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The Mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plantsand their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

The vision of the Service’s Fisheries Program is working with partners to restore and maintain fish and other aquaticresources at self-sustaining levels and to support Federal mitigation programs for the benefit of the American public.Implementing this vision will help the Fisheries Program do more for aquatic resources and the people who value and dependon them through enhanced partnerships, scientific integrity, and a balanced approach to conservation.

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-Tatsuaki NakatoScott Gritters of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources holds a Higgin’s eyepearlymussel that was found 19 miles below the stocking site, after thedevastating 2008 floods.

Endangered Mussels get Pumped up in theUpper Mississippi RiverBiologists, working alongside state and Federal partners, had the privilege ofhelping bring a species back from near extinction this past month.BY DOUG ALOISI, GENOA NFH

Planting a Butterfly Garden at WilsonElementaryThe Alpena NFWCO partnered with Wilson Elementary School to plant abutterfly garden on their playground.BY HEATHER RAWLINGS, ALPENA NFWCO

Menominee Tribe celebrates LakeSturgeon RestorationMenominee Department of Conservation and the La Crosse NFWCO hosted a

lake sturgeon celebration on the Menominee Indian Reservation.BY ANN RUNSTROM, LACROSSE NFWCO

Oronto Creek Fish Habitat and WatershedProtection ProjectThe Oronto Creek project was completed early this summer with the help ofmany Lake Superior watershed partners.BY TED KOEHLER, ASHLAND NFWCO

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Partnerships formed to Propagate MusselsPartnerships formed to Propagate MusselsPartnerships formed to Propagate MusselsPartnerships formed to Propagate MusselsPartnerships formed to Propagate Musselsfor Illinoisfor Illinoisfor Illinoisfor Illinoisfor IllinoisBY TONY BRADYBY TONY BRADYBY TONY BRADYBY TONY BRADYBY TONY BRADY, GENOA NFH, GENOA NFH, GENOA NFH, GENOA NFH, GENOA NFH

Paddlefish Database UpdatesPaddlefish Database UpdatesPaddlefish Database UpdatesPaddlefish Database UpdatesPaddlefish Database UpdatesBY BRIAN ELKINGTON AND AARON WBY BRIAN ELKINGTON AND AARON WBY BRIAN ELKINGTON AND AARON WBY BRIAN ELKINGTON AND AARON WBY BRIAN ELKINGTON AND AARON WALKER,ALKER,ALKER,ALKER,ALKER,COLUMBIA NFWCOCOLUMBIA NFWCOCOLUMBIA NFWCOCOLUMBIA NFWCOCOLUMBIA NFWCO

Adaptive Management Breaks Ground on theAdaptive Management Breaks Ground on theAdaptive Management Breaks Ground on theAdaptive Management Breaks Ground on theAdaptive Management Breaks Ground on theMissouri RiverMissouri RiverMissouri RiverMissouri RiverMissouri RiverBY WYBY WYBY WYBY WYBY WYAAAAATT DOYLE, COLUMBIA NFWCOTT DOYLE, COLUMBIA NFWCOTT DOYLE, COLUMBIA NFWCOTT DOYLE, COLUMBIA NFWCOTT DOYLE, COLUMBIA NFWCO

A Quest for Small FishA Quest for Small FishA Quest for Small FishA Quest for Small FishA Quest for Small FishBY COLBY WRASSE, ADAM MCDANIEL AND BRETTBY COLBY WRASSE, ADAM MCDANIEL AND BRETTBY COLBY WRASSE, ADAM MCDANIEL AND BRETTBY COLBY WRASSE, ADAM MCDANIEL AND BRETTBY COLBY WRASSE, ADAM MCDANIEL AND BRETTWITTE, COLUMBIA NFWCOWITTE, COLUMBIA NFWCOWITTE, COLUMBIA NFWCOWITTE, COLUMBIA NFWCOWITTE, COLUMBIA NFWCO

Record Sturgeon Production providesRecord Sturgeon Production providesRecord Sturgeon Production providesRecord Sturgeon Production providesRecord Sturgeon Production providesFish for ResearchFish for ResearchFish for ResearchFish for ResearchFish for ResearchBY DOUG ALOISI, GENOA NFHBY DOUG ALOISI, GENOA NFHBY DOUG ALOISI, GENOA NFHBY DOUG ALOISI, GENOA NFHBY DOUG ALOISI, GENOA NFH

Local VLocal VLocal VLocal VLocal Volunteers Help Tolunteers Help Tolunteers Help Tolunteers Help Tolunteers Help Tag Lake Sturgeon Forag Lake Sturgeon Forag Lake Sturgeon Forag Lake Sturgeon Forag Lake Sturgeon ForOngoing RestorationOngoing RestorationOngoing RestorationOngoing RestorationOngoing RestorationBY NICK STBY NICK STBY NICK STBY NICK STBY NICK STARZL, GENOA NFHARZL, GENOA NFHARZL, GENOA NFHARZL, GENOA NFHARZL, GENOA NFH

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Stock Assessment Model updatedStock Assessment Model updatedStock Assessment Model updatedStock Assessment Model updatedStock Assessment Model updatedfor 1836 Tfor 1836 Tfor 1836 Tfor 1836 Tfor 1836 Treaty Wreaty Wreaty Wreaty Wreaty WatersatersatersatersatersBY AARON WOLDTBY AARON WOLDTBY AARON WOLDTBY AARON WOLDTBY AARON WOLDT, ALPENA NFWCO, ALPENA NFWCO, ALPENA NFWCO, ALPENA NFWCO, ALPENA NFWCO

Fall WFall WFall WFall WFall Walleye Surveys for the Great Lakes Indianalleye Surveys for the Great Lakes Indianalleye Surveys for the Great Lakes Indianalleye Surveys for the Great Lakes Indianalleye Surveys for the Great Lakes IndianFish & Wildlife CommissionFish & Wildlife CommissionFish & Wildlife CommissionFish & Wildlife CommissionFish & Wildlife CommissionBY FRANK STONE, ASHLAND NFWCOBY FRANK STONE, ASHLAND NFWCOBY FRANK STONE, ASHLAND NFWCOBY FRANK STONE, ASHLAND NFWCOBY FRANK STONE, ASHLAND NFWCO

Endangered Pallid Sturgeon stocked intoEndangered Pallid Sturgeon stocked intoEndangered Pallid Sturgeon stocked intoEndangered Pallid Sturgeon stocked intoEndangered Pallid Sturgeon stocked intothe Missouri Riverthe Missouri Riverthe Missouri Riverthe Missouri Riverthe Missouri RiverBY MELLISSA CHENNG, NEOSHO NFHBY MELLISSA CHENNG, NEOSHO NFHBY MELLISSA CHENNG, NEOSHO NFHBY MELLISSA CHENNG, NEOSHO NFHBY MELLISSA CHENNG, NEOSHO NFH

Alpena NFWCO assesses WAlpena NFWCO assesses WAlpena NFWCO assesses WAlpena NFWCO assesses WAlpena NFWCO assesses Walleye inalleye inalleye inalleye inalleye inthe St. Mary’the St. Mary’the St. Mary’the St. Mary’the St. Mary’s Rivers Rivers Rivers Rivers RiverBY ADAM KOWBY ADAM KOWBY ADAM KOWBY ADAM KOWBY ADAM KOWALSKI, ALPENA NFWCOALSKI, ALPENA NFWCOALSKI, ALPENA NFWCOALSKI, ALPENA NFWCOALSKI, ALPENA NFWCO

Endangered Freshwater Mussels thrive in spiteEndangered Freshwater Mussels thrive in spiteEndangered Freshwater Mussels thrive in spiteEndangered Freshwater Mussels thrive in spiteEndangered Freshwater Mussels thrive in spiteof the 2008 Iowa Floodsof the 2008 Iowa Floodsof the 2008 Iowa Floodsof the 2008 Iowa Floodsof the 2008 Iowa FloodsBY TONY BRADYBY TONY BRADYBY TONY BRADYBY TONY BRADYBY TONY BRADY, GENOA NFH, GENOA NFH, GENOA NFH, GENOA NFH, GENOA NFH

Genoa NFH and U.S. Geological Survey joinGenoa NFH and U.S. Geological Survey joinGenoa NFH and U.S. Geological Survey joinGenoa NFH and U.S. Geological Survey joinGenoa NFH and U.S. Geological Survey joinForces to Combat Zebra MusselsForces to Combat Zebra MusselsForces to Combat Zebra MusselsForces to Combat Zebra MusselsForces to Combat Zebra MusselsBY TONY BRADYBY TONY BRADYBY TONY BRADYBY TONY BRADYBY TONY BRADY, GENOA NFH, GENOA NFH, GENOA NFH, GENOA NFH, GENOA NFH

La Crosse NFWCO plans Events toLa Crosse NFWCO plans Events toLa Crosse NFWCO plans Events toLa Crosse NFWCO plans Events toLa Crosse NFWCO plans Events to“Leave No Child Inside”“Leave No Child Inside”“Leave No Child Inside”“Leave No Child Inside”“Leave No Child Inside”BY ANN RUNSTROM, LACROSSE NFWCOBY ANN RUNSTROM, LACROSSE NFWCOBY ANN RUNSTROM, LACROSSE NFWCOBY ANN RUNSTROM, LACROSSE NFWCOBY ANN RUNSTROM, LACROSSE NFWCO

Rainbow TRainbow TRainbow TRainbow TRainbow Trout for Lake Trout for Lake Trout for Lake Trout for Lake Trout for Lake TaneycomoaneycomoaneycomoaneycomoaneycomoBY JAMIE PBY JAMIE PBY JAMIE PBY JAMIE PBY JAMIE PACHECO, NEOSHO NFHACHECO, NEOSHO NFHACHECO, NEOSHO NFHACHECO, NEOSHO NFHACHECO, NEOSHO NFH

Genoa Hatchery and Dairyland Power Coopera-Genoa Hatchery and Dairyland Power Coopera-Genoa Hatchery and Dairyland Power Coopera-Genoa Hatchery and Dairyland Power Coopera-Genoa Hatchery and Dairyland Power Coopera-tive combine to Provide Outdoor Recreationaltive combine to Provide Outdoor Recreationaltive combine to Provide Outdoor Recreationaltive combine to Provide Outdoor Recreationaltive combine to Provide Outdoor RecreationalOpportunitiesOpportunitiesOpportunitiesOpportunitiesOpportunitiesBY DOUG ALOISI, GENOA NFHBY DOUG ALOISI, GENOA NFHBY DOUG ALOISI, GENOA NFHBY DOUG ALOISI, GENOA NFHBY DOUG ALOISI, GENOA NFH

Slimy Sturgeon Scutes – A FishySlimy Sturgeon Scutes – A FishySlimy Sturgeon Scutes – A FishySlimy Sturgeon Scutes – A FishySlimy Sturgeon Scutes – A FishyLearning FestivalLearning FestivalLearning FestivalLearning FestivalLearning FestivalBY CHRIS MCLELAND AND ANDY PLAUCK,BY CHRIS MCLELAND AND ANDY PLAUCK,BY CHRIS MCLELAND AND ANDY PLAUCK,BY CHRIS MCLELAND AND ANDY PLAUCK,BY CHRIS MCLELAND AND ANDY PLAUCK,COLUMBIA NFWCOCOLUMBIA NFWCOCOLUMBIA NFWCOCOLUMBIA NFWCOCOLUMBIA NFWCO

