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2018-May10.Pdf Fisheries, Midwest Region Conserving America's Fisheries To subscribe to Fishlines via email, Discover the Great River send a message to our webmaster: Road with the word "subscribe" in the subject line. Earth Day Event Reels in Field Focus New Anglers Neosho National Fish Hatchery Mudpuppies Ready for It was only a year ago that major Service changes and challenges were on our plate. Our production ponds were then Great Lakes Sturgeon Day in the beginning phases of getting a...Read More Discover the Great River Road 2018 U.S. Fisheries Current Edition PDF Delegation to China Three miles south of the small village of Genoa, Wisconsin straddling either side of the Great River Road Scenic...Read More Fish Tails Field Notes "Fish Tails” refers to articles that are submitted by "Field Notes” is an online searchable database that field staff that do not appear as a feature in the current showcases hundreds of employee-written summaries edition of Fish Lines. These articles provide examples of field activities and accomplishments of the U.S. Fish of the diverse work that the Service's Midwest Fisheries and Wildlife Service from across the nation. Program and partners perform on behalf of our aquatic resources and for the benefit of the American public. Archive 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 Editorial Staff Tim Smigielski, Editor Karla Bartelt, Webmaster https://www.fws.gov/midwest/fisheries/fishlines/index.html Fisheries, Midwest Region Conserving America's Fisheries Hooked on a Hatchery: Discover the Great River Road BY MONICA BLASER, REGIONAL OFFICE - EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Three miles south of the small village of Genoa, Wisconsin straddling either side of the Great River Road Scenic Byway, otherwise known as Wisconsin State Highway 35, sits the Genoa National Fish Hatchery. Founded in 1932, the hatchery has played a major role in restoring a variety of aquatic species from imperiled mussels, to lake sturgeon and even the rare Hine’s emerald dragonfly. They’ve also been focused on educating people about the value of the Mississippi River, which flows just west of the hatchery. Now Genoa National Fish Hatchery is opening the doors of its new home to help visitors learn more about the importance of the river and the work of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Great River Road Interpretive Center will be opening its doors for the first time on June 1, 2018. Service. Credit: USFWS The Great River Road Interpretive Center’s grand opening is scheduled for June 1 at 10:00 a.m. at Genoa National Fish Hatchery. The project has been almost five years in the making and began in August 2013 with a groundbreaking ceremony on hatchery grounds. The center focuses on the history and natural resources of the Upper Mississippi River, highlighting education of aquatic wildlife and the Battle of Bad Axe, the final battle of the Black Hawk War fought in 1832, which occurred just south of the hatchery. The project is unique in that it was partially funded by a National Scenic Byways grant, which makes Genoa the first national fish hatchery to be awarded Department of Transportation, Federal Highway - National Scenic Byways funds. Annually, Genoa National Fish Hatchery hosts approximately 14,000 visitors and is open year round. It is one of six national fish hatcheries in the Midwest. Why not add Genoa National Fish Hatchery and the Great River Road Interpretive Center or one of our other national fish hatcheries to your list of places to visit on this summer’s family vacation? Michigan Jordan River National Fish Hatchery - Not far from Traverse City, Michigan, Jordan River National Fish Hatchery boasts a visitor center and multiple fish production buildings. Walk one of the hatchery’s several nature trails or take advantage of the nearby North Country Trail located adjacent to the hatchery grounds. Follow your visit at Jordan River with a trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore less than 2 hours to the west of the hatchery. https://www.fws.gov/midwest/fisheries/fishlines/feature1.html Pendills Creek National Fish Hatchery - Located along the Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway, Pendills Creek is nestled in the Hiawatha National Forest in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. From eggs to full grown broodstock, you are guaranteed to see lake trout although the size will depend on the time of year you visit. Pack a lunch and head to the pavilion and picnic area located across from the hatchery entrance. You will find parking and a public beach access to Lake Superior there as well. For more wildlife adventure consider adding Seney National Wildlife Refuge to your travel itinerary. Recognized as a Globally Important Bird Area for birds migrating between the US and Canada, it