In the news: EPA Gets an Earful Over Asian Carp Plans

Posted February 19th, 2010 in Aquatic Invasive Species, News

From Circle of Blue Water News:

Federal officials who are protecting the Great Lakes against Asian carp unveiled their multi-pronged plan during a public hearing in Chicago on Friday.

The representatives planned on using the forum to get immediate feedback on their proposed solution.

What they got was a sharply divided range of opinions and raw emotions from the standing-room only crowd. Dozens of Chicago-area business owners and boat captains made emotional comments in anger over the mere possibility of closing the locks on a part-time basis. Meanwhile, other people in attendance called for the locks to be closed immediately, rather than wait several months to conduct a study called for by the plan. Read more.

 

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Curious minds wanted! The Students Ask Scientists program connects classrooms with Great Lakes scientists to explore how science comes alive beyond the textbook.

From burning questions to career inspiration, students dive into the wonders of the Great Lakes—one question at a time.

Learn more at the link in bio.

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Curious minds wanted! The Students Ask Scientists program connects classrooms with Great Lakes scientists to explore how science comes alive beyond the textbook.From burning questions to career inspiration, students dive into the wonders of the Great Lakes—one question at a time.Learn more at the link in bio.

The Invasive Crayfish Collaborative is hosting a webinar on Friday, September 12th at 11:00am CT / 12:00pm ET. Join us for the seminar "Red Swamp Crayfish Telemetry Across Seasons and Techniques" presented by post-doctoral researcher Dr. William Ota of Michigan State University. Dr. Ota will present his research on red swamp crayfish movement ecology, which involves the use of both radio and acoustic telemetry.

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The Invasive Crayfish Collaborative is hosting a webinar on Friday, September 12th at 11:00am CT / 12:00pm ET. Join us for the seminar "Red Swamp Crayfish Telemetry Across Seasons and Techniques" presented by post-doctoral researcher Dr. William Ota of Michigan State University. Dr. Ota will present his research on red swamp crayfish movement ecology, which involves the use of both radio and acoustic telemetry.Register at the link in bio.
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