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JULY 2010

COMMERCIAL FISHING: THE LIFE, THE LIMITS, THE LORE 

Commercial fishing has been a cultural tradition and the livelihood for many along Minnesota?s north shore of Lake Superior since the late 1800s, but the industry almost didn?t survive. Today, Minnesota once again has a sustainable industry.  

BAITFISH MEAN BUSINESS

Minnesota has the largest baitfish aquaculture industry in the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center area, a 12-state region. About 2000 ponds are licensed for aquaculture in Minnesota producing more than 1.7 million lbs. of baitfish annually. In Minnesota, baitfish means business! 

SCIENTISTS CHALLENGED BY LAKE SUPERIOR AND EACH OTHER

The Ecology of Lake Superior Conference demonstrated participants' interest in integrated science and adaptive management and drew applause for recovery efforts that have brought back the lake trout populations after near extirpation less than 60 years ago. 

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Steve Bortone, Minnesota Sea Grant Director from 2006-2009, shares an insider's account of the oil spill in the gulf. 

 DID JA KNOW? 

Rain water?and the sediments and pollutants it carries?is reduced by the ever popular rain barrels taking the Northland by storm. 

and more...



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