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Lake sturgeon being raised at Genoa NFH for stocking into the Maumee River, OH. Credit: USFWS

Lake sturgeon being raised at Genoa NFH for stocking into the Maumee River, OH. Credit: USFWS

Genoa National Fish Hatchery (NFH) recently joineda multi-agency effort to reintroduce lake sturgeon tothe Maumee River, Ohio a tributary of Lake Erie. Thehatchery will provide intensively cultured lakesturgeon for the stocking effort. The partners includethe Toledo Zoo, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S.Geological Survey, Ohio Department of NaturalResources (DNR), Michigan DNR, University ofToledo and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resourcesand Forestry.

Historically populations of lake sturgeon wereabundant in the river; however they are no longerpresent. Research has shown that the MaumeeRiver is a strong candidate for lake sturgeonreintroduction, providing suitable habitat forspawning adults and offspring. The Southern LakeHuron (Upper St. Clair River) population will be usedas donor stock for this study. Recently lake sturgeonhave been cultured in stream side rearing facilities inmultiple locations along rivers that are Great Lakestributaries to allow for sturgeon to imprint on natalwater, with the hope of increasing site fidelity as areturning spawning adult. A sturgeon trailer was deployed near the Toledo Zoo to raise 1500 lake sturgeon on Maumee Riverwater and Genoa NFH is raising 1500 lake sturgeon on hatchery water supply.

Once fish are eight to ten inches at both locations they will betagged with a PIT (passive integrated transponder) tag to monitorfuture growth and survival. This project calls for paired releases ofsturgeon from both locations for 25 years to reach a target self-sustaining population. Adult returns to the river from the stockedpopulation will be monitored to see if sturgeon cultured in astreamside rearing facility exhibit higher stocking site fidelity ratesvs. fish cultured at offsite locations (Genoa NFH).

In addition, researchers will assess post stocking survival ratesbetween sturgeon cultured in a streamside facility and sturgeonreared in a traditional hatchery. Also, the streamside trailerlocated on the Maumee River (Toledo Zoo) property will serve asan exceptional place to engage the public in lake sturgeonrestoration. The Toledo Zoo will be incorporating lake sturgeonrestoration and the streamside trailer into one of the exhibits opento the public.

First Stocking of Lake Sturgeon into the Maumee River Scheduled for October 2018

BY OREY ECKES, GENOA NFH

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Hungerford's Crawling Water Beetle. Credit: OMNR

Looking for individuals in a known population of HCWB. Credit:Lindsey Adams, USFWS

Workshop students getting a close look at sample materials, searching for HCWB. Credit: Lindsey Adams, USFWS

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) staff fromthe Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office(FWCO) and the Michigan Ecological Services FieldOffice teamed up with Tip of the Mitt WatershedCouncil, Conservation Resource Alliance and HuronPines team members for a workshop featuring theEndangered Hungerford’s Crawling Water Beetle(HCWB). Now retired biologist Bob Vande Kopple,one of the few HCWB experts in the world, taughtthe group about the life history, identification, andsurvey techniques for the rare beetle that is onlyfound in a few watersheds in Northern Michigan andCanada. HCWB most often occur in moderate to fast flowingalkaline streams that have good aeration andinorganic substrates. They can be found in a varietyof water depths ranging from only a few inches to afew feet. They are often found in plunge poolscreated from debris jams (beaver or natural), man-made dams or culverts, and well aerated naturalriffles.

The group also conducted a field survey in the MapleRiver, Michigan (a priority area for the USFWS habitat program) where two individual HCWB were found along with several otherclosely related beetle species. This workshop provided opportunities for us and our partners to learn more about existing HCWBpopulations, locate new populations, and help the endangered beetle on a path to recovery.

The National FishPassage Program hasundertaken manyprojects throughoutwatersheds containingHCWB. Each projectshows us howvaluable installingproperly sizedculverts, removingdams, and replacingfailing infrastructurecan be in directlybenefiting many targetfish species andindirectly benefitting allaquatic organisms.Projects completednear known HCWB populations have proven that these little beetles are extremelyresilient and respond very well post-construction, thus showing the need to continuedoing these projects.

