Mississippi river fisheries management

Mississippi river fisheries management. Mississippi river fisheries management. In carrying out an effective management program for fish and aquatic resources, the department shall: (1) Regulate sport and commercial harvest to provide an optimum sustained yield. (2) Promote cooperative agreements with Iowa, Minnesota and the U.S. fish and wildlife service in an effort to maintain: (a) The unique habitats on the river; (b) Programs to maintain and improve public access; (c) Cooperative research and surveys of populations and harvests, especially those related to endangered or threatened species.