In February 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued an update on the Hudson River’s Atlantic striped bass Juvenile Abundance Index (JAI) survey and ongoing collaborations on management of this important fishery. The survey determined poor … Continued
Adult sea lamprey continue to show decreased abundances in most of the Great Lakes, according to a Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) report. Sea lamprey control program success is measured by index estimates of adult sea lamprey abundance, sea lamprey … Continued
The 13th Biennial Atlantic Salmon Ecosystem Forum was held in Bangor, Maine, January 13 and 14, 2026. The event attracted 165 in-person and 50 remote participants. The forum brought together students, scientists, managers, conservationists, restoration professionals, members from tribal, state … Continued
In September, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced the completion of a 5-year status review and a Species Status Assessment for bull trout in the lower 48 states. USFWS is recommending no change to the current threatened listing … Continued
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 Hamilton, Illinois. The construction is part of a study to … Continued