Asian Carp barrier project on Des Plaines River delayed as federal funds hang in limbo
President Trump’s administration is withholding $117 million in federal grants, causing Illinois and Michigan to postpone a project aimed at preventing Asian Carp from entering Lake Michigan.
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Illinois Puts Invasive Carp Barrier on Hold, Pritzker Says Trump Administration Can’t Be Trusted as Funding Partner
The state of Illinois has pressed pause on a barrier designed to keep invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes, saying it ...
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The Lower Mississippi River’s largest ecosystem restoration project got the federal go-ahead. The next hurdle: funding
A first-of-its-kind project seeking to restore river ecosystems along 39 miles of the Lower Mississippi River has federal ...
Illinois delays project to keep invasive carp from Lake Michigan
Anticipating a lack of federal funding under the new presidential administration, Illinois has postponed construction in a ...
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California’s marine protected areas boost fish populations across the state
A system-wide evaluation of California’s marine reserve network finds conservation benefits across multiple ecosystems.
Daywatch: Invasive carp project delayed
Anticipating a lack of federal funding under the new presidential administration, Illinois has postponed construction in a ...
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These eBird Checklists Document Some of the Last Sightings of Extinct U.S. Species
As more and more "historical" checklists are added to the platform, birds we've lost now mingle with those still hanging on.
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‘Way of Life’: Protecting Indigenous lands and culture from invasive species
Invasive species are among the biggest drivers of biodiversity losses around the world. They’re also increasingly affecting ...
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Knapp: Why do certain fish — carp, catfish and drum — not attract our fancy the same as others?
Winter doesn’t show much sign of loosening up its icy grip. So, it’s a good time to reflect on things. An example is the ...
Are silver carp living in the Mississippi above the Coon Rapids Dam?
A press release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR): The latest round of eDNA testing for Asian carp in the Mississippi River has yielded unexpected results, according to the ...