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DNR drafts walleye management plan for inland waters, seeks public input
DNR drafts walleye management plan for inland waters, seeks public inputContact: Seth Herbst, 517-388-7759 or Sierra Medrano, 517-230-8788 Agency: Natural Resources
Feb. 23, 2021
A healthy, abundant walleye population is a big part of Michigan’s fisheries. These native fish provide exciting opportunities for world-class recreational fishing and play an important ecological role as a top predator. Though several local, regional and Great Lakes-centric walleye plans exist, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has drafted the first statewide walleye plan focused on inland waters – and is asking the public’s help in finalizing it.
This is your chance to catch rare sightings of winter wildlife in Michigan
The Michigan Wildlife Council shares how you can see Michigan’s beautiful wildlife up close
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It’s been a snowy month of February, creating beautiful sites across the state of Michigan.
Along with the pretty sights, the weather also allows winter wildlife to enjoy their natural settings.
Ice covers most of Lake Erie, but it’s not safe
More than 80 percent of Lake Erie is covered in ice, but officials in both Michigan and Ohio are cautioning fishermen and others to stay off.
“Just because it’s covered in ice doesn’t make it safe,” said Wendy Stevens, chief of the Frenchtown Township Fire Department. “The ice is not safe. Stay off.”
While the formation and depth of Lake Erie ice depends on weather conditions, the days of ice breaking often result in anglers and others getting stranded on ice floes. Just this week in Erie Township, a man who was crossing the ice on foot had to be rescued. That s only one of the examples in recent days in Michigan and Ohio where the ice melt became dangerous to people venturing out on the open lake.
Sturgis Journal
The first public step in bringing a splash pad attraction launched Tuesday, with input from meeting participants and a general timeline discussed regarding the project’s details.
City and splash pad company representatives convened to discuss options for a family friendly, barrier-free water attraction, tentatively set for opening in June 2022.
Residential input also was sought for the location and design of the park, as well as hearing from those interested in assisting with community fundraising.
First steps
Sturgis City Manager Michael Hughes said Tuesday the city is going through steps to apply for a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Passport grant which, if awarded, would contribute up to $150,000 toward an estimated $500,000 cost to fully realize the city’s vision.