tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32110806693673945142024-02-07T14:33:51.813-06:00Wisconsin Council of Sport Fishing OrganizationsThe Wisconsin Council of Sport Fishing Organizations (WCSFO) is a statewide organization of Wisconsin Fishing Clubs joined for the purpose of sustaining our valuable resource and our over 15,000 Lakes. We are Fishermen getting Involved...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1081125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-6448646013586501482018-10-02T12:09:00.003-05:002018-10-02T12:09:52.859-05:00WCSFO 2018 Fall Meeting Notice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-11198678498605043282018-09-21T14:51:00.001-05:002018-09-21T14:51:57.223-05:00Draft proposal to remove the St. Louis River Area of Concern fish tumors and deformities impairment available for public review and comment<br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="gd_top"></a><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Research confirming that white sucker fish in the St. Louis River Area of
Concern have a low rate of fish tumors and deformities is leading to a request
by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency to remove an impairment. </span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Fish were sampled in
2011, 2013 and 2015 and research was conducted to determine if fish tumors and
deformities were more common in the St. Louis River Area of Concern.
Multiple lines of evidence verified that the tumor incidence rate was not significantly
different between the river and Lake Superior. Further, the St. Louis
River AOC tumor rates were lower than other similarly studied AOC and non-AOC
sites in the Great Lakes. The age and gender of the fish were found to be
more important factors for fish tumor development.</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Because of these
findings, the Fish Tumors and Deformities Beneficial Use Impairment is proposed
for removal. The removal recommendation and study are available <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwOTIxLjk1MjExNDQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDkyMS45NTIxMTQ0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE4MDA4NDU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&100&&&https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/GreatLakes/st.louis.html" target="_blank" title="">online</a> for public review and comment from
September 21 through October 12, 2018. </span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">To learn more about
the proposal and to provide comments, please see the following documents: </span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwOTIxLjk1MjExNDQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDkyMS45NTIxMTQ0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE4MDA4NDU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/GreatLakes/documents/SLRTumorBUIRemovalPacket.pdf" target="_blank" title="">BUI Removal Recommendation for Fish Tumors and
Other Deformities</a></span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwOTIxLjk1MjExNDQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDkyMS45NTIxMTQ0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE4MDA4NDU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&102&&&https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/GreatLakes/documents/SLRTumorBUICommentForm.pdf" target="_blank" title="">Public Comment Form</a> </span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwOTIxLjk1MjExNDQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDkyMS45NTIxMTQ0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE4MDA4NDU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&103&&&https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/GreatLakes/documents/SLRTumorBUIFactSheet.pdf" target="_blank" title="">Fact Sheet</a>.</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Comments can be
submitted to Matt Steiger, Wisconsin DNR AOC Coordinator, at <a href="mailto:Matthew.Steiger@wisconsin.gov">Matthew.Steiger@wisconsin.gov</a>
until 5:00 pm October 12, 2018.</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Paper copies of the
draft document are also available for review in the Superior Public Library at
1530 Tower Ave. Superior, WI and the Duluth Public Library at 520 W. Superior
St. Duluth, MN. Public comment forms are included and formatted for
mailing to Matt Steiger, Wisconsin DNR, 1701 N. 4th St, Superior, WI
54880. Comment sheets may also be scanned and emailed to Steiger.</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Written and
electronic comments sent or post-marked before 5:00 pm on October 12, 2018,
will be considered. A final removal recommendation will be submitted to
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency after public input has been reviewed
and considered. </span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">General questions
about the removal proposal may be directed to Matt Steiger at 715-395-6904 or
Barb Huberty, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency AOC Coordinator, at
218-302-6630.</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">The St. Louis River
Area of Concern will have seven remaining Beneficial Use Impairments to address
before the entire Area of Concern can be delisted. The St. Louis River
Area of Concern is one of forty-three Areas of Concern designated in 1987 as
the most highly contaminated areas in the Great Lakes.</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">This work was
included in the St. Louis River Area of Concern Remedial Action Plan and was
funded primarily by the federal Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The
primary partners involved in this work included the Environmental Protection
Agency, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and the Fond du Lac Band
of Lake Superior Chippewa.</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-65884024132543371512018-07-20T11:23:00.000-05:002018-07-20T11:23:16.111-05:002019 WCSFO KIDS CLINIC MEETING DATES<br />
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Meeting<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Meeting<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Clinics<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Saturday<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>02-09-2019<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>02-10-2018<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thursday<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>02-21-2019<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>02-15-2018<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thursday<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>04-04-2019<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>04-05-2018<o:p></o:p></div>
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Clinics<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Saturday<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>04-13-2019<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>04-14-2018<o:p></o:p></div>
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Wrap-up meeting to be announced
later<o:p></o:p></div>
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All clinic meetings to be held at Greenfield
Park at 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-45896234200077921352018-07-05T10:43:00.000-05:002018-07-05T10:46:00.861-05:00Hope Everyone is Enjoying Their Summer!<br />
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Hunger Task Force needs our help at the
fish cleaning station to filet donated Lake Michigan trout and salmon from
generous tournament participants. The fish we process into cleaned filets, gets
put into family size portions, put into Ziploc storage bags and onto the
refrigerated truck to be delivered on Monday to area families that would not
normally get this valuable protein in their diets.</div>
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<a href="https://www.glsfclub.com/brew-city-tournament/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt=" Bay City Tournament" border="0" data-original-height="289" data-original-width="300" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqBUvHxaRgmHxxO5i3cgvLiZlV_1LfKgVcNnlw9vAVShxW_3-HFw63haWUfjIQThm2kVJsCEATndJTyRrXA6gHn5IAiBbEuidTK83_gwPnKyCmK5aAwcboN1wVUiNRlFhJuBSPORJvxNyL/s200/2018-Logo-1-300x289.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Please share this
with fellow club members or if you have someone such as a teenager that needs
service hours, or a friend/spouse that wants to help but doesn't clean fish
well, they can still help by bringing fish to a cleaner, putting processed
filets into storage bags, changing water buckets, putting fish scraps down the
incinerator, loading bins onto the refrigerated truck, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Please sign
up via email or text (<a href="mailto:wildcatcreekfarm@gmail.com" target="_blank">wildcatcreekfarm@gmail.com</a> or 414-467-6658) for this
event as soon as possible if you are able to help the whole 4.5 hourrs or just
part of it. "Many hands make light work" and it's great to be
outdoors with fellow fisherman for a good cause!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u>What to bring:</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Filet knife (manual or electric) HTF does have some extras
on hand<o:p></o:p></div>
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Apron and hand rag (HTF has paper towel but a rag is
helpful)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Wear old clothes/shoes you don't mind getting wet or can
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Possible bug lotion for flies<o:p></o:p></div>
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Water is provided for volunteers from HTF, and the
concession stand will be open.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">The Brew City
Fish Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, August 4 (rain date August 5th) at
McKinley Marina located at 1750 North Lincoln Memorial Drive Milwauke, WI
53202 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tournament runs 5:30 am - 1:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">(but fish
processing volunteers are needed noon - 4:30 pm)</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"> boats must be in the breakwater
by 1:30 for weighing in which begins at noon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">For more
information on the the tournament <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><a href="https://www.glsfclub.com/brew-city-tournament/" target="_blank">https://www.glsfclub.com/brew-city-tournament/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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With Gratitude,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Brenda Rosin-Schaff<o:p></o:p></div>
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Wisconsin Council of Sport Fishing Organization (WCSFO)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kids Fishing Clinics of Southeastern WI (KFC)<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-40427920520359971092018-06-26T13:38:00.000-05:002018-06-26T13:38:09.022-05:00Summer inspectors help boaters prevent the spread of invasive species in Wisconsin's waters<br />
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June 26, 2018<o:p></o:p></div>
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By Jennifer A. Smith<o:p></o:p></div>
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As another Wisconsin summer hits
its stride, it's a good time for Wisconsin boaters to think about responsible
boating practices. They can enjoy the great outdoors and protect our
waters at the same time by taking simple actions to prevent the spread of
aquatic invasive species (AIS).<o:p></o:p></div>
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Clean Boats, Clean Waters is a
statewide boater education program that Wisconsin Sea Grant implements in
partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and University
of Wisconsin-Extension. With the help of Great Lakes Restoration
Initiative funding, Sea Grant educates boaters along the Great Lakes coast.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Trained watercraft inspectors are
stationed in four areas of the state, where they teach boaters how to take the
preventative steps required by state law to minimize the risk of spreading
unwanted “hitchhikers,” such as zebra mussels and quagga mussels, from one body
of water to another.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Tim Campbell, Sea Grant’s AIS
outreach specialist, works closely with Wisconsin DNR on the program. As
he summed up Wisconsin law, “Basically, you’re not allowed to transport aquatic
plants, mud or animals on a public roadway. You also can’t transport lake or
river water, so you need to drain out the water before leaving the boat
landing.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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While more than 90% of boaters say
they are familiar with Wisconsin law and “always” or “usually” take steps to
clean their watercraft, that still leaves many boating trips each year that
present some risk.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Inspectors talk to boaters (and
users of other watercraft, like kayaks and paddleboards) about these
requirements and, when needed, help them take the necessary actions, such as
removing plants from a hard-to-reach part of a trailer or draining excess water
from boat compartments.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Especially at the beginning of the
boating season, people can be rusty in their boating habits,” said
Campbell. “And it’s always good for inspectors to be there to talk to the
few people who haven’t yet heard the ‘Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!’ message.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Clean Boats, Clean Waters
inspectors are based out of Appleton, Green Bay, Milwaukee/Port Washington, and
the Kenosha/Racine/Milwaukee area. The aim is not to penalize boaters,
but to help them comply with the law and protect our waters so they can be
enjoyed for generations to come.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Many of the boaters thank me for
being out and doing my job, which is pretty cool,” said inspector Matthew
Cherney, a UW-Madison student majoring in geological engineering and
geoscience. Cherney, who is from Appleton, covers boat launches in and
around Milwaukee.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The inspectors are all college
students and work through Labor Day or so. It’s gratifying work, said
Nick Holtmeier, a UW-Whitewater student majoring in biology and Spanish, whose
area is northeastern Wisconsin. "My favorite part of performing
inspections is getting to talk to the public to inform them about a topic for
which I have a passion.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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The program has been quite
successful in holding the line on the spread of AIS. Said Campbell,
“Clean Boats, Clean Waters has been going on since 2004, and we know that it
works to change boater behaviors. It’s the best program we have to really
make an impact on the spread of invasive species.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-85901134425540292332018-05-22T11:06:00.000-05:002018-05-22T11:06:33.996-05:00Optimum Timing for Dredging in Great Lakes Harbors Takes a More Scientific Turn<br />
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<b>“Dredging Windows” Are Topic of Scoping Meeting for Pilot Project"</b><o:p></o:p></div>
May 22, 2018<o:p></o:p><br />
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By Marie Zhuikov<o:p></o:p><br />
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It can’t happen just any old time. Removing sediment from or adding it to
harbors to help ships pass or for construction projects is regulated by state
and federal rules designed to lessen impacts to the plants and animals living
in both marine and fresh water.<o:p></o:p><br />
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“We used to call them fish windows,” said Gene Clark, Wisconsin Sea Grant
coastal engineer. “But we’ve learned that other species can be affected by the
timing of dredging as well – things like mussels, amphibians and wild rice.
