Event Title
Community Benefits of Restoring Historical Fisheries and Ecosystems: Alewives in Maine
Location
Parker-Reed, SSWAC
Start Date
30-4-2015 11:00 AM
End Date
30-4-2015 1:55 PM
Project Type
Poster
Description
In Maine, USA, dam removal and other ecosystem restoration has resulted in large increases in anadromous fish populations. This research investigates the suit of social and economic benefits conferred by the restoration of habitat connectivity and historical fish populations. We quantified the value to local towns from restored alewife fisheries and identified social benefits from community building around fisheries restoration. Maine is a leader in habitat-based anadromous fisheries restoration, but many other regions are considering similar restoration. This research provides a structure for assessing the social benefits of such restoration projects.
Sponsoring Department
Colby College. Environmental Studies Program
CLAS Field of Study
Interdisciplinary Studies
Event Website
http://www.colby.edu/clas
ID
1399
Community Benefits of Restoring Historical Fisheries and Ecosystems: Alewives in Maine
Parker-Reed, SSWAC
In Maine, USA, dam removal and other ecosystem restoration has resulted in large increases in anadromous fish populations. This research investigates the suit of social and economic benefits conferred by the restoration of habitat connectivity and historical fish populations. We quantified the value to local towns from restored alewife fisheries and identified social benefits from community building around fisheries restoration. Maine is a leader in habitat-based anadromous fisheries restoration, but many other regions are considering similar restoration. This research provides a structure for assessing the social benefits of such restoration projects.
https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/clas/2015/program/143