We collect cookies to analyze our website traffic and performance; we never collect any personal data.Cookies Policy
Accept
Michigan Post
Search
  • Home
  • Trending
  • Michigan
  • World
  • Politics
  • Top Story
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economics
    • Real Estate
    • Startups
    • Autos
    • Crypto & Web 3
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Beauty
    • Art & Books
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Education
Reading: Efforts underway to reintroduce beforehand extinct fish to Michigan's ecosystem
Share
Font ResizerAa
Michigan PostMichigan Post
Search
  • Home
  • Trending
  • Michigan
  • World
  • Politics
  • Top Story
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economics
    • Real Estate
    • Startups
    • Autos
    • Crypto & Web 3
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Beauty
    • Art & Books
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Education
© 2024 | The Michigan Post | All Rights Reserved.
Michigan Post > Blog > Michigan > Efforts underway to reintroduce beforehand extinct fish to Michigan's ecosystem
Michigan

Efforts underway to reintroduce beforehand extinct fish to Michigan's ecosystem

By Editorial Board Published May 13, 2025 4 Min Read
Share
Efforts underway to reintroduce beforehand extinct fish to Michigan's ecosystem

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Division of Pure Assets is attempting to reintroduce a sacred fish that hasn’t been seen in Michigan waters for 90 years.

The consultants concerned within the Arctic grayling initiative say it has been a protracted journey it is taken to get so far, however to date the undertaking goes swimmingly.

(WLNS)

      It began in Alaska, the place 10,000 Arctic grayling eggs had been collected from the wild. Then, they had been hatched at a particular laboratory at Michigan State College, after which moved to northern Michigan, the place they’ve spent years maturing at a hatchery.

Specialists say this era will not find yourself in a river, however their eggs will hopefully carry the species again to Michigan.

“The results from this year’s egg take so far have been fantastic. I mean, we expect to hand over right around 400,000 eggs to our tribal partners today,” says Ed Eisch from the MDNR. “That’s from our first egg take, and there’s two other egg takes coming.”

These tribal companions embody the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, who shall be dealing with the incubation within the Manistee River. Arctic grayling are sacred to the tribe, they usually typically present up of their artwork and faith.

“Arctic grayling are absolutely culturally significant to the Native American populations in northern Michigan,” says Eisch. “They were a readily available food source, you know, for millennia.”

thumbnail processed 7714C42F 7477 493B B18E 514EC8B8ADA1(WLNS)

Graylings had been additionally vital to early Michigan settlers, who named a city after the fish and constructed an business round harvesting them for markets in Chicago and Detroit.

However by the Thirties, a mixture of overfishing and river air pollution made them extinct in Michigan. Earlier than that, they had been probably the most vital fish in our state ecosystem.

“Arctic grayling were really king as far as trout species go in the northern lower peninsula,” says Eish. “They dominated for sure.”      Since then, the state has made nice efforts to scrub up its waterways, and consultants are hopeful that new strategies will assist restore a historic mistake.

thumbnail processed B3015B80 9834 4BA0 AAC0 D8C46D818160 1(WLNS)

“There’s been a lot of changes in the state of Michigan, a lot of changes to the environment over the last many decades, and we think the time is right now,” says Eisch.

Specialists inform 6 Information that the way in which the fish are being launched is what units this undertaking aside.      Usually, you’ll inventory a river with stay fish, however this time, the group designed a particular incubator for the eggs that can sit on the river backside. It is labored earlier than in Montana, nevertheless it’s the primary time this technique has been examined in Michigan.

Specialists suppose it is going to be the important thing that makes the undertaking work.

TAGGED:ecosystemeffortsExtinctfishMichigan039spreviouslyreintroduceunderway
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Print

HOT NEWS

Public funds in ‘comparatively susceptible place.’, OBR warns

Public funds in ‘comparatively susceptible place.’, OBR warns

Business
July 8, 2025
Dodgers’ All-Star lineup file quest fizzles with 3 of 8 finalists voted as starters

Dodgers’ All-Star lineup file quest fizzles with 3 of 8 finalists voted as starters

Poised to set a file for participant reputation and elite manufacturing, the Dodgers had eight…

July 8, 2025
MSU Extension on-line parenting training courses

MSU Extension on-line parenting training courses

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - It is Parenting Connection Tuesday, and 6 Information is right here…

July 8, 2025
David Lloyd Leisure proprietor TDR Capital near finalising £2bn ‘sale’

David Lloyd Leisure proprietor TDR Capital near finalising £2bn ‘sale’

The non-public fairness backers of David Lloyd Leisure, the premium well being and health golf…

July 8, 2025
Authorities funding for state-subsidised eating places, fruit and veg vouchers and cell greengrocer to assist disadvantaged households

Authorities funding for state-subsidised eating places, fruit and veg vouchers and cell greengrocer to assist disadvantaged households

Two state-subsidised eating places, contemporary fruit and vegetable vouchers, and a cell greengrocer delivering nutritious…

July 8, 2025

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

11-year-old woman shot in Lansing, police say

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)-- An 11-year-old woman was shot early this morning on the 400 block of S. Francis Ave, Lansing…

Michigan
July 8, 2025

'Not in a position to sustain': Capital Space Humane Society trying to broaden clinic

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – The Capital Space Humane Society is trying to broaden its spay-and-neuter clinic to cut back surgical…

Michigan
July 8, 2025

How possible is flash-flooding in Mid-Michigan?

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Within the wake of catastrophic flash flooding in Texas that has claimed the lives of at…

Michigan
July 8, 2025

South Michigan Meals Financial institution unveils new cell meals pantries

JACKSON, Mich. (WLNS) - The South Michigan Meals Financial institution is unveiling its new Cell Markets initiative, a part of…

Michigan
July 8, 2025

Welcome to Michigan Post, an esteemed publication of the Enspirers News Group. As a beacon of excellence in journalism, Michigan Post is committed to delivering unfiltered and comprehensive news coverage on World News, Politics, Business, Tech, and beyond.

Company

  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • Accessibility Statement

Contact Us

  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability

Term of Use

  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices

© 2024 | The Michigan Post | All Rights Reserved

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?