Arctic grayling, wiped out more than a century ago, return to the Boardman-Ottaway River

Arctic Grayling Return to Boardman-Ottaway River

After over a century, Arctic grayling have been reintroduced to the Boardman-Ottaway River.

A recent release of 557 silvery-blue speckled fish marked a significant milestone in the restoration efforts led by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.

The fish, which the City of Grayling was named after, were released in a secluded branch of the river, joining hundreds of others released in August.

Scientists will now wait at least three years to determine if the fish have survived and returned to the river to spawn.

It will be at least three years before scientists can tell whether the fish have survived and returned to this part of the river to spawn.

This release is part of a years-long effort to restore the Boardman-Ottaway River.

Author's summary: Arctic grayling return to Boardman-Ottaway River after century.

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Interlochen Public Radio Interlochen Public Radio — 2025-11-04

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