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
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
NOAA Fisheries and the National Fish Habitat Board have announced the release of a report entitled: “Through a Fish’s Eye: The Status of Fish Habitats in the United States 2010.” The report follows a nationwide assessment of human effects on … Continued
During 2011 and 2012, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be conducting the 12th National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation. American hunters, anglers and other wildlife enthusiasts will be asked to participate in interviews. The survey, which … Continued