"The Angler’s Debt to Forestry"

"The Angler’s Debt to Forestry"

American Forests, Fishing, Deforestation, Pollution, Environment

The article discusses how fishing has become increasingly difficult because of two major problems, deforestation and pollution. The article describes that these problems are increasing the temperature of rivers and lakes in the Middle West water table and causing the environment to be unlivable for trout. The author points out that while discussion of repopulating rivers and lakes takes place, the main issue is not being addressed, which is, “what use to plant fish in streams and lakes, if water conditions are untenable?” (Smith). He tells a story about the river he fished at when he was younger and how the water has become untenable because of deforestation. He proposes an effort called the reforestation program. This effort essentially takes trees from land that is not used for agriculture, and places them in “barrens” of Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota. The reason for this, as described by the author, is because without forests and swamps our water supply with become straitened.

ID: Black and white format of a nature scene that shows trees, a man, and a river. In the foreground, there is a man standing on a rock, with his back turned to the camera, in front of the river holding a fishing pole and casting a line. In the middle ground, there is a small river section that reflects light off the water, that also has boulders lining the shore. In the background, there are very full shrubs and trees that stand on the downside of the slope that are in front of the fisherman.

Physical Dimensions: 8-3/4" wide, 11-11/16"

O. Warren Smith

From the Collection of Lydia E. Ferguson

American Forestry Association

June 1926

Ethan Smith

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English

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