The Manual contains four chapters, beginning with an introduction that orients the reader to a brief history of rotenone registration, label directions, use as a fish management tool, information on formulations and environmental fate, toxicity to fish and wildlife, public health and concerns, product stewardship, and an overview of the manual structure.  The second chapter provides general guidance on rotenone project planning procedures and how the Standard Operating Procedures are used in successful planning.  The third chapter contains a summary of various sampling techniques used to monitor the biotic and abiotic components of the aquatic environment.  The fourth chapter contains Standard Operating Procedures that complement the label.  Detailed instruction on the AFS Rotenone SOP Manual including application techniques, hands-on experience with application equipment, matching rotenone formulations to specific waters and examples of successful planning are provided in a week-long course given by the Manual’s authors. The Manual and information on current piscicide course scheduling can be found at the American Fisheries Society’s website www.fisheries.org/membership/continuing-education/.

Download a copy of the manual here: Rotenone SOP Manual 2nd ONLINE 2023 Jan 2024 Revision (1)Rotenone SOP Manual 2nd ONLINE 2023 Jan 2024 Revision (1)

The manual can be purchased from AFS at https://fisheries.org/bookstore/all-titles/professional-and-trade/55079p/

For assistance with specific SOPs or other information in the manual, please contact the authors below:

Chapter 1 – Brian Finlayson – briankarefinlayson@att.net

Chapter 2 – Brian Finlayson – briankarefinlayson@att.net

Chapter 3 – Don Skaar – dskaar@mt.gov

SOP 1.1 – Julie Carter – jcarter@azgfd.gov

SOP 2.1 – Brian Finlayson – briankarefinlayson@att.net

SOP 3.1 – Mark Flammang – mark.flammang@dnr.iowa.gov

SOP 4.1 – Dan Duffield – djduffield@gmail.com

SOP 5.1 – Roger Wilson – rogerbwilson1@gmail.com

SOP 6.1 – Don Skaar – dskaar@mt.gov

SOP 7.1 – Julie Carter – jcarter@azgfd.gov

SOP 8.1 – Joe Overlock – Joe.Overlock@maine.gov

SOP 9.1 – Chad Jackson – Chad.Jackson@dfw.wa.gov

SOP 10.1 – Brian Finlayson – briankarefinlayson@att.net

SOP 11.1 – Brian Finlayson – briankarefinlayson@att.net

SOP 12.1 – Chad Jackson – Chad.Jackson@dfw.wa.gov

SOP 13.1 – Jarle Steinkjer – jarle.steinkjer@miljodir.no

SOP 14.1 – Don Skaar – dskaar@mt.gov

SOP 15.1 – Dan Duffield – djduffield@gmail.com

SOP 16.1 – Brian Finlayson – briankarefinlayson@att.net