Hunting for Hungerford's

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Red swamp crayfish. Credit USFWS

Preparing to set baited minnow traps. Credit: USFWS

The red swamp crayfish is one of the most well-known invasive species in the world. This species isnative to the southern United States andnortheastern Mexico, but has been introduced toevery continent except Antarctica and Oceania (i.e.,Australia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia) –thus, they are considered the most cosmopolitanfreshwater crayfish species in the world. Redswamp crayfish have a high commercial value in thefood industry (especially live), representing hundredsof millions of dollars annually in Louisiana alone. They also are sold by biological supply companiesfor use in science classrooms and for researchpurposes.

The main vector of introduction is the transport, andsubsequent release, of live individuals from the wild-capture fishery and aquaculture facilities, but redswamp crayfish also possess several characteristicsthat make them successful invaders. This speciescan colonize a wide variety of habitats (e.g., rivers,lakes, streams, canals, seasonally flooded swampsand marshes) with varying environmental conditions(i.e., salinity, pH, oxygen, and temperature), and also exhibit rapid growth, short development time, and a flexible feedingstrategy (i.e., omnivory). Red swamp crayfish can also quickly spread to adjacent habitats because they exhibit a “wandering”phase, dispersing up to 10 miles in four days. Once established, red swamp crayfish have the potential to cause ecologicalharm through competition with native crayfishes for food, erosion of shorelines through extensive burrowing habits, and up-rooting of native aquatic plants.

Currently, little information is known about the distribution of redswamp crayfish across the Great Lakes region. To the best of ourknowledge, only a few documented populations exist in statessurrounding Lake Michigan and targeted sampling for thesespecies has been limited. The spread of these small populationsappears limited so far, which has allowed agencies to attemptcontrol and management efforts. For example, the WisconsinDepartment of Natural Resources has spent considerable efforttrying to eradicate red swamp crayfish from a couple smallretention ponds. Red swamp crayfish survived (likley in theirburrows) a water drawdown and bleach treatment and separatetreatment with a chemical that alters nerve function. Finally, theywere eradicated by destroying their burrows by excavating theshoreline and then the ponds were completely filled in and cappedwith gravel.

In 2018, Green Bay Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (FWCO)– Aquatic Invasive Species staff realized an opportunity to use their resources to initiate a collaborative, multi-state monitoringstudy to better understand red swamp crayfish distribution (presence or absence) in high-risk Lake Michigan waters andconnected waterways in Illinois (IL) and Indiana. We partnered with researchers at Loyola University – Chicago who arecurrently studying red swamp crayfish in the Chicago River. Nine hundred minnow traps (baited with cereal dog food) were usedto sample interconnected waters across approximately 45 miles of the greater Chicago area. One new population of red swampcrayfish was discovered in Jackson Lagoon near Chicago, IL which is directly connected to Lake Michigan and adjacent toJackson Harbor. In total, 17 red swamp crayfish (seven females and ten males), representing multiple age classes werecaptured in Jackson Lagoon. Next year, we likely will expand monitoring to include high-risk areas in Wisconsin and Michigan.Once completed, this comprehensive distribution information will aid in management and control efforts for red swamp crayfish inLake Michigan and adjacent waterways. For more information contact Brandon Harris brandon_harris@fws.gov with GreenBay FWCO.

Green Bay FWCO “New” Population of Red Swamp Crayfish

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Red swamp Crayfish captured from Jackson Lagoon in Chicago, IL.Credit: USFWS

Measuring carapace length of a Red swamp crayfish. Credit:USFWS

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The pre-tournament meeting underway. Credit: USFWS

Team “Making Moves" weighing in. Credit: USFWS

The view from Kentucky Lake of the tornado that touched down nearby during the tournament. Credit: KYDFW

Early this summer, 2018 eighty-one registered bowfishing teams completed their final tasks and were disassembling from theCarp Madness II pre-tournament meeting. Anyone in the parking lot in Gilbertsville, at the Kentucky Dam Marina could sense theanticipation for the “green light” to hit the water. At 1900 hours, one by one numbers were called out and truck engines roared asteams from eleven different states including; Kentucky, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, SouthCarolina, Tennessee and Michigan embarked on a twelve-hour pursuit to help extract one of our nation’s most ecologicallydetrimental enemies from the aquatic ecosystems in which it thrives.

