The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) recently confirmed that environmental DNA (eDNA) from the invasive Asian Silver Carp and Bighead Carp has been found in six water samples collected from the Ohio River last year. PFBC performed sampling in … Continued
In March, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) held a series of public meetings in Monroe, Niagara, and Oswego counties to discuss the State of Lake Ontario fisheries. The meetings were to include presentations by DEC, the … Continued
Each year, across the USA, National wildlife refuges host special kids’ fishing events, complete with loaner rods and personal guidance on how to use them. 2015 Family Fishing Events: Fishing Frenzy April 11, 8 a.m. to noon — Rocky Mountain … Continued
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) recently announced more than $12.2 million in competitive grants to 10 states for projects to support recreational boating through the Service’s Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program. The Service will also release approximately $2 … Continued
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will provide more than $21 million in funding to 25 projects in 13 coastal and Great Lakes states to protect, restore or enhance more than 11,000 acres of coastal wetlands and adjacent upland habitats … Continued