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Natural Resources Practicum

A Fish Species Survey at Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

Jeremiah Driscoll
Natural Resources Technology
Professor Tom Montagno
Spring 2007

Abstract

The natural resources practicum began 1 year in advance of completion. The idea of doing a fish sampling resulted from brainstorming with Wachusett Mountain State Reservation Ecologist, Doug Williams. Once the topic was chosen, much research was needed to identify bodies of water that were to be sampled. A list was made of the locations to be sampled on a collection permit application.

Once a permit was obtained sampling begun at the selected sites: Bolton Brook, Bolton Pond, Echo Lake, the Greene Pond, West Wachusett Brook and the Summit Pool. Minnow trapping was done at all six locations first, and then an electroshock backpack was then used by Division of Fisheries and Wildlife biologist, Mark Brideau at applicable sites. The method of gillnetting was also done at two larger bodies of water: Echo Lake and Greene Pond.

Much of the findings of minnow trapping were mirrored by the methods of electroshock and gillnetting. The species of fish found throughout the Reservation waters were: Eastern Brook Trout, Brown Bullhead, Golden Pond Shiners, Chain Pickerel, Pumpkinseed and Goldfish. All of the species present are native to Massachusetts with exception to the Goldfish, which were introduced into the Summit Pool.

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