I would say that our department is focused very squarely on work in the Great Lakes. Our collaboration in the Great Lakes Fishery Commission has lasted for 60 years. The active and effective work of that commission has reduced the sea lamprey in the Great Lakes by 90% in that period, which has allowed the restoration of many populations of fish that did not previously exist in the Great Lakes area.
On June 8th, 2023. See this statement in context.