While at Great Lakes ports this summer or fall, you might see one of the DNR’s large fisheries research vessels conducting annual fish population surveys. The vessels are based out of Alpena, Charlevoix, Harrison Township and Marquette harbors.

“The staff on these vessels are working on a variety of studies to better understand Great Lakes fish communities, population sizes and habitats,” said Gary Whelan, DNR Fisheries Research Program manager. “Their work and the information produced are essential...

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce the closure of razor clam harvesting from the south jetty of the Siuslaw River to Cape Blanco. Recent shellfish samples taken from the area indicate levels of the marine biotoxin domoic acid risen above the alert level. This means razor clamming is now closed from the south jetty of the Siuslaw River to the California border.

Razor clamming remains open from...