Bowfishing anglerswere targeting any ofthe four species ofAsian carp, whichincludes; silver,bighead, grass andblack carp. Teamswere separated by twodivisions, either fishingon the Kentucky andBarkley Lakes or onthe lower Cumberlandand TennesseeRivers. All with thesame goal in mind, toharvest as manypounds of Asian carp

as possible and get their name on the board for the winnings. Shortly after thetournament began, Mother Nature took a turn for the worst. Heavy rains and strongwinds struck the area. A tornado warning issued for nearby Calvert City, in MarshallCounty Kentucky forced teams to cease fishing and seek safety. As the skiescalmed, the tournament was underway once again.

Twelve hours later as the sun rose over the marina, the boats were lined up andready to unload. The thirty-three teams fishing the lakes division brought in a totalweight of 8,370 pounds of Asian carp. Team “Making Moves” from Indiana weighedin with 1,104 pounds and took home the first place prize for the lakes division. Forty-Eight teams competed for the number onespot in the rivers division bringing in a total of 8,453 pounds. Team "Descalin" from Kentucky came out on top with 1,007pounds. Tournament participants had the option to pay into the “Big Fish” competition, which reeled in a 34 pound carp taken by“AMS” from the lakes and a 48 pound carp harvested from the rivers by team “Grizz”. Overall, 16,823 pounds of Asian Carpwere weighed in by both divisions and donated to Schafer’s Fisheries of Illinois and Fin Gourmet in Kentucky. The fish would beprocessed and used for fertilizer or fishmeal products, since fish that are shot are non-consumable. Additionally, an estimated3,000-5,000 pounds of carp had “jumped in the boats” during the tournament, which were not counted in the weigh in. Thetournament resulted in the removal of over 20,000 pounds of Asian carp in a single night.

This tournament was made possible through generous funding and support from The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife

Taking Aim at Asian Carp

BY WYATT E. SNODGRASS, CARTERVILLE FWCO

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Resources, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Kentucky State Parks, and theBowfishing Association of America.

Asian Carp are planktivores, and filter feed on tiny organisms at the bottom of the aquatic food chain. They compete with nativefish species for resources, and large populations of Asian Carp have the potential for removing much of the aquatic biomass;disrupting the fragile aquatic ecosystem that all of our native fish depend on for survival. The purpose of Carp Madness II wentbeyond removing over twenty thousand pounds of Asian carp from the lakes and rivers in a single night, but also to continuebuilding awareness of the invasive fish and to remind folks of the severity of this major environmental issue.

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Natalie Kadrmas from Bangor Elementary School holds up just one of the many brook trout she caught during the annual 4th Grade Fishing Day, hosted by theMidwest Fisheries Center, Bangor Rod and Gun Club, and Bangor Elementary School in Bangor, Wisconsin. Natalie’s angling skills came from her days fishing with her grandfather, a Bangor Rod & Gun Club member. Credit: USFWS

Fishing for Fun backpacks. Credit: USFWS

Each fall and spring, students from the BangorElementary 4th grade take a guided hike down toDutch Creek in Bangor, Wisconsin to learn aboutnative brook trout, streams and aquatic invertebrateswith local Service biologists from the MidwestFisheries Center and members of Friends of theUpper Mississippi and the Bangor Rod and GunClub. Over the years, programs have includedeverything from fish identification and dissection, toaquatic invertebrate sampling and nature journaling.Fishing for Fun Program educators show the entireprocess of catching, cleaning and eating fish with thestudents, hoping that they get a better understandingof how to prepare fish and game as food. For someof the students, it is the first time they have evereaten wild fish. Leaders of the program aim to instilla sense of place, wonder and awe of nature, andinterest to keep youth participating in fishing.

