Review
Environmental Sciences
Diogo Ferreira-Martins, Jackson Champer, David W. McCauley, Zhe Zhang, Margaret F. Docker
Summary: The invasive sea lamprey has been a significant threat to fish stocks in the Great Lakes, leading to substantial investments in control measures. Genetic control options are being explored as a potentially powerful tool, but there are challenges and uncertainties surrounding their application, particularly in terms of sociopolitical support and the need to protect sea lamprey in their native range.
JOURNAL OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kelly F. Robinson, Scott M. Miehls, Michael J. Siefkes
Summary: Control of invasive sea lamprey in the Great Lakes using a selective pesticide has been ongoing since the late 1950s, with varying success rates due to uncertainties in pre-control adult sea lamprey estimates. Historical data analysis suggests that pre-control adult sea lamprey abundance was greater than current populations, but estimates were sensitive to trapping efficiency. While declines in abundance aligned with increased control efforts in Lake Superior, other lakes saw declines prior to pesticide application, possibly due to prey loss. Previous estimates may have underestimated pre-control adult sea lamprey abundance unless trapping efficiency was higher.
JOURNAL OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jean Adams, Jessica M. Barber, Gale A. Bravener, Sean A. Lewandoski
Summary: Effective control of aquatic invasive species like sea lampreys in the Laurentian Great Lakes requires a lake-wide assessment of their population. A recently developed index is now used to estimate sea lamprey abundance in select streams, allowing for more accurate assessments and eliminating the need for regression models predicting run sizes in streams without traps. Further research is needed to determine the correlation between the index and the actual lake-wide population of adult sea lampreys.
JOURNAL OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sam Wenaas Perrin, Kim Magnus Baerum, Ingeborg Palm Helland, Anders Gravbrot Finstad
Summary: Invasive alien species pose a significant threat to freshwater ecosystems globally. This study in Norway identified factors such as human behavior, infrastructure development, and lake connectivity as the most influential in determining the likelihood of establishment and future establishment risk of invasive fish species. By synthesizing risk assessments based on open data sources, tools for forecasting invasion hotspots can be constructed to facilitate mitigation actions and management strategies.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Ryan M. Fitzpatrick, David W. Longrie, Ryan J. Friebertshauser, H. Paul Foutz
Summary: The design of fish passage structures is a tradeoff between construction area, slope, and costs. The Longrie-Fecteau fish passage structure, with its modularity and low slope, allows small-bodied fishes to successfully ascend. Evaluation of its effectiveness in Fountain Creek, Colorado documented successful passage of four native fish species, primarily at night. The structure has a 3% entrance efficiency, but once fish enter, they ascend quickly with a median time of 19 minutes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaofei He, Michelle Raymond, Nathaniel LaHue, Carrie Tomasallo, Henry Anderson, Jonathan Meiman
Summary: This study investigated the fish consumption and advisory awareness among Great Lakes basin residents. The results showed that while half of the respondents were aware of state or EPA/FDA advisories, minorities and women were less aware of fish advisories. Improved outreach strategies are needed to inform them about safe fish-consumption guidelines.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Matthew J. Symbal, Fraser B. Neave, Aaron K. Jubar, Todd B. Steeves, Shawn M. Nowicki, Robert J. Frank
Summary: Since 2008, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission has increased resources for controlling sea lamprey and executed five targeted treatment strategies. These strategies mainly focus on killing sea lamprey larvae to reduce adult sea lamprey populations. While determining the effect of individual strategies proved challenging, the additional treatment effort in the upper Great Lakes seems to have contributed to overall declines in adult sea lamprey abundance.
JOURNAL OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH
(2021)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
William P. Mattes, Jane C. Kitson
Summary: Sea lamprey control has been a major issue in the Great Lakes region, but Indigenous perspectives have not been fully integrated into the control program. Understanding Indigenous viewpoints is crucial for building trust and consensus, and can contribute to sustainable development in the Great Lakes region.
JOURNAL OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Tim Marsden, Lee J. Baumgartner, Deanna Duffy, Ana Horta, Nathan Ning
Summary: A key challenge in fishery restoration strategies is prioritising fish passage remediation efforts. Existing methodologies do not work well in resource-deficient settings like developing countries. The Fish Barrier Prioritisation Support System (FBPSS) is a new practical, low-cost basin-scale approach that aims to assess and prioritise the remediation of fish passage barriers of all types.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Lin, Staci L. Capozzi, Li Lin, Lisa A. Rodenburg
Summary: The study identified five sources of PFAS in fish from the Great Lakes using PMF analysis, including emissions from primary and secondary sources, PVDF manufacture or processing, hot spots near air force bases, and metabolism of precursors. The spatial variations of these sources showed unexpected low values near urbanized areas, potentially due to unique wastewater and stormwater infrastructure or atmospheric transport of precursors. The study demonstrated the effectiveness of PMF in source apportionment of PFAS in fish despite ADME processes potentially altering fingerprints in fish compared to their surrounding environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Alejandro Molina-Moctezuma, Eric Ellis, Kevin L. Kapuscinski, Edward F. Roseman, Terry Heatlie, Ashley Moerke
Summary: The study evaluated the physical and ecological responses to the restoration of the Little Rapids area in the St. Marys River. Following restoration, total suspended solids remained low, while abundance and richness of benthic macroinvertebrates decreased, and richness of larval fish increased.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Charity Nonkes, Alexander T. Duncan, Ryan Lauzon, Kathleen Ryan, Andrea J. Reid, Steven J. Cooke, Nathan Young
Summary: Bridging knowledge systems is a potential means of improving conservation and management of aquatic ecosystems, and the framework of Two-Eyed Seeing can promote the collaboration between Indigenous and Western knowledge systems. Invasive species, such as sea lamprey in the Laurentian Great Lakes, present significant challenges to fisheries management. By applying the principles of Two-Eyed Seeing, it is possible to enhance decision-making processes and include Indigenous Nations in the management of sea lamprey populations.
