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Creator:: Marriage, Lowell D. and Oregon Fish Commission. Shellfish Program
Abstract:: Reports on an investigation of a proposed project in Coos Bay to see if native bay clam populations were threatened. "The Coos Bay Pulp Corporation proposes to build a bulkhead and drive piling for log storage facilities in the vicinity of their plant." (p.1). Includes a hand-drawn map of the...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Marriage, Lowell D. and Oregon Fish Commission. Shellfish Program
Abstract:: Yaquina Dock and Dredge Company had applied for a permit to construct a dike, bulkheads, a groin and to dredge at Sally's Bend in Yaquina Bay. The Fish Commission investigated to ascertain the effects of the work on natural resources. Includes a public notice from the Army Corps of Engineers.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Marriage, Lowell D., Waldron, Kenneth D., Cicrich, Joe, and Oregon Fish Commission. Shellfish Program
Abstract:: Discusses the removal of boulders in the Alsea River near Tidewater by blasting with dynamite. Documents the number of fish killed. Includes a copy of the blasting permit.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Marriage, Lowell D., Waldron, Kenneth D., and Oregon Fish Commission. Shellfish Program
Abstract:: A survey was made on this date for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not log jams in the Elk City region of the Yaquina River and Elk River (Yaquina River tributary) were a serious menace to the passage of salmon.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Tollefson, Roger, Marriage, Lowell D., and Oregon Fish Commission. Shellfish Program
Abstract:: "On April 12, 1949 the Port Commission of Bayocean, Oregon made two test blasts directly out from Bayocean on Tillamook Bay. The purpose was to determine the feasibility of blasting a channel in that area to permit small boats to dock closer inshore. Although no consequential shellfish except oysters (beds...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Marriage, Lowell D. and Oregon Fish Commission. Shellfish Program
Abstract:: Summarizes research on crab, clam and oyster fisheries in Oregon in 1948 at the Oregon Fish Commission's Shellfish Laboratory in Newport.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Marriage, Lowell D. and Oregon Fish Commission. Shellfish Program
Abstract:: Gives an Oregon Fish Commission shellfish biologist's response to a request by the C.D. Johnson Lumber Company to dredge in Yaquina Bay. Hand-drawn map shows the proposed location for disposal of dredging spoils. Includes the public notice issued by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Tollefson, Roger, Marriage, Lowell D., and Oregon Fish Commission. Shellfish Program
Abstract:: Reports on an investigation of a request by the C.D. Johnson Lumber Company to construct a log boom two miles below Toledo on the Yaquina River. Local residents were concerned that the boom would damage clam beds. Includes a hand-drawn map of the area.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Tollefson, Roger D., Marriage, Lowell D., and Oregon Fish Commission. Shellfish Program
Abstract:: When should the clamming season for horseneck, fat gaper, or horse clams (Tresus capax) be closed in Coos Bay? They are in "very poor condition" after spawning, and should not be harvested until they have a chance to recover from spawning season. But when do they spawn? Is Coos Bay...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Tollefson, Roger D., Marriage, Lowell D., and Oregon Fish Commission. Shellfish Program
Abstract:: The Army Corps of Engineers dredged in Coos Bay in the fall of 1948, dumping dredge spoils on a large clam bed and killing the clams. Although Fish Commission biologists were unable to relocate the original planned dumping site, they observed the resulting increased pressures on remaining clam resources, and...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

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