Asian carp have been seen jumping near Lock and Dam 5 during the past couple of weeks, and the development has generated new concerns about their future in Minnesota waters of the Mississippi River.
The Minnesota Legislature has introduced a couple of bills regarding an Asian carp deterrent/barrier being placed at Lock and Dam 5 on the Mississippi River. These bills haven’t been passed by either the House or
This is the largest documented number of invasive carp in one location in Minnesota.
But pre-cautionary electrofishing found no carp – just eDNA of the invasive fish in Erie waters.
Following more than two years of consumer research and planning, the State of Illinois has unveiled “Copi,” the new name for Asian carp. “Copi is a great name: Short, crisp, and easy to say. What
Public tip started DNR warden investigation In 2018.
Invasive carp compete with native species for food and habitat, so a healthy and diverse fishery is a positive sign.
34 silver carp captured in recent multi-agency operation.
Data will help agencies learn more about invasive carp.
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