Bottom TBottom TBottom TBottom TBottom Trawling demonstrated to Northlandrawling demonstrated to Northlandrawling demonstrated to Northlandrawling demonstrated to Northlandrawling demonstrated to NorthlandCollege StudentsCollege StudentsCollege StudentsCollege StudentsCollege StudentsBY GARY CZYPINSKI, ASHLAND NFWCOBY GARY CZYPINSKI, ASHLAND NFWCOBY GARY CZYPINSKI, ASHLAND NFWCOBY GARY CZYPINSKI, ASHLAND NFWCOBY GARY CZYPINSKI, ASHLAND NFWCO

Great Lakes Basin Fish Habitat PartnershipGreat Lakes Basin Fish Habitat PartnershipGreat Lakes Basin Fish Habitat PartnershipGreat Lakes Basin Fish Habitat PartnershipGreat Lakes Basin Fish Habitat PartnershipInaugural MeetingInaugural MeetingInaugural MeetingInaugural MeetingInaugural MeetingBY PBY PBY PBY PBY PAM DRAM DRAM DRAM DRAM DRYER, ASHLAND NFWCOYER, ASHLAND NFWCOYER, ASHLAND NFWCOYER, ASHLAND NFWCOYER, ASHLAND NFWCO

Wrapping-up the Construction SeasonWrapping-up the Construction SeasonWrapping-up the Construction SeasonWrapping-up the Construction SeasonWrapping-up the Construction SeasonBY HEABY HEABY HEABY HEABY HEATHER RATHER RATHER RATHER RATHER RAWLINGS, ALPENA NFWCOWLINGS, ALPENA NFWCOWLINGS, ALPENA NFWCOWLINGS, ALPENA NFWCOWLINGS, ALPENA NFWCO

Whittlesey Creek Farm WWhittlesey Creek Farm WWhittlesey Creek Farm WWhittlesey Creek Farm WWhittlesey Creek Farm Wetland Projectetland Projectetland Projectetland Projectetland ProjectBY TED KOEHLER, ASHLAND NFWCOBY TED KOEHLER, ASHLAND NFWCOBY TED KOEHLER, ASHLAND NFWCOBY TED KOEHLER, ASHLAND NFWCOBY TED KOEHLER, ASHLAND NFWCO

Oxbow Creek Culvert ReplacedOxbow Creek Culvert ReplacedOxbow Creek Culvert ReplacedOxbow Creek Culvert ReplacedOxbow Creek Culvert ReplacedBY ANDREA ANIA, ALPENA NFWCOBY ANDREA ANIA, ALPENA NFWCOBY ANDREA ANIA, ALPENA NFWCOBY ANDREA ANIA, ALPENA NFWCOBY ANDREA ANIA, ALPENA NFWCO

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Fishery Exploration provided forFishery Exploration provided forFishery Exploration provided forFishery Exploration provided forFishery Exploration provided forSandborn ElementarySandborn ElementarySandborn ElementarySandborn ElementarySandborn ElementaryBY ANJANETTE BOWEN, ALPENA NFWCOBY ANJANETTE BOWEN, ALPENA NFWCOBY ANJANETTE BOWEN, ALPENA NFWCOBY ANJANETTE BOWEN, ALPENA NFWCOBY ANJANETTE BOWEN, ALPENA NFWCO

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Planting a Butterfly GardenPlanting a Butterfly GardenPlanting a Butterfly GardenPlanting a Butterfly GardenPlanting a Butterfly Gardenat Wat Wat Wat Wat Wilson Elementaryilson Elementaryilson Elementaryilson Elementaryilson Elementary

BY HEATHER RAWLINGS, ALPENA NFWCO

The Alpena National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (NFWCO) partnered with WilsonElementary School second and sixth graders on October 10 to plant a 20 x 40 ft. butterfly garden ontheir playground. This was the first of what we hope are many projects with this school to encourage

unstructured play of the elementary school students. This opportunityallowed children to learn how to properly plant native plants. Four-

teen different types of wildflowers and grasses were purchasedfrom Wildtype Nurseries in Mason, Michigan, and all plants

were native to Michigan. Plants were chosen for theirhardiness in a sunny environment, height, color and

attractiveness to insects and birds. Biologists An-drea Ania and Heather Rawlings chose the plants

and organized the project. The funds to pur-chase the plants, topsoil, mulch and some

hand tools required to complete theproject were provided by the Part-ners for Fish and Wildlife Program.

Plastic structures called “fun tim-bers” were placed and staked todelineate the location of the gardenearlier in the week by the sixthgraders and biologists AdamKowalski and Heather Rawlings. Oneof the Wilson Elementary School

parents used their tractor with a small backhoe to remove the sodfrom the garden area, and the kids finished the sod removal manu-ally with shovels. On the morning of Friday, Oct. 10, biologistAndrea Ania and Rawlings were on-site with several strongsixth graders to direct the delivery of topsoil and mulchfurnished by contractor Sharboneau and Sons. The truckswere able to back right up to the garden to dump the soil,but 30 yards of soil had to be manually spread through-out the garden. The second grade class with teacherMrs. Lisa Syma planted the garden in the afternoon.Once the plants were in the ground, mulch wascarefully spread throughout the garden to cut downon weeds and to retain more water for the plantsduring precipitation events.

-USFWS/HeatherRawlingsSecond graders from Wilson Elemenary School in Alpena, Michigan, plant a butterfly garden on theirschool grounds in cooperation with the Alpena National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office.

-USFWS/HeatherRawlingsThis second grader is intent on planting her flowers in the butterfly garden atWilson Elementary School.

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The butterfly garden was planted adjacent to the playground, so theentire school can play in it, watch it grow, and observe fauna that

come to use the garden. The tallest plants and grasses wereplanted in the back (big bluestem, switch grass and giant

sunflower) and can reach 6-7 ft. tall. All of the classes(kindergarten through six) will use this site as a

part of their school curriculum, but the secondgrade will have specific assignments

involving the garden and will main-tain it. Each year the AlpenaNFWCO would like to addanother component to thisplayground to eventually createa natural area on WilsonSchool’s property to allownature to be more tangible tothe kids, and to encourageimagination, unstructured playand a relationship with naturethat the children may not bereceiving at home. The AlpenaNFWCO has “adopted” thissecond grade class and is mak-ing an effort to be in the class-room once a month to assist the

teacher by incorporating more experiences in nature with the children. Sixty-five elementary school studentsassisted in the construction and planting of the butterfly garden, and the entire school will eventually benefitfrom these efforts.

-USFWS/HeatherRawlingsStudents fill buckets with mulch which will be carefully placed around flowers in the new butterfly garden.

-USFWS/HeatherRawlingsSecond graders from Wilson Elementary School proudly pose in front of their new butterfly garden, created with the assistance of staff from the Alpena NationalFish and Wildlife Conservation Office.For further info about the Alpena NFWCO: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/alpena/index.htm

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Menominee TMenominee TMenominee TMenominee TMenominee Tribe celebratesribe celebratesribe celebratesribe celebratesribe celebratesLake Sturgeon RestorationLake Sturgeon RestorationLake Sturgeon RestorationLake Sturgeon RestorationLake Sturgeon Restoration

BY ANN RUNSTROM, LACROSSE NFWCO

Menominee Department of Conservation and the La Crosse National Fish and Wildlife ConservationOffice (NFWCO) hosted a lake sturgeon celebration day Saturday, September 27 on the shores ofLegend Lake near Keshena, Wis., on the Menominee Indian Reservation. The main purpose of the

event was to conduct outreach to Tribal membersabout sturgeon management efforts and the signifi-cant sturgeon population now present in the lake, andto encourage Tribal members to try their hand inharvesting a sturgeon. The Fish and Wildlife Servicehas worked closely with the Tribe and the WisconsinDepartment of Natural Resources since 1992 toestablish a harvestable population of lake sturgeon.Management efforts, such as stocking 60,000 lakesturgeon, have been successful and the lake is nowhome to more than 1,000 sturgeon. There are numer-ous lake sturgeon present that exceed 50 inches and35 pounds. The lake has been open to sturgeon har-vest for two years, but no fish have been harvested asthere has been very little effort. The day’s event washeld to increase awareness of the quality fish presentin the lake. Menominee Historical Preservation Office,

Green Bay NFWCO, Menominee Department ofEnvironmental Services, Menominee County FireDepartment, Legend Lake Property Owners Associa-tion and Menominee County Extension Office allassisted in making the day a huge success.

Four large sturgeon, on display in a 2,000 gallon firedepartment water tank, were the main attraction.Young and old alike appreciated the chance to get upclose and personal with these giants of the lake.There were fish painting and casting events forchildren, samples of smoked and grilled sturgeon, asturgeon cleaning demonstration, boat rides, and doorprizes provided by the Menominee Department ofConservation. Information was provided on invasivespecies, sturgeon management and regulations,fishing techniques, sturgeon cleaning and cooking andMenominee history. The event was well attended andwill likely become an annual occasion.

-USFWS/PamThielFolks of all ages enjoy seeing a live lake sturgeon up-close-and-personal atthe Menominee Tribe’s sturgeon celebration in Keshena, Wisconsin.

-USFWS/Pam ThielThe face on this girl tells it all at the Menominee Tribe’s sturgeon celebration.

For further info about the La Crosse NFWCO: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/lacrossefisheries/


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Oronto Creek Fish Habitat andOronto Creek Fish Habitat andOronto Creek Fish Habitat andOronto Creek Fish Habitat andOronto Creek Fish Habitat andWWWWWatershed Protection Projectatershed Protection Projectatershed Protection Projectatershed Protection Projectatershed Protection Project

BY TED KOEHLER, ASHLAND NFWCO

The Oronto Creek project was completed early this summer with the help of many Lake Superior water-shed partners. The large and complex project stabilized 650 feet of catastrophically failing bank onOronto Creek in Iron County, Wis. Oronto Creek is a Lake Superior tributary and hosts a population of

native brook trout as well as other important recreational fish species such as brown and rainbow trout. Theproject took place near the Oronto Creek confluence

with Lake Superior and had the added benefit ofprotecting many acres of mature riparian

forest habitat important to migratorybirds.

Past land use practices haddestabilized the project

area. The currentlandowner, Iron

County Land

and Water Conservation Department, Iron County, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture – Trade and Con-sumer Protection, and the Fish and Wildlife Service partnered to fix the problem. The Ashland National Fishand Wildlife Conservation Office (NFWCO) worked through the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program toprovide coordination, funding and technical assistance. Working together, the banks were stabilized to preventsiltation of in-stream and Lake Superior habitat. To further benefit fish and the Lake Superior watershed,stream barbs were incorporated into the stabilization to provide fish habitat and bank protection. A localcontractor, Ross Peterson Construction of Hurley, Wis., was hired to complete the project and a Partners forFish and Wildlife Program Habitat Development Agreement was signed with the landowner to protect theproject for a period of ten years.

