Jennifer Nalbone
Glimmers of hope in the Asian carp battle
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.
Capitol Hill Hears Call for Asian carp and invasive screening protections
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.
A review of the Asian carp plan
An emergency summit between the Obama Administration and several Great Lakes states produces a new framework in dealing with the Asian Carp crisis, but falls short of pulling all the stops to necessary protect the lakes.
At long last, Coast Guard proposes new rule on ballast water
Public comments on the rule wraps up December 4, and citizens from across the region are making it clear what works in this rule, and what could still be strengthened.
Asian carp knocking on the back door
New DNA testing finds the invasive carp just miles from the electric barrier that protects the Great Lakes from these ravenous fish.
Principles plot course for a sustainable Seaway
Earlier this summer Great Lakes United released seven principles that chart the course for a truly sustainable Great Lakes shipping industry. Over 50 organizations have endorsed these principles, and groups and individuals are invited to show their support.
New Soo lock: Stimulus or slop?
As the United States tries to weather the current recession with a stimulus package breathing on the back of a trillion dollars, long-forgotten projects are popping up like dandelions.
Poorly regulated trade opens door to invasive species
A trip to the pet store is a glimpse at the diversity of animals from all over the world. However, lack of import screening means these animals pose one of the greatest threats to biodiversity in the Great Lakes.
Politics hold up historic ballast legislation
When Congress returns next week it will mean a short window to pass legislation that sets a global precedence for protection from aquatic invasive species. After this window closes the session ends and politicians become absorbed in fall election campaigns. The opportunity to pass this bill will not come again until next year.
Congress must act in face of $200 million losses to Great Lakes region by invasive species
Time is running out on a solution to the Great Lakes invasive species problem, and the cost to the region has swelled to at least $200 million a year and is growing, according to a team of scientists and economists.
© 2008 Great Lakes News. 
