Itasca Waters' Water Wisdom to present on fisheries May 2
Apr. 28—GRAND RAPIDS — Itasca Waters will continue its online Practical Water Wisdom Series at noon on Thursday, May 2.
The series runs for an hour beginning at noon, typically on the first Thursday of each month. The webinars are free, open to all and include an interactive Q&A session.
Don Schreiner, a fisheries biologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, will present, "How the State Determines Fish Management Strategies, Including Stocking."
Schreiner's presentation will describe how fish populations in Minnesota lakes are managed, including various aspects of fish stocking programs, why stocking may or may not be desirable and the need for long-term management and protection of lake habitats and water quality, a release said.
"Almost every angler and property owner has an opinion on how the fisheries in their lake of interest should be managed," the release said. "In many cases, those opinions are extremely variable."
Schreiner has approximately 35 years of experience managing fisheries with the MNDNR. He spent the first 10 years working on inland lakes and the last 25 years managing Minnesota's portion of Lake Superior. After retiring from the MNDNR, he volunteered and then became employed part-time as a fisheries specialist with Minnesota Sea Grant.
He holds a master's degree in fisheries science with a minor in statistics from the University of Minnesota and a bachelor's degree in zoology with a minor in aerospace studies and botany from North Dakota State University.
The Practical Water Wisdom series is the brainchild of Itasca Waters, a nonprofit organization located in Itasca County whose mission is to team up with other organizations and concerned citizens to maintain abundant, clean water for continued health, enjoyment and a strong economy.
To register for the webinars, visit
www.itascawaters.org/water-wisdom-2024.
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