Invasive carp

Established populations of invasive carp are only 50 miles from Chicago and Lake Michigan. But it’s not too late to prevent them from reaching the lakes.

Learn more below about efforts to keep invasive carp out of Lakes Michigan.

Press Release

August 7, 2017

Groups applaud release of Asian carp study, urge swift action to move from study to construction

Joint Media Statement from Alliance for the Great Lakes, Natural Resources Defense Council, Prairie Rivers Network, Sierra Club, Illinois Chapter Chicago, IL (August 7, 2017) – After much delay, the U.S. […]

PRESS RELEASE

July 10, 2017

Wake-Up Call on Asian Carp Met with a Collective Yawn by Administration and Agencies

Chicago, IL (July 7, 2017) – The Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee (ACRCC) officials today announced the results of a two-week intensive monitoring effort triggered by the June 23 finding […]

PRESS STATEMENT

June 23, 2017

Asian carp found closer to Lake Michigan

Chicago, IL (June 23, 2017) – Agency officials today announced that an adult Asian carp was found north of the electric barrier in Illinois. The Alliance for the Great Lakes […]

Press Release

January 14, 2015

New data show multiple hits of Asian carp DNA just yards from Lake Michigan

Joint press release from Alliance for the Great Lakes • Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition • Milwaukee Riverkeeper Natural Resources Defense Council • National Wildlife Federation • Ohio Environmental Council […]