Asian carp has gained some notoriety in the United States as an invasive species and general pest. It's proven difficult to eradicate and it's poised to enter the Great Lakes. It seems it's here to …
Envisioning Chicago’s Waterway System for the 21st Century
There is finally a concerted effort in the Great Lakes region to deal with the problem of Asian carp and other invasive threats to the ecosystem. After a series of unsuccessful lawsuits by Michigan …
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20 Pound Asian Carp Found Past Great Lakes Defenses
So it happened. The first Asian carp was found past the electric barrier designed specifically to keep them out of Lake Michigan. And the thing weighed 20 pounds. After several suits against Illinois …
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Once Again, the Supreme Court Supports Asian Carp
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the third attempt this year by Michigan to battle the possibility of Asian Carp getting into Lake Michigan and decimating both the fishing industry and the native …
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Michigan Sues Illinois Over Asian Carp Invasion
The fight to control the invasion of Asian carp in the Great Lakes is spurring legal battles between Midwestern states. Michigan, with the backing of Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Minnesota, is suing …
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