Because of a growing population of people and increased interests in fishing,a lake in Florida is experiencing increased harvests of the bass population.To better manage the bass population,ensure sustainability,and continue to draw tourists to this popular lake,the state government determines that all fishing in the lake should be stopped for 5 years.Using lessons from the study of the Santa Cruz River in Arizona ,the approach to this Florida lake problem would be better if the
A)local people were involved in determining how best to manage the fishing in this lake.
B)federal government banned fishing every other year for the next 20 years.
C)decisions about the management of this ecosystem were left up to the tourist industry.
D)population of fish was instead managed to keep the bass population near carrying capacity.

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Local people who rely on fishing in the lake may have valuable knowledge and insights on how to manage the bass population sustainably. Involving them in the decision-making process would increase the chances of implementing effective solutions that are also socially acceptable. The approach of banning fishing every other year or leaving the decision to the tourist industry may not address the root cause of the problem and could potentially harm the local economy. Managing the bass population to keep it near carrying capacity is a possible solution, but it may require more technical expertise and resources than involving the local community. Therefore, choice A is the best option.

Because of a Growing Population of People and Increased Interests