It’s not just a fish window, it’s an environmental window for dredging.”<o:p></o:p><br />
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These timing windows were first created almost 50 years ago, spurred by the
passage of the National Environmental Policy Act in 1969. They hardly ever
change and are enforced through the permitting process by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers and state departments of natural resources. The designations of
these windows were set by natural resource experts, however specific
science-based data to help them was lacking.<o:p></o:p><br />
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According to a white paper on dredging windows in the Duluth-Superior
Harbor, a number of new scientific tools are now available to “evaluate the
specific impacts of dredging, to more accurately monitor the biological
integrity and specific biological functions of different parts of our harbors,
and to assess changes due to season variation. In addition, new engineering
technologies have resulted in new dredging methods and construction options to
reduce the impacts of the dredging process, as well as in-water facilities
maintenance and fabrication.”<o:p></o:p><br />
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Bringing dredging windows up to date was one of the most important issues
identified by harbor stakeholders when asked where they thought Sea Grant could
make a difference, Clark said. At stake is money and time, not to mention the
wellbeing of the environment.<o:p></o:p><br />
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“The timing of the dredging windows can be very strict, and they can make
projects more costly,” said Clark. “The problem doesn’t just affect our harbor.
All dredging projects on the Great Lakes have this issue, too.”<o:p></o:p><br />
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Clark believes that with more information about where critical habitats are
in the harbor and when important wildlife activities are going on, such as fish
spawning, money can be saved on behalf of taxpayers and the contractors.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Clark has teamed with Dale Bergeron, Minnesota Sea Grant maritime extension
educator, and members of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority to work on the issue.
They have been working for a year to write a white paper, develop a process for
deciding what studies are needed, and provide a template for studies in other ports.<o:p></o:p><br />
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“Our goal is to facilitate discussions between the regulatory
agencies, the U.S. Army Corps and the contractors,” Clark said. They also plan
to work with academic researchers to find funding for the studies.<o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
One activity is taking place next week on May 30. A select group of people
from the Duluth-Superior area have been invited to participate in a scoping
meeting to conduct a “Science-based Review of Environmental Windows for
Dredging and In-water Construction in the Duluth/Superior Estuary and Harbor.” <o:p></o:p><br />
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On the agenda is the history of dredging windows, and defining biological
issues such as locations of high- and low-productivity areas and the impacts of
seasons and climate variability, and discussion of new technologies that are
available for dredging and reducing turbidity. The resulting tasks will take
the form of a pilot project, for which funding will be sought.<o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
“Perhaps in a couple of seasons, we’ll have enough information so we can
actually make a difference in when dredging windows are set, and potentially
save the corps some money, save the contractor money and save some angst on
behalf of the permitting agencies,” Clark said.<o:p></o:p><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-21353894604180605702018-05-09T09:32:00.002-05:002018-05-09T09:32:55.603-05:00KIDS FISHING CLINIC MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 2018<br />
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify;">Brenda Rosi</span><span style="text-align: justify;">n Schaff called
the meeting to order at approximately 7:30 PM. </span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span></div>
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Everyone present introduced
themselves and their club affiliations.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Attendance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brenda Rosin Schaff, Ron Gray, Klye Olsen, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Duane Marcell, Brandon Witt, Ryan Flohr, Dave &
Karen Schmitt, Steve Spielbauer, Dan & Diane Floryance, Jim Gilles, Jean
Tackes, Jill Levy, Rick Frye, Rick Kirkley, Mary Lee Hatland, Don & Judy
Kirby, Cliff Schulz, Wayne Avery, Cornell<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Stroik, Dave Mueller, Kiven Groff, Barb Stevenson <o:p></o:p></div>
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Brenda opened the meeting by
thanking everyone for there attendance. Because Klye Olson of the DNR had to
leave to go back to work she had Klye described what his job consists of on a
typical day. Kyle gave a detailed description of what his day is like. <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Brenda <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>then asked Dave Mueller to give us an up-date
on the Hunger Task Force Hatchery and his stocking of the ponds. Dave talked
about the various fish the hatchery has, their growth rates, talked about the
pump problems they have had to over come. Dave also talked about the stocking
of the ponds, species stocked, numbers stocked and dates of he stocking.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Brenda addressed the clinics
and the weather conditions we had for the clinics. She noted she still has not
heard from all the parks with the final numbers. She will send out final
numbers when all the clubs get there numbers in. She noted that she and Ron had
received e-mails stating that we should have cancelled the clinics due to the
weather conditions. As everyone knows it is our policy to run the clinics no
matter what the weather conditions are because a larger part of the teaching is
conducted in doors. At this point in the meeting an open discussion took place.
Points discussed were the logistics of the following. Present fishing
regulations for kids only fishing, limitations in time frame and equipment of
stocking, park reservations, commitments of volunteers for additional dates,
providing the kids a season to fish without adult competition, scheduling
around the Easter holiday, life of the stocked trout in the ponds as water
warms. During this discussion the subject of illegal adult fishing came
up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After discussion the best thing to
due is call the DNR hot line. After all discussion a vote was taken on
continuing our policy of not cancelling due to weather conditions. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Brenda talked briefly about
the donations we received and the thank you letters that need to be sent out.
She also addressed the schedule for next year. Ron commented that we could
start working on next years flyer today by having the members in attendance
commit to next years clinic dates which were announced as Feb. 9th and Apr 13<sup>th</sup>
2019. Badger Fisherman’s League stated they could not continue with the
clinic’s due to a lack of help and the Wisconsin Fishing Club stated they are
dropping out of the ice fishing clinics due to poor attendance at their park. Wern
Valley indicated they will no longer support the clinics due to a lack of
volunteers. Ron said he will then move forward with notifying the clubs not in
attendance at this meeting for their commitments to next years clinics so the
flyers can be finalized. He will also need to talk with the Waukesha County
Parks to see which parks will be available next year. During discussion it was
noted that the registration forms used needed some space adjustments for entry
information. Brenda said she will <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>make
adjustments for next year. <o:p></o:p></div>
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During discussions Brenda
noted that American Legion Post 537 gave the Kids Fishing Clinics a very
generous donation. Ideas discussed for using this donation were fish tanks for
displaying fish and fishing tackle that could be purchased for kids prizes at
the clinics. Discussion also noted that donation barrels could be placed at the
clinic sites for donations to the Hunger Task Force who supports the clinics at
their many distribution sites. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Brenda introduced Cornell Stroik treasurer of the Wisconsin Council
of Sport Fishing Organizations (WCSFO). Cornell gave a talk about how and why
the WCSFO was formed and their interface between the sport fishing clubs and
the department of natural resources. He indicated the WCSFO is a 501C3
organization and finances the printing of the kids fishing hand books. He indicated
that most of the kids fishing clinic clubs presently belong to the
organization. The president of the WCSFO has retired from his position due to
health reasons. Cornell has asked that the organization look
into training someone for his position. Ron Gray is taking over the position as
secretary from Brenda due to her health reasons. This leaves the offices of
President and Vice President open and the need for someone to train for
treasurer. The WCSFO holds two 2 scheduled meetings a year one in March and
October on the third Saturday of the month. The WCSFO has a seat on the DNR
fishery advisory board.</div>
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Brenda asked if anyone was interested in these
positions and would like to run in an election for them. Two members were and a
request was made by another if we could hold off on an election so their club members
could be notified. Brenda stated we will hold an election meeting on Thursday
May 24<sup>th</sup> . The location will be the Milwaukee Casting &
Sportsmens Club at 18200 W. Cleveland Ave. New Berlin, WI at 7:00 PM. Please
note: That you or your club must be a member of the WCSFO to be considered for
these positions.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-28186942160809477342018-04-26T16:14:00.001-05:002018-04-26T16:14:45.479-05:00Draft proposal to remove Lower Menominee River Area of Concern Restrictions on Fish Consumption available for public review and comment<br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">After nearly 30 years of cleanup
and remediation efforts, the Wisconsin and Michigan Departments of Natural
Resources are seeking public comment on our joint recommendation to remove the
listed impairment for Restrictions on Fish Consumption from the Lower Menominee
River Area of Concern (AOC). A draft proposal is now available for public
review that summarizes the remediation actions taken and results of follow-up
testing that indicate AOC targets are being met. The proposal also includes
documentation of stakeholder involvement in this process.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><br /></span>
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Anyone wishing to review the
proposed impairment removal document can find it here:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNDI2Ljg5MDE0NzUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDQyNi44OTAxNDc1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTcxNTAyJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&100&&&https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/GreatLakes/documents/LMRFishBUIRemovalDraft.pdf" target="_blank">Restrictions on Fish Consumption Impairment Removal Proposal</a>
(PDF)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><br /></span>
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Information about the Lower
Menominee River Area of Concern is available <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNDI2Ljg5MDE0NzUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDQyNi44OTAxNDc1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTcxNTAyJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/greatlakes/menominee.html" target="_blank">at this link</a>.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Comments can be submitted to Vic
Pappas, Lake Michigan Field Supervisor, at <a href="mailto:Victor.Pappas@Wisconsin.gov">Victor.Pappas@Wisconsin.gov</a> until
May 18, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Questions about the BUI removal may be directed to
Mr. Pappas or to the Michigan DNR Area of Concern Coordinator, Stephanie Swart,
at 517-284-5046 or by e-mail at swarts@Michigangov.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><br /></span>
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">The removal proposal is made by
the Wisconsin DNR Office of Great Waters, Michigan DNR Office of the Great
Lakes and supported by the Lower Menominee River AOC Technical and Citizens
Advisory Committees. Sediment removal, cleanup projects and other changes have
reduced pollutants within the boundaries of the Area of Concern and existing
advisories relate to pollution coming from outside of the AOC. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><br /></span>
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">It’s important to note that while
the area of concern is no longer a source of certain pollutants that have been
found in fish, pollution is still coming from outside the area. As a result,