is an hour and a half west of the hatchery. Sullivan Creek National Fish Hatchery - Sullivan Creek is Pendills Creek’s more remote sister hatchery. Also located in the Hiawatha National Forest, the hatchery is accessed off of gravel roads. From mid-September to November you will be able to view the sorting of brood fish for egg ripeness and the actual spawning process. The rest of the year you can view lake trout of many ages and sizes in the raceway building. Remember to pack your insect repellent and call ahead to schedule your visit. An informational kiosk just off the parking lot is available for those wishing to make an impromptu stop. Missouri Neosho National Fish Hatchery - Established in 1888, Neosho is the oldest operating federal fish hatchery in the United States. Catch a glimpse of endangered pallid sturgeon and learn about Ozark cavefish via an aquarium and exhibits in the hatchery visitor center. Fossil and mineral displays will peak the interests of aspiring paleontologists and geologists of any age. Other hatchery highlights include a gift store, picnic area and paved walking trails. Call ahead to reserve a tour for a behind-the- scenes look at the hatchery. Wisconsin Iron River National Fish Hatchery - Less than an hour from Duluth, Minnesota, Iron River gives visitors an up-close look into the process of rearing coaster brook and lake trout. The hatchery’s main building houses a small visitor center and aquariums. Discover the plants and animals around the hatchery while taking a hike on its three-mile trail system. If you are looking to add to your adventure in northwoods Wisconsin, Apostle Island National Lakeshore is just an hour away. https://www.fws.gov/midwest/fisheries/fishlines/feature1.html Fisheries, Midwest Region Conserving America's Fisheries Earth Day Event Reels in New Anglers BY ANTHONY RIETH, GREEN BAY FWCO Enthusiasm reigned high as U.S. Fish and Wildlife Employee Anthony Rieth and Learn 2 Fish With Us Founders Greg and Karen Karch set up for a casting instruction day on Earth Day, April 22nd. The location was Discovery World in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and attendance was expected to be high as the U.S. Forest Service sponsored free admission to the museum for Earth Day. Set up was quick as the gear was designed to be simple - just 6 casting stations, a “pond” filled with 50 “fish,” several educational posters and three enthusiastic volunteers. But the mission was big – reach as many new potential anglers as possible. The doors to Discovery World opened at 10:00 am, but kids and adults started lining up and casting nearly an hour early! A slow trickle of attendants turned into a steady pour and the lines to cast and “go fishing” grew throughout the day. The instruction was simple 1) point your rod at your target 2) look behind you before you cast (safety first!) 3) practice Excited anglers prepare to cast. Credit: Learn 2 Fish With Us the “10 and 2 o clock casting” 4) push the reel button in and let go! 5) CATCH THAT FISH! While casting demonstration was the main attraction, there was plenty of time to talk about native Wisconsin fishes, fishing tactics, aquatic invasive species prevention and management, fisheries career advice and general ecology and biology of all sorts of plants, animals, and fishes. Thanks to Learn 2 Fish With Us sponsors, every child who attended left with hooks, jigs, and line cutters to take on their next fishing adventure. The event came to an end at 5:30 pm. After all the gear was packed up and put away, all that was left was three tired workers and a worn out casting line in the grass. The final count U.S. Fish and Wildlife Employee, Anthony Rieth removes a fish for a of attendance for the successful angler as others continue to cast excitedly. day – 5636 attendees. Credit: Learn 2 Fish With Us Over 500 children attended the casting pond and many wonderful memories were made on Earth Day. We look forward to putting on many more events like this one and growing the future generation of anglers. Excited little girl learns how to identify native Wisconsin fishes! Credit: Learn 2 Fish With Us https://www.fws.gov/midwest/fisheries/fishlines/feature2.html Fisheries, Midwest Region Conserving America's Fisheries Genoa National Fish Hatchery Mudpuppies Ready for Service BY NATHAN ECKERT, GENOA NFH The salamander mussel is the only North American freshwater mussel that uses something other than a fish as its larval host. The mudpuppy, a large salamander, is the known host of the salamander mussel, and they can be difficult to collect for use in mussel propagation. Through partnerships with the USGS we were able to acquire a population of adult mudpuppy to use as captive broodstock for propagation. In June 2016 we collected eggs from a successful spawn of our captive broodstock in one of the hatchery ponds.
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