Beth Wanamaker (Page 6)

The Lake Erie Committee of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission set its lakewide Total Allowable Catch (TAC) on Thursday for Ohio and the other state and provincial members of the Lake Erie Committee. The walleye TAC is a 20% boost over last year’s 8.5 million fish, which was a 20% increase from the 7.1 million walleye in 2018. Read the full story by Cleveland Plain Dealer.

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Michigan DNR chief of parks and recreation Ron Olson said there has been an increase of fishers in a time where unemployment claims have surged. If fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts do not follow social distancing protocols, restrictions could be implemented. Read the full story by the Detroit Free Press.

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According to the Toledo Lucas County Port Authority, when it comes to the inspection of cargo ships, the crew will now be checked out as well as the cargo. Agencies like the Coast Guard and Customs will be making sure the crew is healthy, and in some cases the crew may not be able to disembark from the freighter. Read and view the full story by WTVG TV – Toledo.

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The International Joint Commission is hosting a webinar on high water levels in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River on April 3rd, 2020. Canadian Co-Chair Pierre Béland and U.S. Co-Chair Jane Corwin will host the event, with a French language webinar taking place at 9:30am (EDT) and the English language webinar being held at noon (EDT). Read the full story by the Kingston Herald.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200327-ijc

Beth Wanamaker

The International Joint Commission is hosting a webinar on high water levels in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River on April 3rd, 2020. Canadian Co-Chair Pierre Béland and U.S. Co-Chair Jane Corwin will host the event, with a French language webinar taking place at 9:30am (EDT) and the English language webinar being held at noon (EDT). Read the full story by the Kingston Herald.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200327-ijc

Beth Wanamaker