https://www.wcmu.org/tags/sea-lamprey Sea Lamprey en-US Copyright Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:03:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-27/public-feedback-is-open-for-proposed-sea-lamprey-barrier-in-upper-peninsula The goal of a proposed seasonal sea lamprey barrier is to restrict the invasive species' spread up the Sucker River in Alger County. Officials are taking public feedback until February 22. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:03:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-27/public-feedback-is-open-for-proposed-sea-lamprey-barrier-in-upper-peninsula Anna Busse https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-26/invasive-sea-lamprey-declining-as-control-efforts-in-the-great-lakes-resume During the COVID-19 pandemic, the amount of sea lamprey in the Great Lakes surged because treatments were limited. Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-26/invasive-sea-lamprey-declining-as-control-efforts-in-the-great-lakes-resume Anna Busse https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-25/sea-lamprey-control-program-receives-ok-to-rehire-federal-workers-after-initial-scare Last month's federal staffing cuts and hiring freezes threatened the sea lamprey control program. Now, it has permission to rehire the staff it originally planned to. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:06:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-25/sea-lamprey-control-program-receives-ok-to-rehire-federal-workers-after-initial-scare Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-20/federal-hiring-freeze-could-mean-sea-lamprey-go-unchecked-in-great-lakes Seasonal federal workers help control the eel-like, parasitic fish each year. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:34:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-20/federal-hiring-freeze-could-mean-sea-lamprey-go-unchecked-in-great-lakes Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-26/invasive-sea-lamprey-numbers-are-still-up-from-pandemic The pandemic has had several long-term impacts on the economy, education and public health. But it's also still affecting Great Lakes fisheries — as invasive sea lamprey numbers remain higher than normal across the region. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 22:06:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-26/invasive-sea-lamprey-numbers-are-still-up-from-pandemic Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-12/us-fish-and-wildlife-service-remove-sea-lamprey-from-chippewa-river The invasive species continue to decimate the native fish population. Technicians for the USFWS used pesticides to both survey and remove the vampire-like lamprey. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:14:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-12/us-fish-and-wildlife-service-remove-sea-lamprey-from-chippewa-river Ellie Frysztak https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-22/film-details-how-lamprey-nearly-destroyed-great-lakes-fisheries-and-how-people-fought-back Invasive sea lampreys nearly eradicated gamefish from the Great Lakes in the mid-20th century. A new film tells the story of how lamprey changed the game of invasive species management. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:10:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-22/film-details-how-lamprey-nearly-destroyed-great-lakes-fisheries-and-how-people-fought-back Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-02/chippewa-river-fish-kill-attributed-to-lampricide-extreme-weather Nearly 70 fish were reported dead in the Chippewa River following a chemical treatment that targets invasive sea lampreys. The by-kill is attributed to unusually warm weather conditions. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 23:13:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-02/chippewa-river-fish-kill-attributed-to-lampricide-extreme-weather Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-23/new-trap-on-au-gres-river-represents-cutting-edge-of-sea-lamprey-control A single invasive sea lamprey can kill up to 40 pounds of fish a year. But a new trap in Arenac County aims to catch thousands of lamprey and put a dent in their population. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:55:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-23/new-trap-on-au-gres-river-represents-cutting-edge-of-sea-lamprey-control Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-11-12/sea-lamprey-populations-at-near-historic-lows-in-lakes-michigan-and-ontario-according-to-report The worst invasive species in the Great Lakes, Sea Lamprey, are showing significant declines across the region.Since the parasitic fish first arrived in… Tue, 12 Nov 2019 17:08:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-11-12/sea-lamprey-populations-at-near-historic-lows-in-lakes-michigan-and-ontario-according-to-report