Provisioning Fisheries: Understanding the Multi-Dimensional Values of Angling for Food in the Lake Michigan Basin

Grant: # 2047

Grant Amount: $423,340.50

Board Decision Year: 2024

Carleton University - Biology

Biology

Nguyen, Vivian ([email protected]) 6138536553

2024 Ecosystem Health and Sustainable Fish Populations: Human Dimensions Research and Engagement - Ecosystem Health and Sustainable Fish Populations

Project Summary

Recreational angling is often viewed as a leisure activity; however, there is an often-overlooked fishing population that relies on this activity for food and nutritional security,socio-cultural expressions, sense of belonging, and income supplements, among otherprovisions. We seek to characterize the needs, motivations, and values of these fishers, andcharacterize the risks, benefits, and barriers they face around Lake Michigan to inform amore holistic fisheries management and risk communication approach.