Striper Wars: An American Fish Story » (1)

When commercial overfishing sent striped bass populations into free fall in the 1980s, Dick Russell emerged as a key spokesman in a long-shot crusade by dedicated fishermen to save them. Striper Wars is Russell s vibrant account of their thrilling, yet tenuous victory, complete with heroes and villains. In one of nature s great comebacks, groundbreaking moratoriums allowed the striper population to rebound more than tenfold. Yet today, the striper faces new threats, including a deadly bacterial disease. While perils persist, Dick Russell s inspiring account offers fundamental lessons about the power of civic action and the necessity of a holistic approach to conservation.