Fisheries biologists at the Alpena Fish & Wildlife Conservation Office conduct fish population research, native species restoration, aquatic habitat restoration, help monitor and eradicate aquatic invasive species, and provide outreach and education opportunities for the public. They also work closely with staff at Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and other nearby refuges to provide fishery and habitat assistance. 

LEARN MORE about the specific programs and work being done at the Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office.  

Visit the Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office website. 

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Learn more about Raptor Migration. 

Visit the Detroit River Hawk Watch website.  

The State of the Strait is a Canada-U.S. one-day conference held every two years that brings together government managers, researchers, students, environmental and conservation organizations, and concerned citizens to assess ecosystem status and provide advice to improve research, monitoring, and management. Conference location alternates between the United States and Canada. Past themes include: Monitoring for Sound Management, Status and Trends of Key Indicators for the Detroit River and Western Lake Erie, Ecological Benefits of Habitat Modification and Use of Remote Sensing and GIS to Better Manage the Huron-Erie Corridor.

After the conference is held, a report summarizing conference research and findings is compiled and released to the public. You can find an electronic copy of each report and more information on the conference at www.stateofthestrait.org.

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Avian Research 

Vegetation Mapping  

Wildlife Surveys 

Lake Sturgeon Research  

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