Landower's Guide to Managing Streams in the Eastern United States

Authors: L.A. Helfrich, Extension specialist and professor, Virginia Tech; D.L. Weigmann, director, Office of Science and Technology, State of Nevada; R.J. Neves, leader, Virginia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit

Publication Number 420-141, posted December 1998

Running rapids on a free-flowing stream is an exciting weekend
escape from the hectic workaday pressures of modern life.

Stream fishing is a major outdoor delight pursued by millions
of anglers in the eastern United States.
An important American heritage, free-flowing streams have rewarded countless generations with outdoor adventures.

Return to the How Much Is Your Stream Worth? section of the Introduction.