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Researchers: Physical Barrier the Optimal Way to Stop Asian Carp
Feb 3 2012

(Chicago, IL)- Northland's NewsCenter-- The threat of Asian Carp invading the Great Lakes has both ecological and economic implications. But a new study shows there may be a solution to curb the threat.

Stop the Asian carp
Feb 3 2012

An influx of Asian carp threatens the $7 billion Great Lakes sport and commercial fishing industry, but so far there hasn't been enough of a sense of urgency in addressing the problem.

Asian carp: 93% of Michigan voters concerned
Feb 2 2012

Michigan voters know a lot about Asian carp and 93% of those in a new poll said they are somewhat or very concerned about the fish getting into Lake Michigan, according to a new poll released today.

Coalition releases study on cutting off Asian carp from Lake Michigan
Feb 2 2012

Asian carp should be permanently cut off from Lake Michigan by sheet pile or impermeable land bridges, effectively re-reversing the flow of the Chicago River, according to a study set to be released Tuesday by a coalition of Great Lakes states and cities.

Asian carp: 93% of Michigan voters concerned
Feb 2 2012

Michigan voters know a lot about Asian carp and 93% of those in a new poll said they are somewhat or very concerned about the fish getting into Lake Michigan, according to a new poll released today.

Poll: 93% 'concerned' about Asian Carp
Feb 2 2012

A new EPIC/MRA poll released on Thursday indicated that the majority of Michigan residents are concerned about the Asian carp's progression toward the Great Lakes.

Michigan lawmakers count on study to boost bill to block Asian carp
Feb 1 2012

Two senior Michigan lawmakers are counting on a new report outlining ways to protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp and other invasive species to provide fresh impetus in Congress for a bill mandating urgent action.

No easy or cheap answers to Asian carp threat
Feb 1 2012

Building permanent barriers in Chicago’s canals and waterways could block the voracious Asian carp from invading Lake Erie, according to a report released yesterday, but they would take years to put up and cost taxpayers more than $3 billion.

Price tag put on stopping Asian carp
Feb 1 2012

CHICAGO, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- It would cost taxpayers $3 billion and take 10 years to close off Chicago waterways from the Great Lakes to keep out invasive Asian carp, a study found.

Plan to block Asian carp carries $3B price tag
Jan 31 2012

Studies aim to find ways to protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp. / AP file photo DETROIT (USA TODAY) — A privately funded study to be released Tuesday outlines three ways the Chicago waterways could be closed off from the Great Lakes to keep invasive species, such as Asian carp, from moving between them.

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