Invasive species

Once invasive species are established in the Great Lakes, it is nearly impossible to remove them. Preventing them from ever entering is the best way to protect the Great Lakes.

Visit our campaign page to learn more about preventing invasive species from entering the Great Lakes. See the latest news about invasive species below.

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January 15, 2021

Illinois & Michigan Take Action to Protect the Great Lakes from Invasive Asian Carp

For years, thousands of Great Lakers have written letters, made calls, and attended public meetings to urge our state and federal leaders to act to keep invasive Asian Carp out […]

Press Release

January 7, 2021

Statement: Alliance Applauds Actions by Illinois & Michigan to Protect the Great Lakes from Invasive Asian Carp

(Chicago, IL) January 7, 2020 – Earlier today, Illinois and Michigan signed an agreement to advance an invasive Asian carp prevention project at Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, […]

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December 22, 2020

Statement: Key Great Lakes Initiatives included in Year-End Congressional Legislative Action

(Chicago, IL) Dec 22, 2020 – Molly Flanagan, Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Chief Operating Officer & Vice President for Programs, released the following statement in response to the passage of the […]

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October 4, 2020

Invasive Species in the Great Lakes: Major Victories Achieved, but Eternal Vigilance Needed

From the primordial sea lamprey to the tiny zebra mussel to the dreaded Asian carp, protecting the lakes from invasive species is a never-ending challenge. But much progress has been […]

Press Release

July 29, 2020

Statement on Passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 by the US House of Representatives

Chicago, IL (July 29, 2020) – Alliance for the Great Lakes Vice President for Policy Molly Flanagan released this statement in response to the passage of the Water Resources Development […]

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July 15, 2020

Congressional Committees Advance Efforts to Stop Invasive Asian Carp

Chicago, IL (July 15, 2020) – Efforts to prevent invasive Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes received support from two Congressional committees this week as two bills – Water […]

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May 11, 2020

H.O.M.E.School Week 6: Native and Invasive Species

So many fantastic plants and animals call the Great Lakes their HOMES. In this lesson, you’ll learn the difference between native and invasive species. You’ll learn how invasive species came […]

Press Release

February 11, 2020

President Trump Reneges on Promise to Stop Invasive Asian Carp

Chicago, IL (February 11, 2020) – Breaking public commitments, the Trump administration yesterday released the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Fiscal Year 2020 work plan without the necessary funding for the […]

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February 10, 2020

Alliance Releases 2020 Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities

Today, the Alliance for the Great Lakes announced our 2020 Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities. With the support of Congress, the Great Lakes region has made significant progress to protect […]

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January 31, 2020

Media Statement: President Should Put Words into Action and Fully Fund Great Lakes Programs in FY21 Budget

January 31, 2020 (Chicago, IL) – Yesterday, at an event in Warren, Michigan, President Trump expressed support for Great Lakes protection efforts, and specifically committed to move quickly to build […]