MNR Holding Public Information Session

Media Release

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The Ministry of Natural Resources North Bay District Office is committed to managing and enhancing angling opportunities on Lake Nipissing while promoting and ensuring the sustainability of resident fish populations.

As such, the MNR is moving forward with the production of an interim management plan for Lake Nipissing. This plan will take effect January 1, 2007 and will address issues raised during public consultation. The term of the new plan will be 2007-2010, after which time a formal data review will occur and a new 5-year plan then produced.

The MNR will be holding public information sessions that will include a presentation on the new interim management plan for Lake Nipissing, information on fishing regulations changes as well as an opportunity for anglers to have their questions or concerns about the changes addressed.

The public information sessions are as follows:

September 5:
North Bay – Clarion Resort Ballroom A & B
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

September 12:
Sturgeon Falls – Recreation Centre
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

The MNR is encouraging anglers and tourist operators who utilize Lake Nipissing to attend.

For more information contact:
Amanda Brosseau
North Bay District
705) 475-5586

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