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April 9, 2018

Plan says Lake Huron in ‘fair’ condition, seeks progress

CHICAGO — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a plan to tackle the most serious threats facing Lake Huron and the St. Marys River. A report made public Friday by EPA’s regional office in Chicago assesses the lake’s ecosystem problems, sets research and monitoring priorities and outlines steps toward improvements. It says Lake Huron […]

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Five federally protected pelicans found shot dead in Illinois lake

NEWTON, Ill. — Conservation officers say five American white pelicans were found shot dead in Newton Lake in Illinois. The Illinois DNR said another pelican was injured but is recuperating. The birds are protected by the federal Migratory Bird Act and by state law. Conservation police are asking for the public’s help with any information

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In Wisconsin, camera use by sturgeon spearers stirs up controversy on Winnebago

Oshkosh, Wis. — Talk about underwater camera use to target sturgeon during times of low water clarity may lead to sportsmen offering resolutions at the April 9 spring hearings to either ban camera use, limit the width of spear heads, or both. Conservation Congress Chairman Larry Bonde, of Kiel, said he has been fielding a

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