advice about eating fish should still be followed This advice can be found at: <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNDI2Ljg5MDE0NzUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDQyNi44OTAxNDc1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTcxNTAyJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&102&&&https://dnr.wi.gov/fcsexternaladvqry/fishadvisorysrch.aspx" target="_blank">https://dnr.wi.gov/fcsexternaladvqry/fishadvisorysrch.aspx</a>.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><br /></span>
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">To learn more visit <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNDI2Ljg5MDE0NzUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDQyNi44OTAxNDc1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTcxNTAyJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&103&&&https://dnr.wi.gov/" target="_blank">http:/dnr.wi.gov/</a> and search “<a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNDI2Ljg5MDE0NzUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDQyNi44OTAxNDc1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTcxNTAyJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&104&&&https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/greatlakes/aoc.html" target="_blank">AOC</a>.”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-37634261869976962692018-04-13T12:24:00.001-05:002018-04-13T12:24:24.057-05:002018 Peshtigo River State Forest work plan posted for public comment<br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">The 2018 integrated property
management <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNDExLjg4MjQyOTgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDQxMS44ODI0Mjk4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTY4MDk0JmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&100&&&http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/StateForests/peshtigoRiver/documents/2018IPMMminutes.pdf">meeting
minutes</a> and <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNDExLjg4MjQyOTgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDQxMS44ODI0Mjk4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTY4MDk0JmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/StateForests/peshtigoRiver/documents/2018WorkPlan.pdf">work
plan</a> for the Peshtigo River State Forest have been posted for public
review, questions or comments. These documents can be found on the
‘Management and Business' tab of the <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNDExLjg4MjQyOTgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDQxMS44ODI0Mjk4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTY4MDk0JmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&102&&&http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/StateForests/peshtigoRiver/">Peshtigo
River State Forest home page</a>.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Comments on the minutes are due
by April 30, 2018 and should be directed to:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><a href="mailto:averya.jehnke@wisconsin.gov?subject=Comments%20on%20PRSF%20work%20plan%202018">Avery
Jehnke</a>, Property Manager<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Peshtigo River State Forest<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">N10008 Paust Lane<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Crivitz, WI 54114<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">715-757-3965<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Forest staff dealt with record
rainfall and several staffing vacancies in 2017 but managed to move forward
with projects, recreation operations and establish and administer timber sales,
which generated approximately $181,000 in stumpage revenue during 2017.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">The state forest team will have a
new look in 2018. Three vacancies have been filled, including a property
manager/forester and two rangers who will support recreation operations on the
state forest.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">The 2018 work plan includes four
timber sales prepared for bidding in 2018 and several areas to be evaluated for
future timber harvest. Other projects planned include boat landing
improvements, opening of a new golf cart trail, invasive species control and road
work in high-use areas.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Thanks for your interest in the
Peshtigo River State Forest,<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Avery<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-26783363470509876972018-04-06T10:07:00.005-05:002018-04-06T10:07:58.451-05:00Sea Grant Helps City Clean Up Its Zoning Code “Monster”<br />
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April 2, 2018</div>
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By Marie Zhuikov<o:p></o:p><br />
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The city of Superior, Wisconsin, is surrounded by water. The St. Louis River
bounds it to the west, the Nemadji River to the east, the Pokegema River to the
south, and the harbor and Lake Superior to the north.<o:p></o:p><br />
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“Protecting that water as well as our overall natural environment should be
one of our highest priorities,” said Superior Mayor Jim Paine. To that end,
city staff and a contractor are beginning a process this summer, led by
Wisconsin Sea Grant’s Julia Noordyk, to review and update city codes and ordinances
to reduce stormwater pollution.<br />
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<o:p></o:p><br />
The effort is thanks to a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources and involves something called a <a href="http://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/Home/AboutUsSection/PressRoom/Details.aspx?PostID=2492">green
infrastructure audit</a>. Green infrastructure includes creating natural
water-collecting features like rain gardens, permeable pavement and green roofs
to help soak up snowmelt and rainwater. This runoff water can often be laden
with contaminants like salt in the snow or oil from roads. It bears a toxic
load as it infiltrates surface waters or groundwater. <o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
Interest in a green infrastructure audit grew from a workshop Noordyk, water
quality and coastal communities outreach specialist, put on last year in Duluth
with staff from Minnesota Sea Grant.<o:p></o:p><br />
“We did a full-day workshop for communities around the Duluth-Superior
area,” Noordyk said. “We had planners, city staff and stormwater engineers in
the room. We talked about why green infrastructure is important and why codes
and ordinances are important to green infrastructure implementation. Then the
communities did an exercise that included community scoping and applying the
audit tool to their stormwater ordinance.”<o:p></o:p><br />
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The workshop spurred the idea of cooperation between Superior’s
Environmental Services Division of Public Works and Noordyk, which led to the
successful grant proposal for the code audit. Activities will follow the
process outlined in Wisconsin Sea Grant’s <a href="http://seagrant.wisc.edu/Home/Topics/CoastalCommunities/Details.aspx?PostID=2462"><em><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Tackling Barriers to Green
Infrastructure: An Audit of Local Codes and Ordinances</span></em></a> workbook,
which involves community scoping, auditing codes and ordinances, and developing
a strategy for adoption of the changes.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Noordyk expects to have her work cut out for her, playfully stating, “I’ve
already heard that Superior’s zoning code is a monster.” The mayor echoes this
viewpoint. “I think everybody agrees that our zoning codes need revision. The
most important thing, though, is that we have a vision for what kind of city we
want as we’re revising them.”<o:p></o:p><br />
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Noordyk stresses that this is a community-driven process. “The main strategy
is to bring everyone on board at the beginning. We’re not trying to do code
changes that the community is against. The code audit is about going through
the process and figuring out what changes make sense and will help the
community reach its goals.”<o:p></o:p><br />
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The process will take several months and several community meetings. The
first will be on May 17 when Noordyk makes a presentation to the Superior City
Council, which is the organization that needs to approve any code and ordinance
changes.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Mayor Paine is excited about the green infrastructure audit. “It’s one more
step toward making a better city. Green infrastructure is generally cheaper,
it’s permanent and it does the job better than anything else we can create,” he
said.<o:p></o:p><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-69725415306875953782018-04-06T09:55:00.000-05:002018-04-06T09:55:00.612-05:00Public meetings set for Superior Coastal Plain, Northwest Sands, and Northwest Lowlands Ecological Landscape regional master plans postponed due to weather<br />
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Public comment period will be extended through May 3</h2>
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">ASHLAND<strong><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">, </span></strong>Wis<strong><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">.</span></strong> - With a
spring snow storm set to impact much of the state, the public open house
meetings for the Superior Coastal Plain, Northwest Sands, and Northwest
Lowlands Ecological Landscapes have been postponed. Concerns over safety for
the public and staff traveling to the meetings drove the decision to
reschedule.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><br /></span>
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">The public open house meetings
will be held later in April. Both meetings run from 5 to 7 p.m. and will be
held:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tuesday,
April 24, Ashland </span></strong><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">at Northern Great Lakes Visitor
Center, 29270 County Highway G<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wednesday,
April 25, Spooner</span></strong><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> at DNR Service Center, 810 W
Maple St.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">While the <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNDAyLjg3ODI1MDMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDQwMi44NzgyNTAzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTY2MDE2JmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&100&&&http://dnr.wi.gov/news/Weekly/Article/?id=4213" title="">public meetings have been postponed</a>, people can still learn more
about and engage in the planning processes for Superior Coastal Plain,
Northwest Sands, and Northwest Lowlands regional master plans online by
searching the DNR website, <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNDAyLjg3ODI1MDMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDQwMi44NzgyNTAzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTY2MDE2JmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&https://dnr.wi.gov" title="">dnr.wi.gov</a>, for keywords "<a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNDAyLjg3ODI1MDMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDQwMi44NzgyNTAzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTY2MDE2JmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&102&&&http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/lands/masterplanning/" title="">master planning</a>" and selecting the ecological landscape they
would like to learn about. People will also find opportunities to offer their
input on the planning and management of the properties.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><br /></span>
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">In addition to the opportunities
to offer input online or at public meetings, people may contact DNR Planner
Phil Rynish, by email at <a href="mailto:phillip.rynish@wisconsin.gov">phillip.rynish@wisconsin.gov</a>,
phone at 608-266-5854, or US mail at Phil Rynish, Wisconsin DNR, P.O. Box 7921,
Madison, WI, 53707-7921.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><br /></span>
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">The public comment period for the
first phase of planning will now remain open through May 3, 2018.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-9478597965844472912018-04-06T09:47:00.001-05:002018-04-06T09:47:26.860-05:00Potawatomi State Park observation tower permanently closed<br />
<h3>
Significant wood
decay requires tower to be dismantled</h3>
STURGEON BAY, Wis. - Significant wood decay has been found in the
observation tower located at Potawatomi State Park creating unsafe conditions
and requiring removal of the tower. The Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources has permanently closed the tower, which has been closed for the
winter season since last December.<o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
A similar tower located at Peninsula State Park was removed in 2016 after
studies found severe wood decay in that tower as well.<o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
Routine inspections of the Potawatomi tower were conducted in the spring and
early winter of 2017. During these inspections park staff found visual decay
and movement of the structural wood tower members. DNR engineering staff were
brought in and conducted additional inspections and recommended further review.<o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
The DNR then again requested assistance from the USDA Forest Service Forest
Products Laboratory in Madison, which had gained valuable experience from their
inspection of Eagle Tower at Peninsula. Forest Product Laboratory staff
conducted an inspection in February 2018 using non-destructive wood-testing
methods to examine the wood members and the structural integrity of the tower.
