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Recoverable Native Coldwater Species: The Michigan Trout Unlimited supports both management efforts and funding from state and federal authorities to conduct research, undertake management programs, and issue special regulations to achieve the reintroduction or restoration of coldwater species native to Michigan.
Game and Fish Protection Fund and Game and Fish Protection Trust Fund: The Michigan Trout Unlimited supports modifications to the Game and Fish Protection Fund and the Game and Fish Protection Trust Fund, including changes to collect revenue from user groups who do not purchase hunting and fishing licenses, and modification of the Game and Fish Protection Trust Fund to utilize revenue and reserves to restore fish and game habitat. Michigan TU does not support diverting revenues from the Game and Fish Protection Trust Fund to pay MDNR operating expenses.
Aquatic Nuisance Species: The Michigan Trout Unlimited supports the goal of eliminating aquatic nuisance species that may impair coldwater resources in the State of Michigan and the Great Lakes region. In particular, it encourages the passage of legislation to prevent the importation of exotic species.
Ballast Water
VHS - Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia
Aquatic Species Conservation Act: The Michigan Trout Unlimited supports passage of legislation that will further the scientific management of coldwater resources and allow the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to protect the public trust in coldwater resources. Any such legislation must provide for public input and oversight, rather than vesting the sole authority for such management in the Director of the Michigan department of Natural Resources.
Stocking Practices: The Michigan Trout Unlimited supports the natural reproduction of coldwater species where feasible, and encourages the State of Michigan to limit the stocking of streams if and when sustainable natural reproduction is established.
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