Walleye
Walleye is a species of fish mentioned in Anishinabek News.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- September 2015: This species is a primary focus of conservation efforts by Nipissing First Nation due to its cultural and economic importance. The fish rely on genetic imprinting and specific environmental conditions to return to their birthplaces for spawning. Concerns were raised that hatchery-raised versions of this fish often fail to spawn in the wild compared to naturally occurring populations.[2]
- April 2016: The recovery and long-term health of this fish population is a primary goal of the 2016 agreement concerning Lake Nipissing. Commercial fishing for this species was halted early in 2015 by Nipissing First Nation due to concerns over sustainable harvest levels.[3]
- February 2020: Approximately 400,000 to 500,000 of these fish have been stocked by Lakeview School since 2015. Local harvests of this species have reportedly increased in M'Chigeeng Bay over a five-year period.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Lakeview School looks out for future generations", Anishinabek News, 18 February 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chief Scott McLeod says Lake Nipissing needs time", Anishinabek News, 15 September 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Nipissing First Nation’s jurisdiction of Lake Nipissing fisheries management recognized by the province", Anishinabek News, 5 April 2016 (archived copy; original article).