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Jan 2021
Mississippi River Asian Carp Acoustic Deterrent System Test
In January 2021, scientists, engineers, and contractors will begin installing a temporary, experimental underwater Acoustic Deterrent System, or uADS, at Mississippi River Lock and Dam 19 between Keokuk, Iowa, and... READ MORE
28
Aug 2020
North Carolina Catfish State Records Broken
In July, anglers shattered two North Carolina state records for catfish. The record setting catfish were landed within days of each other. Lake Gaston yielded a new state record blue... READ MORE
6
Aug 2020
2020 Penobscot River Salmon Returns
The State of Maine’s preliminary count of endangered Atlantic salmon returning to the Penobscot River was 1,426 fish this year. The 2020 Penobscot River salmon run was the highest since... READ MORE
6
Aug 2020
Trout and Salmon Heat Stress Reminder (New York)
New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently issued a reminder to anglers that, during the hot days of summer, it is important to remember that trout and salmon experience... READ MORE