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Assessment of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Inorganic Nitrogen Compounds to Enhance Winter Kill in Natural Rearing Ponds Used for Fish Production in the North Central Region
Description
Project Objectives:
- Conduct a literature review to summarize the toxic effects of carbon dioxide (CO2) and inorganic
nitrogen compounds (e.g. N2, NO2⎯, NH3, etc.) on fish with an emphasis on common carp Cyprinus carpio, black bullhead Ameiurus melas and walleye Sander vitreum. - Estimate the cost per acre of pond treatment using either CO2 or inorganic nitrogen compounds to
enhance winter kill conditions during late winter periods in the North Central Region (NCR). - Consult with EPA to determine the registration eligibility and requirements for the use of CO2 or
inorganic nitrogen compounds to enhance winter kill conditions. - Determine, through laboratory study, application rates required of CO2 or inorganic nitrogen
compounds to enhance winter kill conditions to remove unwanted fish from natural rearing ponds.
Studies required for the registration of CO2 or inorganic nitrogen compounds to enhance winter kill
conditions will be conducted according to GLP regulations (40CFR160). - Evaluate, through laboratory pond experiments, the efficacy of laboratory-derived application rate
data for CO2 or inorganic nitrogen compounds to enhance winter kill conditions. - Collect late winter water chemistry condition data in representative NCR natural rearing ponds
- Obtain an experimental use permit (EUP) from the EPA and appropriate state regulatory agencies
to conduct experimental applications of CO2 or inorganic nitrogen compounds, singularly or in
combination, to enhance winter kill conditions in natural rearing ponds to remove populations of
unwanted fish. - Compile data into final study reports suitable for submission to the EPA to support potential
approval of CO2 or inorganic nitrogen compounds to enhance winter kill conditions. - Validate that the naïve analyst at CANTEST can analyze the MT feed samples according to the analytical feed method developed by UW-Madison.
- Summarize results into appropriate extension materials for dissemination to NCR aquaculturists.
Proposed Budgets
| Institution | Principal Investigator | Objectives | Year 1 | Year 2 | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Geological Survey UMESC | Mark P. Gaikowski | 3, 7-9 | $11.000 | $11.000 | $22.000 |
| Ohio State University (OSU) | Konrad Dabrowski | 1-9 | $38.250 | $38.250 | $76.500 |
| U.S. Geological Survey. Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK |
Jason Gross | 1-9 | $38.250 | $38.250 | $76.500 |
| Totals: | $87,500 | $87,500 | $175,000 |
Winter Kill Enhancement project outline (final)_0.pdf
Project Number:
Award Amount
$175000.00
Award Number
2010-38500-20929