Tag: Asian Carp
Construction of Asian carp barrier in Illinois hits another snag
Despite a presidential memorandum nine months ago that called for “maximum speed and efficiency” in moving to block invasive Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes, the Brandon Road project remains under administrative review by the Trump administration. Democratic senators from Michigan […]
From Bridge: Trump, DOGE and deep divides were among biggest Michigan politics stories of 2025
2025 was a big year in Michigan politics, with significant changes at both the state and federal level. Bridge Michigan takes a look at some of the stories and events that shaped the year.
Gills Gone Wild
In October 1960, Prince Akihito of Japan visited Chicago for 21 hours. Chicago’s mayor presented the prince with a diplomatic gift: 18 bluegill. What happened next would change the underwater world of Japan forever.
Chicago-based Asian carp dog treat helping save Great Lakes from invasive fish
An invasive fish that’s getting dangerously close to the waters of Lake Michigan, is slowly finding a new fate in the form of a dog treat. And pets are taking […]
Illinois wants to protect the Great Lakes from invasive carp. A toxic mess stands in the way.
By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, WBEZ
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