Collecting and Translocating the Threespined Stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) from Lobos Creek to Mountain Lake as part of the Presidio Trust’s Restoration Plan
Young J. Collecting and Translocating the Threespined Stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) from Lobos Creek to Mountain Lake as part of the Presidio Trust’s Restoration Plan. Research Permit and Reporting System
Beginning in April 2015 collections and translocations began. Efforts were focused on a section of Lobos Creek were an artificial pool (Presidio’s water treatment intake) results in an abundant accumulation of the fish attempting to swim upstream. Various methods were used, including seine netting, hand netting, and minnow traps, but it was ultimately found that un-baited, (with or without glow-sticks) worked best for various reasons. See attached/associated reintroduction document for more spe