Their inspection found significant decay in the structural and non-structural
wood members of the tower, and they recommended that the tower be closed to the
public and dismantled because the decayed components could not be repaired.<o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
"This is a difficult decision for us because we know how much our
visitors enjoy climbing this tower for its panoramic views of Sawyer Harbor,
Sturgeon Bay and Green Bay, but public safety is always our number one
concern," said Ben Bergey, director of the Wisconsin State Park System.<o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
The department is currently working with a number of partners to build a new
fully accessible observation tower at Peninsula State Park to replace Eagle
Tower that will be constructed in late 2018.<o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
The 75-foot tall Potawatomi tower was completed in 1932. It was financed by
an organization known as the Sawyer Commercial Club, which promoted economic
development in the Village of Sawyer, the original name for Sturgeon Bay's west
side before it was annexed in the late 1800s.<o:p></o:p><br />
"At this time there are no plans to replace the tower, but we welcome
opportunities to work with partners to provide additional recreation
opportunities at the park, which could include new observation facilities in
the future," Bergey said.<o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
Any new structure would have to meet state and federal building codes and be
fully ADA compliant and accessible.<o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
The department will begin planning deconstruction of the tower immediately
with the intention to complete it as soon as practicable.<o:p></o:p><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-82269956393862667832018-03-02T11:19:00.001-06:002018-03-02T11:19:45.366-06:00Public comments sought on waterway and wetland general permit for water quality activities<br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">The Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources is seeking public comment on a proposed waterway and wetland
general permit for certain agricultural water quality conservation activities.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">"The proposed general permit
would allow county, state, and federal agencies to implement water quality
conservation practices in agricultural settings through a streamlined
permitting process," said Amanda Minks, DNR waterway and wetland policy
coordinator.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><br /></span>
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Several activities can be covered
under the proposed general permit so long as they meet the applicable
permitting standards and include grassed waterways, filter strips, lined
waterways, grade stabilization structures, stream crossings, water and sediment
control basins, dams, sediment basins, and constructed wetlands.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><br /></span>
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">"This permit supports
conservation work done by partner agencies, including county land conservation
department, NRCS and others," Minks said.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><br /></span>
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">DNR does not anticipate this
general permit to result in a significant negative effect on the environment.
To view a copy of the draft permit or to view other information about the
Department of Natural Resources individual and general permitting process,
search the DNR website, <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwMjI4Ljg2MTMxMjMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDIyOC44NjEzMTIzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTU1MjA2JmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&100&&&http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Waterways/construction/wetlands.html">dnr.wi.gov</a><u>,</u>
for "<a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwMjI4Ljg2MTMxMjMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDIyOC44NjEzMTIzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTU1MjA2JmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/waterways/construction/wetlands.html">wetland
disturbance</a>."<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><br /></span>
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">An informational hearing is also
scheduled for Wednesday, March 21, 2-3:30 p.m. in room G09 of the State Natural
Resources Building, 101 S. Webster St., Madison. Comments can be submitted to <a href="mailto:DNRWYWRZGuidance@wisconsin.gov">DNRWYWRZGuidance@wisconsin.gov</a>
until close of business March 30.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><br /></span>
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">For more information, call Amanda
Minks at 608-264-9223 or submit written comments via U.S. mail to Amanda Minks,
DNR-WT/3, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-70577452567000132132018-02-22T18:56:00.000-06:002018-02-22T18:59:01.551-06:00U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Important Conservation Bills<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">February 16, 2018 (Washington, DC) - </span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The
House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a hearing
yesterday on the Recovering America's Wildlife Act (H.R. 4647), among other
important bills for fish, wildlife, and land conservation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recovering America's Wildlife Act was introduced on December 14,
2017 in bipartisan fashion by Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Members (CSC)
Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (NE) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI) to
provide adequate funding for the nearly 12,000 species identified as at-risk
by state fish and wildlife agencies in their State Wildlife Action Plans.
Specifically, this legislation would dedicate $1.3 billion annually in
existing funding from the royalties and fees collected from offshore and
onshore energy and mineral development on federal lands and waters towards
state-based fish and wildlife conservation efforts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">"Our nation's fish and wildlife are some of our most
valuable resources, supporting jobs, our economy and providing countless
hours of outdoor enjoyment," said Congresswoman Dingell. "I am
proud to work with Congressman Fortenberry on the Recovering America's
Wildlife Act, which compliments landmark conservation programs already in
place to help protect at-risk species before it is too late. The approaches
in this bill are proven and some of the best ways to restore and create new
habitat, and ensure future generations can enjoy our rich outdoor heritage. I
am pleased to see the Natural Resources Committee move this important
legislation forward today and will continue working with my colleagues on
both sides of the aisle to get it across the finish line."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In addition to H.R. 4647, the Committee discussed the
Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow's Needs of 2017 (H.R.
2591), introduced by CSC Vice-Chair Congressman Austin Scott (GA). This
bipartisan bill, supported by CSC leadership, would clarify that one of the
purposes of the Pittman-Robertson Fund is to extend and provide technical and
financial assistance to the states for hunter recruitment and retention efforts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bob Ziehmer, the Senior Director of Conservation for Bass Pro
Shops, testified in support of H.R. 4647 and H.R. 2591. Ziehmer, who
previously served as the Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation,
is a member of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Sustaining America's Diverse Fish and
Wildlife Resources, along with Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF)
President Jeff Crane. The panel recommended the funding approach that is
addressed in Recovering America's Wildlife Act.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">CSF applauds House Chairman Rob Bishop, Chairman Tom McClintock,
and the House Natural Resources Committee Members for their leadership in
advancing pro-sportsmen legislation in the 115<sup>th</sup> Congress. </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-46333459212029158262018-02-22T18:48:00.000-06:002018-02-22T18:48:03.491-06:00Informational Meetings for Proposed Updates to Wisconsin's Wetland Indicator Layer<div style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span lang="EN">The first step land owners, developers and
builders need to take before picking up a shovel or calling in the bulldozers
is determining whether a proposed project site is located within a wetland. A
new upgrade to the Department of Natural Resource’s interactive wetland
indicator map found at <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwMjIwLjg1NjM2NjExJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDIyMC44NTYzNjYxMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTQ5NTE4JmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hpbGloZWFkQGZyb250aWVybmV0Lm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&100&&&http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wetlands/">dnr.wi.gov</a>
will make it easier to determine if a project has the potential to impact
wetlands.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span lang="EN">“The advantage of this new upgrade is to
target potential wetlands on a land owner’s property to avoid any inadvertent
wetlands disturbance during development and avoid unnecessary wetland
delineation costs,” says Amanda Minks, DNR Waterway and Wetland Policy
Coordinator.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span lang="EN">Minks said the DNR has been working with
the National Resource Conservation Service to integrate updated soil
information, field reporting and digital topography tools to its current map,
which is referred to as the pink layer, so that the agency can provide users
with the most comprehensive tool possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span lang="EN">If wetland impacts are possible, state law
requires a wetland delineation to confirm wetland impacts and determine the
amount of the potential impact. The newly upgraded tool will allow users to
target areas at a more refined scale, which can help avoid or minimize wetland
impacts and determine the appropriate regulatory process for projects.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span lang="EN">To preview the updated system to potential
users, the department is hosting two hour-long informational meetings on
Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 10:00 a.m., at the Green Bay Service Center, and
Friday, March 9, 2018, 2 p.m., in room G09 at the DNR Central Office, 101 S.
