One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for DNR’s Fisheries Division

One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for DNR’s Fisheries Division
Great Lakes Commission
Officials from the Fisheries Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources say further cutbacks on staffing and fish stocking are likely as the costs of operations rise. The division […]
Officials from the Fisheries Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources say further cutbacks on staffing and fish stocking are likely as the costs of operations rise. The division […]
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One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for DNR’s Fisheries Division

One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for Michigan’s Fisheries Division

One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for Michigan’s Fisheries Division
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Barnes Officials from Michigan's Fisheries division say further cutbacks on staffing and fish stocking are likely as the costs of operations rise. 
By Anna Barnes Officials from Michigan's Fisheries division say further cutbacks on staffing and fish stocking are likely as the costs of operations rise. 
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One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for Michigan’s Fisheries Division

Black bass in Great Lakes can live more than 10 years, study finds

Black bass in Great Lakes can live more than 10 years, study finds
Great Lakes Echo
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva   A new study based on data from competitive angling events in the Great Lakes found that more than 20% of black bass weighed-in at these events are over 10 years old.
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva   A new study based on data from competitive angling events in the Great Lakes found that more than 20% of black bass weighed-in at these events are over 10 years old.
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Black bass in Great Lakes can live more than 10 years, study finds

New female falcon takes up residence in MSU nest box, but no eggs are laid

New female falcon takes up residence in MSU nest box, but no eggs are laid
Great Lakes Echo
By Demonte Thomas  A new female peregrine falcon has appeared at Michigan State University's falcon nesting box atop Spartan Stadium, marking a significant change at a nesting site occupied by peregrine falcons for years.
By Demonte Thomas  A new female peregrine falcon has appeared at Michigan State University's falcon nesting box atop Spartan Stadium, marking a significant change at a nesting site occupied by peregrine falcons for years.
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New female falcon takes up residence in MSU nest box, but no eggs are laid

One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for Michigan’s Fisheries Division

One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for Michigan’s Fisheries Division
Great Lakes Commission
Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials say the Fisheries Division faces ongoing financial challenges despite receiving one-time funding in the new state budget, because most of its budget comes from […]
Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials say the Fisheries Division faces ongoing financial challenges despite receiving one-time funding in the new state budget, because most of its budget comes from […]
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One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for Michigan’s Fisheries Division

What’s that smell? Researchers explore new ways to deter sea lamprey

What’s that smell? Researchers explore new ways to deter sea lamprey
Great Lakes Echo
By Elizabeth McGowan Researchers are exploring a new approach to controlling invasive sea lamprey populations: Chemicals that disrupt pheromones rather than lampricide.
By Elizabeth McGowan Researchers are exploring a new approach to controlling invasive sea lamprey populations: Chemicals that disrupt pheromones rather than lampricide.
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What’s that smell? Researchers explore new ways to deter sea lamprey

Sen. Husted hosts Great Lakes conservation roundtable at Maumee Bay State Park

Sen. Husted hosts Great Lakes conservation roundtable at Maumee Bay State Park
Great Lakes Commission
U.S. Senator Jon Husted met with conservation leaders at Maumee Bay State Park in Ohio for a Great Lakes conservation roundtable. They discussed how to protect Lake Erie and build […]
U.S. Senator Jon Husted met with conservation leaders at Maumee Bay State Park in Ohio for a Great Lakes conservation roundtable. They discussed how to protect Lake Erie and build […]
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Sen. Husted hosts Great Lakes conservation roundtable at Maumee Bay State Park

The brutal fish parasite that’s forcing officials to treat a Michigan river

The brutal fish parasite that’s forcing officials to treat a Michigan river
Great Lakes Commission
Michigan officials are treating a river to control invasive sea lamprey larvae, a parasitic fish that attaches to other fish and feeds on their blood and body fluids, causing major […]
Michigan officials are treating a river to control invasive sea lamprey larvae, a parasitic fish that attaches to other fish and feeds on their blood and body fluids, causing major […]
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The brutal fish parasite that’s forcing officials to treat a Michigan river

Fish tumors an indicator of ecological health, study says

Fish tumors an indicator of ecological health, study says
Great Lakes Echo
By Samantha Ku Skin and liver tumors in fish may provide clues to ecosystem health in the Great Lakes region, according to a recent study in the journal Ecotoxicology.
By Samantha Ku Skin and liver tumors in fish may provide clues to ecosystem health in the Great Lakes region, according to a recent study in the journal Ecotoxicology.
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Fish tumors an indicator of ecological health, study says

Lake Huron artificial reef restores fish spawning habitat

Lake Huron artificial reef restores fish spawning habitat
Great Lakes Echo
By Samantha Ku A newly restored reef at Channel Island in Saginaw Bay is intended to support native fish spawning and increase their numbers, ensuring the sustainability of local fisheries. Construction to restore the nearshore fish spawning reef ended last October.
By Samantha Ku A newly restored reef at Channel Island in Saginaw Bay is intended to support native fish spawning and increase their numbers, ensuring the sustainability of local fisheries. Construction to restore the nearshore fish spawning reef ended last October.
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Lake Huron artificial reef restores fish spawning habitat

Michigan DNR introduces new fishing regulations for 2026 season

Michigan DNR introduces new fishing regulations for 2026 season
Great Lakes Commission
For the start of the 2026 fishing season, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources updated possession limits, size requirements and gear definitions for various species to manage state fisheries. The […]
For the start of the 2026 fishing season, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources updated possession limits, size requirements and gear definitions for various species to manage state fisheries. The […]
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Michigan DNR introduces new fishing regulations for 2026 season

Michigan’s Great Lakes fish populations assessed

Michigan’s Great Lakes fish populations assessed
Great Lakes Commission
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources surveys the Great Lakes fisheries every year between April and November. This information directly informs fisheries management decisions — such as stocking levels or […]
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources surveys the Great Lakes fisheries every year between April and November. This information directly informs fisheries management decisions — such as stocking levels or […]
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Michigan’s Great Lakes fish populations assessed
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