Presented by Robert Stolz WFC Member and WCSFO Member on Behalf of the Great Lakes Fishery Commision

We are embarking on a nationwide sport, tribal, and commercial fishery program to document the invasion of the Sea Lamprey and bring to light the need for more control of this invasive species. This new program is called the "Lamprey Hunters.", and we hope to have your support.

 

The numbers of Sea Lamprey in the lake have been increasing in most of the great lakes.  Although a large amount of people have forgotten about this invasive species, they are still here.  The Lamprey kill a variety of species of fish that would normally call the Great Lakes home, and through this program we hope to control the effect that they are able to have on the lakes.  The Sea Lamprey cannot be eradicated, only controlled, and this new program is one step towards that end.

 

In conjunction with, and under the direction of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, we have developed a new program to be instituted this year for a test, and hopefully next year it will go nationwide.  This program is very important for the wellness of all the Great Lakes and the fishery that is here for everyone to enjoy.  Invasive species in the all the great lakes need to be stopped and with the new "Lamprey Hunter" program we can only help.  With the help of the Great Lakes Sport Fishermen- Milwaukee Chapter we proudly invite the fishing and non-fishing public alike to witness this new project develop and hope for your support in the continued, and hopefully improved, control of this invasive species, the Sea Lamprey.

 

We have T-shirts for all who sign up for the program, and $250.00 for prizes at the end of the year donated by the GLSF-MIlw Chapter.

 

The WDRN has provided the venue for the Lamprey training workshop

 

Date: June 20th at 6:30 P.M.

 

Location:Great Lakes WATER Institute
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
600 East Greenfield Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204