-USFWSThe Oronto Creek fish habitat and watershedprotection project stabilized 650 feet ofcatastrophically failing bank.

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Endangered Mussels getEndangered Mussels getEndangered Mussels getEndangered Mussels getEndangered Mussels getPumped-up in the UpperPumped-up in the UpperPumped-up in the UpperPumped-up in the UpperPumped-up in the UpperMississippi RiverMississippi RiverMississippi RiverMississippi RiverMississippi River

BY DOUG ALOISI, GENOA NFH

Fish and Wildlife Service biologists working alongside state (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois) andFederal (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and National Park Service) biologists had the privilege ofhelping bring a species back from near extinction this past month, with the release of more than 6,500

two- and three- year old Higgin’s eye pearlymussels. The Higgin’s eye pearlymussel has been on the FederalEndangered Species list since the early 1970s, about the time the Endangered Species Act was established byCongress.

The Higgin’s eye pearlymussel, althoughnever common in the Upper Mississippi

River basin, was dealt a devastating blowwith the invasion of zebra mussels into

the Upper Mississippi River basin in theearly 1990s. This aquatic invasive

species typically uses native musselsas substrate to attach and live on,

reducing the native mussel’sability to breathe, feed andreproduce. Large historic mus-sel beds were literally wiped outwhen population explosions ofzebra mussels covered them inlayers of over 12 inches deep insome reaches of the UpperMississippi River. This situationprompted biologists from aroundthe basin to establish a musselcoordination team to search foranswers on how to reduce thethreat of extinction to theHiggin’s eye pearlymussel, andsubsequently other species ofmussels as an additional benefit.

A major tool in the recovery of this mussel species is propagation. It was found that host fish placed in cagesover suitable habitat results in good mussel production and survival, and fish species such as bass and walleye,historically used in propagation programs at the Genoa National Fish Hatchery (NFH), serve as good fishhosts for the Higgin’s eye pearlymussel to be able to complete their reproductive cycle. Through these cageculture efforts, over 6,800 two- and three- year old mussels averaging over three inches in size were releasedfrom cages into suitable mussel beds with little or no zebra mussel colonization in the Wisconsin, Rock andMississippi rivers. Propagation efforts have allowed for the production and release of over 35,000 sub-adultmussels in the past two years. Some of these mussels are now actively reproducing in their new homes, com-pleting the loop of recovery for hopefully generations to come.

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-USFWSTony Sullins of the Twin Cities Field Office holds a handful of Higgin’s eye pearlymussels that will be placedinto habitat free of invasive zebra mussels.

For further info about the Genoa NFH: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/genoa/


Partnerships are essential for effectivefisheries conservation. Many agencies,organizations, and private individuals areinvolved in fisheries conservation andmanagement, but no one can do it alone.Together, these stakeholders combineefforts and expertise to tackle challengesfacing fisheries conservation. The successof these partnerships will depend onstrong, two-way communications andaccountability.

Partnerships and Accountability

Habitat Projects toured by MattHabitat Projects toured by MattHabitat Projects toured by MattHabitat Projects toured by MattHabitat Projects toured by MattRudig of Congressman ObeyRudig of Congressman ObeyRudig of Congressman ObeyRudig of Congressman ObeyRudig of Congressman Obey’s Offices Offices Offices Offices Office

BY PAM DRYER, ASHLAND NFWCO

Matt Rudig, Congressman Obey’s northern representative, touredseveral habitat restoration projects in northern Wisconsin with

staff from the Ashland National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office(NFWCO). TedKoehler andPam Dryer highlighted projects that meet strategicobjectives of the Great Lakes Coastal Program,Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and FishPassage Program. Michele Wheeler, Executive Director of the BadRiver Watershed Association, also participated in thetour. The association is a very active partner in manyof our fish passage projects in the Bad River water-shed. They play a key role in coordinating with thenumerous town road crews and town boards thatreplace culverts. The tour included a site where wetland restora-tions were under construction and one that had beenrestored for over six years. Stream bank restorationwas highlighted on a Marengo River project, which isa tributary to the Bad River and a primary producerof excess sediment into the system. A new fish pas-sage project on a town road demonstrated howculverts can be replaced by town crews in a fish-friendly way, with technical and financial assistancefrom the Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners.Matt’s overall assessment of the day was: “I reallylearned a lot!”

-USFWS(Lt. to Rt.) Ted Koehler of the Ashland National Fish and Wildlife ConservationOffice (NFWCO), Michele Wheeler (Executive Director of the Bad RiverWatershed Association), Matt Rudig (Congressman Obey’s Northern Represen-tative), and Pam Dryer (Ashland NFWCO) pose for a picture with a recentnorthern Wisconsin habitat restoration project in the background.

On the first of August, biologists from IllinoisDepartment of Natural Resources (DNR), Illinois

Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), andGenoa National Fish Hatchery (NFH) began a part-nership to propagate butterfly mussels. Illinois DNRclassified the butterfly mussel as a species of greatestconservation concern in the state’s ConservationAction Plan. A state wildlife grant was awarded toTNC to begin propagation efforts for the butterflymussel.

Because of the existing relationships formed inthe recovery efforts for the Federally endangeredHiggin’s eye pearlymussel, Illinois DNR and TNCapproached Genoa NFH to provide technical assis-

Partnerships formed to PropagatePartnerships formed to PropagatePartnerships formed to PropagatePartnerships formed to PropagatePartnerships formed to PropagateMussels for IllinoisMussels for IllinoisMussels for IllinoisMussels for IllinoisMussels for Illinois

BY TONY BRADY, GENOA NFH


tance for their butterfly mussel program. Genoa NFHprovided blue prints for propagation cages and float-ing assemblies that TNC then manufactured for theprogram. TNC organized a mussel collection party onthe Mississippi River in which 18 volunteers from theIllinois Natural History Survey, Western IllinoisUniversity, TNC and Illinois DNR collected 56 butter-fly mussels.

Once the mussels were collected, Illinois DNRsent out shocking boats to collect freshwater drumthat are needed to complete the butterfly mussel’s lifecycle. The larval form of the butterfly mussel as wellas most mussels must attach to the gills or fins of ahost fish where they undergo a metamorphosis and


















Partnerships and Accountability

Columbia National Fish and Wildlife ConservationOffice (NFWCO) is home to the Mississippi

Interstate Cooperative Resource Association (MI-CRA) National Paddlefish Stock Assessment Data-base. The database, created in 1995, is maintainedyear round, and houses paddlefish information from 22states. We also perform a comprehensive error checkon the database annually. When a data request camein this month, prior to the annual comprehensivecheck, we gladly shifted our effort away from otherprojects to fill the order.

Biologists Brian Elkington and Aaron Walkerworked diligently throughout the month updating thedatabase for one of our partners. The work includedextracting coded-wire tags from paddlefish rostrums,decoding those tags, entering them into the database

Paddlefish Database UpdatesPaddlefish Database UpdatesPaddlefish Database UpdatesPaddlefish Database UpdatesPaddlefish Database UpdatesBY BRIAN ELKINGTON AND AARON WALKER, COLUMBIA

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then excyst off the fish to begin their independentjuvenile life stage. After the freshwater drum were collected, musselbiologist Tony Brady of the Genoa NFH joined TNCand Illinois DNR at the Merwin Preserve at SpunkyBottom, Ill. After examining the mussels and findingonly one female with a few larva, the biologists deter-mined that they had missed the mussel’s spawning

season. The biologists then decided to conduct adensity study to determine how many fish to place perculture cage. Freshwater drum are easily stressedfrom handling and confinement which may result inhigh mortality. Results from the density study willhelp maximize effort by reducing mortality due tocrowding in the cages. A second effort to propagatebutterfly mussels will be attempted in May 2009.


and proofing the data. We then examined the data-base for anomalous occurrences, such as paddlefishbody length shrinking after their release. Such anoma-lies were rechecked for mistakes and, when needed,partners were contacted to sort out any remaininginconsistencies. A series of quality control checkswere also performed on the database to find anyerrors. These errors were repaired and the checkswere re-run until errors were eliminated. Oncefinished, the database was sent out to one of the manybiologists working with MICRA. Data requests likethis occur when our partners have to produce resultsor reports for paddlefish in their specific region. Asdatabase managers for the project, it is our role toensure the data is available to them as well as providedata analysis on a basin-wide scale.

For further info about the Columbia NFWCO: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/columbiafisheries/

Adaptive Management BreaksAdaptive Management BreaksAdaptive Management BreaksAdaptive Management BreaksAdaptive Management BreaksGround on the Missouri RiverGround on the Missouri RiverGround on the Missouri RiverGround on the Missouri RiverGround on the Missouri River

BY WYATT DOYLE, COLUMBIA NFWCO

Adaptive management as a concept is slowlytaking form through the Habitat Assessment and

Monitoring Program (HAMP) for the Missouri River.The principles behind adaptive management programsare that new science and findings will guide the futureactions of the program. Since the Missouri River isessentially an unexplored frontier of fisheries science,many of the programs created for pallid sturgeonrecovery have adopted the framework of “change ofstrategy through informed science.” The first steptoward this process occurred in Nebraska City with acollaborative group of program managers, engineersand biologists including representatives from the Fishand Wildlife Service’s Great Plains, SD, and Columbia,MO, National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s Craig Flemming

lead this effort and showed his foresight and commit-ment by attending a course specific to adaptive man-agement modeling. The group was facilitated by aconsultant from the University of Nebraska (Lincoln)who created a model over the four day meetingspecifically for the HAMP program. Independentscientists were also at the table to provide insightrelative to successes in other large rivers. Takingadaptive management from a concept to reality willprove to be hard work as there is no hand book toguide the process. Biologists are eager to prove thatwe can accomplish success in recovery and habitatrehabilitation through a collaborative adaptive frame-work and write our own handbook for success inconservation monitoring programs.



The Fisheries Program maintains andimplements a comprehensive set of toolsand activities to conserve and manageself-sustaining populations of native fishand other aquatic resources. These toolsand activities are linked to managementand recovery plans that help achieverestoration and recovery goals, providerecreational benefits, and addressFederal trust responsibilities. Soundscience, effective partnerships, andcareful planning and evaluation areintegral to conservation andmanagement efforts.

Aquatic Species Conservation and Management

A Quest for Small FishA Quest for Small FishA Quest for Small FishA Quest for Small FishA Quest for Small FishBY COLBY WRASSE, ADAM MCDANIEL AND BRETT WITTE,

COLUMBIA NFWCO

An old Irish saying states, “May the holes in your net be no largerthan the fish in it.” This rings especially true when trying to catch

larval sturgeon. These slivers of fish, less than an inch long, floatingabout in the vastness of the Missouri River are very much needles in ahaystack. It takes specialized gear to catch these tiny fish. Traditionalfishery assessment gears such as electrofishing, mini-fyke nets andtrammel nets do not capture these small sturgeon; however, stern trawl-ing with a small mesh net has proven quite effective.

