I'm glad DFG is on it, and i encourage them to keep writing tickets.
The early spring is critical for a number of fish species in the American River, as they are in the midst of spawning in the gravely sections of the river. Any increased sedimentation due to yahoo's tearing up the streambed or the adjacent area can lead to fish eggs being covered by silt. The silt asphyxiates the eggs which rely on dissolved oxygen that is delivered to them via the water column. The gravel needs to stay as porous as possible for this to happen.
Be glad we are dealing only with resident, non-migratory trout species in this instance, because if there were anadromous fish involved, there would be no Jergens trail.....
In brief: STAY THE FUCK OUT UNTIL APRIL 1st.
Andy
The early spring is critical for a number of fish species in the American River, as they are in the midst of spawning in the gravely sections of the river. Any increased sedimentation due to yahoo's tearing up the streambed or the adjacent area can lead to fish eggs being covered by silt. The silt asphyxiates the eggs which rely on dissolved oxygen that is delivered to them via the water column. The gravel needs to stay as porous as possible for this to happen.
Be glad we are dealing only with resident, non-migratory trout species in this instance, because if there were anadromous fish involved, there would be no Jergens trail.....
In brief: STAY THE FUCK OUT UNTIL APRIL 1st.
Andy
