Category Archives: The Great Lakes

Asian carp DNA found near Lake Michigan

Posted on May 21, 2019 by admin

Leonard N. Fleming, The Detroit News Published 9:42 p.m. ET May 19, 2019 The DNA of six Asian carp were detected in Illinois just a few miles from the shore of Lake Michigan, sounding alarm bells among those hoping to … Continue reading →

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West Nile virus monitoring in ruffed grouse

Posted on May 21, 2018 by admin

NEWS RELEASE Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources May 21, 2018  MADISON – A region-wide effort to better understand West Nile virus in ruffed grouse is getting underway in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. “In the Great Lakes Region, West Nile virus … Continue reading →

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Asian carp DNA found in Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan waters for first time

Posted on November 6, 2013 by admin

By Dan Egan of the Journal Sentinel Nov. 5, 2013  For the first time, Asian carp DNA has turned up in Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan waters, the state Department of Natural Resources reported Tuesday. The single positive water sample for the … Continue reading →

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Groups raise alarms, but Illinois DNR downplays development

Posted on August 20, 2013 by admin

By Lee Bergquist of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Aug. 19, 2013 Environmental groups expressed alarm on Monday after detailing new evidence in Illinois that spawning Asian carp have been found nearly 100 miles upstream from their previous spawning sites. The … Continue reading →

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Upgraded electronic barrier on Chicago canal is part of project

Posted on July 25, 2013 by admin

$51.2 million federal plan offered to protect Great Lakes from Asian carp By Lee Bergquist of the Journal Sentinel July 24, 2013 President Barack Obama’s administration unveiled the federal government’s latest efforts on Wednesday to protect the Great Lakes from … Continue reading →

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