As data emerges that suggests that only a small number of Asian carp have made it into the Lake Michigan watershed, Great Lakes Senators are calling upon the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform a full analysis of how to achieve hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins.

The Great Lakes United TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE 2010® is sailing towards 6 port festivals throughout the summer. This is your chance to take part in a truly unique Great Lakes experience, learn a bit about water conservation, and enjoy family-friendly activities at the same time!

To preserve the health of lakes and rivers, a number of practices can be easily adopted at home, in your yard. Everyone can help by disconnecting downspouts and planting a rain garden!

On May 10th,11th and 12th Great Lakes United staff and Great Lakes Fishery Commission staff and advisors hit the Hill in Washington DC to advocate for protection of the Great Lakes from an Asian carp invasion, to modernize the Lacey Act and ensure that another damaging invasive species like the Asian carp is never imported into the United States again.

Modern cooling towers the best solution to ending the fish killing; group also calls for fines if fish killing limits are exceeded.

A compressed timeline for renegotiation of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement is silencing the public’s voice. Will a prolonged period of inaction followed by an accelerated timeline lead to a compromised Agreement?