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New York ballast rules battle may end soon, says U.S. Seaway head The head of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. believes Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo will help the shipping industry fight...
Zebra mussel class is now in session Boating season is only about 10 weeks away, and with it comes heightened concern about the potential spread of zebra mussels...
DNR gets tougher in aquatic invasives fight ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is taking a tougher approach this year to halting the spread...
All boats will face DNR roadside checks For the first time, Minnesota's 800,000 boaters will encounter mandatory roadside check stations this spring at which...
Lake Erie’s tiny new invader A tiny invader would have slipped into Lake Erie unnoticed if not for biologist Patrick Hudson.
Presque Isle Advisory Committee hears about algae, museum The Presque Isle Advisory Committee today heard presentations about harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie and the Natural...
Great Lakes Invasion On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation backed by the shipping industry that prevents states from...
New species discovered in Lake Erie A federal biologist found a new species in Lake Erie in September: a tiny but prolific parasite that can attach to, and feed...
Is the Illinois River a glimpse at Lake Erie's future? The Battle Against Asian Carp CHILLICOTHE, Ill. — There have been experts who say the Asian carp won't survive in the Great Lakes. The water is...
Asian carp, part two – Separate the systems? (CHICAGO) While Asian carp apparently have not established themselves in the Great Lakes, the fish are about to spark a...
Ithaca urges against boating in Cayuga Inlet to stop noxious weed The City of Ithaca is strongly discouraging the use of boats in Cayuga Inlet to help prevent the spread of the invasive...
Ohio AG DeWine asks feds to spend to defend Great Lakes from invasive species COLUMBUS, Ohio (CGE) - If this were a story about politics, depending on your political bent, invasive species might be...
Invasive species: Should we learn to love them? The round goby spawned fearful headlines when it was first spotted in the St. Clair River between Lake Huron and Lake Erie...
Pennsylvania DEP Finds Zebra Mussels in Conneaut Lake; Boaters, Anglers Cautioned MEADVILLE, Pa., June 14, 2011 — /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Boaters and anglers are being asked to take steps to...
Pennsylvania DEP Finds Zebra Mussels in Conneaut Lake; Boaters, Anglers Cautioned Read more: http://www.centredaily.com/2011/06/14/2776322/pennsylvania-dep-finds-zebra-mussels.html#ixzz1PSFnjbri MEADVILLE, Pa., June 14, 2011 — /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Boaters and anglers are being asked to take steps to...
Researchers: Western Lake Erie could support growth of Asian carp Two researchers have found that western Lake Erie and its tributaries, including the Maumee River, would make a fine home...
Share| A Great Lakes Invader is Doing Some Good When University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee professor John Jannssen found a round goby in Calumet Harbor in 1994, he feared the...
Asian carp invasion could hurt tourism: fishermen Fishermen from southwestern Ontario are warning that if measures are not taken to stop the spread of Asian carp, there will...
Inside the Local War on Zebra Mussels With boating season ramping up, Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is cracking down on aquatic...
DNR urges boaters to ‘Pull the Plug’ on the spread of aquatic invasive species With 2011 open water fishing season upon us, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging boaters and...
Inside the Local War on Zebra Mussels With boating season ramping up, Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is cracking down on aquatic...
Invasive mussels causing massive ecological changes in Great Lakes Ann Arbor, Mich.—The ongoing spread of non-native mussels in the Great Lakes has caused "massive, ecosystem-wide...
DNR to air plan against lampreys MICHIGAN CITY -- An informational meeting is scheduled in Michigan City next week on a plan to control sea lampreys without...
U.S. bans transfer of live bighead carp The federal government is making it illegal to bring live bighead carp into the U.S. or transport them across state lines....
Phragmites invading Port Franks and area Lambton Shores is gearing up for another summer with the invasive phragmites australis. The invasive Common Reed, found...
Michigan Prevails in Great Lakes Ballast Water Battle   The State Of Michigan has issued following press release: State officials today announced an important step forward...
Friend of lakes nominated to IJC Advocates for a more environmentally oriented approach to water level regulation on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River...
Live carp smuggled into Canada Smugglers keep hauling live Asian carp from Southern fish farms bound for food markets in the Lake Ontario city of Toronto,...
Asian carp seized, U.S. firm fined SARNIA, Ont. - An Indiana company caught bringing live Asian carp into Canada was fined $20,000 Monday in Sarnia, Ont.,...
Asian carp fight gets boost in Washington WASHINGTON – Two Michigan members of Congress say legislation that would force the Army Corps of Engineers to come up...
Asian carp load nets $50K fine A Markham, Ont., trucker who tried to bring a truckload of live Asian carp into the country over the Ambassador Bridge was...
Army Corps to release carp barrier study soon The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it will soon release a study evaluating the effectiveness of its electric Asian carp...
US House defeats proposal to close Chicago shipping locks TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The U.S. House rejected a proposal Thursday to force the closure of Chicago-area shipping locks...
Asian carp chief outlines federal government efforts President Barack Obama's Asian carp chief appeared in downtown Milwaukee Tuesday to outline efforts the federal...
Samples show no signs of Asian carp in Michigan's waterways Water samples collected in the fall indicate that the Asian carp — an invasive species that threatens the Great Lakes...
What to do about Asian carp The people in charge of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study came to Alton on Tuesday to get public...
The Lamprey: Putting a bad guy into perspective Vampire, blood-sucker, parasite – take your pick. The terms have all been used to describe the sea lamprey, which...
WI will get chance to weigh in on Asian carp plan Southeastern Wisconsin residents will get a chance next week to tell the federal government how it should be waging the...
Minnesota lawmakers urging DNR to craft new invasive-species rules soon   State lawmakers are urging the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to move faster in crafting new laws to stop...
Asian carp aren't only invasive threat to Lake Erie A small invasive fish is competing directly against an important native fish species for food in Lake Erie, according to new...
CNY Boat Show Seminars Syracuse, NY -- The 2011 Central NY Boat Show lineup of educational programs at the NYS Fairgrounds includes presentations...
Shock the carp third barrier almost ready The third and final electrical barrier in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal is about to go online, a year ahead of...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Solicits Public Comment on Great Lakes Study CINCINNATI– On Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is holding a public scoping meeting in...
Study looks to correct 'sad history of invasives' By 2015, a regional study will determine the necessary action needed to keep many invasive species from inhabiting the Great...
Army Corps of Engineers To Hold Scoping Events to Talk Asian Carp The Army Corps of Engineers is holding meetings on January 25, 2011, and January 27, 2011, for input about Asian Carp and...
Gut wrencher: Researchers seek magic bullet to control mussels Scientists have identified a new weapon to ward off two troublesome Great Lakes invaders: A bacterium strain that destroys...
Invasive species rules stall A year after the Asian carp's threat to the Great Lakes threw a national spotlight on invasive species, critics say no...
Alien algae alarms aquatic experts LANSING—An invasive species of algae is threatening to disrupt the ecological balance in Michigan lakes and waterways...
$16M Coon Rapids dam upgrade could stop carp A $16 million upgrade could turn the 97-year-old Coon Rapids Dam into an effective barrier against Asian carp migrating up...
DNR pulling out all stops in the war on lake invaders   Lake Mille Lacs biologists predict a 30-fold increase in zebra mussels this summer, meaning a thick layer of mussels...

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