Project Leader Jerry McClain was interviewed by Shawn Dalton of the Southgate, Michigan Herald Press, January 31, to discuss Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) in Michigan waters of the Great Lakes and implications to the fisheries. 

McClain described locations where fish kills have occurred and the virus has been detected, as well as how the Service is involved in sample collection and diagnostic work of the LaCrosse, Wisconsin Fish Health Center. 

Dalton was interested in documenting what recreational anglers might observe if a fish kill occurs, what risks are associated with the fish virus and precautions that should be taken. 

McClain noted that a primary concern is transfer of the virus to uninfected waters, particularly transfer from open Great Lakes waters to inland lakes and streams of the state and outlined precautions that can be taken to help prevent the spread.