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$5M grant propels Michigan’s dam removal project

Mon, 2025-09-08 13:44

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is halfway through completion of a $5 million grant project to remove 27 stream barriers to conserve and restore aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, improve […]

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DNR adds more than 18 million fish to Michigan waters. What to know

Wed, 2025-08-13 12:16

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it has stockpiled Michigan waters with 18 million fish so far this year. Fish stocking, a process in which officials raise and release both cool […]

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Inland lake, stream surveys provide DNR with crucial data

Fri, 2025-08-01 13:09

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) completed more than 280 fisheries surveys across the state in 2024. Collecting key data on Michigan’s fisheries is critical for successful management of […]

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Sea lamprey barrier work planned to start at Little Manistee weir

Fri, 2025-07-18 12:02

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Construction will begin the week of July 21 on a new sea lamprey barrier and trap at the Little Manistee River Weir and egg take facility in Manistee County, Michigan. […]

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