Testing complete on Bighead Asian Carp Found in Lake Calumet
A six-year-old bighead carp that was caught in the waters of Lake Calumet just outside Lake Michigan in late June may have lived nearly its entire life in waters of Great Lakes origin according to tests and analysis conducted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Potential of Asian Carp Migration from the Ohio River into the Lake Erie Basin within Ohio
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has been investigating various locations in Ohio and assessing scenarios in which the aquatic invasive species, Silver carp and Bighead carp ("Asian carp"), could possibly migrate into the Lake Erie Basin from the Ohio River Basin via natural and man-made waterways in Ohio.
Indiana Department of Natural Resources to erect mesh barrier to block Asian carp
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will take a lead role in implementing a short-term step to address the advance of Asian carp up the Wabash River system and their potential movement into the Maumee River, a tributary to Lake Erie.
Governor Quinn Announces New Initiative to Control Asian Carp Population
Governor Pat Quinn today announced a new initiative to stop the spread of invasive Asian carp species into the Great Lakes.
Bighead Asian Carp Found in Chicago Area Waterway System
The Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee announced that one Bighead Asian carp has been found in Lake Calumet along the Chicago Area Waterway System.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases Interim Report III and IIIA
The Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has conducted two studies focused on enhancing the efficacy of the electric barrier system and reducing the risk of Asian carp reaching the Great Lakes.
Fish Sampling Operation Complete on Little Calumet River: Safety zone rescinded; waterway reopened to commercial and recreational traffic
The Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee wrapped up a successful sampling and data collection operation on the Little Calumet River in South Chicago.
Fish Sampling Effort Winds Down on Little Calumet River: No Bighead or Silver carp collected
The Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee is nearing completion of a sampling and data collection operation on the Little Calumet River in South Chicago.
Asian Carp Sampling Effort Continues on Little Calumet River: No Bighead or Silver carp collected
The Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee continued sampling efforts on the Little Calumet River in South Chicago.