Economic evaluation of barriers to minimize escapement of reservoir sportfishes
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Cost of Barrier vs. Escapement (2 species)
Download Barrier Data Download Escapement DataFigure 2. Plot of cost scenario for species 1 only. The default settings reflect parameters based on adult Muskellunge in Brushy Creek Lake, IA.
Download Escapement Data for Species 1 Only
Figure 3. Plot of cost scenario for species 2 only. The default settings reflect parameters based on adult Walleye in Brushy Creek Lake, IA.
Download Escapement Data for Species 2 Only
Brushy Creek spillway before barrier installation
 
              Brushy Creek barrier during construction
 
               
              Completed Brushy Creek barrier
 
              Photos from Ben Dodd / Iowa DNR
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Calcuating the cost of escapement
 
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              Calcuating the cost of the barrier
