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Crew using a shocking machine to collect fish samples for DDT contamination analysis, part of monitoring the 1964 spruce budworm control project. Fish samples from this stream, far outside the spray area will be compared with samples taken on streams in the area to determine the build-up, if any, of DDT residue as a result of the spraying operation. Salmon National Forest, Idaho.

Photo by: Lee Prater Date: July 19, 1964

Credit: National Archives and Records Administration RG# 95-GP.Records of the Forest Service. General Subject Files. USDA Forest Service Negative Number: 508466 NARA image: 95-GP-5036-Box0852_024_001_AC

For summary information about this project see Effects of Forest Spraying on Aquatic Organisms by Donald R. Corley of the Idaho Fish and Game Department (1965), pages 24 and 25: <a href="http://www.psmfc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Resources_Publications__Annual_Reports_1965_PSMFC_Annual_Report.pdf" rel="nofollow">www.psmfc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Resources_Public...</a>

For related historic forest entomology photos, stories, and resources see the Western Forest Insect Work Conference site: <a href="http://wfiwc.org/content/history-and-resources" rel="nofollow">wfiwc.org/content/history-and-resources</a>

Image provided by USDA Forest Service, R6, State and Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection: <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/forest-grasslandhealth/" rel="nofollow">www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/forest-grasslandhealth/</a>.
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