By Megan Bradley, Genoa National Fish Hatchery Each year our mussel biologists complete training, take their gear for servicing and then reassemble their kits to make sure they can safely dive for the season. This involves ensuring that tanks … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2023
POOL 8 RIVER CLEANUP Friends of the Upper Mississippi Friends of the Upper Mississippi along with CARP(Boathouse Owners), US Fish & Wild Life Service and the US Army Corp of Engineers are asking for your help in … Continue reading
Thanks for another Kids Fishing Day event 2 weeks ago now as the spring is getting away from us. There was lots of smiles to be had as the bite was on and I don’t believe any one child … Continue reading
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023 8:30 AM—12:00 PM Genoa National Fish Hatchery Join staff from the 3 La Crosse area U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fisheries Offices and our Friends Group, the Friends of the Upper Mississippi for a day of … Continue reading
Last year, we had a new request for Northern Pike eggs from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Genoa National Fish Hatchery regularly collected these eggs in the past, but it had been several years. Some of us had never … Continue reading
Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly eggs that were received in November from research partners at Univ. of South Dakota are still happily chilling in their winter homes. These eggs are maintained at a steady 3-4°C until a planned warming schedule that will … Continue reading
While winter and early spring aren’t normally a hotbed of mussel activity it’s an important season for preparing for the coming year. We start by reviewing what was successful last year before deciding what our priorities are for the next. … Continue reading
Al and Doug holding an award in their hands and Vickie and Doug hold an award. Photo: USFWS. Two of our very special Friends were honored at our recent … Continue reading
I would like to express my sincere thanks for your assistance in putting together a fantastic 2003 Kids Ice Fishing Day at the hatchery February 4th! There was 529 attendees at the event, with 39 volunteers and staff assisting, giving … Continue reading
We could use support from about 10 people to prep the mussel cages on Wednesday, February 15 @ 9:00am until about 2pm. Lunch will be provided. We could use support from about 15 people to repair mussel … Continue reading