One of the ways that students can keep participatingin fishing, even if they do not have the equipment, isby checking out a “Fishing for Fun” backpack froma local library. Backpacks were funded andassembled by our Friends of the UpperMississippi members and are available at over 30

locations in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Backpacks have a telescopic fishing pole, tackle and maps of where to fish locally. Weare excited to be a partner in this effort to educate youth and provide families with resources to get outside, go fishing and enjoyour public lands.

Fishing for Fun Backpack Includes:

Telescopic fishing poleTackle box and tackleFish Identification cardsMaps for fishing spotsFishing guideAquatic invertebrate netsInvertebrate collection tipsMagnifying glassesMussel shellsMussel identification bookRussell the Mussel bookScavenger huntsNatural resources journalPlus more!

Fishing for Fun backpacks can help children connect with nature while increasingfamily time and healthy lifestyle habits. Kits are produced and provided by the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service and Friends of the Upper Mississippi. Funding for theproject is provided by grants from the Rotary Club of La Crosse, Wisconsin, LaCrosse Public Education Foundation and Walmart.

Fishing for Fun in WisconsinBY HEIDI KEULER, MIDWEST FISHERIES CENTER – LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Publishes Collaborative Work on Potential Asian Carp Control Strategies

BY DAVID GLOVER, CARTERVILLE FWCO

A new population model for invasive carp has been accepted for publication in the journal Ecological Modelling. The model, anintegral projection model (IPM), captures the growth of carp as a continuous function (as opposed to discrete length bins) anduses network-node theory to capture the full annual cycle and spatial complexity of invasive Asian carp populations. The paperdemonstrates the use of the model on two theoretical systems exploring different control methods. The first system was a riversystem where combinations of deterrents to movement and harvest were explored. The results from this system suggest thatharvesting the source populations, even if they are farther away from the invasion front, are more important than harvesting thepopulations near the invasion front for reducing the risk of spread. The second system was a lake with tributary system that hadtheoretical modified sterile males released. The results from this section suggest that modified sterile males may be a viablecontrol tool under some situations.

The next steps for this model are to parameterize it using data collected by state, federal, and university partners and apply it tothe Illinois River and possibly other sub-basins of the Mississippi River Basin (e.g., the Upper Mississippi River and Ohio River).This model will then be incorporated into the Spatially Explicit Asian carp Population model previously developed by DavidGlover (Carterville Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office – USFWS), Jahn Kallis (Columbia Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office- USFWS), and others.

Authors include Richard Erickson (Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center - USGS), Patrick Kocovsky (Great LakesScience Center - USGS), David Glover, Jahn Kallis, Eric Eager (University of Wisconsin-La Crosse), and KR Long (Texas TechUniversity). For more information contact David Glover at david_glover@fws.gov.

Erickson RA, Eager EA, Kocovsky PM, Glover DC, Kallis JL, KR Long. In press. A spatially discrete, integral projection modeland its application to invasive carp. Ecological Modelling

Alpena FWCO Attends 71st Annual Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival

BY JESSE MCCARTER, ALPENA FWCO - DETROIT RIVER SUBSTATION

The Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival, an annual tradition dating back to 1947, celebrated its 71st year during the weekend ofSeptember 15 and 16, 2018. This two-day event attracts people from all around Michigan, with an annual average attendance of8,000 - 10,000. Festivities took place within the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area, managed by the Michigan Department ofNatural Resources (DNR) for its waterfowl habitat. This publicly owned land is comprised of more than 5,000 acres of hemi-marsh, shallow open water, diked cropland, lake plain prairie and lowland hardwoods, making it an excellent area for a variety ofoutdoor activities including waterfowl hunting, fishing and bird watching. All funds generated from the Pointe Mouillee WaterfowlFestival go to the Pointe Mouillee Marsh Restoration Project, which is the largest marsh restoration project in North America.As in past years, a wide variety of activities and events were available for all attendees. Activities included competitions thatshowcased regional competitors in several categories such as waterfowl calling, trap shooting and dog jumping. This year’sevent even offered an array of children’s activities including a BB gun shoot, archery shoot and slingshot contest. Those notpartaking in the various competitions could browse dozens of vendors selling outdoor gear and artwork.