JOURNAL OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kara J. Andres, David M. Lodge, Jose Andres
Summary: Environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling is a powerful and efficient approach for collecting information about species, and it may also provide information about population-level genetic variability. In this study, the researchers used eDNA sampling to estimate the genetic diversity and structure of an invasive fish species in the Great Lakes region. The study found that the genetic patterns observed from eDNA analysis were consistent with conventional tissue-based estimates. This research highlights the potential for eDNA sampling to reveal detailed population characteristics that can inform monitoring and management plans for difficult-to-sample species.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lisa M. Walter, John M. Dettmers, Jeffrey T. Tyson
Summary: Construction and maintenance of dams globally pose challenges for fishery management, with many dams in need of repair or removal due to economic constraints. However, the multifunctional nature of dams in certain regions warrants careful consideration, as removal could have unintended consequences.
JOURNAL OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Paul A. Franklin, Cindy F. Baker, Kathryn A. Reeve
Summary: This study compared the passage success of native and exotic fish species over an artificial baffled fish ramp, finding that exotic species had lower passage efficiency compared to native species. However, there was significant variation between individual species, indicating the potential for the baffled fish ramps to operate as a selective migration barrier. Further testing is needed to validate these results across a broader range of conditions before deployment.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Nicholas Bravata, Dylan Kelly, Jesse Eickholt, Janine Bryan, Scott Miehls, Dan Zielinski
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2020)
Article
Biology
Daniel P. Zielinski, Robert L. Mclaughlin, Thomas C. Pratt, R. Andrew Goodwin, Andrew M. Muir
Article
Fisheries
Sean A. Lewandoski, Peter Hrodey, Scott Miehls, Paul P. Piszczek, Daniel P. Zielinski
Summary: This study used computational fluid dynamics modeling and competitive risk analysis to develop predictive selective passage models. It found that sea lamprey's upstream passage probability decreased sharply as flow conditions became more turbulent, while declines in native fish white sucker were less substantial. Deploying a sea lamprey trap in fishways did not effectively reduce sea lamprey's upstream passage probability, but using bifurcated fishways could improve trapping effectiveness.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Reid G. Swanson, Erin L. McCann, Nicholas S. Johnson, Daniel P. Zielinski
Summary: Research suggests that medium-sized fish, mainly white sucker Catostomus commersonii and longnose sucker Catostomus catostomus, are more likely to enter the river at sunset and less likely at midnight in the Boardman River, a tributary of Lake Michigan. The entry rates of medium fish increase with rising river temperature and discharge, but decrease with higher lake levels. This understanding is crucial in developing fish passage solutions and management regulations for Great Lakes migratory fishes.
JOURNAL OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel P. Zielinski, Scott Miehls, Sean Lewandoski
Summary: Barriers are effective for managing invasive species but limit the migration of native species. Optical sorting and the Archimedes screw show potential for selectively passing fish and capturing invasive species. A field-scale prototype of the fish lift successfully transported a large number of fish, and the passage of suckers increased with water temperature and attraction flow.
Article
Fisheries
Prathyush Nallamothu, Jonathan Gregory, Jordan Leh, Daniel P. Zielinski, Jesse L. Eickholt
Summary: This study investigated the leap characteristics of rainbow trout present in the Laurentian Great Lakes. Data collection and annotation were conducted using a custom web application, and key markers were labeled to calculate launch speed, launch angle, and length of the fish. The findings showed that the launch angle of steelhead aligns closely with the direction of water velocity.
Article
Fisheries
Daniel Patrick Zielinski, Peter W. Sorensen
Summary: By modifying spillway gate operation, adding deterrent systems, and removing carp, the upstream movement rates of invasive bigheaded carp can be reduced significantly. Implementing a combination of these measures can lead to a 98-99% reduction in carp movement, effectively containing their spread and improving blockage effectiveness.
Article
Fisheries
Jesse Eickholt, Dylan Kelly, Janine Bryan, Scott Miehls, Dan Zielinski
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2020)