Webster, in Madison.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span lang="EN">“We want to give our potential users an
opportunity to experience the changes before we release the final upgrade to
the public in late spring this year so they will better understand the changes
and how to use the layer,” Minks said.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span lang="EN">Anyone interested in learning more about
wetland indicators can visit the DNR’s website (dnr.wi.gov) to read more about
recognizing indicators and view informational videos about the steps toward
ensuring building projects start off on the right track. Questions
or comments can also be emailed directly to Amanda Minks at <a href="mailto:Amanda.Minks@Wisconsin.gov">Amanda.Minks@Wisconsin.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-35970845097556482092018-02-16T11:08:00.000-06:002018-02-16T11:08:32.685-06:00Making Waves: Battle for the Great Lakes Film Screening and Talk<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt;">
February 15, 2018</div>
<o:p></o:p><br />
By Tim Campbell and Marie Zhuikov<o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
Join Tim Campbell, aquatic invasive species outreach specialist for
UW-Extension and Wisconsin Sea Grant, for a free screening of the two-hour
documentary, “<a href="http://www.makingwavesdocumentary.com/">Making Waves:
Battle for the Great Lakes</a>,” followed by a short question-and-answer
session. The screening will take place at 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Friday, March 9, at
the <a href="http://lakesuperiorreserve.org/venue/lake-superior-estuarium/">Lake
Superior Estuarium</a> on Barker’s Island in Superior (3 Marina Drive).<br />
<br />
The film takes viewers below the surface of the world’s largest freshwater
ecosystem, and into the middle of a complex web of interactions and changes.
For over a century, non-native plants, fish and invertebrates have been
silently invading the Great Lakes and are transforming the ecosystem from top
to bottom, threatening ecological diversity and local economies. <o:p></o:p><br />
Making Waves chronicles the path of this invasion to the present day. The
filmmakers join researchers on the front lines as they work to understand
invasive species and to restore native species in an effort to prevent a
biological takeover of the Great Lakes.<o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
The screening is sponsored by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research
Reserve.<o:p></o:p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-86875716720839742412018-02-16T10:47:00.000-06:002018-02-16T10:47:30.207-06:00INVASIVE BLOODY RED SHRIMP FOUND IN LAKE SUPERIOR<br /><img align="right" alt="Bloody Red Shrimp" height="262" src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WIDNR/2018/02/1792871/bloodyredshrimpnoaa_original.jpg" title="BloodyRedShrimp" v:shapes="_x0000_s1026" width="400" />MADISON, Wisc.—A single specimen
of the bloody red shrimp (Hemimysis anomala) has been detected in the Lower St.
Louis River near Allouez Bay, Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources (WDNR) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced
today. Sweep net samples were processed and taxonomic identification
completed by Service staff and Badger Technical Services in January
2018.[WRS-D1] This is the first detection of the species in Lake
Superior, which was collected as part of annual sampling done by the Service.<br />
<br />
<span lang="EN">“While the collection of a single
individual shrimp suggests this species is not abundant or widespread, it’s a
disappointing detection. While the impacts on other Great Lakes are
currently unknown, we still want to be cautious about how we approach the
management of this species,” said Jeremy Bates, Early Detection and Rapid
Response Coordinator with the WDNR. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN">Bloody red shrimp was first
reported in 2006 in Lake Ontario and Lake Michigan, and is already documented
in all other Great Lakes. The species, like other invasive species, are
known to reproduce and spread, ultimately degrading habitat, out-competing
native species and short-circuiting food webs.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN">“Early detection is crucial to
effectively managing invasive animals before they gain a foothold in the
environment,” said Amy McGovern, Midwest Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordinator
for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “The discovery of a bloody red shrimp
in Lake Superior is a testament to the ongoing importance of the Great Lakes
Early Detection and Monitoring Program.”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN">The Service will continue
targeted sampling for bloody red shrimp and other annual AIS sampling
throughout the Great Lakes as part of the Great Lakes Early Detection and
Monitoring Program. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN">Boaters and anglers in Wisconsin
are asked to do their part to make sure aquatic invasive species (AIS) don’t
move to inland waters by taking the following preventive measures:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Inspect
and thoroughly clean equipment and clothing<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Remove
aquatic plants and debris from boats and equipment<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Drain
water from live wells and bilge compartments before leaving the waterway<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Transport
your catch on ice<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-8192839809987769392018-02-09T10:26:00.000-06:002018-02-09T10:26:31.616-06:00Public meetings set for mid-February and early March to update sturgeon management plan<b>OSHKOSH, Wis. -</b> Wisconsin's oldest fish species - lake sturgeon present when dinosaurs roamed the earth - is set for an updated management plan. Sturgeon lovers can help shape that plan by attending one of eight public meetings statewide in mid-February and early-March.<br />
<br />
"Wisconsin's sturgeon team is in the early stages of a process to update the sturgeon management plan and we want to hear from anglers and others interested in sturgeon," says Ryan Koenigs, the sturgeon biologist who leads the Department of Natural Resources sturgeon team. "These meetings provide people an opportunity to comment on the state's sturgeon management program and will set the stage for development of the plan."<br />
<br />
Sturgeon facts and history<br />
<br />
Lake sturgeon are currently managed under guidance from the 2000 Lake Sturgeon Management Plan. An updated plan will allow DNR staff and partners to continue to build on the previous plan's success, set new goals, and include management strategies for both lake sturgeon and shovelnose sturgeon management. It is important to note that the previous plan did not include shovelnose sturgeon.<br />
<br />
Public meeting dates, locations and starting times are listed below:<br />
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• Tuesday, Feb. 20 - Eau Claire, 6:30 p.m., DNR Eau Claire Service Center, 1300 W. Clairemont Ave.;<br />
• Tuesday, Feb. 20 - Fitchburg, 6:30 p.m., DNR Fitchburg Service Center, 3911 Fish Hatchery Road;<br />
• Tuesday, Feb. 20 - Webster, 6:30 p.m., Larsen Family Public Library, 7401 W. Main St.;<br />
• Wednesday, Feb. 21 - La Crosse, 6:30 p.m. DNR La Crosse Service Center, 3550 Mormon Coulee Road;<br />
• Wednesday, Feb. 21 - Oshkosh, 6:30 p.m., Coughlin Building, Conference rooms A and B, 625 E County Road Y;<br />
• Wednesday, Feb. 21 - Park Falls, 6 p.m. Public Library, 410 Division St.;<br />
• Tuesday, March 6 - Ashland, 6 p.m. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, 2100 Beaser Ave.; and<br />
• Tuesday, March 6 - Oconto, 6 p.m., Oconto City Hall, 1210 Main St.<br />
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There also will be future opportunities for people to comment online, and materials prepared for the meetings will be posted online as they become available.<br />
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Wisconsin has long been regarded as a national and international leader in sturgeon protection, restoration and research - a reputation built since DNR began regulating sturgeon harvest on the Winnebago system in 1903.<br />
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Wisconsin offers a hook-and-line season on multiple major rivers with healthy, growing populations and boasts the world's largest self-sustaining population of lake sturgeon. In locations where sturgeon populations are not as strong, DNR and partners are working to rebuild sturgeon populations.<br />
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For more information regarding sturgeon management, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword "sturgeon."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-59396647206974261612018-01-10T18:35:00.000-06:002018-01-10T18:53:59.374-06:00Attention Winnebago System Sturgeon Spearing Enthusiasts:<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The 2018 sturgeon spearing season on Lake Winnebago and
the Upriver Lakes is only a little over a month away, starting on Saturday
February 10. We've experienced some very cold weather the last few weeks
and have some pretty thick ice developed throughout the system. In fact,
some of the local fishing clubs and conservation groups have already put out
their tree lines and are now maintaining access points and plowed
roads. From what I've heard, Lake Winnebago is pretty rough though and
there are quite a few cracks, so be sure to use caution and remember no ice is
every 100% safe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Many spearers are starting to wonder about water clarity
so we had one of our technicians check clarity in a couple of locations today
(January 8). Attached is a map of where he checked clarity and what
visibility was. In the locations checked, clarity ranged from 7.5-10.5'
with quite a bit of variability. This is a very small sample size, but it
appears that clarity is not great at this point in time. Hopefully things
will improve a bit over the next month. We will be checking clarity again
during the week leading up to the season and I will be sure to send out that
update once it becomes available.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I also have attached a copy of the spearing rules and
regulations for the 2018 season. I hope everyone had a happy holiday
season and I look forward to the month of anticipation that lies ahead
between now and February 10!</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-84341705088783527362017-12-21T15:18:00.000-06:002017-12-21T15:18:12.914-06:00Wisconsin Outdoor Report December 21, 2017<span style="color: #333333; font-family: verdana, arial; font-size: 16px;">Snow is piling up on properties in northern Wisconsin, but has been melting away in southern counties. The Brule River State Forest is grooming cross-country ski trails after an additional 2-3 inches of snow brought their total to around 10 inches. The Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest is also packing trails for skiers but still has not been able to set tracks. Trails have also been groomed at Newport, Peninsula and Potawatomi state parks in Door County but most of the southern half of the state has no snow cover. A couple more northern counties have opened or partially opened snowmobile trails but conditions are only fair to poor on the Wisconsin Department of Tourism's </span><a href="http://www.travelwisconsin.com/snow_report.aspx" style="color: #6699ff; font-family: verdana, arial; font-size: 16px;" target="_blank"">Snow Conditions Report</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: verdana, arial; font-size: 16px;"> (exit DNR).</span><br />
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In the north, many smaller lakes have 4 to 6 inches of ice, but some of the larger lakes just froze up completely in the last week and have only 1 to 4 inches of ice. There is a fair amount of snow on the ice which is leading to slush and inconsistent ice underneath. People should be very careful if they venture out to fish. Anglers finding good ice were catching bluegills in shallow green weeds and crappies a little deeper over flats or near cribs. Walleye anglers are catching walleyes on small minnows set under tip ups on the outside edges of weed beds. Pike action on tip ups has been slower than average.</div>
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Southern areas that had been forecast to get several inches of snow this week, will likely now only see a dusting. This means easy access for those looking to get out on a hike this coming week. The last firearm deer hunt is just around the corner in the Farmland Zone--the Holiday hunt runs from Dec. 24-Jan. 1 and is an antlerless only hunt. One last reminder for pheasant hunters: the state game farm will be releasing an additional 1,500 birds on five wildlife areas prior to the holidays for some late season hunting.</div>
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There are many mammals moving around, with tracks of grey wolves, fisher, coyotes, and even a black bear were seen around Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area.</div>
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Rough-legged hawks have been observed recently in the valleys of Crawford and Vernon counties stocking up on rodents before the coming freeze. These large raptors get their name from their furry-looking legs, which are thoroughly covered to the toes with soft feathers. They breed in the Arctic tundra, but winter primarily in the lower 48 states, where they hunt small mammals on open fields.</div>
