Common use of Fish Stocking Clause in Contracts

Fish Stocking. Fish stocking may be conducted by the NDOW in coordination with the BLM, using means appropriate for wilderness, when either of the following criteria is met: (1) to reestablish or maintain an indigenous species adversely affected by human influence; or (2) to perpetuate or recover a threatened or endangered species. NDOW, in consultation with the BLM, will select the indigenous or naturalized fish species for stocking. Species of fish traditionally stocked before wilderness designation may be considered indigenous if the species is likely to survive. Exotic species of fish shall not be stocked. Numbers and size of fish and time of stocking will be determined by the NDOW. Barren lakes and streams may be considered for stocking, if there is mutual agreement that no appreciable loss of scientific values or adverse effects on wilderness resources will occur. The BLM and NDOW will inventory barren lakes, streams and other suitable waters prior to proposing such stocking projects.