Riverkeepers: Nothing but Net
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Michigan DNR researchers recently spent two days studying the trout population along a 1,255-foot stretch of the AuSable North Branch near Lovells.
Called a 'Mark and Recapture' study, on Day One the team used electro-fishing techniques to net and mark every trout they could find in the stretch. On Day Two they did it all again to establish a statistically reliable set of data. Neal Godby, Senior Fisheries Management Biologist for the DNR's Northern Lake Huron Management Unit, will complete the study of the shocking data during the Spring — AuSableTrout.com will publish the results as soon as they are available. |
The Riverkeepers series on AuSableTrout.com explores the work of organizations and volunteers who do good work for Michigan's northern rivers. We hope you'll consider contacting one of these organizations to join or volunteer. And if you have a good 'Riverkeeper' idea, please let us know at info@AuSableTrout.com.
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