Fish management in North America has long relied on the rotenone. Despite being one of the most versatile, well-studied, safe, cost-effective, and valuable tools available, challenges remain. Regulatory agencies continue to question rotenone’s safety, while the public is often misinformed and leery of the need for rotenone. More work is required to overcome these hurdles. The symposium focuses on messaging for engaging the public, using fish and wildlife coalitions to build project support, and using standardized methodologies that focus on environmental stewardship to achieve the desired outcome while minimizing impacts. We welcome presentations on rotenone’s role in sports fisheries, AIS control, conservation of native fishes and amphibians, and restoration of native wetlands. The symposium will start with a summary of current constraints and end with a discussion on various viewpoints and corrective actions. Limited financial assistance is available for travel (contact one of the symposium organizers for information).
Organizer: Brian Finlayson, Fish Management Chemicals Committee of American Fisheries Society, [email protected]
Co-organizers: Donald Skaar
Supported by: AFS Fish Management Chemicals Committee and Central Life Sciences