Among those attending the festival were staff from the Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (FWCO) - Detroit Riversubstation, who highlighted the work conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in the area. Three young lakesturgeon accompanied the staff, as well as several examples of sampling gear used in the field. Visitors, especially children,were enthralled by the young lake sturgeon and were curious about their current status in the region. Another table illustratedpotential threats to the Great Lakes, displaying mounts of different Asian carp species, as well as past invaders such as zebramussels, round goby and sea lamprey. The public asked many great questions about the potential ecological impacts of thesenew invaders and most importantly how USFWS is working to prevent new introductions. Overall, this event was a greatopportunity to highlight the amazing work of the Alpena FWCO and promote public awareness of issues within the Great Lakesregion.

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Alpena FWCO employee Lindsey Adamsworks with teachers to retrieve a fykenet and it's catch. Credit: Michigan Sea Grant

Teachers working together to identify and measure fish samples. Credit: USFWS

Brandon Schroeder with Michigan Sea Grant educates teachers about specific adaptations a bluegill has to survive in it's environment. Credit: USFWS

On July 26, 2018, staff from U.S. Fishand Wildlife Service-Alpena Fish andWildlife Conservation Office, MichiganSea Grant, and Northeast Michigan GreatLakes Stewardship Initiative (NEMIGLSI)teamed up for the GLSI Summer TeacherInstitute. Fisheries Biologistsdemonstrated how local teachers canincorporate fisheries science into theirclassrooms and community withmeaningful place-based educationprojects, while still meeting variouscurriculum standards. The teacherslearned about several aspects offisheries, fish adaptation andidentification, and caught their own fishusing a trap net and beach seine.Using those fish, the teachers workedtogether to look at the species diversityand richness, identify age classes, andlook at the importance of these and othersimple observations.

After making some colorful graphs and running their numbers, teachers discussedhow this could be translated to students of all ages and how those students couldthen present their finding to various groups such as local Department of NaturalResources or Lake Associations.

The teachers left feeling confident, optimistic, and excited to have some new toolsand a diverse team of professionals in their pocket for getting their students involvedin hands-on projects in their own “back yard”. They are also looking forward to theadvancement of these assignments as their students come up with new questionsand lead their own place-based projects.

When the Student Becomes the Teacher

BY LINDSEY ADAMS, ALPENA FWCO

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Midwest Region Fisheries Divisions

National Fish HatcheriesThe Region’s National Fish Hatcheries (NFH) focus on native species recoveryand restoration. Primary species include: lake trout, endangered pallidsturgeon, and endangered, threatened, and native mussels. Other majorprograms include coaster brook trout and lake sturgeon restoration, fulfillingtribal trust responsibilities for native aquatic species, and cost reimbursedrainbow trout production for recreational fishing. Hatcheries also providetechnical assistance to other agencies, provide fish and eggs for research, anddevelop and maintain brood stocks of various species and strains.

Fish and Wildlife Conservation OfficesFish and Wildlife Conservation Offices (FWCO) conduct assessments of fishpopulations to guide management decisions, play a key role in targeting andimplementing native fish and habitat restoration programs; perform keymonitoring and control activities related to aquatic invasive species; survey andevaluate aquatic habitats to identify restoration/rehabilitation opportunities;work with private land owners, states, local governments and watershedorganizations to complete aquatic habitat restoration projects under theService’s National Fish Passage Program, National Fish Habitat Partnerships,Partners for Fish and Wildlife and the Great Lakes Coastal Programs; providecoordination and technical assistance toward the management of interjurisdictional fisheries; maintain and operate several keyinteragency fisheries databases; provide technical expertise to other Service programs addressing contaminants, endangeredspecies, federal project review and hydro-power operation and relicensing; evaluate and manage fisheries on Service lands;and, provide technical support to 38 Native American tribal governments and treaty authorities.

