There may be grounds for an improved rating under fishery habitat as well, given the population of wild native lake trout in Caspian…
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Like the American bald eagle and North American bison, Atlantic salmon represent a species that stands above all others in its scientific class in regard to power, strength, and endurance…
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The St. John and Ocklawaha Rivers in Florida are the southernmost spawning habitat in the world for striped bass and American shad…
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An overview of a proposal to replace a culvert on Applebee Brook in Carroll, New Hampshire…
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An overview of a proposal to remove the dam at the outlet of so-called “Breeder Pond” in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire…
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However, we have some concerns regarding general positions and specific statements…
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Fisheries management in Acadia National Park in Maine falls well short of what is being done in most other national parks when it comes to protecting wild native fish and stocking…
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NFC agrees with the conclusion that "the future of wild Brook Trout in Connecticut in the context of climate change and increased development is uncertain and potentially in jeopardy…
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With respect to Beaver River in Richmond, RI, we propose that a portion of the river where wild native fish are present be deemed catch and release only and therefore removed from the designated trout stocking areas…
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NFC would also like to work with AFFTA in regard to strengthening the native fish messaging, while fully recognizing that the organization serves many masters, including the fly fishing tackle, retail, and guiding industries which are very much reliant on nonnative fish in regard to trout fishing…
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Brook trout are New Hampshire’s official freshwater fish. It is the species of fish most associated with New Hampshire, and important to the state ecologically, socially, and economically…
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An overview of how New Hampshire defines “brook trout.” Currently a multi-species definition, NFC would like to see this changed to reflect brook trout only, and the creation of a general term for “trout.” for rules…
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New Georgia NFC decal…
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In addition to acting as barrier to passage for native fish, the presence of these dams alters the river flow, increases water temperatures, creates sediment buildup, and poses flood risks…
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ME NFC reaches out to NOAA in regard to the lack of state-level listing for Atlantic salmon in Maine…
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VT NFC chimes in on Tactical Basin Plan for Batten Kill, Walloomsac, and Hoosic Rivers…
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ME NFC writes to Governor Mills in regard to federal infrastructure money being used for hatcheries.
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