Over the past six years, Columbia National Fishand Wildlife Conservation Office (NFWCO) has beencontinually improving net design and trawling tech-niques in order to more effectively sample the uniquefish community of the Missouri River. The end resulthas been greater efficiency in collecting fish, espe-cially small sturgeon. The years of trial and error,experimentation, and financial investment have paidoff in big ways. These achievements were highlightedduring a four day period in September when wecollected a remarkable 183 small, likely young-of-the-year (YOY), sturgeon. To put these numbers inperspective, our four day total exceeded annual totalscaptured for an entire season of sampling.

Closer examination of our big September catch yielded some interesting insights. The range of sizes ofYOY sturgeon collected once again suggested a protracted spawn, with some sturgeon likely spawning wellinto late August and early September. The abundance of YOY sturgeon suggested that environmental condi-tions during 2008 were conducive for successful sturgeon spawning. Over the course of the four days, it be-came apparent that certain habitat types consistently produced small sturgeon, where other habitats seemeddevoid of these fish.

Our ability to consistently catch larval and YOY sturgeon represents a positive step forward in sturgeonresearch on the Missouri River. Even though sturgeon are widely researched, the early life histories andspawning characteristics of these fish still remain mysterious to some degree. This lack of knowledge is inlarge part due to small sample sizes. Our greater efficiency in collecting larval and YOY sturgeon will lead to abetter understanding of sturgeon in the Missouri River and provide for wise management of these unique fish.

-USFWSStern trawling with small mesh nets is an effective technique for collectingsmall sturgeon in the Missouri River.


Endangered Pallid Sturgeon stockedEndangered Pallid Sturgeon stockedEndangered Pallid Sturgeon stockedEndangered Pallid Sturgeon stockedEndangered Pallid Sturgeon stockedinto the Missouri Riverinto the Missouri Riverinto the Missouri Riverinto the Missouri Riverinto the Missouri River

BY MELLISSA CHENNG, NEOSHO NFH

Biologists from the Neosho National Fish Hatchery (NFH)stocked endangered pallid sturgeon into the Missouri

River near Bellevue, Neb., on September 23. The 401 fishwere marked with pit tags the previous week and were fromthe 2007 brood year. Originating from wild brood stock thatwas captured in the Missouri River, these pallid sturgeonwere delivered by plane from Garrison Dam NFH as smallfry. Hatchery staff at Neosho NFH reared them on brineshrimp and bloodworms to obtain the stocking length of 9.58inches.

-USFWSNeosho National Fish Hatchery staff prepare to stock “Federally endangeredpallid sturgeon near Bellevue, Nebraska.

For further info about the Neosho NFH: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/neosho/





















Aquatic Species Conservation and Management

Alpena NFWCO assesses WAlpena NFWCO assesses WAlpena NFWCO assesses WAlpena NFWCO assesses WAlpena NFWCO assesses Walleye inalleye inalleye inalleye inalleye inthe St. Mary’the St. Mary’the St. Mary’the St. Mary’the St. Mary’s Rivers Rivers Rivers Rivers River

BY ADAM KOWALSKI, ALPENA NFWCO

Biologist Adam Kowalski traveled to Sault Ste.Marie, Mich., in early October to assess walleye

in the St. Mary’s River. Using the Alpena NationalFish and Wildlife Conservation Office’s (NFWCO)electrofishing vessel, Kowalski along with ChuckPayment of the Michigan Department of NaturalResources (DNR) and Ben Turschak and DanOperhall of Lake Superior State University sampledfive sites (three in Lake Nicolet and two in a LakeNicolet side cannel) over two nights. The objective ofthis work is to determine the percentage of hatcheryreared walleye in the St. Mary’s River walleye popu-lation and to index juvenile walleye abundance. Hatchery stocked walleye are immersed in oxytet-racycline (OTC) prior to release which leaves a markon calcified structures like otoliths and vertebrae that

Endangered Freshwater MusselsEndangered Freshwater MusselsEndangered Freshwater MusselsEndangered Freshwater MusselsEndangered Freshwater Musselsthrive in spite of the 2008 Iowa Floodsthrive in spite of the 2008 Iowa Floodsthrive in spite of the 2008 Iowa Floodsthrive in spite of the 2008 Iowa Floodsthrive in spite of the 2008 Iowa Floods


In a 10-month time span, Iowa rivers have undergone two major flood events including the record

setting flood of June 2008. The effects of the floods onthe inhabitants living along Iowa rivers were welldocumented by local and national news organizations,but what about the inhabitants that make their homeson the bottom of these rivers? Biologists from GenoaNational Fish Hatchery (NFH), Iowa Department ofNatural Resources (DNR) and Minnesota DNR setout to see how the freshwater mussels in theWapsipinicon River in northeast Iowa were doingafter the floods. The Wapsipinicon River is one of thesites where Federal and state agencies have beenworking for the past seven years to reintroduce theFederally endangered Higgin’s eye pearlymussel.

Surveys conducted around the Central City areain 2005 and 2006 produced a total of 10 Higgin’s eyepearlymussels, indicating that the recovery effort wasworking. A second recovery site on the WapsipiniconRiver, located below the dam in Anamosa, had neverbeen surveyed until this August when biologistsconverged on the site to determine the success at theAnamosa site. Biologists were excited to find twoyoung Higgin’s eyes within the first two hours of

is detectable in the lab under a black light. Datacollected in this annual survey are used by manage-ment agencies to determine appropriate stockinglevels and stocking locations for the St. Mary’s River.The St. Mary’s River is part of 1836 Treaty waters,and stocked walleye help support recreational andtribal subsistence fishing. This work is a priority forthe St. Mary’s River Fishery Task Group of the LakeHuron Technical Committee and is accomplishedthrough the cooperative efforts of the ChippewaOttawa Resource Authority, Michigan DNR, OntarioMinistry of Natural Resources, Department of Fish-eries and Oceans Canada and the Fish and WildlifeService.

For further info about the Alpena NFWCO: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/alpena/index.htm


searching, while a third Higgin’s eye was found laterthat afternoon. The second day of the survey took thebiologists back to Central City, where an amazing 16Higgin’s eye pearlymussels were found in a four-milestretch of river.

One of the 16 mussels was recaptured from the2006 survey as indicated by the number tag that wasglued to the shell after its first collection. The docu-mentation of Higgin’s eye in this four-mile stretch ofriver raised the question, “How far downstream fromCentral City have the Higgin’s eye gone?” Day threeof the survey took biologists 19 miles further down-stream to Stone City, located between Central Cityand the Anamosa Dam. On this chilly, rainy day asingle Higgin’s eye was found along a muddy bank ofthe Wapsipinicon River just upstream from StoneCity, indicating that the recovery effort has producedsub-adult Higgin’s eye pearlymussels in over 30 rivermiles of the Wapsipinicon River.

A total of 29 Higgin’s eyes have been collected andtagged from the Wapsipinicon River, yet only a frac-tion of the river has been surveyed indicating thatthere could be thousands of this mussel species nowliving in the Wapsipinicon River.


Aquatic Invasive SpeciesAquatic Invasive SpeciesAquatic Invasive SpeciesAquatic Invasive SpeciesAquatic Invasive SpeciesAquatic invasive species are one of themost significant threats to fish andwildlife and their habitats. Local andregional economies are severely affectedwith control costs exceeding $123 billionannually. The Fisheries Program hasfocused its efforts on preventingintroductions of new aquatic invasivespecies, detecting and monitoring newand established invasives, controllingestablished invasives, providing coordi-nation and technical assistance toorganizations that respond to invasivespecies problems, and developingcomprehensive, integrated plans to fightaquatic invasive species.

Aquatic Invasive Species

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The U.S. Geological Survey’s Upper Midwest Environmental ScienceCenter (UMESC) has a long standing reputation for testing Investi-

gational New Animal Drugs to be used in aquaculture. Their work hasaided Fish and Wildlife Service hatcheries by providing data on the safetyof different chemicals used to treat fish and mussels. Just one of their

many highlightswas the workwith hydrogenperoxide, whichis an effectivechemical for treating fish and fish eggs for fungus.Hydrogen peroxide is environmentally safe and userfriendly. Currently, UMESC’s Jeff Rach is working on anew chemical known as a biobullet for the treatmentof invasive zebra mussels. Upon their accidentalrelease into the Great Lakes in the mid-1980s, zebra

mussels have caused major problems not only fornative mussels, but also to humans, by clogging waterintake systems, costing companies millions of dollarsfor zebra mussel removal.

Chlorine is the current chemical of choice forremoval of zebra mussels in cooling systems; how-ever, the use of chlorine harms non-target species andleads to the increase of dioxins in the environment.Dioxins are carcinogens that are known to bio-accu-mulate in the environment. Early studies by Rachindicate that biobullets are successful at killing zebra mussels, while not harming native mussels. Biobulletsalso breakdown to non-toxic chemicals if not assimilated by the zebra mussels within a few hours.

A second round of tests is scheduled for this summer. To complete his study, Rach needed native musselsencrusted with zebra mussels. In order to collect the mussels Rach asked Genoa National Fish Hatchery’s(NFH) mussel biologist Tony Brady to assist in the collection of the mussels by using SCUBA gear. Fifty threeridge mussels and nearly a dozen other species of mussels were collected in about an hour’s worth of diving.The native and invasive zebra mussels are being held at UMESC until the time of the test. Results from thisbiobullet test will indicate if zebra mussel encrusted native mussels are susceptible to the effects of thebiobullet. Should the biobullets work as planned, then we may have our first target-specific chemical to combatthe zebra mussel invasion without harming native mussels.

-USFWSThese native black sandshell mussels are covered with invasive zebra musselswhich inhibits the mussel’s ability to open its shell to feed and reproduce.

The red dots on this map indicate the current distribution of invasive zebramussels in the United States.




















As the population in the United Statescontinues to grow, the potential foradverse impacts on aquatic resources,including habitat will increase. At thesame time, demands for responsible,quality recreational fishing experienceswill also increase. The Service has along tradition of providingopportunities for public enjoyment ofaquatic resources through recreationalfishing, habitat restoration, andeducation programs and throughmitigating impacts of Federal waterprojects. The Service also recognizesthat some aquatic habitats have beenirreversibly altered by human activity(i.e. - dam building). To compensate forthese significant changes in habitat andlost fishing opportunities, managersoften introduce non-native specieswhen native species can no longersurvive in the altered habitat.

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Rainbow TRainbow TRainbow TRainbow TRainbow Trout for Lake Trout for Lake Trout for Lake Trout for Lake Trout for Lake TaneycomoaneycomoaneycomoaneycomoaneycomoBY JAMIE PACHECO, NEOSHO NFH

Neosho National Fish Hatchery (NFH) continuesto honor the Fish and Wildlife Service mission of

working with others in its partnership with the Mis-souri Department of Conservation (MDC). Hatcherystaff ensures that the mitigation commitment of225,000 rainbow trout between 9.5 to 10 inches inlength (about 100,000 pounds total) are stocked intoLake Taneycomo near Branson, Mo. Neosho NFHsuccessfully completes this annual responsibility withthe cooperation and teamwork of Shepherd of theHills State Fish Hatchery (SFH), located in Branson.

