Stories of the Ausable
Best Practices in Catch-and-Release Angling, Part 1
As the River Steward at the Ausable Freshwater Center, I talk with many anglers on the Ausable River. When talking about their fishing experiences, anglers will often describe shaded streams, quiet breezy mornings with the birds, and exciting trips...
Fieldwork spotlight: Minnow Trap Surveys
On a recent Wednesday, the sun-sparkled surface of the East Branch Ausable River was broken by some of our staff as they waded into shady pools with a hiking stick and several minnow traps in tow.
The HABs and the HAB Nots: Keeping an Eye on Algae this Summer
Lately, it seems like there is a new warning about harmful algal blooms, or HABs, every day. While not all algae are harmful, it is important to be aware of HABs and their potential risks to aquatic ecosystems, humans, and other animals.BackgroundAlgae...
