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June 3, 2024

H2Ohio building wetland barrier in Sandusky Bay

As part of Gov. Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio initiative, the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) began construction of a unique barrier wetland in Sandusky Bay. The project site is located just offshore of Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area in Sandusky County.
Sandusky Bay is a protected embayment between the mouth of the Sandusky River and Lake Erie. It is a prominent tributary to Lake Erie and a valuable resource for recreational and commercial activities.

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Ohio’s hybrid striped bass record falls on Muskingum River

Like many kids, Keith Snider grew up fishing in southeast Ohio. When asked, he claims it is not that serious. But you quickly realize he fishes more than many of us get the chance to. Never did it occur to him he would one day catch the Ohio record hybrid striper.
He just wanted to go fishing. He did and now he’s the official hybrid striped bass record holder for Ohio.

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Grass carp spawning for first time in Central Basin of Lake Erie

In the April issue of the Journal of Great Lakes Research, an article appears that is entitled, “First documentation of grass carp spawning in Lake Erie’s Central Basin.” This scientific paper outlines the detection of the grass carp’s spawning range expansion into the Huron River.
Previously, these invasive species have been found to be spawning in the Maumee and Sandusky rivers, both Western Basin tributaries. Eggs, fry, and juvenile fish have all been captured there by fishery crews over the years.

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Minnesota DNR’s Fish and Wildlife leader, Dave Olfelt, to retire as Kelly Straka takes over top spot

In an email to agency staff this morning, DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen announced that longtime agency Fish and Wildlife Division Director Dave Olfelt will retire effective July 3.
Strommen said that she is appointing Kelly Straka, who currently leads the division’s Section of Wildlife, as the next director of the Fish and Wildlife Division.

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20th annual Allegheny Reservoir Cleanup Day held on New York-Pennsylvania border water

The U.S. Forest Service conducted a trash removal from the Allegheny Reservoir during the 20th annual Allegheny Reservoir Cleanup Day held May 11.
Fifty-eight volunteers donated 464 hours to remove 540 tires and 45 cubic yards of trash from the reservoir, which straddles the New York-Pennsylvania border.

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