A giant fish experiment is taking shape in Northern Michigan

A giant fish experiment is taking shape in Northern Michigan
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In Traverse City, Michigan, crews are pouring a massive sorting channel that will form the core of the FishPass project, a globally unique structure in northern Michigan that’s designed to […]
In Traverse City, Michigan, crews are pouring a massive sorting channel that will form the core of the FishPass project, a globally unique structure in northern Michigan that’s designed to […]
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A giant fish experiment is taking shape in Northern Michigan

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 fisheries get one-time funding for whitefish restoration

Michigan fisheries get one-time funding for whitefish restoration
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Barnes  Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division has received one-time funding of $350,000 for whitefish recovery.  The ailing species has undergone a rapid population decline in recent years, and for the first time, recovery efforts have landed a specific line in the state budget.  But officials said while the money will help rescue some of the most vulnerable […]
By Anna Barnes  Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division has received one-time funding of $350,000 for whitefish recovery.  The ailing species has undergone a rapid population decline in recent years, and for the first time, recovery efforts have landed a specific line in the state budget.  But officials said while the money will help rescue some of the most vulnerable […]
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Michigan fisheries get one-time funding for whitefish restoration

From 6 inches to 6 feet: How scientists are reintroducing a giant fish to Lake Erie

From 6 inches to 6 feet: How scientists are reintroducing a giant fish to Lake Erie
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Scientists are seeing early signs of progress in restoring Lake Erie’s lake sturgeon population, following reintroductions into the Cuyahoga and Sandusky rivers. The effort aims to rebuild a self-sustaining population […]
Scientists are seeing early signs of progress in restoring Lake Erie’s lake sturgeon population, following reintroductions into the Cuyahoga and Sandusky rivers. The effort aims to rebuild a self-sustaining population […]
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