Fish Species Spotlight
Black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus) A black crappie
Black crappies inhabit moderate to large streams, large river backwaters, and small to large sized lakes. They prefer clear, calm, warm water with lots of vegetation. Anglers look forward to early spring when black crappies gather in the shallow warming waters of many lakes. These fish can be easily caught and are highly prized table fare. Black crappies are considered "keepers" when they reach 10" or larger, and can exceed 15" in length and weigh more than three pounds.
 
Mission
The mission of the Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership is to protect, restore and enhance Midwestern glacial lakes fish and aquatic communities through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation and improve the quality of life for the American people.

          

Guiding Principles

  • Habitat protection is the most cost-effective long-term conservation strategy.
  • The Partnership will help local and regional efforts acquire the necessary resources and provide decision analysis and other evaluation tools necessary to succeed.
  • Money spent in restoration, if done correctly, is a wise investment and will result in a positive return on that investment.
  • Our lake conservation efforts are most likely to succeed when we evaluate progress toward clear and measurable goals, adapting our methods as new information becomes available.

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The Glacial Lakes Conservancy is a private, non-profit land conservation organization formed to protect and preserve southeastern Wisconsin's natural areas and farmland. The land trust offers land conservation options, organizational support and technical guidance to landowners and organizations in five area counties.
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