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

• 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

2001

• 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

2000

• 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

1999

• 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

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

Photo: American Fisheries Society