needed. Further, it is possible that continued experience using the matrix may result in future adjustments to clarify the wording of some matrix questions. The questions included in the scoring matrix are all relevant to the Sport Fish Division Strategic Plan and represent the following topics: recreational fisheries, regulatory effects, pike impacts, education and outreach, habitat significance, watershed characterization, cultural significance, economic impacts, research, feasibility, permitting and inter-agency cooperation, and ADF&G significance. The following is a brief description of each category and the rational as to why it was included. Questions pertaining to this category address details about historic Recreational Fisheries. fisheries in the proposed project area and intent of the project to increase angler effort. These questions address concerns about wild, regulated sport fisheries and Regulatory Effect. whether or not pike presence has altered fishing regulations. This series of questions address pike abundance and impacts on wild fish Pike Impacts. populations, potential for loss of fisheries, and association with escapement goal concerns. These questions pertain to educational opportunities the project may Education and Outreach. provide, stakeholder involvement, and opportunities to demonstrate new pike control or eradication techniques. Questions in this category address details about open and anadromous Habitat Significance. systems, the ability of a project to prevent the spread of pike, and potential effects on other species. This section prioritizes habitat types that are most vulnerable to Watershed Characterization. pike establishment. These questions relate to cultural, subsistence, or user group concerns Cultural Significance. from northern pike in the proposed project area. These questions specifically address economic concerns with pike in the Economic Impacts. proposed project area. Questions in this category address what can be learned from implementing the Research. proposed project. These questions address project feasibility through location and access, ability to Feasibility. permanently remove or contain the pike, and ability to achieve project results relative to funding availability. These questions address permitting needs, potential Permitting and Inter-Agency Cooperation. for collaboration, and relation to existing watershed plans. This section validates that the proposed project is consistent with ADF&G Significance. ADF&G’s mission and the Fish Division strategic plan. The complete scoring matrix can be viewed on Docushare through the following pathway: Home > Sport Fish Collaborative Project Area > Southcentral Region > Region II Pike > – – Strategic Planning for Region II Pike (2009) > Pike Priorities Scoring Matrix Northern Pike Project Priority List
needed. Further, it is possible that continued experience using the matrix may result in future adjustments to clarify the wording of some matrix questions. The questions included in the scoring matrix are all relevant to the Sport Fish Division Strategic Plan and represent the following topics: recreational fisheries, regulatory effects, pike impacts, education and outreach, habitat significance, watershed characterization, cultural significance, economic impacts, research, feasibility, permitting and inter-agency cooperation, and ADF&G significance. The following is a brief description of each category and the rational as to why it was included. Recreational Fisheries. Questions pertaining to this category address details about historic fisheries in the proposed project area and intent of the project to increase angler effort. Regulatory Effect. These questions address concerns about wild, regulated sport fisheries and whether or not pike presence has altered fishing regulations. Pike Impacts. This series of questions address pike abundance and impacts on wild fish populations, potential for loss of fisheries, and association with escapement goal concerns. Education and Outreach. These questions pertain to educational opportunities the project may provide, stakeholder involvement, and opportunities to demonstrate new pike control or eradication techniques. Habitat Significance. Questions in this category address details about open and anadromous systems, the ability of a project to prevent the spread of pike, and potential effects on other species. Watershed Characterization. This section prioritizes habitat types that are most vulnerable to pike establishment. Cultural Significance. These questions relate to cultural, subsistence, or user group concerns from northern pike in the proposed project area. Economic Impacts. These questions specifically address economic concerns with pike in the proposed project area. Research. Questions in this category address what can be learned from implementing the proposed project. Feasibility. These questions address project feasibility through location and access, ability to permanently remove or contain the pike, and ability to achieve project results relative to funding availability. Permitting and Inter-Agency Cooperation. These questions address permitting needs, potential for collaboration, and relation to existing watershed plans. ADF&G Significance. This section validates that the proposed project is consistent with ADF&G’s mission and the Fish Division strategic plan. The complete scoring matrix can be viewed on Docushare through the following pathway: Home > Sport Fish – Collaborative Project Area > Southcentral Region > Region II – Pike > Strategic Planning for Region II Pike (2009) > Pike Priorities Scoring Matrix Northern Pike Project Priority List
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