A federal judge has approved an updated Great Lakes fishing agreement between four Native American tribes and government agencies.
In addition to the state and federal governments, participants in the deal include the Bay Mills Indian Community, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.
“We look forward to continuing to work with our federal and tribal partners, as well as our constituents, to effectively manage these world class fisheries of the Great Lakes for the benefit of current and future generations,” said Shannon Lott, acting director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
“Expanded gill netting now allowed in bays and other areas of the lakes that haven’t had them for more than 40 years will cause social and biological consequences,” said Tony Radjenoivch, president of the Coalition to Protect Michigan Resources. “Whether they meet that harvest limit quickly by using the efficient method of gill nets, or whether they meet that harvest limit over time by using less efficient means of fishing, the tribes are still subject to the same harvest limits regardless of gear used,” the judge said.
Although the coalition wasn’t allowed to participate in the negotiations, Maloney said they could appeal his ruling. Johnson said they would consider it.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Howie Mandel Defends Heidi Klum Against 900-Calorie Diet RumorsThe 'America's Got Talent' judge came to his co-judge's defense Wednesday.
Weiterlesen »
Third Southern California school board OKs policy to tell parents if students are transgenderThe policy will, among other things, require school staff to notify parents or guardians if their student asks to be treated or identified as a gender other than what’s listed on the student’s birt…
Weiterlesen »
LA City Council OKs nearly $1 billion in police raises and bonusesA lucrative new labor contract for the LAPD promises higher starting pay, cost of living raises, and bonuses to entice officers to stay on the job — rather than quit, transfer, or retire.
Weiterlesen »
La Grange Village Board OKs public works projects, etc.The La Grange Park Village Board approved expenditures for sidewalk and pavement patching, debris hauling and tree trimming, and two new police vehicles on August 22.
Weiterlesen »