Programs
- NATIVE SPECIES
Native fish species, such as lake sturgeon, lake trout, walleye, yellow perch, and American eel, inhabit the Great Lakes Basin. The LGLFWCO, in cooperation with state and provincial agencies, works toward the protection and management of these native fish species, as well as several native forage fishes. The office's activities include population assessment and monitoring, and habitat assessment and enhancement.
- AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are non-native (exotic) organisms which are detrimental to native ecosystems due to their explosive range expansions and competition for food and habitat. Non-native species introductions may be intentional (stocking) or un-intentional (bait, boats, canals). The LGLFWCO coordinates the Northeast Region AIS Program, which includes four components: monitoring, research, education, and technical assistance and coordination.
- AQUATIC HABITAT RESTORATION
The Lower Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (LGLFWCO) – Aquatic Habitat Restoration Program is a voluntary program providing technical and financial assistance to protect and improve habitat for fish and other aquatic organisms. The program partners with Federal, state, and local agencies, non-governmental organizations, private groups and individuals to identify, develop, and implement habitat restoration projects on private and public lands in the Lake Erie and Lake Ontario watersheds, and throughout New York State.
The program focuses on habitat improvement projects that benefit Species of Conservation and Management Concern and include Federal Threatened and Endangered Species, Interjurisdictional Fisheries, and other special species. Projects with significant ecological benefits or improvements to recreational fisheries are also favored.
- OUTREACH & EDUCATION
Outreach provides an opportunity to highlight the successes of our office and educate the public about environmental issues in the lower Great Lakes. The Program seeks to educate, inform, and enhance awareness to promote informed decision-making and a better understanding of the role each of us plays in the environment.
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