Once the average stocking length of 10 inches isattained, Shepherd of the Hills SFH personnel trans-

La Crosse NFWCO plans Events toLa Crosse NFWCO plans Events toLa Crosse NFWCO plans Events toLa Crosse NFWCO plans Events toLa Crosse NFWCO plans Events to“Leave No Child Inside”“Leave No Child Inside”“Leave No Child Inside”“Leave No Child Inside”“Leave No Child Inside”

BY ANN RUNSTROM, LACROSSE NFWCO

The community in the La Crosse, Wis., area lies adjacent to one of themost visited National Wildlife and Fish Refuges (NW&FR) in the

entire Refuge system. Yet neighboring Winona, Minn., youth, who congre-gate less than two blocks from the mighty river that forms this Refuge,have never been on its natural shore, dipped a paddle, or cast a line in its

waters. Ahumble biologistfrom the LaCrosse NationalFish and WildlifeConservationOffice (NFWCO)hoped to changethat. Afterspeaking with the director of Rock Solid Youth Cen-ter, hope began changing to reality. Rock Solidreaches out to at-risk youth to provide them withconstructive activities and positive role modeling. Thestaff at Rock Solid was delighted to offer the youth anoutdoor activity that brings them in touch with thenatural world around them. Staff from nearby Winona

District and headquarters of the Upper Mississippi River NW&FR, members of a nearby church, and theowner of Wenonah Canoe company were all contacted to see what they might be able to provide to make thisa reality. Hope became reality on May 14 and July 21, 2008. The result was two beautiful summer afternoonsof paddling canoes and kayaks on the NW&FR followed by a tasty meal of hotdogs. The weather was delight-ful, the company unique, and the Refuge, as always, a place of peace and sanctuary for human souls and wild-life alike.

-USFWS/AnnRunstromTwo Winona, Minnesota, youth try their hand at kayaking on the WinonaDistrict of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.

For further info about the La Crosse NFWCO: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/lacrossefisheries/

port the fish at Neosho NFH with their distributionunit that hauls 3,500 pounds of fish per load, and theystock the rainbow trout into Lake Taneycomo.

Our two hatcheries also work together at manyoutreach events such as Neosho NFH’s Kid’s AnnualFishing Clinic and Derby and the Family Fishing Fairat Shepherd of the Hills SFH. This great partnershipnot only enhances outreach events and fishing oppor-tunities in Missouri, but also ensures that NeoshoNFH meets its yearly stocking obligation for LakeTaneycomo, thanks to the assistance from our statepartner.

For further info about the Neosho NFH: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/neosho/


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Dairyland Power Cooperative of Genoa, Wis., recently awarded a $12,000 grant to the Genoa NationalFish Hatchery (NFH) to construct and install a handicap-accessible fishing pier located at one of the

hatchery ponds. The pond will be stocked with fish to allow people with disabilities to enjoy a quality outdoorfishing experience with the beautiful bluffs of the Mississippi River in the background.

The pier will also allow the station to expand itsannual kids fishing day, a great hit with children ages6-12. Each May, a hatchery pond is made availableand stocked with rainbow trout for children to learnhow to fish and enjoy quality time in the outdoorswith a parent or guardian. The acquisition of the dockwill allow more fishing area for the 150+ children andtheir guardians to safely enjoy the event. Fish andWildlife Service Director Dale Hall was on hand atthe Genoa NFH to accept the check from DairylandPower Environmental Program Representative JohnThiel. Director Hall stated, “It takes all of us workingtogether to pass on a conservation legacy to ourchildren, and to help all Americans have an opportu-nity to enjoy the outdoors. Dairyland’s gift is anobject lesson of how working together, we can part-ner together to make a lasting impact on the nextgeneration of conservation stewards, and be inclusivein sharing outdoor opportunities for everyone.”Specifications are now being distributed to variousvendors and the acquisition and placement of the dockis planned to be complete by next spring.

-Mary StefanskiDairyland Power Representative John Thiel speaks at a ceremony thatprovided a $12,000 grant from Dairyland Power Cooperative to Genoa NationalFish Hatchery to build a handicap-accessible fishing pier at the Hatchery. Fishand Wildlife Service Director Dale Hall(far right) attended the ceremony andaccepted the check for the grant.


Slimy Sturgeon Scutes Slimy Sturgeon Scutes Slimy Sturgeon Scutes Slimy Sturgeon Scutes Slimy Sturgeon Scutes – A Fishy A Fishy A Fishy A Fishy A FishyLearning FestivalLearning FestivalLearning FestivalLearning FestivalLearning Festival

BY CHRIS MCLELAND AND ANDY PLAUCK, COLUMBIANFWCO

A cloudy day on the banks of the Missouri Riverset the scene for a fun day with nearly 300 middle

school children. Biologist Andy Plauck and technicianChris McLeland from Columbia National Fish andWildlife Conservation Office (NFWCO) participated inthe third annual River Learning Festival in St.Charles, Mo. This event took place at ColumbiaBottoms Conservation Area, near the confluence ofthe Missouri and Mississippi rivers. The students andtheir teachers from the Hazelwood School Districtnear St. Louis showed up to brave inclement weatherand learn about the “Big Muddy.” This event focusedon exposing various aspects of the Missouri River to

children ages 10-13. The goal of the event was toraise awareness regarding Missouri River issues andspark interest in the recreational opportunitiesoffered by the river.

McLeland and Plauck discussed “Fisheries Man-agement on a Big River Ecosystem” which includedthe endangered pallid sturgeon and other riverinespecies. To reinforce the topic, some of the localMissouri River inhabitants were on display. Livecatfish, gar and shovelnose sturgeon were a big hitwith the participants. Only a handful of these kids hadbeen fishing, leaving the majority having never expe-rienced an encounter of the “fishy” kind before. Just



















-USFWS/ScottKoproskiAlpena National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office biologist Andrea Aniateaches Sandborn Elementary students how to use a dichotomous key toidentify fish.

about every group shouted out “catfish” when askedwhat fish swim in the Missouri River; however, noneof them expected to see the dinosaur-like shovelnosesturgeon to be pulled from our tank. Most childrenwere reluctant to even touch the sharp scutes of thesturgeon, although a brave few faced their uncer-tainty and held the fish. The three-foot long nosesplashed at least one child every time we pulled it outof the tank. Hearing a child say, “Wow, I’ve nevertouched a fish before,” was a real eye-opener forsomeone who grew up playing in ponds and trudgingabout creeks as a child. Over all, this event definitelyreinforced the need for outreach to children living inurban areas.

As with any large event, it took the cooperation ofmany people from multiple agencies to pull it off. Wepartnered with Missouri Department of Conserva-tion, Missouri State Water Patrol, U.S. GeologicalSurvey, Missouri Horseman’s Association, U.S. For-est Service, and Missouri River Relief, just to name a few. By turning the school’s field trip into a major event,the children are more likely to retain some of this information into their adult lives.

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-USFWS/ChrisMcLelandAndy Plauck of the Columbia National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Officetalks about the Missouri River with local middle school students.


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BY ANJANETTE BOWEN, ALPENA NFWCO

The Alpena National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (NFWCO) provided a fishy experience forAlpena Public School’s Sanborn Elementary fifth and sixth grade Science class on September 30. The

event was held on the grounds of the Federal Building along the Thunder Bay River in Alpena, Mich. Students learned how to identify the parts of afish’s anatomy and how to use a dichotomous key todistinguish fish species. They were able to handle andrecognize a number of fish species including the roundgoby (an aquatic invasive species), yellow perch andspottail shiner. Students also viewed and learnedabout how different fish sampling nets are used,including a beach seine, trap net and bottom trawl. Abottom trawling demonstration was also provided toallow students to view fish sampling in action. Thetrawling was part of a fishery study to detect andquantify aquatic invasive species in the Thunder BayRiver and other areas of Lake Huron and the St.Mary’s River. This event was a great opportunity to introducestudents to fish and fish sampling. Approximately 28students participated in the experience. They werevery interested and had many questions. The AlpenaNews attended the event and printed a photo in theOct. 1 newspaper of biologist Andrea Ania talkingwith students.


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Conserving this Nation’s fish and otheraquatic resources cannot be successfulwithout the partnership of Tribes; theymanage or influence some of the mostimportant aquatic habitats both on andoff reservations. In addition, theFederal government and the Servicehave distinct and unique obligationstoward Tribes based on trustresponsibility, treaty provisions, andstatutory mandates. The FisheriesProgram plays an important role inproviding help and support to Tribes asthey exercise their sovereignty in themanagement of their fish and wildliferesources on more than 55 million acresof Federal Indian trust land and intreaty reserved areas.

Cooperation with Native Americans

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BY FRANK STONE, ASHLAND NFWCO

Frank Stone, fishery biologist with the Ashland National Fish andWildlife Conservation Office (NFWCO), started his first week of a

five-week project assisting the Great Lakes Indian Fish and WildlifeCommission in determining recruitment levels of juvenile walleye. Theobjectives of these surveys are to estimate relative abundance of young-of-the-year walleye in several lakes of northern Wisconsin and northernMichigan. The data from these surveys will be used in conjunction withspring population estimates, to set walleye safe harvest levels for the2009 tribal spearing season. During the length of the project, Stone will

conduct a totalof 19 fishery surveys. These sampling efforts take place at night, whenwalleye activity is the highest and catch efficiency ismaximized. Using a boat electrofishing system, fishcollection is relatively fast and efficient. Both lengthdata and scale samples are collected. These datareflect the lake’s current walleye recruitment values. Conserving this Nation’s fish and other aquaticresources cannot be successful without the partner-ship of tribes; they manage or influence some of themost important aquatic habitats both on and offreservations. In addition, the Federal governmentand the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have distinctand unique obligations toward tribes based on trustresponsibility, treaty provisions and statutory man-dates. The Ashland NFWCO fisheries program playsan important role in providing help and support totribes as they exercise their sovereignty in the man-agement of their fish and wildlife resources on Fed-eral Indian trust land and in treaty reserved areas.

-USFWSFrank Stone of the Ashland National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Officeworked with Greg Smart (left) and Louis Plucinski of the Great Lakes IndianFish & Wildlife Commission to conduct walleye surveys in northern Wisconsinand northern Michigan lakes.For further info about the Ashland NFWCO: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/ashland/

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BY AARON WOLDT, ALPENA NFWCO

Biologist Aaron Woldt of the Alpena National Fishand Wildlife Conservation Office (NFWCO)

updated the WFH05 stock assessment model in LakeHuron in September. This model is updated annuallyto assess the status of the lake whitefish population inWFH05 (Alpena, Mich., area) and to set safe harvestlimits for tribal commercial fishers in accordance withthe Year 2000 Great Lakes Consent Decree. Asstipulated in the 2000 Great Lakes Consent Decree,preliminary lake whitefish harvest limits must be

calculated by the Modeling Subcommittee (MSC),reviewed by the Technical Fisheries Committee(TFC), and presented to the parties to the decree byNovember 1 each year.

Woldt summarized and formatted commercialcatch and survey data provided by Mark Ebener ofthe Chippewa Ottawa Resource Authority and alsodata from the Fish and Wildlife Service, to put intothe stock assessment model. The updated WFH05lake whitefish model yielded a recommended prelimi-


















nary tribal lake whitefish harvest limit of 961,800pounds. Woldt will continue to run model diagnosticsand consult with MSC members prior to producing afinal recommended harvest limit for this unit.

