The Role of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission in the Solution of Great Lakes Problems

Abstract

Abstract The Great Lakes Fishery Commission was established by treaty between the United States and Canada. Under the terms of the Convention the Commission is charged with the implementation of a program for the control of the sea lamprey and with the coordination of fishery research by various agencies. In-the performance of its duties with respect to sea lamprey the Commission has contracted the operational phase of the program to the Fish and Wildlife Service in the United States and to the Fisheries Research Board in Canada. The Commission does not plan to engage in research but has the authority to do so should circumstances require. Primary responsibility for preparing and recommending to the Commission the programs for sea lamprey control and fishery research lies with the five-man Scientific Advisory Committee, headed by the Executive Secretary of the Commission and having two members each from the United States and Canada. This Committee is aided by consultants from all regions of the Great Lake...