January 21, 2009
St. Joseph Fishery Workshop
Michigan Sea Grant Extension is hosting a Regional Fishery Workshop in St. Joseph, Michigan on Saturday, February 21 2009 from 8:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. It will be held at the Berrien County MSU Extension office located at 1737 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022.
Topics presented will cover current research on issues that affect Great Lakes fisheries with focus on southern Lake Michigan. Speakers from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab, the U. S. Geological Service Great Lakes Science Center, Illinois/Indiana Sea Grant and Michigan Sea Grant will address biological and policy issues affecting fisheries.
The agenda includes presentations on enlisting the help of anglers in Sea Lamprey control, comparison of summer and winter run strains of steelhead returning to Lake Michigan, an overview of Lake Michigan Salmon and Perch fisheries, lower food web dynamics and the future of fishing, the status of the Lake Michigan forage base, update on Asian Carp, fishery management in the Lake Michigan basin. Attendees will also be able to give immediate feedback on management tools through electronic survey tools.
Registration fee is $20.00. Lunch will be provided. Attendees should register in advance by February 13, 2009 to ensure an adequate lunch count. Those interested in attending may call the Ottawa County MSU Extension office at (616) 994-4580 for more information.
See: Agenda and registration form
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