Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 5, 2017)
Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2017
This bill authorizes the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct critical monitoring, scientific assessments, and research in support of fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin between the United States and Canada.
In support of the fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin, the USGS Great Lakes Science Center shall: (1) execute a comprehensive, multi-lake, freshwater fisheries science program; (2) work cooperatively with regional, state, tribal, and local governments; and (3) consult with interested groups, including academia and Canadian agencies.
To protect and improve the Great Lakes, the USGS Great Lakes Science Center may provide:
- deep-water ecosystem research,
- fish behavior and habitat reports,
- fish population assessments,
- invasive species research,
- use of biological equipment and laboratory capabilities necessary to support fishery management decisions, and
- studies that assess impacts on Great Lakes Fishery resources.
What just happenedApr 5, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateApr 5, 2017
- Apr 5, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Apr 5, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate