The water-resistant cards are small enough to fit in a tackle box, wallet, or pocket. Wild baitfish harvesters, researchers and fishery managers should also be on the look-out. Anyone who catches a round goby or a ruffe is urged not to throw it back alive. Because regulations vary, each contains a different message on possession or transport of these exotics. Cards will be distributed through bait shops, marinas, public events, associations, environmental education organizations, and DNR offices.
Single cards are free.
Individuals or organizations wanting cards contact their state Sea Grant office, or DNR agency. With the increase in funds from Canada and funds provided by the State of Michigan to supplement the effort, effective control can begin on St. Marys River. Control on this system is expected to reduce lamprey populations in Lake Huron and northern Lake Michigan by 85 percent. Please report all discrepancies. This maintenance will cause single DGPS sites to be off-air for brief periods of time.