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Chinook salmon were introduced to Lake Michigan in the 1960s to control the invasive alewife population.

The Strawberry Creek Chinook Salmon Facility is the state's primary site for collecting eggs to supply the hatchery system.

Data collected at the facility, such as fish weight and health, helps biologists manage the fishery and make stocking decisions.

STURGEON BAY – The mercury was pushing 60, the wind was light and the sky spread a periodic mist across the farms, woodlots and wetlands in southern Door County. All things considered, the weather was mild for Oct. 6 in these parts.

But there was thunder, too.

Not from on high. From the water.

It's a common occurrence in October at Strawberry Creek Chinook Salmon Facility outside Sturgeon Bay.

Mature chinook sa

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