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Eating Safe Fish

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The following links provide information about eating sport caught fish from Wisconsin lakes, streams, and rivers. 

Wisconsin Fish Advisory Information:

Great Lakes States Fish Advisory Outreach Materials:

  • The educational media module series, " Fish Facts" can be accessed at www.fish-facts.org. The media series is comprised of four, 3-5 minute media modules. It is designed for busy health professionals that are interested in learning more about the risks and benefits of fish consumption and methylmercury (MeHg) exposure. 
  • Fish Facts Workbook (PDF, 655 KB)
    This workbook complements the media series and provides more in-depth information and resources for those seeking additional information.
  • Other Great Lakes States Fish Advisory Materials 

PCB Information:

Publications:

 

State of Wisconsin, Department of Administration, Division of Energy

Environmental Research Program, Final Report 

August 2005

Population-Based Methylmercury Exposure Assessment 

 

Prepared by: Lynda Knobeloch, PhD, Senior Toxicologist and Henry Anderson, MD, Chief Medical Officer, both from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services

(PDF, 113 KB)

 

 

Fish Consumption Advisory Signs 
for the Lower Fox River

(Translated in English, Spanish and Hmong)

Little Lake Buttes des Morts to Depere Dam

(PDF, 225 KB)

Depere Dam to Mouth of Lower Fox River

(PDF, 223 KB)

Green Bay


(PDF, 239 KB)

Fish sign Little Lake Buttes des Morts to Depere Dam 

Fish Sign Depere Dam to the Mouth of the Fox River

Fish Sign Green Bay  

 


Cover of Family Guide Brochure

A Family Guide to Eating Fish 

Brochure in PDF format that summarizes the Wisconsin mercury fish consumption advisory.

Available in:

English (PDF, 210 KB)  Spanish (PDF, 461 KB)

Hmong (PDF, 436 KB)

 

  Picture of brochure titled:  Guide to Eating Fish for Older Adults

A Guide to Eating Fish for Older Adults

Brochure in PDF format that provides information to older adults for fish caught from Wisconsin inland lakes, ponds and rivers, and for fish purchased in restaurants and stores.

Available in:

English (PDF, 467 KB) 

 

 

Notepad Flyer: What women of childbearing age should know about eating fish

What women of childbearing age should know about eating fish

  • Notepad-size flyers in PDF format which summarize fish consumption advisory information.

Available in:

English (PDF, 137 KB) Spanish  (PDF, 83 KB) Hmong (PDF, 93 KB)

Other Agencies' Fish Advisories:

Other Fish Information:

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Last revised: August 12, 2011