During 2012, a cooperative angler survey will focus on fishing effort on the Ohio River. The survey will gather information about the quantity and species of fish that are caught and harvested from the river. The angler survey is being … Continued
Throughout their native range, eastern brook trout populations are in decline. Scientists cite a number of reasons for the phenomenon, including habitat loss, human encroachment, overfishing, invasive species, poor water quality, runoff, acid precipitation, acid mine drainage, and other contaminants. … Continued
Among the most detrimental aquatic invasive species are zebra mussels and Quagga mussels. The zebra mussel is named for its distinctive brown stripes. The species is a native of Europe. It first appeared in North America in the 1990s and … Continued
According to a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Fisheries Biologist, a local angler may have caught the oldest largemouth bass reported in Montana. The fish may also be one of the oldest surviving largemouth bass in North America. 10-year old … Continued
Power plants and other industrial facilities throughout the New York will be required to use the Best Technology Available (BTA) to protect aquatic wildlife when seeking cooling water intake permits under a new policy finalized by the New York State … Continued