Subject: WVU walleye telemetry project
Hello colleagues,
Attached is a map of Cheat Lake with locations marked where we currently have buoys with telemetry receivers attached to them as part of the walleye movement study. Buoy locations are marked by red dots. We have receivers in the upstream river section as well, but these are not attached to buoys.
The buoys are standard "No Wake" buoys and also are marked with "WVU Research 304-293-5006" which is my advisor Stuart Welsh's phone number. I am sending this out to avoid confusion about our unexpected buoys in the lake this way you know where they are supposed to be. Also spread the word to anyone you feel appropriate who lives or works on the lake so that they are aware as well.
We have already had a man who has lakeside property in the Canyon Cove area mistakenly remove one of our buoys with receiver attached. The buoy was not by his property but apparently he thought it was not supposed to be where it was. Thankfully he contacted us and we are scheduled to meet with him to pick up our equipment this Friday.
Anyways, sorry for the extended email but we are trying to avoid more confusion such as this. If you should have any questions feel free to contact me via email or phone (304-695-3284).
Thank you, Dustin Smith
