Asian Carp Conf in Novi Thursday February 25, 2010
The Michigan United Conservation Clubs will host an Asian Carp Conference on Thursday, February 25 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Conference Center at Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River in Novi.
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Yes, Global Warming Could Be Cause of D.C. Snowstorm
There’s bipartisan agreement on at least one thing in Washington this week: There’s a whole lot of snow outside. After two paralyzing storms swept through the District in quick succession, the area was blanketed in almost two and a half feet of snow.
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Michigan Recreation Passport Proposal Could Eliminate Motor Vehicle Permits
Legislation that could eliminate the need for state park and boating access site motor vehicle permits in Michigan appears stalled. Michigan is trying to adopt a program – the Recreation Passport Proposal – that has worked very well in other states such as a very successful Montana program.
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Michigan.gov Web Page Dedicated to the Merger of DNR and DEQ into New DNRE
A new web page has been created on the official Michigan.gov web site dedicated to the Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Natural Resources merger into the new Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment.
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TBF National Conservation Director Mark Gintert Updates on New Weigh In Method, NOAA
Last week I had the great opportunity to attend the Florida Bass Federation State Tournament and I saw a rather unique weigh-in procedure that I thought went very well especially from a conservation standpoint.
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Public Input Sought in Management Plan for Highland Recreation Area
The Department of Natural Resources will hold a public workshop to seek input on the proposed management plan for Highland State Recreation Area in Oakland County.
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Governor Granholm Creating New Department of Natural Resources and Environment
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued Executive Order 2009-45, creating a new Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) to protect and conserve Michigan’s air, water and other natural resources.
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Smelly Algae Kills Dogs, Sickens People
Waterways across the upper Midwest are increasingly plagued with ugly, smelly and potentially deadly blue-green algae, bloomed by drought and fertilizer runoffs from farm fields, that’s killed dozens of dogs and sickened many people.
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MDNR Closes Kalamazoo River Between Penn Central Railroad Crossing and Plainwell
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that a one-mile stretch of the Kalamazoo River between the Penn Central Railroad Crossing and the Plainwell No. 2 Dam will be closed to public access starting Saturday, Aug. 1.
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MDNR final version fish disease control order
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources released their final version of the new Fish Disease Control order for state waters. Great consideration given for catch-and-release tournament anglers, but anglers also need to help out.
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VHS Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Information Page
Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia or VHS is the newest, and possibly most serious non-native invader into our great waters. This page is dedicated to providing you the most accurate and helpful information on this critical issue.
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VHS federal order amended for events
The VHS virus federal order has been amended effective 5/4/07 to allow transportation of live fish over international and interstate borders for fishing activities such as tournaments where the fish are released alive.