The Ashland NFWCO implements field and laboratory activities to conserve and manage self-sustaining populations of native fish and other aquatic resources. These activities are linked to fish and aquatic species management and rehabilitation plans that help restore fisheries, aquatic ecosystem diversity and function, provide recreational benefits, and address Federal trust responsibilities. Sound science, effective partnerships, careful planning and evaluation are integral to our conservation and management efforts. Goals: Self-sustaining populations of native fish and other aquatic resources that maintain species diversity, provide recreational opportunities, and meet the needs of Tribal communities.  Interjurisdictional fish populations are managed at self-sustaining levels. Fish & Wildlife Management Assistance Fact Sheet (pdf) regarding Native Fish Conservation

Brook Trout Activities of the Ashland NFWCO Biological Characteristics of Coaster Brook Trout at Isle Royale National Park, 1996-98 Movement and Range of Coaster Brook Trout ~ Tobin Harbor, Isle Royale Successful Coaster Brook Trout Reintroduction at Grand Portage Reservation An Experiment to Establish a Self-Sustaining Brook Trout Population in Whittlesey Creek (pdf) Behavior & Habitat Use of Coaster Brook Trout Stocked in Whittlesey Creek (pdf) Wisconsin Lake Superior Basin Brook Trout Plan - 2005 (pdf) New Plan Aims to Restore Brook Trout (pdf) A Coaster Brook Trout's Tale ...... View Coaster Brook Trout Video's (suggested only for high speed Internet connections) Download and install the free version of  RealPlayer Basic or Quick Time. Underwater video of coaster brook trout WMV file, 0:13 seconds, 183kb Coaster brook trout restoration at the Grand Portage Indian Reservation WMV file, 1:33 seconds, 2626kb       Restoring Coaster Brook Trout to Whittlesey Creek WMV file, 13:20 seconds, 74mb     Lake Sturgeon Activities of the Ashland NFWCO Lake Sturgeon in the Prairie Provinces (pdf) Lake Sturgeon Rehabilitation Efforts in Lake Superior (pdf) Lake Sturgeon Management Activities Throughout The Great Lakes Basin Alpena FRO and La Crosse FRO Lake Sturgeon Programs

The Ashland NFWCO was established in 1972 to assist in fishery management on Native American reservations and federal lands, including National Wildlife Refuges and several units of the National Park Service in the upper Great Lakes Region. The Ashland NFWCO also assists nearly two dozen tribal governments and inter-tribal organizations in fish hatchery development, fishery assessment, and habitat enhancement.  Click the following link to learn more about the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Management Assistance Program (721KB, pdf).

Restoring Lake Trout and Native Species (A Poster Presentation)
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The Ashland NFWCO conducts fishery surveys and provides technical assistance to the States of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan; the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission and it's member tribes; 3 National Parks, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans related to management and research of Lake Superior fisheries. The staff works to restore native fishes and their habitat in Lake Superior including lake sturgeon, migratory (coaster) brook trout, walleye, and lake trout; to carry out the 2000 Consent Decree, to control and monitor the spread of ruffe, an exotic invasive fish, and conducts projects supporting the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act.

 

Assessing Health of Great Lakes Fisheries (A Poster Presentation)
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Economic Importance of the Great Lakes (A Poster Presentation)
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