Why Asian carp pose such a threat
Millions of dollars have been poured into keeping them out of the Great lakes, and probably even more pages of newspaper space have been dedicated to the topic of Asian[…]
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Supreme Court will reconsider temporary closure of Chicago locks
The Supreme Court will revisit a January decision on whether to close two Chicago locks temporarily as a preventative measure against Asian carp. The High Court is expected to reexamine[…]
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Asian Carp: As boating season begins, Army Corps might close Chicago River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will make a decision this month whether to close Chicago’s navigational locks periodically to protect Lake Michigan from the Asian carp. The possibility of[…]
DNA aids in Asian carp tracking
Biologists are using DNA to track the Asian carp’s migration toward Lake Michigan, reports the Chicago Tribune. As the invasive species works its way nearer the Great Lakes through Illinois,[…]
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