Great Lakes Daily News

Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials say the Fisheries Division faces ongoing financial challenges despite receiving one-time funding in the new state budget, because most of its budget comes from fishing license revenue that has not increased in more than a decade while operating costs continue to rise. Agency leaders warn that without a long-term funding solution, staffing cuts and reductions in fish stocking programs—including salmon and walleye efforts that support both Great Lakes ecosystems and local economies—may be necessary. Read the full story by Michigan Public.