Tag: invasive
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 […]
Could federal cuts impact invasive species monitoring on Lake Michigan? A special report.
President Donald Trump signed a presidential memo on May 9th acknowledging the dangers of invasive carp. But Great Lakes leaders remain concerned about the consequences of cuts in federal funding. […]
Wisconsin boaters urged to join fight against invasive species during Great Lakes Blitz
Wisconsin boaters are encouraged to do their part to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals during the Great Lakes Blitz, which will take place from June 30 […]
Iconic whitefish on edge of collapse as Great Lakes biodiversity crisis deepens
Few fish are as synonymous with Michigan as whitefish. Pushed to the edge by invasive species, their struggle is the tip of a cataclysmic species collapse that could change our way of life….
Officials say thousands of dead fish on Lake Ontario shore is not cause for concern
According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, large die-offs of alewives are typical this time of year. The invasive fish species is sensitive to sudden temperature changes, […]