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Commercial FishingFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsHistory and CultureIndigenous CommunitiesIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJames ProffittLake ErieLake HuronLake SuperiorMichiganNewsOhioOntarioRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingSetting Lake Erie limits
-Great Lakes managers re-visit fishing every year.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsJames ProffittLake ErieLatest NewsNewsOhioRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingScience, Technology, ResearchTourismGet personal with Lake Erie and walleye on a kayak
-A seasoned angler is Ohio’s first licensed Lake Erie kayak fishing guide.
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Charles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipClimate ChangeFish, Birds and AnimalsHabitat RestorationLatest NewsMichiganNewsOntarioProtectRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration EffortsMore Canada geese — and their poop — make Michigan home. Blame the heat.
-As Michigan winters warm, more geese are becoming full-time residents, rather than migrating further south. That’s convenient for the geese, but a plague on the park, golf course and beach visitors trying to evade their droppings. Solutions are limited.
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ArticleBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingCOVID-19featureFeature HomepageFeature LeadFish, Birds and AnimalsForests and PlantsJames ProffittMichiganOhioRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingThe StatesTourismWisconsinState outdoors operations emerge stronger after the pandemic
-The initial surge of COVID-19 restrictions has led to growth at and newfound interest in state recreation sites.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingCollaborationCommercial FishingDrinking WaterIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake HuronLatest NewsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingTourismJEWEL OF THE GREAT LAKES: Keeping pollutants out
-Spring showers may bring spring flowers, but they can also carry pollutants into the lake that provides Alpena’s drinking water and many tourism dollars.
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Commercial FishingFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsHistory and CultureJames ProffittLake ErieNewsOhioRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingScience, Technology, ResearchLake Erie’s once-thriving blue pike is long gone but never forgotten
-Despite the fact the blue pike appears to be a dead end both scientifically and practically, it still regularly blooms anew in fishing forums and on social media.
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Algae BloomsBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipFish, Birds and AnimalsInvasive SpeciesLake HuronLake MichiganLake SuperiorLatest NewsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingScience, Technology, ResearchTourismWater Quality and Restoration EffortsMichigan Great Lakes: Expect lower waters, ample fish and a hot summer
-This is why we love Michigan. What to expect in terms of weather, beach cover and water conditions on the Great Lakes.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingClevelandFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsJames ProffittLake ErieLatest NewsNewsOhioRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingFishing Tournament Trends: Kayaks and catch-photo-release gaining popularity
-The Great Lakes are home to many events each year, with plenty for both seasoned experts and complete newbies.
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Feature HomepageHistory and CultureIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJames ProffittLatest NewsNewsOhioRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingTourismWaterfront DevelopmentLakeside Gentrification: Trailer parks and campgrounds the last bulwark against waterfront developments
-Despite the best efforts of some lakeside residents and developers, campgrounds just won’t die.
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Feature HomepageIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJames ProffittLake ErieLatest NewsNewsOhioRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingTourismWaterfront DevelopmentLakeside Gentrification: Waterfront properties and water access grow steadily further out of reach
-The bottom-line budget for a vacation by the lakes is shooting higher, as local vacation homes and restaurants are replaced by mansions and condominiums.