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Eagles are starting to move in to the Prairie du Sac area and can frequently be seen hunting the Wisconsin River. Other migrants have been seen along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Milwaukee, with scaup, goldeneye, mergansers and even a handful of scoters, long-tailed ducks and harlequin ducks being seen on occasion. The snowy owl count continues to sit at 173 across 57 of Wisconsin's 72 counties as of December 13.</div>
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<img alt="Amnicon Falls will host a New Year Eve candlelight hike with candles leading up to the histoic Horton bride offer views of thee waterfalls. - Photo credit: DNR" class="goBig" id="gB1-7783235" src="https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/events/images/winter/amnicon_candlelight.jpg" style="cursor: zoom-in; max-width: 680px; padding-bottom: 10px; text-align: center; width: 475.188px;" /><br />Amnicon Falls will host a New Year Eve candlelight hike with candles leading up to the histoic Horton bride offer views of thee waterfalls.<span class="capPC" style="color: #999999; display: block; font-size: 11.52px; line-height: 17.28px; margin-top: 5px;">Photo credit: DNR Kevin Feind</span></div>
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Ring in the New Year with a <a href="https://dnr.wi.gov/calendar/events/parks/?id=8940" style="color: #6699ff;" target="" title="">New Year's Eve candlelight hike</a> at Amnicon Falls State Park and then start the New Year off on the right foot by taking part in any of 17 <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/news/Weekly/article/?id=4137" style="color: #6699ff;" target="" title="">First Day Hikes</a> that will be held at Wisconsin State Park System properties across the state. And get ready for other candlelight events that will begin the first weekend in January with more than <a href="https://dnr.wi.gov/news/Weekly/article/?id=4130" style="color: #6699ff;" target="" title="">35 events</a> running through early March.</div>
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<b>Superior DNR Service Center area</b></div>
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<img alt="A snowy scene along the Brule River. - Photo credit: DNR" class="goBig" id="gB0-5600664" src="https://dnr.wi.gov/images/outdoorreport/20171221_brule_river.jpg" style="cursor: zoom-in; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 336px;" /><br />A snowy scene along the Brule River.<span class="capPC" style="color: #999999; display: block; font-size: 11.52px; line-height: 17.28px; margin-top: 5px;">Photo credit: DNR</span></div>
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<b>Brule River State Forest</b> - Happy Winter Solstice! The calendar says Dec. 21 is the first day of winter, but it has looked like winter here for a while now. The area received an additional 2-3 inches of snow the night of Dec. 20, bringing the total on the ground to about 10 inches. The After Hours cross-country ski trails are open and being groomed after this new snowfall. Conditions are good. Trail conditions are kept up to date on skinnyski.com and norwiski.com. Last week temperatures were above freezing, but the temperatures for the weekend are going to be frigid. On Christmas Day, the high temperature is forecast to be at or just below zero. It will definitely be a white Christmas in the Brule River Valley this year. - Diane Gobin, visitor services associate</div>
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<b>Pattison State Park</b> - The Pattison State Park Ski Trail was groomed Dec. 20 but track for classic skiing was not laid due to lacking a consistent smooth base. There will be a candlelight hike at Amnicon Falls State Park on New Year's Eve from 4-8 p.m. It is a free event, but a vehicle admission sticker is required. The Friends of Pattison and Amnicon Falls State Parks will be having hot cocoa, cider, and s'mores to enjoy. - Kevin Feind, property supervisor</div>
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<b>Hayward DNR Service Center area</b></div>
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<b>Sawyer County</b> - Most smaller lakes have 4 to 6 inches of good ice, but some of the larger lakes just froze up completely in the last week and have 1 to 4 inches of ice. There is a fair amount of snow on the ice which is leading to slush and inconsistent ice underneath. People should be very careful if they venture out to fish. Anglers finding good ice have found the fishing good. Bluegill were biting well both in shallow green weeds (5-10 feet of water) and off of deeper cribs. Walleye are taking minnows on tip-ups on the outside edges of weed beds in 10 to 20 feet of water. Pike action on tip ups has been slower than average, but that might point to good pike fishing in the near future. Pike never seem to stay inactive for long in the winter and can typically be caught in 5-15 feet of water, particularly where there are weeds. - Max Wolter, fisheries biologist, Hayward</div>
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<b>Spooner DNR Service Center area</b></div>
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<b><a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/wildlife_areas/crex.htm" style="color: #6699ff;">Crex Meadows State Wildlife</a></b> - Birds are very scarce now in the Grantsburg Area. Recent cold weather and snow have forced most of the remaining migrants out of the area, leaving only the winter inhabitants. There were still a few water birds around this week, including Canada geese, trumpeter swans, mallards, and an American wigeon. Highlights this week were the snowy owls (one spotted on Main Dike Road), red crossbills, and common redpolls. A few large groups of common ravens and wild turkeys were seen over the weekend, as well as a large group of rock pigeons. There were many mammals moving around within the last week as well. Tracks of grey wolves, fisher, coyotes, and even a black bear were seen around Crex Meadows. - Lauren Finch, wildlife educator</div>
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<b>Park Falls DNR Service Center area</b></div>
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<b>Price County</b> - Ice development is coming along very slowly on area lakes. Some lakes have 4-6 inches of ice while others have less than 1 inch in spots. Last week's cold spell did not put on as much ice as anticipated. This week's snowfall will insulate the ice and slow any development that is taking place. Extreme caution should be used when venturing out onto the ice. Anglers that have been getting out in the Park Falls area are catching fish. Bluegills are biting in 4-7 feet of water on small jigs with spikes. Crappies are being found a little deeper over flats or near cribs. Minnows with slip bobbers are working well for them. Walleye anglers are catching walleyes in 3 to 6 feet of water on small minnows set under tip ups. Every day has been different as far as action. Somedays they are biting well, somedays they have been very picky. It has been dependent on the weather fronts pushing through. - Chad Leanna, fisheries technician, Park Falls</div>
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<b>Flambeau River State Forest</b> - The Flambeau Hills Cross Country Ski Trail has been packed several times in preparation for setting track. There is a base setting up and the snow in the forecast and the cold temperatures will certainly add to that base. The trail is open for skate skiing. Weather pending, the trail will be packed again on Saturday Dec. 23 and groomed the first week of the new year. The snowmobile trail has been groomed and is in use. Hiking trails are open throughout the Forest. As the snow depth mounts, you may only have access with snowshoes. The snow depth is about 7 inches with more in the forecast. Dabbles of ice are flowing down the Flambeau river and the Lake of the Pines and Connors Lake have about 3 inches of ice and a little more along the edges. This Wisconsin winter is going to be a shock for the 30 Kentucky elk and calves released July 6 in the forest. They were originally trapped in 40, 50, and 60 degree Kentucky January weather. However, they're "hard wired" and adapted for the cold. The originator elk for the Kentucky herd came from out west, where subzero cold and blowing snow is common place. Though many of these imports have had it easy they do have the "equipment" to adapt. An elk's winter coat has even greater insulation than a white-tail's winter coat. There are eight timber sales occurring throughout the forest. There will be more starting after the New Year. The weather forecast for the weekend indicates Friday will be mostly cloudy, with a high of 26 and low of 7. Saturday, mostly sunny with a high of 12 and a low of 2. Sunday is forecasted to be mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and a high of 12 and low of -8. Christmas Day will be partly sunny and cold, with a high near -2 and a low of -13. Lake of the Pines Campground and Connors Lake Campground are closed for the season. - Diane Stowell, forestry technician advanced and visitor services associate</div>
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<b>Woodruff DNR Service Center area</b></div>
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<b>Oneida County</b> - Anglers have been on the ice for the last couple weeks. Some early reports are that some folks are catching walleyes of decent size. Ice conditions are still variable up here. It's been cold, in the teens, but the amount of steady snow we've had hasn't been the best for making good ice. People are reporting anywhere from 2-8 inches or so depending on lake (smaller lakes tending to have more); however, anybody going out should still exercise caution. - Hadley Boehm, fisheries biologist, Woodruff</div>
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<strong>Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest</strong> - Cross-country ski trails were groomed Dec. 19. All trails have been packed with the groomer but track has not been set. McNaughton has no bare spots but a wet area on the Red/Skaters loop just after leaving the trailhead. Escanaba and Madeline trails have all loops packed with the groomer. Raven Trail is packed with no bare spots but still thin under the conifers on the Red loop by "Hemlock hill" and by Hemlock lake. - Tony Martinez, parks and recreation specialist</div>
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<b>Peshtigo DNR Service Center area</b></div>
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<strong>Marinette County</strong> - About 8-10 inches of snow fell late last week. Warm weather followed and reduced the depth to about 6 inches. More snow is predicted for this week. Some snowmobile trails have been groomed, but remain closed. Ice fisherman have been testing the ice on area lakes. Ice conditions are poor on a number of area lakes with only a couple of inches of ice covered by slush and snow. Some fisherman have reported 5 inches of ice on portions of Lake Noquebay. No permanent shacks have been seen on lakes just yet. The last rifle hunt is just around the corner for the Farmland Zone of the county--the Holiday hunt runs from Dec. 24-Jan. 1 and is an antlerless only hunt. All hunters are reminded to wear blaze orange/pink. Snowy owls have been spotted in southern portions of the county near the Peshtigo River and the bay of Green Bay. - Aaron McCullough, wildlife technician, Wausaukee</div>
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<strong>Newport State Park</strong> - There is about 8 inches of new snow. Trails have been groomed for cross country and skate skiing. We ask hikers and those with snow shoes to please stay off of the tracks. More snow is in the forecast for next week, so conditions could change rapidly. - Beth Bartoli, naturalist</div>
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<b>Peninsula State Park</b> - The Blue, Purple, Orange, Red and Yellow cross-country ski trails have been groomed and are in good condition. There are some bare spots and the hills on the Purple Loop are more poor than good due to the rocks. There are small bare spots in the more heavily wooded areas. Reminder: Hiking, snowshoeing, fat tire bikes and pets are not allowed on snow covered ski trails. The sledding hill is currently closed; when it opens only tubes and plastic sleds can be used on the sledding hill. - Jessica Doell, visitor services associate</div>
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<b>Potawatomi State Park</b> - The park received about 10 inches of snow on Dec. 13. All ski trails have been tracked. Classic trails are in fair condition since the warm temperatures have caused the tracks to sink to the base of trail in a few spots. The skate skiing trails are in good condition. More snow predicted later this week will improve trails now that there is a base. Please remember that hiking, biking, and pets are not permitted on ski trails when snow-covered. Please see the Potawatomi winter use map [PDF] for trails open to winter hiking and snowshoeing. Bikes may be ridden on park roadways. - Jaclyn Moeri, visitor services associate</div>
