GLFC -- News Releases
2009
- May 14, 2009: President’s Fiscal 2010 Budget Promises Major Advances in Great Lakes Restoration
2008
- November 08, 2008: Alliance for the Great Lakes releases study about Chicago waterway system
- July 7, 2008: Ontario's new lake sturgeon initiative designed to rehabilitate a native species, stop illegal trafficking
- April 16, 2008: Ground-breaking fish marking technology to make Ontario debut
- March 18, 2008: Catch limits recommended for Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch for 2008
- February 4, 2008: New research explains relationship between commercial price, amount of harvest, and alarming decline in American eel
- February 4, 2008: Scientists use odour cues to lure invasive round gobies into traps
- February 4, 2008: New methods developed to estimate sea lamprey damage
- February 4, 2008: Research says early and consistent stakeholder involvement yield more sustainable fishery management decisions
- February 4, 2008: Preserved fish and stable isotopes help reconstruct historical Great Lakes food webs
2007
- November, 2007: Electrical "Asian Carp" barrier on Chicago canal passes final legislative hurdle
- October, 2007: Importation and interstate transportation of black variety of Asian carp banned
- September, 2007: Great Lakes sturgeon found vulnerable to sea lamprey predation
- July 10, 2007: Importation and interstate transportation of silver carp banned
- January 18, 2007: Commission hails introduction of Essential Barrier Legislation
2006
- December 08, 2006: Bernie hansen honored for dedicated service to GLFC
- October 13, 2006: GLFC hails signing of Great Lakes fish and wildlife restoration act
- July 24, 2006: GLFC honors individuals for exceptional service to the Great Lakes
- April 26, 2006: President Bush Appoints David A. Ullrich Of Chicago, Illinois to Great Lakes Fishery Commission
- April 06, 2006: GLFC Praises Initiative to Restore Great Lakes
2005
- January 18, 2005: Ijc and GLFC
praise sport fishers for collecting funds for chicago-area invasive species barrier
2004
- September 30, 2004: IJC and GLFC
Urge Bi-national Action to Prevent Invasive Species
- July12, 2004: Commission Lauds
Today's groundbreaking for "Asian Carp" barrier
- April 06, 2004: Catch Limits
Set for Lake Erie Walleye and Yellow Perch in 2004
2003
- November 19, 2003: New study
reveals existence of compartments in natural food webs
- July 17, 2003: GLFC deeply
encouraged by environmental restoration legislation
2002
2001
2000
1999
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December
14, 1999: Congressman Knollenberg, Michigan Delegation Rally to
Protect the Great Lakes Fishery
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December
2, 1999: International Effort Eliminates Nearly Half of the Sea
lampreys in the St. Marys River
- December
2, 1999: Great Lakes Fishery Commission Hails U.S. Increase For
Great Lakes Sea Lamprey Control
- September 21, 1999:
Public Meeting
Provides Report and Recommendations on Great Lakes Aquaculture
- September 14, 1999: Great Lakes
Fishery Commission Receives Prestigious William E. Ricker Resource Conservation Award
- February 5, 1999:Great Lakes Fishery Commission Expands Canadian Committee of Advisors
- February 5, 1999:
Great Lakes Fishery Commission to Honor Michigan Boating Industries Association
- February 1, 1999:
Presidents FY 2000 Budget Includes Increased Funding for Great Lakes Sea
Lamprey Control
1998
- July 20, 1998: Sea Lampreys
Finding "Keep Out" Sign at Renovated Rogers City Dam
- May 22, 1998: Sea Lampreys
Finding "Keep Out" Sign at Renovated Harden Furniture Inc. Dam
- April 3, 1998: Fisheries and
Oceans Minister David Anderson Announces Increased Support for the Great Lakes Fishery
Commission
- March 13, 1998: Niagara Falls,
Ontario to host Lakes Erie and Ontario Committee Meetings
- March 9, 1998: Thunder Bay,
Ontario to host Lakes Michigan, Superior, and Huron Committee Meetings
- February 17, 1998: Lake Erie
Committee: Phosphorous Targets Achieved in Lake Erie
- February 14, 1998: Senator Abraham
to Visit Great Lakes Fishery Commission and Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory
1997
- September 2, 1997: Letter to the
Editor concerning Michigan's contribution to sea lamprey control
- June 24, 1997: Commission Applauds
Governor Engler's Proposal for Enhanced Sea Lamprey Control (News Release)
- May 28, 1997: Landmark Great Lakes
Fisheries Plan to be Signed in Ottawa
- April 21, 1997 Lake
MichiganCommittee: Fishery Officials Concerned About Increased Sea Lamprey Wounding in
Lake Michigan (News Release)
- April 18, 1997 Lake Superior
Committee: Lake Superior Committee Stresses Need to Protect Fishery Rehabilitation Gains
(News Release)
- April 8, 1997 Lake Erie Committee:
Lake Erie Yellow Perch Improving (News Release)
- April 8, 1997 Lake Huron
Committee: Lake Huron Committee Sanctions Plan to Control St. Marys River Sea Lampreys
(News Release)
- January 10, 1997 Agencies Review
Joint Strategic Plan for Management of Great Lakes Fisheries
1996
- October 7, 1996 U.S. House and
Senate Agree on Funding for Great Lakes Sea Lamprey Control Program
- October 7, 1996 Canada Pledges to
Maintain Great Lakes Fishery Convention Act
- August 7, 1996 Canada Restores
Great Lakes Sea Lamprey Control Program Funding
- July 26, 1996 Great Lakes Fishery
Commission, Management Agencies to Conduct Essential Dye Study in Preparation for Future
St. Marys River Sea Lamprey Control
- June 14, 1996 Commission Celebrates
Lake trout restoration, Unveils Website, Honors Leadership, and Considers Invasive Species
Legislation During Annual Meeting
- May 1, 1996 Great Lakes Fishery
Agencies, Dow Chemical Team up to Protect Great Lakes Fishery
- April 22, 1996 U.S. Members
Announce Slight Increase in 1996 Fish Quotas; Committee Notes Significant Changes in Lake
Erie Fishery Productivity
- April 15, 1996 Serious Yellow Perch
Decline Continues in Lake Michigan
- April 8, 1996 Lake Superior Lake
Trout Restoration Proclaimed a Major Victory
- April 4, 1996 St. Marys River
Lamprey Control Key to the Health of the Lake Huron Fishery
1995
- November 15, 1995 Fishery
Management Officials Re-Examine Ruffe Control Strategy
- June 15, 1995 Great Lakes Fishery
Commission Holds Annual Meeting in Toronto