Echo
‘Prehistoric’ fish may curb spread of Asian carp
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In parts of the Mississippi valley, scientists are working to reintroduce a fish they say could prevent the spread of Asian carp. We learn about the role of the fearsome looking alligator gar.
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Water
Chicago conferences focus on Asian carp, toxic algae, oil pipelines
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Great Lakes Week brought government officials and environmentalists together to talk about the region’s most pressing environmental issues.
Water
Great Lakes Month in Review: pet coke, fracking, Asian carp funding
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Great Lakes commentator Gary Wilson on February’s biggest environmental stories.
Water
Great Lakes Month in Review: rising lake levels, Asian carp DNA
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For today’s Great Lakes Month in Review, we talk about the dramatic rise in lake levels this fall, the latest legal updates on Asian carp, and the U-N’s stance on the Detroit water shut-offs.
Water
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder: ‘atmosphere of crisis’ needed for faster action on Asian carp
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Editor’s note: Great Lakes Echo commentator Gary Wilson sat down with Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder in Chicago for a one-on-one interview Friday. Here’s Wilson’s take on what the governor had to say. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder brought his Great Lakes message to Chicago today as the region’s governors gathered in Chicago for an annual meeting. Snyder co-chairs the Council of Great Lakes Governors with Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn. The two executives revived the dormant governors group on Mackinac Island last year and the Chicago meeting is an attempt to maintain momentum.
Wildlife
Grass carp: the overlooked Asian carp
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There are many types of fish that fall under the Asian carp umbrella. Each brings their own unique peril to the Great Lakes basin.
Wildlife
Invasive Species: Asian Carp
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By Evan KreagerGreat Lakes EchoAsian carp may be one of the better known of the many aquatic invasive species attempting to make their way into the Great Lakes basin. They are one of the five “usual suspects” recognized by The Nature Conservancy in a public awareness campaign. Big head and silver are the most common types of carp, having been spotted in 18 different states, according to The Nature Conservancy. Big head carp can grow up to 60 inches and weigh over 100 pounds. Silver carp are a bit smaller, with a length of about 40 inches and a weight of 60 pounds.
Waste
Mr. Great Lakes: Recyclemania, “Healthy” Asian carp and the best carp barrier
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Mr. Great Lakes (Jeff Kart) reports from Bay City, Michigan’s Delta College Q-90.1 FM.
Feb. 7, 2014 – Mr. Great Lakes (Jeff Kart) – The Environment Report, Q 90.1 FM by jeffkart
This week, Kart discusses a collegiate recycling tournament, research on the consumption of Asian carp and an “almost foolproof” barrier for carp. Text at Mr. Great Lakes
Water
Mr. Great Lakes: Algae pics, Clean Energy Roadmap and Asian carp comments
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Mr. Great Lakes (Jeff Kart) reports from Bay City, Michigan’s Delta College Q-90.1 FM.
Jan. 10, 2014 – Mr. Great Lakes (Jeff Kart) – Friday EDITION – Q-90.1 FM Delta College Public Radio by jeffkart
This week, Kart discusses a project to gather algae photos, Michigan’s Clean Energy Manufacturing Roadmap project and a study about Asian carp. Text at Mr. Great Lakes