Sea Lamprey Biological StationsThe Fish and Wildlife Service is the United States Agent for sea lamprey control, with two Biological Stations assessing andmanaging sea lamprey populations throughout the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Fishery Commission administers the SeaLamprey Management Program, with funding provided through the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of the Interior,and Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Fish Health CenterThe Fish Health Center provides specialized fish health evaluation and diagnostic services to federal, state and tribal hatcheriesin the region; conducts extensive monitoring and evaluation of wild fish health; examines and certifies the health of captivehatchery stocks; and, performs a wide range of special services helping to coordinate fishery program offices and partnerorganizations. The Whitney Genetics Lab serves as a leading edge genetics laboratory and conducts environmental DNA(eDNA) sample processing for early detection of invasive species.

Whitney Genetics LabThe Whitney Genetics lab provides environmental DNA (eDNA) surveillance for the early detection of invasive Silver andBighead carp as part of the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee’s plans to detect, monitor, and respond to the threat ofinvasive carp in the Great Lakes. The lab also provides analysis for determining the ploidy of wild-caught Black and Grass carp,two more invasive carp species.

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Alpena Fish & WildlifeConservation Office480 W. Fletcher StreetAlpena, MI 49707Scott Koproski scott_koproski@fws.gov 989-356-5102Area of Responsibility (MI, OH)

Ashland Fish & WildlifeConservation Office2800 Lake Shore Drive EastAshland, WI 54806Mark Brouder mark_brouder@fws.gov715-682-6185Area of Responsibility (MI, MN, WI)

Carterville Fish & WildlifeConservation Office9053 Route 148, Suite AMarion, Illinois 62959Acting Mark Brouder mark_brouder@fws.gov618-997-6869Area of Responsibility (IL, IN, OH)

Columbia Fish & WildlifeConservation Office101 Park Deville Drive, Suite AColumbia, MO 65203Jason Goeckler jason_goeckler@fws.gov573-234-2132Area of Responsibility (IA, MO)

Green Bay Fish & WildlifeConservation Office 2661 Scott Tower RoadNew Franken, WI 54229Acting Ted Treska ted_treska@fws.gov920-866-1717Area of Responsibility (IL, IN, MI, WI)

Ludington Biological Station200 River Street Manistee, MI 49660 Scott Grunder scott_grunder@fws.gov231-398-4222

Marquette Biological Station3090 Wright StreetMarquette, MI 49855Jessica Barber jessica_barber@fws.gov906-226-6571

Regional Office 5600 American Blvd WestBloomington, MN 55437Todd Turner todd_turner@fws.gov 612-713-5111

Iron River National Fish Hatchery10325 Fairview RoadIron River, WI 54847Carey Edwards Carey_Edwards@fws.gov715-372-8510

Genoa National Fish HatcheryS 5689 State Road 35Genoa, WI 54632Doug Aloisi doug_aloisi@fws.gov608-689-2605

Jordan River National FishHatchery6623 Turner RoadElmira, MI 49730Roger Gordon roger_gordon@fws.gov231-584-2461

Neosho National Fish Hatchery520 E Park StreetNeosho, MO 64850Roderick May roderick_may@fws.gov417-451-0554 ext: 102

Pendills/Sullivan Creek National Fish Hatchery21990 W. Trout LaneBrimley, MI 49715Acting Crystal LeGaultAnderson,crystal_legaultanderson@fws.gov906-437-5231

Midwest Fisheries Center 555 Lester AvenueOnalaska, WI 54650Teresa Lewis teresa_lewis@fws.gov608-783-8420

LaCrosse FWCOSam Finney sam_finney@fws.gov608-783-8434LaCrosse Fish Health CenterKen Phillips kenneth_phillips@fws.gov608-783-8447Whitney Genetics LabEmy Monroe emy_monroe@fws.gov608-783-8402

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