring, trap and transport of river herring, American shad fry stocking). 2. To provide funding for Fish Passage Technicians to assist the Fish Passage Coordinator in accomplishing fish passage and restoration goals in Virginia. Grant no. NA66FU0316