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The Silver Menace, or Battle for the Great Lakes
Imported from Taiwan and brought to Arkansas as weed control agents three decades ago, Asian carp have become the poster children of potential threats to the Great Lakes. As the fish inch closer to invading Lake Michigan, regional and national politicians debate the financial consequences of coping with the invasive species. With the fate of multi-billion dollar a year industries on the line, the Obama administration has offered some fiscal support to quell the storm.
Meanwhile Michigan's Lt. Gov. has taken his case to the Supreme Court twice, hoping for sweeping action. The conflict ignites deep-rooted water debates, including resource rights, diversion legitimacy, and long-term conservation planning. As action remains slow and debates continue, the invasive species become increasingly more threatening to the region.
Feature Stories
Live carp have been found in North Dakota and past the electric barriers in Chicago. As the carp push forward, Michigan and other Great Lakes states are once again asking the U.S. Supreme Court to speed up action to stop the advance of the invader.
Federal judge rejects Asian carp injunction as Congress passes a ban on their import.
Dr. Reuben Keller calls for long-term solutions to protect the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi and Illinois rivers.
Invasive Asian carp make a surprise appearance on the Missouri River.
Michigan’s Attorney General Mike Cox is “looking at other legal avenues” to pursue the carp battle.
Will they reconsider a motion filed by Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox to block Asian carp from the Great Lakes?
Michigan’s Attorney General and U.S. Representative Camp host a rally.
Federal officials unveiled their multi-pronged plan, which received mix reviews, during a a public hearing in Chicago.
Fishing enthusiasts and state representatives rallied on the banks of Traverse City’s Boardman River Saturday
Attorney General files a new brief to sever ties between Lake Michigan and carp-invested Chicago canals.
Multi-Media
Circle of Blue talks with U.S. Rep. Dave Camp (R-Mich.) about fighting the Asian carp battle on the federal front.
Circle of Blue speaks with Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox about the fight to protect the Great Lakes against Asian carp.
New threat to the lakes reopens century-old legal battle over diversion of Great Lakes water, draws support from several states and Ontario.
A cinematic survey of the state of the Great Lakes in Canada and the United States.
Asian Carp Stories
Asian carp are heading home, 40,000 pounds at a time.
The newly appointed czar says he’s undecided on separating the infested Mississippi and Illinois rivers from Lake Michigan.
The EPA plan aims to clean up top pollution sites and establish a “zero tolerance policy” toward invasive species
A Great Lakes expert warned that closing off the canals that link Chicago is the only way to keep invasive species out
Following a Monday “carp summit” at the White House, Governor Jennifer Granholm said that she was “very disappointed”
The White House responds to calls for a Great Lakes summit to protect the lakes and their $7 billion sportfishing industry from the invasive species.
DNA tests indicate the invasive species may already have entered Lake Michigan.
The United States and Canada decided to update a key agreement that protects the Great Lakes from invasive species
A soon to be released report by NOAA scientist Tom Nelepa and others is quantifying this dramatic change in lake ecology
Asian Carp Links
- A list of eating instructions The Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries posted a video and instructions on carp consumption.
- Asian Carp Management An official U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Web site designed to coordinate control and management of Asian carp in the U.S.
- GLU: Battling Back the Asian Carp Great Lakes United summarizes latest Carp news, outlets for action.
- Great Lakes Fishery Commission The GLFC has created a special page with Asian carp information.
- No Asian Carp Michigan House Democrats host this site promoting closure of the Chicago area canals that connect to Lake Michigan
- Noah Hall Asian Carp Litigation Professor Noah Hall, of Wayne State University Law School and visiting Professor at the University of Michigan, explores carp and canal law.
- Stop Asian Carp Launched by Michigan Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Cox to support closure of Chicago-area locks to Lake Michigan.
- U.S. EPA: Asian Carp & the Great Lakes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency created this Asian-carp specific invasive species page.
- Wikipedia Asian carp General species breakdown, cultural background, litigation and source for further references.
- Wisconsin DNR Asian Carp Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ invasive species information page.
