Asian Carp
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Kentucky team zaps dozens of jumping Asian carp in electrofishing testState wildlife officials are trying to get control of an invasive species of fish that jumps in the air when threatened.TrendingAug 2, 2019
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Australia plans to fight invasive fish with herpes virus — some scientists are alarmedAustralia is planning on releasing the herpes virus into its waterways, hoping it will wipe out the common carp. However, researchers are warning about the method's ineffectiveness and possible ecological damage.EnvironmentFeb 26, 2018
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Federal government targets threat of Asian carp with $20M investmentThe federal government is sinking $20 million over the next five years into a program designed to prevent Asian carp from establishing a population in the Great Lakes.EnvironmentJan 23, 2018
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Asian carp: Why this invasive species is so dangerous to the Great LakesAsian carp are a threat to our waterways and natural habitat. Here's why.EnvironmentJun 7, 2016
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Great Lakes conference focuses on environmental protection and economic growthThe premiers of Quebec and Ontario are meeting with the governors of eight U.S. states today as part of a three-day conference on the future of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence region.CanadaJun 13, 2015
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Ontario hoping to limit the spread of invasive speciesThe Ontario government is looking to prevent the introduction and stop the spread of invasive species such as Asian carp and the emerald ash borer through legislation being introduced today.EnvironmentNov 5, 2014
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Trucking company, driver fined $75k for importing live Asian carp into OntarioAn Edmonton trucking company and a Markham, Ont., truck driver have been fined a total of $75,000 in a Windsor, Ont., court for possessing live Asian carp in Ontario.Jan 16, 2014
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Debate unresolved on protecting Great Lakes from Asian carpThe debate over how to protect the Great Lakes from voracious Asian carp appeared no closer to settlement Tuesday following release of a federal report.EnvironmentJan 7, 2014
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8 options to keep Asian carp out of Great Lakes: Army Corps reportThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a report years in the making about options for keeping Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.EnvironmentJan 6, 2014
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