Recent News
Asian Carp Found in Chicago Sanitary Ship Canal
The Asian Carp Rapid Response Workgroup announced that a bighead Asian carp was found in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal just above the Lockport Lock and Dam.
Asian Carp Rapid Response Project to begin on Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal
Asian Carp Rapid Response Project to begin on Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. Canal will be closed beginning December 2 in support of electric barrier maintenance.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Finding of No Significant Impact
United States Fish and Wildlife Service Environmental Action Statement
New Environmental DNA Monitoring Results Spurs Rapid Response Action
The University of Notre Dame notified the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that some water samples, taken from the area between the electric barriers and Lake Michigan on September 23 and October 1, tested positive for the presence of Asian carp.
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal to Close for Fish Barrier Maintenance
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal to Close for Fish Barrier Maintenance. Fish toxicant to be used to prevent Asian carp from moving past barrier toward Lake Michigan.