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GLFC -- News Releases
2012
- Sept 5, 2012: Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee Announces Availability of New Asian Carp Video Footage
- August 27, 2012: Proposed Salmon Stocking Reductions Announced for Lake Michigan
- July 12, 2012: Risk Assesment Highlights Need For Urgent Action To Prevent Establishment Of Asian Carps
- June 14, 2012: Great Lakes Fishery Commission Honors Dr. Jim Bence of Michigan State University for Distinguished Scientific Contributions
- June 13, 2012: Great Lakes Fishery Commission Honors Dr. Scudder Mackey for Forming Key Partnerships to Conduct Innovative Research
- June 4, 2012: SAGINAW BAY SOURCE OF MILLIONS OF LAKE HURON WALLEYES, NEW STUDY SHOWS
- May 30, 2012: International Joint Commission And Brookfield Renewable Power Join Forces With Greate Lakes Fishery Commission To Battle Destructive Sea Lamprey.
- May 14, 2012: Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System (GLATOS) Website Release and Webinar.
- March 30, 2012: Lake Erie Committee Recommends Walleye and Yellow Perch Catch Levels for 2012.
- January 31, 2012: ASIAN CARP THREAT HIGHLIGHTS URGENCY FOR ACTION
2011
- June 7, 2011: Great Lakes Fishery Commission Honors University of Wisconsin's Dr. James Kitchell for Distinguished Scientific Contributions
- June 7, 2011: Great Lakes Fishery Commission Honors Robert MacGregor of Ontario for Work to Protect and Restore American Eel
- May 23, 2011: Brookfield renewable power and cloverland electric cooperative join forces with Commission to battle destructive sea lamprey
- March 25, 2011: Binational panel recommends Lake Erie yellow perch and walleye catch limits for 2011
- March 3, 2011: Great Lakes Fishery Commission urges immediate passage of bill to stop Asian Carp and other invasive species
2010
- October 28, 2010: Great Lakes sea lamprey control to be featured on Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs!
- October 5, 2010: Great Lakes Fishery Commission lauds Canada's plan to assess risk of Asian carps
- August 23, 2010: The call of the child - Sea lamprey spawning behavior follows larval odor
- August 23, 2010: Portrayal of cormorants changes from victim to perpetrator
- August 23, 2010: Zebra mussels reconfigure "social" interactions to their benefit
- August 23, 2010: Key research needs identified for restoration of Great Lakes deepwater fishes
- August 23, 2010: Synthesized sex pheromones lure lampreys into traps
- August 23, 2010: It's better to eat at a crowded table
- August 23, 2010: Sea lamprey time their spawning migration to narrow temperature range
- June 30, 2010: Asian carp legislation introduced
- June 2, 2010: Great Lakes Fishery Commission honors Andy Buchsbaum for Great Lakes restoration advocacy
- June 2, 2010: Great Lakes Fishery Commission honors captain Denny Grinold for execptional contributions to partnerships
- June 2, 2010: Great Lakes Fishery Commission recognizes Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters for Atlantic salmon restoration efforts
2009
- Dec 22, 2009: Great Lakes Fishery Commission and Great Lakes Fishery Trust Reaffirm 2008 "Separation Study" for Chicago canal
- Oct 29, 2009: Just-signed "Energy and Water" Bill to Bring Significant Habitat Improvements to the Great Lakes
- 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
- 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
- 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
- January 18, 2005: Ijc and GLFC praise sport fishers for collecting funds for chicago-area invasive species barrier
- 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
- November 19, 2003: New study reveals existence of compartments in natural food webs
- July 17, 2003: GLFC deeply encouraged by environmental restoration legislation
2002
- November 18, 2002: Agencies Take Emergency Action To Defend Against Asian Carp Invasion
- October 25, 2002: Canadian and U.S. Audits Call Attention to Serious Invasive Species Threat
- March 11, 2002: Duluth, Minnesota to Host Prominent Fisheries Assembly
- January 18, 2002: Sea Lampreys Invade Chicago Boat Show
- July 18, 2001: GLFC-IJC news release on ballast management
- June 26, 2001: GLFC Honors Ed Makauskas
- June 26, 2001: GLFC Honors Vic Gillman
- June 26, 2001: GLFC Honors Those Involved in Tribal Settlement for Work to Forge Historic Fisheries Agreement
- September 6, 2000: Great Lakes Fishery Commission Honors Boating Industry(download photo)
- August 19, 2000: Great Lakes Fishery Commission to Honor National Marine Manufacturers Association
- July 19, 2000: International Committee Taking Action to Protect Lake Erie Walleye
- July 18, 2000: Senate Committee Acts to Protect Great Lakes Fishery
- April 20, 2000: Lake Erie Committee Cautious About Walleye For 2000
- December 14, 1999: Congressman Knollenberg, Michigan Delegation Rally to Protect the Great Lakes Fishery
- 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: President’s FY 2000 Budget Includes Increased Funding for Great Lakes Sea Lamprey Control
- 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
- 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
- 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
- November 15, 1995 Fishery Management Officials Re-Examine Ruffe Control Strategy
- June 15, 1995 Great Lakes Fishery Commission Holds Annual Meeting in Toronto
Photo: American Fisheries Society