Preliminary lake whitefish harvest limits for allmanagement units in 1836 Treaty waters of the GreatLakes were presented to the TFC for review onOctober 22. The MSC will complete final lake white-For further info about the Alpena NFWCO: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/alpena/index.htm

fish harvest limits and present them to the TFC at itsNovember meeting.

MSC produced harvest limits, when reviewed bythe parties and approved, will become binding 2009lake whitefish harvest limits for 1836 Treaty waters.These harvest limits will allow lake whitefish fisheriesto be executed while still protecting the biologicalintegrity of the lake whitefish stocks.

Cooperation with Native Americans

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BY FRANK STONE, ASHLAND NFWCO

Frank Stone, biologist with the Ashland NationalFish and Wildlife Conservation Office (NFWCO),

assisted Regional Tribal Liaison John Leonard withscoring proposals submitted for the Fish & WildlifeService’s 2009 Tribal Wildlife Grant (TWG) program.This was a regional scoring process of resourceproposals submitted by tribes throughout Region 3.Stone reviewed nine proposals. Additional proposalswere also scored by other program staff includingSean Kelly (Migratory Birds), Lynn Lewis (EcologicalServices), Dan Sobieck (National Wildlife Refuges),Jim Luoma (Fisheries), and Bob Jackson (Bureau of

Indian Affairs). Once all the TWG proposals havebeen scored, the top 75 percent will be sent in for theNational scoring portion of this grant program.

The TWG program will provide new fundingopportunities to tribes for activities that protect andrestore habitats that benefit fish and wildlife speciesof tribal significance. The TWG program also supportsthe efforts of tribal governments to develop or aug-ment the capacity to manage, conserve, or protectfish and wildlife species of concern through the provi-sion of additional funding and technical support.

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BY NICK STARZL, GENOA NFH

During the summer of 2008, the crew of the GenoaNational Fish Hatchery (NFH) and Friends of

the Upper Mississippi River Fisheries Services(FUMFS) volunteers Chuck Snyder, Gill Gainsworth,Chuck Chihak and daughter Laura coded-wire tagged23,000 of its approximately 60,000 6" lake sturgeonfor stocking into the White Earth and Red LakeReservations of Minnesota.

The entire tagging operation took approximately80 hours to accomplish. Each fish received a tinystainless steel sliver of metal wire injected intramus-cularly. The tag is approximately 1/16th of an inchlong and cannot be seen on the fish once it is injected;however, with the use of a metal detecting wand, thetag can be identified. This method aids biologists indetermining the effectiveness of each restoration


program by distinguishing between hatchery and wildfish. Each year, the sturgeon are tagged in a differentlocation in order to differentiate year classes duringsampling. Since 1994, the Genoa NFH has beenworking to restore lake sturgeon populations whichhave declined due to the loss of habitat, pollution andoverfishing.

The species is considered either threatened orendangered in all but one (Wisconsin) of the historical20 states within its range. The Genoa NFH cooper-ates with the La Crosse National Fish & WildlifeConservation Office and the La Crosse Fish HealthCenter to annually provide sturgeon to the states ofMissouri and Minnesota, as well as tribal govern-ments in Wisconsin and Minnesota.




Science and technology form thefoundation of successful fish and aquaticresource conservation and are used tostructure and implement monitoringand evaluation programs that arecritical to determine the success ofmanagement actions. The Service iscommitted to following establishedprinciples of sound science.

Leadership in Science and Technology

Record Sturgeon Production providesRecord Sturgeon Production providesRecord Sturgeon Production providesRecord Sturgeon Production providesRecord Sturgeon Production providesFish for ResearchFish for ResearchFish for ResearchFish for ResearchFish for Research


The Genoa National Fish Hatchery (NFH) raises lake sturgeon forongoing research and restoration efforts involving three states and

four NativeAmerican reser-vations. This summer saw a record 63,000 lake stur-geon raised to 6-7 inches, which met or exceeded allexisting stocking commitments. This large amount offish being successfully reared allowed sturgeon tobecome available for a number of research projects.Working closely with Dr. Chunbo Zhang and graduateresearch assistants with the Illinois Institute ofTechnology, lake sturgeon at many stages of develop-ment were provided by the Hatchery to the Univer-sity to examine sturgeon olfactory development. This research may determine whether sturgeonreturn to their natal streams to spawn by using theirsense of smell. Other ongoing research being con-ducted by the Missouri Department of Conservationis examining lake sturgeon migration and movementsafter the fish are stocked, by tagging sturgeon sup-plied by Genoa NFH with passive integrated tran-sponder (PIT) tags. In addition, Southern IllinoisUniversity also acquired 800 (8-inch) lake sturgeon tostudy the feasibility of long term marking sturgeonwith isotopes. Restorationprograms alsoreceived over58,800 fallfingerlingsturgeon tomeet stockingrequests madein long term

sturgeon restoration plans. This 2008 year class, accompanied withsubsequent years of production and careful habitat conservation, willensure the chances that lake sturgeon populations in the Midwest will berestored and viable for future generations to enjoy.

-USFWSFingerling lake sturgeon are stocked into Red Lake, Minnesota.


-USFWSLake sturgeon gather to spawn in the Wolf Riversystem in Wisconsin.



















Loss and alteration of aquatic habitatsare principal factors in the decline ofnative fish and other aquatic resourcesand the loss of biodiversity. Seventypercent of the Nation’s rivers havealtered flows, and 50 percent ofwaterways fail to meet minimumbiological criteria.

Aquatic Habitat Conservation and Management

Oxbow Creek Culvert ReplacedOxbow Creek Culvert ReplacedOxbow Creek Culvert ReplacedOxbow Creek Culvert ReplacedOxbow Creek Culvert ReplacedBY ANDREA ANIA, ALPENA NFWCO

On September 17, a 5-foot elliptical culvert was installed on OxbowCreek at Oxbow Creek Road, providing 7.5 miles of unimpeded fish

passage for native brook trout in the Black River watershed. TheCheboygan County Road Commission installed the new culvert to re-

place a failing, undersized (24-inch) concrete culvertthat was acting as a physical and thermal barrier toupstream fish movement, and was a major source ofsediment entering the system. The increased diameter of the new culvert willreduce water velocities and thermal pollution, allow-ing native brook trout upstream access to spawningand rearing habitat. Based on water temperaturedata collected by the Michigan Department of NaturalResources (DNR) and the Upper Black River Water-shed Restoration Committee, the old culvert actedlike a dam, increasing summer water temperaturesand creating a thermal barrier to brook trout Optimal and lethal water temperatures for brooktrout range from 57-66 ºF and 70-79 ºF, respectively(Brown 1971). Water temperature data will continueto be recorded next summer to measure the benefitsof the new culvert on thermal pollution. The newculvert will also reduce sediment input to the stream,which was a major source of pollution, potentiallydestroying valuable brook trout spawning and nurs-ery habitat downstream.

Brook trout are a native species to northern Michigan river systems. They have lost much of their habitatto development and increased road-stream crossings that were inadequately designed to handle water flowconditions and fish movement. This project is consistent with the Black River Watershed Stewardship Initia-tive-Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Plan (2002). Partners for this project included Michigan DNR,Upper Black River Watershed Restoration Committee, Cheboygan County Road Commission and HuronPines.

-USFWS/AndreaAniaAn inadequately sized culvert at the Oxbow Creek Road stream crossing onOxbow Creek (inset) often plugged and was a water velocity barrier to nativebrook trout. Within a few hours after culvert replacement, the back-waterdrained and the channel began to redefine itself.


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BY TED KOEHLER, ASHLAND NFWCO

Construction has finished on the Whittlesey CreekFarm Wetland Project. This Partners for Fish

and Wildlife Program (PFWP) project consists of aquarter-acre wetland restoration site. The site isstrategically located in the Whittlesey Creek prioritywatershed and will hopefully open the door to workwith the landowner on future fish and wildlife habitatprojects. The project will provide habitat for species

such as mallards, wood ducks and blue-winged teal. APFWP Wetland Development Agreement was signedto protect the project site for a period of ten years.After the design was completed, the constructioncontract was awarded to Ashland Construction ofAshland, Wisc. The landowner contributed to thesuccess of this project through assisting with equip-ment operation and seeding.





Aquatic Habitat Conservation and Management

WWWWWrapping-up the Construction Seasonrapping-up the Construction Seasonrapping-up the Construction Seasonrapping-up the Construction Seasonrapping-up the Construction SeasonBY HEATHER RAWLINGS, ALPENA NFWCO

September was a very busy month for the AlpenaPartners for Fish and Wildlife Program (PFWP).

Construction to restore wetlands was constant,thanks to a very wet spring and an early summer. Asa result, contractors were in a hurry to finish projectsbefore the fall rains started. Six projects were com-pleted in September, restoring a total of 15 acres ofwetlands on the properties of six different landown-ers. Four of the projects were located in fallow farm

fields and will provide excellent migration habitat fora variety of waterfowl and nesting habitat for themallard duck. The other two projects were located inwooded habitat more suitable for the wood duck. Oneof the projects was located on a large parcel of prop-erty where the landowner and the PFWP have beenworking for over 10 years to restore a wetlandcomplex. This was the sixth project completed on thisproperty.


Great Lakes Basin Fish HabitatGreat Lakes Basin Fish HabitatGreat Lakes Basin Fish HabitatGreat Lakes Basin Fish HabitatGreat Lakes Basin Fish HabitatPartnership Inaugural MeetingPartnership Inaugural MeetingPartnership Inaugural MeetingPartnership Inaugural MeetingPartnership Inaugural Meeting

BY PAM DRYER, ASHLAND NFWCO

The Interim Steering Committee of the GreatLakes Basin Fish Habitat Partnership held its

first meeting on Sept. 22-23 in Detroit, Mich. Statesfrom across the basin, Federal agencies involved inGreat Lakes management, and basin-wide non-profitorganizations attended. Meeting participants agreedto move the partnership forward to gain nationalrecognition as a partnership by the National FishHabitat Action Plan Board.

The Great Lakes are significant for many reasonsto both the United States and Canada. Lakes Supe-rior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario form thelargest surface freshwater system on Earth. Thebasin is home to 10 percent of the population of theUnited States, with more than 30 million peoplerelying on the system. It also supports a large fisherythat provides important commercial and recreationalfishing. More than 300 species of fish and otheraquatic organisms inhabit the rivers, streams andcoastal areas of the basin and depend on these habi-tats during critical life-history stages.

The Great Lakes’ significance and need for protec-tion and restoration has resulted in several initiativesto restore the health of the Great Lakes by theadjacent states and provinces. Most of these initia-tives, such as the Great Lakes Compact, the GreatLakes Regional Collaboration, and the Great LakesWater Quality Agreement, have focused on waterquality, but not specifically fish habitat. The GreatLakes Fish Habitat Partnership will work with theseother initiatives, yet focus on the need to restore andprotect fish habitat for faltering fish populations.

The next steps for the Great Lakes Basin FishHabitat Partnership are to draft a “Memorandum ofUnderstanding” and begin working on a strategic planthat will create the intellectual framework for ad-vancing on-the-ground protection and restoration bycomplementing existing Great Lakes initiatives.

The Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. GeologicalSurvey acted as staff for the effort, setting up thesteering committee and making all arrangements forthe meeting. The meeting was facilitated by MarkCoscarelli of Public Sector Consultants.



















The Fisheries Program relies on a broadrange of professionals to accomplish itsmission: biologists, managers,administrators, clerks, animalcaretakers, and maintenance workers.Without their skills and dedication, theFisheries Program cannot succeed.Employees must be trained, equippedand supported in order to perform theirjobs safely, often under demandingenvironmental conditions, and to keepcurrent with the constantly expandingscience of fish and aquatic resourcemanagement and conservation.

Workforce Management

Bottom TBottom TBottom TBottom TBottom Trawling demonstrated torawling demonstrated torawling demonstrated torawling demonstrated torawling demonstrated toNorthland College StudentsNorthland College StudentsNorthland College StudentsNorthland College StudentsNorthland College Students

BY GARY CZYPINSKI, ASHLAND NFWCO

In cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources,the Ashland National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (NFWCO)

demonstrated the fish sampling technique of bottom trawling to twoclasses of students from Northland College (Ashland, Wis.). Twelvestudents that were enrolled in the “Superior Fisheries” class and sevenstudents that were enrolled in the “Fisheries Science and Management”class observed the operation of a bottom trawl net retrieved by a hy-draulically powered winch aboard a 21-foot small craft trawler. In addi-tion, all students participated in sorting the catches by individual fish species with the target species beinginvasive Eurasian ruffe.

Both classes are instructed by Dr. Derek H. Ogle,associate professor of Mathematics and NaturalResources, who described each of the classes asfollows: “Superior Fisheries” is a quantitativereasoning course that focuses on the application ofmathematics to Lake Superior issues with a primaryfocus on fisheries. The trawling exercise with theFish and Wildlife Service was an opportunity for thetwelve students to experience a resource-intensivesampling gear and a fish community (small foragefishes) that they would otherwise not get to see. Inaddition, the data from invasive ruffe captured duringthe experience were used in a variety of classprojects to promote learning of mathematical andstatistical concepts while also learning about invasivespecies in the Great Lakes watershed and ruffe inChequamegon Bay. “Fisheries Science and Manage-ment” is an upper-level course required for fisheriesmajors at Northland College. One aspect of thiscourse is for students to gain experience with a

variety of field gears and to understand methods of sampling fish populations. The trawling exercise with thisclass was more intensive than with the “Superior Fisheries” class so that students could gain more experienceand see an additional fish community (deeper, off-shore communities). Ruffe captured in the trawling wereused to demonstrate biological processing including measuring length, weighing and removal of calcified struc-tures. In turn, these data were used in size structure, catch-per-unit-effort, and length-at-age growth analy-ses”.

During reconnaissance for this bottom trawl demonstration in Chequamegon Bay, Wis., an estimated3,000-5,000 invasive ruffe were captured in one 5-minute tow. Overall, an estimated 6,000-7,000 ruffe werecaptured, including both reconnaissance and demonstration trawling. Young-of-the-year and yearlings ap-peared to be the primary age classes represented, which will be verified by the students.

Due to the success of the experience and the praise of the students, it is desired that this demonstrationcontinue on an annual basis. A student project is already being considered for next year’s classes as a follow-up for that trawl demonstration.For further info about the Ashland NFWCO: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/ashland/

-USFWSStudents from Northland College identify the fish captured during a fisheryassessment in Chequamegon Bay, Wisconsin.


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H.R. 7150 (ih) To conserve the United States fish and aquatic communi-ties through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation andimprove the quality of life for the people of the United States, and forother purposes. [Introduced in House

S. 3552 (is) To conserve the United States fish and aquatic communitiesthrough partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation and improvethe quality of life for the people of the United States, and for otherpurposes. [Introduced in Senate]

S. 2907 (rs) To establish uniform administrative and enforcementprocedures and penalties for the enforcement of the High Seas DriftnetFishing Moratorium Protection Act and similar statutes, and for otherpurposes. [Reported in Senate]

S. 2907 (is) To establish uniform administrative and enforcementprocedures and penalties for the enforcement of the High Seas DriftnetFishing Moratorium Protection Act and similar statutes, and for otherpurposes. [Introduced in Senate]

H.R. 1495 (enr) To provide for the conservation and development ofwater and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army toconstruct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors ofthe United States, and for other purposes. [Enrolled bill

S. 1248 (pcs) To provide for the conservation and development of waterand related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army toconstruct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors ofthe United States, and for other purposes. [Placed on Calendar Senate]

H.R. 6316 (ih) To reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through thecreation of a domestic carbon market and international trade measures,and to direct the revenue therefrom to public interests. [Introduced inHouse]

S. 3280 (is) To increase refining capacity and the supply of fuel, to openand preserve access to oil and gas, and for other purposes. [Introducedin Senate]

H.R. 4455 (ih) To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provideinternational wildlife management and conservation programs throughthe Wildlife Without Borders Program in the United States Fish andWildlife Service, and for other purposes. [Introduced in House]

H.R. 3891 (rh) To amend the National Fish and Wildlife FoundationEstablishment Act to increase the number of Directors on the Board ofDirectors of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. [Reported inHouse]

S. 3366 (is) To protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, andtheir natural habitats at national wildlife refuges through cooperative,incentive-based grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmfulnonnative plant species, and for other purposes. [Introduced in Senate]

S. 3213 (pcs) To designate certain land as components of the NationalWilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs andactivities in the Department of the Interior and the Department ofAgriculture, and for other purposes. [Placed on Calendar Senate]

H.R. 6384 (ih) To provide a comprehensive plan for greater Americanenergy independence. [Introduced in House]

S. 2758 (is) To authorize the exploration, leasing, development,production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oiland gas in and from the Coastal Plain in Alaska. [Introduced in Senate]

H.R. 3891 (eh) To amend the National Fish and Wildlife FoundationEstablishment Act to increase the number of Directors on the Board ofDirectors of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. [Engrossed inHouse]

H.R. 3891 (ih) To amend the National Fish and Wildlife FoundationEstablishment Act to increase the number of Directors on the Board ofDirectors of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. [Introduced inHouse]

H.R. 767 (rh) To protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, andtheir natural habitats at national wildlife refuges through cooperative,incentive-based grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmfulnonnative species, and for other purposes. [Reported in House]

H.R. 767 (ih) To protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, andtheir natural habitats at national wildlife refuges through cooperative,incentive-based grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmfulnonnative species, and for other purposes. [Introduced in House]

H.R. 6001 (ih) To rebalance the United States energy portfolio, toincrease and utilize the Nation’s domestic energy resources and supply,to strengthen energy security and independence, and for other pur-poses. [Introduced in House]

S. 3669 (is) To reduce gas prices by promoting domestic energyproduction, alternative energy, and conservation, and for otherpurposes. [Introduced in Senate]

H.R. 767 (eh) To protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, andtheir natural habitats at national wildlife refuges through cooperative,incentive-based grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmfulnonnative species, and for other purposes. [Engrossed in House]

H.R. 3891 (rs) To amend the National Fish and Wildlife FoundationEstablishment Act to increase the number of Directors on the Board ofDirectors of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. [Reported inSenate]

S. 3222 (is) To promote the energy security of the United States, andfor other purposes. [Introduced in Senate]

H.R. 1533 (ih) To provide for the establishment of a national mercurymonitoring program. [Introduced in House]

S.J.Res. 17 (rs) Directing the United States to initiate internationaldiscussions and take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate anagreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in theArctic Ocean. [Reported in Senate]

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National Fish HatcheriesNational Fish HatcheriesNational Fish HatcheriesNational Fish HatcheriesNational Fish HatcheriesThe Region’s National Fish Hatcheries primarily focuson native fish restoration/rehabilitation by stockingfish and eggs, such as pallid and lake sturgeon and bydeveloping and maintaining brood stocks of selectedfish strains, such as lake trout and brook trout.Hatcheries also provide technical assistance to otheragencies, provide fish and eggs for research, stockrainbow trout in fulfillment of federal mitigationobligations and assist with recovery of native musselsand other native aquatic species.

Sea Lamprey Biological StationsSea Lamprey Biological StationsSea Lamprey Biological StationsSea Lamprey Biological StationsSea Lamprey Biological StationsThe Fish and Wildlife Service is the United StatesAgent for sea lamprey control, with two BiologicalStations assessing and managing sea lamprey popula-tions throughout the Great Lakes. The Great LakesFishery Commission administers the Sea LampreyManagement Program, with funding provided throughthe U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of theInterior, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

National Fish and WNational Fish and WNational Fish and WNational Fish and WNational Fish and Wildlife Conservation Officesildlife Conservation Officesildlife Conservation Officesildlife Conservation Officesildlife Conservation OfficesNational Fish and Wildlife Conservation Officesconduct assessments of fish populations to guidemanagement decisions, perform key monitoring andcontrol activities related to invasive, aquatic species;survey and evaluate aquatic habitats to identifyrestoration/rehabilitation opportunities; play a keyrole in targeting and implementing native fish andhabitat restoration programs; work with private landowners, states, local governments and watershedorganizations to complete aquatic habitat restorationprojects under the Service’s Partners for Fish andWildlife and the Great Lakes Coastal Programs;provide coordination and technical assistance towardthe management of interjurisdictional fisheries;maintain and operate several key interagency fisher-

Fish Health CenterFish Health CenterFish Health CenterFish Health CenterFish Health CenterThe Fish Health Center provides specialized fishhealth evaluation and diagnostic services to federal,state and tribal hatcheries in the region; conductsextensive monitoring and evaluation of wild fishhealth; examines and certifies the health of captivehatchery stocks; and, performs a wide range of specialservices helping to coordinate fishery program officesand partner organizations.

ies databases; provide technical expertise to otherService programs addressing contaminants, endan-gered species, federal project review and hydro-power operation and re-licensing; evaluate and man-age fisheries on Service lands; and, provide technicalsupport to 38 Native American tribal governmentsand treaty authorities.

