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page 4-10
Digital Collections at BYU
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | page 4-10 Phase II summary report (final) : Utah Lake water quality, hydrology and aquatic biology impact analysis summary for the irrigation and drainage system--Bonneville Unit, Central Utah Project, page 4-10 |
| Coverage | Electronic reproduction; |
| Format | 4-10 text/PDF |
| Rights | Brigham Young University; http://lib.byu.edu/about/copyright/generic.php Public Domain Public |
| Language | English; eng; en |
| Relation | Central Utah Project; Western Waters Digital Library; requirements are not only related to varying evapotranspiration rates but also to waterfowl needs and insect pest and vector control these aspects are discussed further under management of a waterfowl marsh MARSH management FOR INSECT CONTROL in recent years the conflict often associated with those conducting mosquito control and those responsible for waterfowl marsh management has been greatly minimized this has been accomplished by an increased mutual understanding between the two and an appreciation for each others interests in utah thousands of acres of valuable waterfowl habitat along the wasatch front is in close proximity within the flight range of worst pest species of mosquitoes produced on the marshes to the residences of approximately 75 percent of the population of the state it is generally agreed by those concerned with the problems of controlling mosquitoes and those maintaining marshland habitat that management of the water is beneficial to waterfowl production and greatly reduces mosquito production it is now possible with todays knowledge and technology to build and manage a waterfowl marsh for both insect control and enhanced wildlife use smith 1961 pointed out the need for cooperative planning of future marsh development projects in spite of the excellent cooperative efforts and better understanding developed in recent years between those managing waterfowl habitats and mosquito control agencies good management practices are not possible in many existing marshes this is because of the lack of adequate water management structures reporting on such marshes smith 1962 reported that much of the early construction was accomplished by methods then considered standard but today border on the ridiculous dikes were often fortified with wood planking to form a barrier against wave action when these planks cotted out it was almost impossible to keep up with the repair and maintenance spillways Spill ways were inadequate and resulted in drastic water level changes detrimental to waterfowl but ideal for mosquitoes and other pest species proper management often calls for rapid removal of 4 10 |
| Identifier | http://cdm15999.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/WesternWatersProject/id/9338 |
