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Description
Oral interview with Phil Pister, born January 15, 1929, in Stockton, California. Topics include Mr. Pister's education at UC Berkeley, backpacking experiences and recreation changes in the Eastern Sierra. Additionally he speaks to his years of employment as an aquatic biologist, with the California Department of Fish and Game, changes in local fisheries, the Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery, Owens Lake, and the presence of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in the Owens Valley. Also included is information on fish species, Golden Trout, Brook Trout, and Steelhead Trout, endangered species of the region, and the discovery and rehabilitation of the Death Valley Pupfish and Ash Meadows National Wildlife Program.
Forests and forestrty Forests and forestry--California Forests and forestry--United States Land use--California Water use--California Water--Distribution Water-supply--California Los Angeles (Calif.). Dept. of Water and Power
Place
Los Angeles Aqueduct (Calif.) California, Eastern
Provenance
Eastern California Museum California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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