Midwest Region Fisheries Field Offices

National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office

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MichiganAlpena National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeAlpena National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeAlpena National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeAlpena National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeAlpena National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeFederal Building; 145 WFederal Building; 145 WFederal Building; 145 WFederal Building; 145 WFederal Building; 145 Water Streetater Streetater Streetater Streetater StreetAlpena, MI 49707Alpena, MI 49707Alpena, MI 49707Alpena, MI 49707Alpena, MI 49707Aaron WAaron WAaron WAaron WAaron Woldt (oldt (oldt (oldt (oldt ([email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected])))))989/356-3052989/356-3052989/356-3052989/356-3052989/356-3052Area of Responsibility (Michigan, Ohio)Area of Responsibility (Michigan, Ohio)Area of Responsibility (Michigan, Ohio)Area of Responsibility (Michigan, Ohio)Area of Responsibility (Michigan, Ohio)

Jordan River National Fish HatcheryJordan River National Fish HatcheryJordan River National Fish HatcheryJordan River National Fish HatcheryJordan River National Fish Hatchery6623 T6623 T6623 T6623 T6623 Turner Roadurner Roadurner Roadurner Roadurner RoadElmira, MI 49730Elmira, MI 49730Elmira, MI 49730Elmira, MI 49730Elmira, MI 49730Roger Gordon (Roger Gordon (Roger Gordon (Roger Gordon (Roger Gordon ([email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected])))))231/584-2461231/584-2461231/584-2461231/584-2461231/584-2461

Ludington Biological StationLudington Biological StationLudington Biological StationLudington Biological StationLudington Biological Station229 South Jebavy Drive229 South Jebavy Drive229 South Jebavy Drive229 South Jebavy Drive229 South Jebavy DriveLudington, MI 49431Ludington, MI 49431Ludington, MI 49431Ludington, MI 49431Ludington, MI 49431Dennis Lavis (Dennis Lavis (Dennis Lavis (Dennis Lavis (Dennis Lavis ([email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected])))))231/845-6205231/845-6205231/845-6205231/845-6205231/845-6205

Marquette Biological StationMarquette Biological StationMarquette Biological StationMarquette Biological StationMarquette Biological Station3090 Wright Street3090 Wright Street3090 Wright Street3090 Wright Street3090 Wright StreetMarquette, MI 49855-9649Marquette, MI 49855-9649Marquette, MI 49855-9649Marquette, MI 49855-9649Marquette, MI 49855-9649Katherine Mullett (Katherine Mullett (Katherine Mullett (Katherine Mullett (Katherine Mullett ([email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected])))))906/226-1235906/226-1235906/226-1235906/226-1235906/226-1235

Pendills Creek/Sullivan CreekPendills Creek/Sullivan CreekPendills Creek/Sullivan CreekPendills Creek/Sullivan CreekPendills Creek/Sullivan CreekNational Fish HatcheryNational Fish HatcheryNational Fish HatcheryNational Fish HatcheryNational Fish Hatchery21990 W21990 W21990 W21990 W21990 West Test Test Test Test Trout Lanerout Lanerout Lanerout Lanerout LaneBrimleyBrimleyBrimleyBrimleyBrimley, MI 49715, MI 49715, MI 49715, MI 49715, MI 49715Curt Friez Curt Friez Curt Friez Curt Friez Curt Friez ((((([email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected])))))906/437-5231906/437-5231906/437-5231906/437-5231906/437-5231

MissouriColumbia National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeColumbia National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeColumbia National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeColumbia National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeColumbia National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office101 Park Deville Drive; Suite A101 Park Deville Drive; Suite A101 Park Deville Drive; Suite A101 Park Deville Drive; Suite A101 Park Deville Drive; Suite AColumbia, MO 65203Columbia, MO 65203Columbia, MO 65203Columbia, MO 65203Columbia, MO 65203TTTTTracy Hill (racy Hill (racy Hill (racy Hill (racy Hill ([email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected])))))573/234-2132573/234-2132573/234-2132573/234-2132573/234-2132Area of Responsibility (Iowa, Missouri)Area of Responsibility (Iowa, Missouri)Area of Responsibility (Iowa, Missouri)Area of Responsibility (Iowa, Missouri)Area of Responsibility (Iowa, Missouri)

Neosho National Fish HatcheryNeosho National Fish HatcheryNeosho National Fish HatcheryNeosho National Fish HatcheryNeosho National Fish HatcheryEast Park StreetEast Park StreetEast Park StreetEast Park StreetEast Park StreetNeosho, MO 64850Neosho, MO 64850Neosho, MO 64850Neosho, MO 64850Neosho, MO 64850David Hendrix (David Hendrix (David Hendrix (David Hendrix (David Hendrix ([email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected])))))417/451-0554417/451-0554417/451-0554417/451-0554417/451-0554

IllinoisCarterville National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeCarterville National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeCarterville National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeCarterville National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeCarterville National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office9053 Route 148, Suite A9053 Route 148, Suite A9053 Route 148, Suite A9053 Route 148, Suite A9053 Route 148, Suite AMarion, Illinois 62959Marion, Illinois 62959Marion, Illinois 62959Marion, Illinois 62959Marion, Illinois 62959Rob Simmonds (Rob Simmonds (Rob Simmonds (Rob Simmonds (Rob Simmonds ([email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected])))))618/997-6869618/997-6869618/997-6869618/997-6869618/997-6869Area of Responsibility (Illinois, Indiana, Ohio)Area of Responsibility (Illinois, Indiana, Ohio)Area of Responsibility (Illinois, Indiana, Ohio)Area of Responsibility (Illinois, Indiana, Ohio)Area of Responsibility (Illinois, Indiana, Ohio)

WisconsinAshland National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeAshland National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeAshland National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeAshland National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeAshland National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office2800 Lake Shore Drive East2800 Lake Shore Drive East2800 Lake Shore Drive East2800 Lake Shore Drive East2800 Lake Shore Drive EastAshland, WI 54806Ashland, WI 54806Ashland, WI 54806Ashland, WI 54806Ashland, WI 54806Mark Brouder (Mark Brouder (Mark Brouder (Mark Brouder (Mark Brouder ([email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected])))))715/682-6185715/682-6185715/682-6185715/682-6185715/682-6185Area of Responsibility (Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin)Area of Responsibility (Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin)Area of Responsibility (Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin)Area of Responsibility (Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin)Area of Responsibility (Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin)

Genoa National Fish HatcheryGenoa National Fish HatcheryGenoa National Fish HatcheryGenoa National Fish HatcheryGenoa National Fish HatcheryS5689 State Road 35S5689 State Road 35S5689 State Road 35S5689 State Road 35S5689 State Road 35Genoa, WI 54632-8836Genoa, WI 54632-8836Genoa, WI 54632-8836Genoa, WI 54632-8836Genoa, WI 54632-8836Doug Aloisi (Doug Aloisi (Doug Aloisi (Doug Aloisi (Doug Aloisi ([email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected])))))608/689-2605608/689-2605608/689-2605608/689-2605608/689-2605

Green Bay National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeGreen Bay National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeGreen Bay National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeGreen Bay National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeGreen Bay National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office2661 Scott T2661 Scott T2661 Scott T2661 Scott T2661 Scott Tower Driveower Driveower Driveower Driveower DriveNew Franklin, WI 54229New Franklin, WI 54229New Franklin, WI 54229New Franklin, WI 54229New Franklin, WI 54229Mark Holey (Mark Holey (Mark Holey (Mark Holey (Mark Holey ([email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected])))))920/866-1717920/866-1717920/866-1717920/866-1717920/866-1717Area of Responsibility (Michigan, Wisconsin)Area of Responsibility (Michigan, Wisconsin)Area of Responsibility (Michigan, Wisconsin)Area of Responsibility (Michigan, Wisconsin)Area of Responsibility (Michigan, Wisconsin)

Iron River National Fish HatcheryIron River National Fish HatcheryIron River National Fish HatcheryIron River National Fish HatcheryIron River National Fish Hatchery10325 Fairview Road10325 Fairview Road10325 Fairview Road10325 Fairview Road10325 Fairview RoadIron RiverIron RiverIron RiverIron RiverIron River, WI 54847, WI 54847, WI 54847, WI 54847, WI 54847Dale Bast (Dale Bast (Dale Bast (Dale Bast (Dale Bast ([email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected])))))715/372-8510715/372-8510715/372-8510715/372-8510715/372-8510

LaCrosse Fish Health CenterLaCrosse Fish Health CenterLaCrosse Fish Health CenterLaCrosse Fish Health CenterLaCrosse Fish Health Center555 Lester A555 Lester A555 Lester A555 Lester A555 Lester AvenuevenuevenuevenuevenueOnalaska, WI 54650Onalaska, WI 54650Onalaska, WI 54650Onalaska, WI 54650Onalaska, WI 54650Becky Lasee (Becky Lasee (Becky Lasee (Becky Lasee (Becky Lasee ([email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected])))))608/783-8441608/783-8441608/783-8441608/783-8441608/783-8441

LaCrosse National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeLaCrosse National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeLaCrosse National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeLaCrosse National Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficeLaCrosse National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office555 Lester A555 Lester A555 Lester A555 Lester A555 Lester AvenuevenuevenuevenuevenueOnalaska, WI 54650Onalaska, WI 54650Onalaska, WI 54650Onalaska, WI 54650Onalaska, WI 54650Pamella Thiel (Pamella Thiel (Pamella Thiel (Pamella Thiel (Pamella Thiel ([email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected])))))608/783-8431608/783-8431608/783-8431608/783-8431608/783-8431Area of Responsibility (Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin)Area of Responsibility (Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin)Area of Responsibility (Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin)Area of Responsibility (Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin)Area of Responsibility (Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin)

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Partnerships and AccountabilityPartnerships and AccountabilityPartnerships and AccountabilityPartnerships and AccountabilityPartnerships and Accountability� Alpena NFWCO Participates in LocalAquatic Education Programo Scott Koproski, Alpena NFWCO

� Annual Selection of Board Members andOfficers for the Friends of the NeoshoNational Fish Hatcheryo David Hendrix, Neosho NFH

� Fall Meeting of Missouri River NaturalResources Committee Meetingo Tracy Hill, Columbia NFWCO

� Genoa National Fish Hatchery Exposed byCabela’so Tony Brady, Genoa NFH

� Technical Advisory Team for StrategicHabitat Conservationo Tracy Hill, Columbia NFWCO

� What kind of fish is that?o Andy Plauck, Columbia NFWCO

Aquatic Species Conservation andAquatic Species Conservation andAquatic Species Conservation andAquatic Species Conservation andAquatic Species Conservation andManagementManagementManagementManagementManagement

Aquatic Invasive SpeciesAquatic Invasive SpeciesAquatic Invasive SpeciesAquatic Invasive SpeciesAquatic Invasive Species

Public UsePublic UsePublic UsePublic UsePublic Use� Barn Yard Dayso Roderick May, Neosho NFH

� Genoa NFH participates in NationalHunting and Fishing Day Eventso Jenny Walker, Genoa NFH

� Get Outside and Get Fishing!!o Jenny Walker, Genoa NFH

� River Clean Up at Columbia Bottomso Chris McLeland and Joe McMullen,

Columbia NFWCO

Cooperation with Native AmericansCooperation with Native AmericansCooperation with Native AmericansCooperation with Native AmericansCooperation with Native Americans

Leadership in ScienceLeadership in ScienceLeadership in ScienceLeadership in ScienceLeadership in Scienceand Tand Tand Tand Tand Technologyechnologyechnologyechnologyechnology

Aquatic Habitat Conservation andAquatic Habitat Conservation andAquatic Habitat Conservation andAquatic Habitat Conservation andAquatic Habitat Conservation andManagementManagementManagementManagementManagement� Landowner Tour in Little BourbeuseWatershed - Habitat Success!o Joanne Grady, Columbia NFWCO

WWWWWorkforce Managementorkforce Managementorkforce Managementorkforce Managementorkforce Management� Finley Speaks at Lincoln University in 08o Jeff Finley, Columbia NFWCO

� Fish and Wildlife Service Family Picnico Tracy Hill, Columbia NFWCO

� GIS Training for Fish Biologistso Brian Elkington, Columbia NFWCO

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