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<b>Waupaca County</b> - Deer have been getting very active during daylight hours. Should be a good opportunity for those who chose to hunt during the holiday hunt. Almost all area lakes iced over, a few people out fishing - have no report on their success. We only had a couple inches of snow on the ground and it got to 40 degrees today. One can only assume there are no trails open. - Karl Kramer, wildlife technician, Wautoma</div>
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<strong>Waushara County</strong> - The area was looking forward to getting some decent snow for Christmas, but now it looks like we will just receive a nice light covering to whiten things back up. That means that the Ice Age Trail will be pretty easy to access for some hiking and other state lands for the upcoming Holiday Hunt. Be prepared to bundle up though as later this weekend the temperatures are about to plummet. Make sure to have some extra layers and be careful when venturing out, the temperatures being forecasted are enough to cause frostbite and hypothermia if out in the cold for too long and not prepared for it. Remember to make a plan and stick to that plan and always let someone know when you plan to be back and where you plan to go! The ice has done OK in the warmup, but still is nowhere near completely safe (as no ice ever is), but the cold will be making more ice every day and ice fishing has been pretty decent as of late. Take care and have a great Holiday. Use this time to get out and enjoy the frigid temps with family! - Ben Mott, conservation warden, Wautoma</div>
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<b>Milwaukee County</b> - With the warm winter weather, most of our waterways are currently free of ice. However, we should see cold and snow over Christmas weekend, with more ice cover on our inland lakes and ponds. Our winter migrants are in Milwaukee again, with an abundance of scaup, goldeneye and mergansers, and even a handful of scoters, long-tailed ducks and harlequin ducks being seen on occasion. As of Dec. 13, an estimated 173 Snowy Owls have been tallied across 57 of Wisconsin's 72 counties. Check out the map of recent sightings here. This total puts us on track for one of the largest irruptions in recent years. Visit the snowy owl page at the DNR website for more information. There are antlerless deer bonus carcass tags available for purchase across the state, including in Milwaukee County, and now is the time to take advantage of our archery deer season, which runs through Jan. 31 within our metro subunits and Jan. 8 in the rest of the state. If you already harvested an antlerless deer, you can visit the DNR website to see where in the state additional antlerless carcass tags are available. You can also visit the department website for updated deer harvest information across the state. - Dianne Robinson, wildlife biologist, Milwaukee</div>
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<b>Kettle Moraine State Forest, Lapham Peak Unit</b> - The man-made ski trail was groomed Dec. 19 and was in good shape after the grooming. Warm temps will soften the trail as the day goes on. Lights will be on until 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Please no hiking on any of the man-made snow, the most damage from hikers occurs with soft snow. - Jay Abts, ranger</div>
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<b>Columbia County</b> - Snow enthusiasts are still impatiently waiting to get out and enjoy the outdoors. What little snow we had on the ground has mostly melted away in the past few days. Most waterbodies have some level of ice on them and some brave souls have ventured out at Whalen's Grade at Lake Wisconsin and other early ice areas. With the warm temps, animals like raccoons and skunks have been active and moving around more than normal for this time of year. Eagles are starting to move in to the Prairie du Sac area and can frequently be seen hunting the Wisconsin River. Hundreds of cranes were staging in Lewiston and Newport townships at the end of last week and will likely stick around for a bit yet. Hunters at the Mud Lake Wildlife Area between Rio and Poynette are in for a holiday treat - a last 'stocking' of pheasants will occur just before the holidays. Enjoy the rest of the pheasant season! - Sara Kehrli, wildlife biologist, Poynette</div>
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<b>Vernon County</b> - Rough-legged hawks are being observed repeatedly in the area. These large buteos breed in the Arctic tundra and migrate to and winter primarily in the lower 48 states. They feed mainly on small rodents and often hunt for them by facing into the wind and hovering above a grassy field before diving down on the unsuspecting prey. Deep snow cover tends to push the birds farther south. Rough-legged hawks get their name from their furry-looking legs, which are thoroughly covered to the toes with soft feathers. The ferruginous hawk and golden eagle are the only other American raptors that have legs feathered all the way to the toes. For a raptor, rough-legged hawks have relatively small feet and bills. In flight, rough-legged hawks display long, rounded wings, smooth, shallow wingbeats, primary feathers with very pale undersides, and square, dark wrists or carpal patches. These strikingly beautiful birds are often encountered on the open ridgetops or wide valleys in Crawford and Vernon counties. - Dave Matheys, wildlife biologist, Viroqua</div>
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<b>Lake Wissota State Park</b> - Species of birds seen or heard include: ravens, black capped chickadees, phoebes, northern juncos, pileated woodpeckers, barred owls and bald eagles. The campground is closed for the winter season. Ice anglers should be thinking about 'gearing up' as first ice has formed in the bays adjacent to the park. Cross country skiers are anxiously waiting additional snowfall as there has not been enough to groom the trails yet.- Dave Hladilek, park manager</div>
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<b>Buckhorn State Park</b> - The trail into the new campground is open for dog walking and is packed when there is enough snow. Mark your calendar for the First Day Hike from 1-3 p.m. on Jan. 1. Meet at the South shelter parking lot to hike or snowshoe. Hot chocolate and cookies after the hike! Bow hunting is happening in the park and wildlife areas until Jan. 7. There is no holiday hunt in the surrounding area. Pets are not allowed on the ski trails when they are groomed. - Heather Wolf, park manager</div>
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<b>Roche-A-Cri State Park</b> - The stairway is not maintained in winter and can be icy; it is open from 6 a.m. to sunset. . Bow hunting continues to Jan. 7. All other hunting/trapping is now closed. - Heather Wolf, park manager</div>
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MADISON - A record 881,977 walleye were stocked in key Wisconsin waters this past year as state, private and tribal hatcheries continued to put Wisconsin Walleye Initiative funding to work for anglers, state fisheries officials said.</h4>
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"We're very pleased that the investment made to hatcheries through the Wisconsin Walleye Initiative and the hard work of our fisheries crews and our partners are once again paying off for Wisconsin anglers," says Justine Hasz, fisheries director for the Department of Natural Resources.</div>
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<img alt="State fish crews collecting extended growth walleye from the Art Oehmcke State Fish Hatchery near Woodruff. - Photo Credit: DNR" class="goBig" id="gB0-2201323" src="https://dnr.wi.gov/images/news/2017/20171212_walleye.jpg" style="cursor: zoom-in; max-width: 680px; padding-bottom: 10px; text-align: center; width: 475.188px;" /><br />State fish crews collecting extended growth walleye from the Art Oehmcke State Fish Hatchery near Woodruff.<br />Photo Credit: DNR</div>
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The initiative, proposed by Gov. Scott Walker with the 2013-15 biennium budget and approved for continuation through the 2017-19 budget, has paid to upgrade state hatcheries and provided extra operating funds needed to keep fish on site longer and feed them minnows. The initiative also provided grants to upgrade three tribal hatcheries and six private facilities to meet the stocking demand statewide.</div>
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"We stocked a record number of fish again, meeting the need identified by fisheries biologists and we're poised to meet the needs long into the future for walleye stocking using public and private partnerships," says Dave Giehtbrock, DNR fisheries culture section chief.</div>
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Natural reproduction accounts for more than 80 percent of the walleye caught in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Walleye Initiative is part of DNR's overall management strategy to help restore naturally reproducing populations of walleye in lakes that formerly supported naturally reproducing populations and improve walleye numbers in lakes that need regular stocking to maintain good fisheries.</div>
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While stocking the larger, extended growth fingerlings makes sense in some lakes, DNR also stocks about 1.4 million small fingerlings each year, and works with several cooperators to stock walleye fry into several bodies of water. DNR fisheries biologists develop stocking plans for the different sized fish based on specific lake conditions; in some lakes the smaller fish perform very well and are more cost effective than the larger fish.</div>
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In the last year before the launch of the Wisconsin Walleye Initiative, DNR stocked 142,121 extended growth walleye. Since the initiative began, DNR has stocked 455,307 large fingerlings in 2013, 719,670 fish in 2014, 760,969 fish stocked in 133 waters in 2015 and 797,815 in 2016.</div>
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Those totals include the contributions from tribal and private hatcheries. In 2017, 177,891 fish came from private and tribal hatcheries.</div>
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Walleye are a favorite quarry for Wisconsin anglers and boost the economy by driving expenditures for lodging, dining, retail purchases, guided trips and tournament participation among other things. Wisconsin remains one of the top three fishing destinations in the U.S. with resident and nonresident anglers generating an economic impact of nearly $2.3 billion per year, according to the American Sportfishing Association.</div>
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To learn more, visit the DNR website, <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/" style="color: #6699ff;">dnr.wi.gov</a>, and search "<a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/outreach/walleyeinitiative.html" style="color: #6699ff;">Wisconsin Walleye Initiative</a>."</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-48240383664513278792017-08-14T10:04:00.003-05:002017-08-14T10:06:00.545-05:00Conservation Wardens Need Your Help!<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">
<b><u>Assembly
Bill 411 Seriously Undermines Fish and Game Enforcement</u></b></div>
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Assembly Bill 411 threatens the ability of Conservation Wardens to
effectively enforce hunting, fishing and trapping regulations on the 80% of
Wisconsin that is privately owned.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Under current law any law enforcement officer including conservation
wardens has the authority to enter open fields of private land to assure
compliance with laws. They <b>do not</b>
have authority to enter buildings or areas near buildings.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Wardens need the authority to enter open fields to assure that
individuals hunting, fishing or trapping have the appropriate licenses and
stamps to hunt, fish or trap and to assure that individuals on private land are
complying with all hunting, fishing and trapping regulations.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Fish and wildlife are owned by
the public and unless conservation wardens are allowed to go onto the open
fields of private land to enforce hunting, fishing and trapping regulations,
fish and game on that property from a practical standpoint becomes private.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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There should be the same fish and game regulation enforcement on
private lands as public lands.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Support
your local Conservation Warden<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Ask your State Senator and State Representative to Vote NO on Assembly
Bill 411.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Go to the legislative website first page to find out how to contact
your legislators: <a href="http://www.legis.wisconsin.gov/"><span style="color: red;">www.legis.wisconsin.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Source: Wisconsin Wildlife
Federation’s</b> - <i><u>Wisconservation</u></i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">By Marie Zhuikov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">As prior researchers have demonstrated,
Wisconsin Sea Grant researchers further confirm that the tiny quagga mussel has
an outsize impact on Lake Michigan. What’s novel about the study team’s work is
the exploration of the age-old biological truth: what goes in must come out.
