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Fisheries and Climate

Fisheries and Climate. Canadian Advisors. American Advisors. Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Contract Agents •U.S. Geological Survey •Department of Fisheries and Oceans. GFLC-Appointed Boards •Habitat Advisory Board •Sea Lamprey Integration Committee. Agency-Appointed Committees

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Fisheries and Climate

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  1. Fisheries and Climate

  2. Canadian Advisors American Advisors Great Lakes Fishery Commission Contract Agents •U.S. Geological Survey •Department of Fisheries and Oceans GFLC-Appointed Boards •Habitat Advisory Board •Sea Lamprey Integration Committee Agency-Appointed Committees •Fish Health Committees •Law Enforcement Committee

  3. Great Lakes Fishery Commission

  4. Great Lakes Fishery Commission

  5. Commercial Fishing YUM!!!

  6. Recreational Fishing

  7. Climate

  8. Thermal Stratification

  9. Agriculture Basin Land Use -6% Superior -44% Michigan -40% Huron -63% Erie -33% Ontario Shoreline Land Use -N/A Superior -20% Michigan -15% Huron -14% Erie -33% Ontario

  10. Orchards Yellow – 18 orchards Green – 24 orchards Blue - 26 orchards Purple – 56 orchards Red – 48 orchards

  11. Summary • Great Lakes Fishery Commission & EPA manage the Great Lakes fisheries. • Commercial and recreational fishing is economically important. • The Great Lakes have a stabilizing effect on the surrounding land. • The “stable” climate is great for agriculture.

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