Stop Asian Carp in the Great Lakes

If you have a minute, take action today to protect the lakes: Tell the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to act fast to stop Asian carp. Asian carp are moving toward the Great Lakes every year, threatening the health of our lakes. In 2017, one was found just 9 miles from Lake Michigan. These voracious invasive fish threaten ecosystems and our regional economy, including the $7 billion fishing industry. Tell the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to get serious and take action to stop Asian carp before it’s too late.  The Corps’ plan to hold back Asian carp includes additional protections at Brandon Road Lock and Dam. This is a logical choke point in the waterways between the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan. Right now, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accepting comments on their plan to stop Asian carp. Tell the Corps to: ·        Move rapidly to construction; ·        Commit funding to the next phase of the project; and ·        ​Expedite the project wherever possible. Speak out to protect the lakes: Tell the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to act fast to stop Asian carp. Our Great Lakes depend on it.  Sincerely, Molly M. Flanagan Vice President for Policy Alliance for the Great Lakes 150 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 700 Chicago, IL 60601 312-939-0838