Aquatic and Wildlife Management Records, 1906-2007(bulk dates 1960-2007)

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Summary

Title:
Aquatic and Wildlife Management Records
Dates:
1906-2007(bulk dates 1960-2007)
Creators:
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Abstract:
Extent:
33.25 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Aquatic and Wildlife Management Records. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of scientific field data, field notes, plans, reports, articles, correspondence, reference material, research, maps, resources, aerial photographs, personal notes, meeting notes, data logs, manuals, protocols, surveys, regulations, development impact studies, publications, environmental assessments, statements, comments, contract modifications, contract renewals, permits, strategy, and budget and staffing records relating to Wildlife Management in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Specific topics include Aquatic and Terrestrial Resources, Fire Management and Impact, and Compliance records. This collection is organized into five series: Aquatic Resources, Terrestrial Resources, Fire Management and Impact, Administrative Files, and Park Wide Project Review.

Biographical / historical:

The Division of Natural Resources Management in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks was created in 1976, and was the final division to be separated from the original Ranger function. One primary focus of the records concerns the interactions between bears and visitors. Additional records document the parks’ attempt to understand wildlife populations, particularly the status and movements of deer populations, monitoring the remaining bands of Sierra Big Horn Sheep, and data on other species such as marmots, peregrine falcons, and spotted owls. Aquatic Management records document the health of aquatic ecosystems, including impacts of acid rain deposition and introduced fish populations. The branch added an aquatic biologist in 2005 to manage the recovery of local amphibian species, particularly the Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog. Additional aquatic records include surveys of Western Pond Turtle populations.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks staff.
Date Prepared:
1906-2007(bulk dates 1960-2007)
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research by appointment.

Terms of access:

Many collections are former federal government records and are in the public domain. Other collections are from private sources; copyright has been transferred to the NPS on most. Some collections have publication restrictions. Researchers are required to properly credit all materials used. The researcher assumes responsibility for acquiring copyright permissions when needed.

Preferred citation:

Aquatic and Wildlife Management Records. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Location of this collection:
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA 93271, US
Contact:
(559) 565-3133
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