Taking Action to Protect the Great Lakes
The Government of Canada increases funding to the Sea Lamprey Control Program
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 06/09/16 -- On behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Adam Vaughan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister (Intergovernmental Affairs), announced today at the Annual Meeting of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, that the Government of Canada is making an investment in new infrastructure to help prevent the spread of invasive Sea Lamprey in the Great Lakes and their tributaries.
This additional $8 million investment over two years to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission will contribute to Canada''s ongoing commitment to protecting the Great Lakes. This new infrastructure funding will improve physical barriers that prevent Sea Lamprey from accessing suitable spawning and nursery habitats in the upstream reaches of several Great Lakes tributaries.
Sea Lampreys are an incredibly destructive invasive species. Since entering Lake Ontario over 200 years ago, Sea Lampreys have inflicted significant economic damage and harm to the fishery and ecosystem. Canada''s Sea Lamprey Control Program (SLCP) uses several techniques to target Sea Lampreys during different stages of the life cycle including lampricides, physical barriers and trapping. The SLCP has been effective in controlling this aggressive and resilient invasive species, and remains critical in restoring balance to the Great Lakes ecosystem.
The investment will be directed towards the maintenance and improvement of low-head physical barriers, as well as the rehabilitation of dams built for other purposes that also serve an important role in Sea Lamprey control.
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"The Great Lakes are an integral part of the economic and cultural make-up of Canada. Our Government is committed to protecting the health of the Great Lakes and the multi-billion dollar fishery. This investment to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission will strengthen our Sea Lamprey control measures and improve the health of the Great Lakes fishery for years to come."
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
"The Great Lakes Fishery Commission is an excellent example of how Canada and the United States are working together to support economic prosperity and environmental protection. This new investment will support our efforts to address serious aquatic issues affecting both sides of our shared border."
Adam Vaughan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister (Intergovernmental Affairs)
"Critical infrastructure used in the fight against harmful invasive species is deteriorating and putting our $7 billion fishery at risk. We are grateful to the Government of Canada for its pledge of $8 million to repair and replace sea lamprey barriers. Because the fishery depends on sea lamprey control, today''s announcement demonstrates the Canadian Government''s commitment to a healthy, vibrant Great Lakes. We look forward to continued strong support from the government."
Dr. Robert Hecky, Chair of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission
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