The R/V Steelhead II, a new fisheries research vessel being built to replace the aging S/V Steelhead, will enhance the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ ability to conduct fish population surveys and fisheries management research in Lake Huron and other northern Michigan waters, helping guide future conservation and management decisions. Read the full story by The Alpena News.
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