Approach
Increase understanding of thermal tolerance of fish species.
Tactics
- Conduct field experiments of fish-temperature relationships for multiple species and regions.
- Monitor changes in stream temperature and fish distributions.
- Re-evaluate and update water temperature standards (both values and indices).
- Manage fishing to reduce stress to fish during critical times.
- Evaluate nonnative species that might expand and plan ahead for management.
- Tailor restoration actions to benefit native species.
- Increase public education on issue (brochure, flyer, web, signage).
Sensitivity
Strategy
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