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To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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FROM: Supervisor Joe Canciamilla `qx County
OOST'4 COUN'� �
DATE: June 17, 1997
SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of a Position of Support of the California
Department of Fish and Game Eradication Plan for the Northern Pike.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Consider adoption of a position of support of the California Department of Fish and Game for the eradication
of the Northern Pike. Authorize District 5 Supervisor to transmit position of support to California Department of
Fish and Game, Governor Wilson and the Bay Area Legislative delegation.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Northern Pike is an aggressive non-native fish. It has been introduced into Davis Lake in Plumas County
by sports fishermen.
These fish are voracious feeders and tend to feed in packs. They literally destroy all other fish before
turning on each other. They thrive in moderate climates in water that holds many hiding places and
moderate flow.
Davis Lake drains into waters that empty into the Delta. In the event of an overflow or accidental
release from Davis Lake, a reservoir, the Pike would become an immediate threat to the Delta.
The Delta provides a perfect breeding ground for the Pike and once introduced it would be
impossible to control. It would cause millions of dollars in damage to the tourist and recreational
industry in our region.
The Department of Fish and Game can eradicate the fish through the use of Rotonone a derivative
from the root of a South American plant. This material has been used successfully by the
Department for many years.
I request the Boards immediate assistance and support.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: i YES SIGNATUR
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ME14DATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S)
ACTION OF BOARD ON June 17, 1997 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED: OTHER: X
Please See Addendum (Attached) for Board action.
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS:
X UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ------------ )
AYES: NOES:
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY
OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED
June 17 1997
PHIL BA L ,CLERK OF THE B OF
3-ZEZ AD IST
BY
cc: Supervisors
County Administrator
Community Development Department
SD.3
ADDENDUM
Item SD.3
June 17, 1997
Supervisor Canciamilla recommended that the Board adopt a position in
support of the California Department of Fish and Game's Eradication
Plan for the Northern Pike.
The Board members discussed the issues and took the following action:
1. ADOPTED a position in support of the California Department of
Fish and Game's Eradication Plan for the Northern Pike; and
2. AUTHORIZED Supervisor Canciamilla to transmit the Board's
position of support to the California Department of Fish and Game,
to Governor Wilson and to the Bay Area Legislative Delegation.
cc: Supervisors
County Administrator
Community Development Department