David A. Tomljanovich, Tennessee Valley Authority,
Aquatic Biology Laboratory, Norris, Tennessee 37828; Voice 432-632-1784; FAX 432-632-1693;
E-Mail datomljanovich@tva.gov
J. Larry Wilson, University of Tennessee, Post Office Box 1071,
Knoxville, Tennessee 37901-1071; Voice 432-974-7164; FAX 432-974-7165; E-Mail jlwilson@utk.edu
Keywords: partnership, fishery management, volunteers
A program wherein state and federal fishery professionals, research
staff and students from two universities, and volunteer anglers joined together in a
partnership approach to fisheries management in Norris Reservoir, Tennessee. Major issues
and concerns perceived by anglers were identified and solutions to selected problems were
proposed and implemented. Two major projects were undertaken by the group: (1) a
comprehensive baseline reservoir sampling effort involving various agencies and
volunteers, and (2) a habitat enhancement program that used many volunteers. Volunteers
donated over 6,500 h to these projects while state, federal, and university personnel
provided supervision, equipment, and supplies, and coordinated the sampling and work
efforts. Working together in these cooperative efforts enabled biologists to gain a better
understanding of angler views and concerns and anglers to gain insights into the
complexity of reservoir fisheries management.