WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently designated 22 trails in 13 states as newly recognized National Recreation Trails, adding more than 525 miles of trails to the National Trails System.
“From coast to coast, the National Trails System helps connect American families with the wonders of the outdoors,” said Salazar. “These new National [...]
Auburn Free Fishing Day To Follow on June 7
On Saturday, June 6, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Onondaga County Parks, and Friends of Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery will conduct a free “Family Fishing Clinic” at Carpenters Brook Fish Hatchery located on Route 321 in Elbridge, Onondaga County. The clinic will consist [...]
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) reminds the public to use caution should they encounter wild animals this spring. Wildlife tends to venture into populated and suburban areas during this time of year. Bears, mountain lions and coyotes in particular may be drawn to human habitation in search of an easily attainable food source.
“Seeing [...]
May 25, 2009 | Posted in
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Largest Number of Stocks Rebuilt Since 2001
NOAA’s Fisheries Service reported to Congress today that four stocks – Atlantic bluefish, Gulf of Mexico king mackerel and two stocks of monkfish in the Atlantic – have been rebuilt to allow for continued sustainable fishing. This is the largest number of stocks to be declared rebuilt in a [...]
May 22, 2009 | Posted in
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NOAA’s Fisheries Service is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that generally prohibits acts that would kill or harm a distinct group of North American green sturgeon that spawn in the Sacramento River.
Listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, this distinct segment of green sturgeon is found from Alaska to California but is [...]
May 22, 2009 | Posted in
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As Memorial Day weekend approaches, California state departments are asking boaters to clean, drain and dry their boats to stop the spread of harmful invasive mussels. Properly cleaning and drying will also protect boats and help boaters avoid quarantines or being turned away from a water destination.
“Quagga and Zebra mussels pose a serious threat to [...]
May 20, 2009 | Posted in
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The winning design for California’s 2009 Duck Stamp will be selected at a judging event on May 27 at The California Museum in Sacramento. Eighteen artists from around the nation submitted original designs that they hope will be chosen to adorn next year’s stamp, which is required for hunting waterfowl in California.
The contest, sponsored by [...]
May 20, 2009 | Posted in
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Long-term solution is catch share program
In a new rule released, NOAA’s Fisheries Service reduced the number of halibut that charter vessel anglers in southeast Alaska can keep each day from two to one to protect the halibut stock.
“While today’s rule addresses an immediate need to better manage the charter halibut fishery, we believe the long-term [...]
May 11, 2009 | Posted in
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A new handbook published online today by NOAA’s Fisheries Service gives teachers, community groups, and the public a detailed roadmap of how to design and conduct oral history projects that celebrate the people, history and culture of our nation’s coastal and Great Lakes fishing communities.
“Capturing the stories and experiences of local men and women who [...]
May 11, 2009 | Posted in
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Friends of the Upper Mississippi River Fisheries Services will sponsor the seventh annual Kids Fishing Clinic at the Genoa National Fish Hatchery in Wisconsin on May 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Media are invited to enjoy a day alongside the Mississippi River with 100-150 youth ages 6 [...]
May 11, 2009 | Posted in
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