They found the invasive mussels’ sheer numbers and feeding efficiency are
changing the lake’s ecosystem dynamics. Perhaps the climate, as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnzGSi09Cg_EP1voE-PWgXxrW48WKa_wrADFdI7YEiJf6-zBMdJbhh4DGatyo00Zdoly2DegBiMD0b0MYyCDqNzn2aNPzFOPwlSd6tM4uJ5tI1cCMTw0rTSaElSZmGZh-aqFDwmbwLoG0H/s1600/mussels.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="274" data-original-width="225" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnzGSi09Cg_EP1voE-PWgXxrW48WKa_wrADFdI7YEiJf6-zBMdJbhh4DGatyo00Zdoly2DegBiMD0b0MYyCDqNzn2aNPzFOPwlSd6tM4uJ5tI1cCMTw0rTSaElSZmGZh-aqFDwmbwLoG0H/s200/mussels.jpg" width="164" /></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Laodong Guo and his graduate student Stephen
DeVilbiss, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, looked at the
impacts of quagga mussels from an aquatic chemist’s point of view in a paper
published this year in the <a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0380133017300436">Journal
of Great Lakes Research</a>. They took measurements in Lake Michigan and
collected mussels from the lake. They brought the mussels into the lab to
assess filtration and excretion rates, and the type of things excreted to
better understand their role in the lake’s carbon cycle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The researchers found that the mussels are
highly efficient; each one can filter up to 578 gallons of water every year,
with younger, smaller mussels pumping more efficiently. In addition to feces,
the mussels excrete dissolved nitrogen and phosphorus, and they “breathe” out
carbon dioxide into the water -- so much carbon dioxide, in fact, that it could
impact the climate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">“There are so many mussels that the carbon
dioxide they release into the water, which gets into the air, may add to the
problem of global warming,” Guo said. “Normally, in places like the ocean
environment, the water absorbs carbon dioxide. However, Lake Michigan is
somewhat oversaturated with carbon dioxide because of the quagga mussels. We
need to look at whether this is causing acidification in the lake.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Estimates of the number of quagga mussels in
Lake Michigan by NOAA researchers range from 750 to 950 trillion. More
information about how quagga mussels are impacting carbon dioxide dynamics in
Lake Michigan and other Great Lakes can be found in a paper Guo and his
postdoc, Peng Lin, published last year in Nature’s <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/srep39078">Scientific Reports</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Another impact the researchers found from
their field studies is that quagga mussels are changing the way phosphorous is
cycled in the lake. Normally, the amount of phosphorous, a vital nutrient
needed for diatoms and other species important in the food web, rises during
the winter when it is released from particulate matter resuspended from coastal
sediment during storm events and turbulence. The sediment then gets transported
from shallow areas to deeper regions in the lake.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">“Because quagga mussels carpet the bottom of
the lake, the resuspension of phosphorus during winter and during storms is
less than it used to be,” Guo said. “When we compare data from<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">before and after the invasion of the quagga
mussels, we find there’s only about one third to less than half of the amount
of total phosphorus present in the winter water column.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Guo thinks these findings will be useful for
fishery and environmental managers and Great Lakes researchers. He plans
further investigations into how the mussels are impacting the lake’s nutrient
and carbon cycling. “It’s kind of unbelievable how the vast numbers of tiny
quagga mussels are changing Lake Michigan,” Guo said.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211080669367394514.post-36164281841305827192017-07-14T15:33:00.002-05:002017-07-14T15:33:24.702-05:00Stalking a Fish Virus<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Wisconsin Sea Grant research team tracks the location of the
deadly viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By Aaron R. Conklin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First, they developed the test. Now they’re using it to
track a stealthy, fish-killing virus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In 2013, Tony Goldberg, a UW-Madison professor of epidemiology,
and Kathy Toohey-Kurth, a virologist at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic
Laboratory, used funding from Wisconsin Sea Grant to lead a team that created a
quick and accurate test for viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSV), a deadly
disease that attacks the internal organs of fish, leading to bloody and
large-scale fish kills. Over the past year—again with support from Wisconsin
Sea Grant--Goldberg and his research team have ventured into the rivers and
streams of Wisconsin, from the Apostle Islands to Janesville and the
Wisconsin-Illinois border, working with the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources to collecting fish samples to test and track the virus’s current
locations and movement among fish populations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The goal? Developing an effective management strategy to
contain VHSV.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“If we catch wildlife diseases early, there’s a lot we can
do about them,” said Goldberg. “There’s a window where you can intervene and be
adaptive and smart and prevent or even get rid of some diseases with really careful
management. VHSV will not be the last fish disease to plague Wisconsin. If we
do this exercise and are effective with it, we have a test case, an action plan
for the future.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Taking steps toward that plan has involved a substantial
amount of fish sampling and laboratory work. Last fall, Goldberg’s team
collected samples from several thousand fish across most of Wisconsin’s major
geologic zones. Whitney Thiel, a graduate student in UW-Madison’s
freshwater and marine sciences program, has spent the intervening months
performing enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) tests on the scores of
fish samples, generating data on the fishes’ antibody levels, which rise in
response to an exposure to diseases like VHSV.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The data will help the team solve the project’s biggest
mystery—finding the specific cutoff point between negative (never exposed to
VHSV) and positive (exposed to VHSV) fish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“This test has never been applied to many of these fish
species before,” explained Goldberg. “Once we’re able to say what
proportion of fish in a lake are serologically positive or negative, that will
tell us where in Wisconsin fish have an immunity to the virus.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That’s critically important information to have,
particularly for fisheries managers. VHSV is particularly insidious. Past
research (including Goldberg’s) indicates that it can lie dormant in fish
population for years, a lurking threat in the absence of visible fish kills.
Goldberg studied freshwater drum in Lake Winnebago, using the test his team
developed to discover that the fish were maintaining the virus at low levels.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“We know from experience that if you have a naïve population
and expose them to the virus for the first time, it’s bad--you get fish kills,”
explained Goldberg. “If we have areas where there are a lot of positive
fish, we would want to make sure we didn’t move fish out of there into other
areas. If we know our fish hatcheries are free of the virus, we might want to
stock fish preferentially into lakes that don’t have the virus so they don’t
all die and we don’t waste our money.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Researchers still don’t know how VHSV manages to persist
within lakes. Several possible explanations exist, including the fish shedding
the virus during spawning. One of Goldberg’s colleagues at Michigan State
University, Mohamed Faisal, recently conducted a study that suggested the virus
may be associated with <em>Diporeia</em>, the microscopic Great Lakes
zooplankton that historically served as a primary food source for multiple fish
species.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“We have a virus that wasn’t here before, and it’s pretty
clear it kills fish,” Goldberg said. “So what do you do about it? You have to
know where it is. If we just close our eyes and choose not to know where the
virus is, it’s just going to spread. We need to set management zones, we need
to know which fish to move, we need to educate the public.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thiel still has several more months of sample testing to
complete before a clearer picture of VHSV in Wisconsin can emerge. In the
coming weeks, the research will be taking samples from infected fish to
better understand how their immune systems respond to it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Honestly, at this early stage, I would not be surprised by
any result,” said Goldberg of the ongoing study. “The only thing I’m pretty
confident in is that we’re going to find positive fish where we have found them
before.”</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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