Hikers’ tip to Michigan DNR hotline leads to rescue of 27 stranded sturgeon

Hikers’ tip to Michigan DNR hotline leads to rescue of 27 stranded sturgeon
Great Lakes Commission
Hikers spotted stranded lake sturgeon in a low-water channel of Michigan’s Ontonagon River, prompting three rescue missions that ultimately saved 27 threatened fish. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Keweenaw […]
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Warning: Leave threatened venomous snake alone

Warning: Leave threatened venomous snake alone
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Barnes The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to stop harassing the threatened eastern massasauga rattlesnake - the only native venomous snake in the state.
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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.
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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 […]
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Michigan DNR’s new research vessel enters final testing on Lake Huron

Michigan DNR’s new research vessel enters final testing on Lake Huron
Great Lakes Commission
A new 66-foot-long research vessel built to support fish and wildlife studies on the Great Lakes is entering its final phase of testing before delivery to the Michigan Department of […]
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Scientists find proof of invader established in Lake Superior

Scientists find proof of invader established in Lake Superior
Great Lakes Echo
By Eric Freedman  Scientists now have evidence that yet another invasive aquatic species -- the bloody red shrimp -- is established in all five Great Lakes.
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As walleye run continues, here are the rules Detroit River, Lake St. Clair & more

As walleye run continues, here are the rules Detroit River, Lake St. Clair & more
Great Lakes Commission
Walleye season is in full swing across metro Detroit, with anglers taking to the waters along eastern Michigan to fish. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has limits for all […]
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