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Study links Asian carp with Mississippi River fish drop
-Sport fish have declined significantly in portions of the Upper Mississippi River infested with Asian carp, adding evidence to fears about the invader’s threat to native species, according to a new study.
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Brian OwensFish, Birds and AnimalsFoodInvasive SpeciesLatest NewsNewsRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchMercury Levels Maintained: Invasive mussels keep mercury levels high in Great Lakes fish
-The spread of invasive zebra and quagga mussels in the Great Lakes started a chain of events resulting in high mercury levels in lake trout.
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Chicago canal to close at times next week for mapping work
-A section of a Chicago-area canal that forms part of the waterway linking Lake Michigan with the Illinois River will be closed at times this week.
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Fighting invasive species on one island led to plan for all
-Michigan researchers recently created a series of steps to show people how to rid Great Lakes islands of plants and animals that invade their ecosystems.
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Divide: Federal agencies, advocates differ on Asian carp strategy
-Some feel commercial fishing and electrical barriers are enough to keep the carp out of the Great Lakes, while others are pushing for the Brandon Road lock project.
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Forecast calls for continued high water in Great Lakes
-A new forecast says Great Lakes levels are likely to remain unusually high and may set additional records.
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Siege: Asian carp at the gates of the Great Lakes
-The Asian carp invasion is a problem that the Great Lakes can expect to deal with for decades to come, according to experts.
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Michigan affirms offer to share Asian carp project costs
-Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it remains willing to contribute $8 million toward initial stages of a project to prevent Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes.
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BudgetClimate ChangeCollaborationInfrastructureMilwaukeeNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWisconsinGreen Bay ‘Resilience Coordinator’ Would Help City Mitigate Flooding, Fight Climate Change
-Green Bay, Wisconsin, Mayor Eric Genrich has proposed a new position in his 2020 budget to help the city deal with the effects of climate change.
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Lake Erie’s Sturgeon Revival: Biggest fish makes its return to Maumee, Lake Erie with new yearly boost
-For the second year, 3,000 lake sturgeon were released into the Maumee River in a collaborative effort between U.S. state, federal and Canadian agencies.
