In September 2011, the 108-foot tall Elwha Dam was removed on the Elwha River in Washington. The project was largest dam removal in U.S. history. Just a few months later, fish have already begun to return to their restored habitat. … Continued
Asian carp pose substantial environmental risk to the Great Lakes if they become established there, according to a recent bi-national Canadian and United States risk assessment. Two species of Asian carp, bighead and silver carps, pose an environmental risk to … Continued
A new West Virginia Sport Fish Identification Poster is now available from West Virginia DNR either as a printed poster or online at the Division of Natural Resources website. The poster, featuring paintings of game fish found in the Mountain … Continued
A new reciprocal freshwater fishing license agreement between Georgia and South Carolina went into effect July 1. The agreement allows anglers to fish on border waters with a valid fishing license from either state. Border waters include the Chattaooga River … Continued
A number of events were held along the Hudson River in New York, in celebration of Hudson River Day 2012. The celebration focused on the five themes of the 2010-14 Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda: Clean Water, Habitat, River Access, … Continued