May 16, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
An angler bowfishing on the Mississippi River north of Sartell last week shot a 25-pound grass carp, an exotic species that previously has been found only much further south in Minnesota, including lower portions of the Mississippi, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Continue Reading
April 24, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
WORTHINGTON Last year, boaters in southwest Minnesota may have received a free pass a warning instead of a citation if they forgot to pull the plug on their bilge tank before leaving a lake. This year, with stepped up enforcement and a heightened concern for the spread of invasive species like zebra mussel and Asian (bighead or silver) carp, fines will be issued. Continue Reading
April 4, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
The invasive Asian carp has been pushing northward for years. Will it conquer Minnesota’s waters? Continue Reading
April 4, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
New analyses for Asian carp DNA in water samples from the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers showed little evidence of bighead and silver carp, researchers announced in a report released today.
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February 28, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Organizations at a Wednesday Asian carp summit hosted by Governor Mark Dayton and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar agreed they would try to convince boaters to stop using a Mississippi River lock in Minneapolis so it can remain closed and act as a barrier to fish that can eat so much food that they push out native species. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2013 in DL-Online
State legislators are moving ahead with plans to build an electric barrier in the Mississippi River to stop the spread of Asian carp. Continue Reading
January 22, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Three options appear viable to help stop the advance of Asian carp into Minnesota, but after years of talk, disputes remain about how to best halt the invasion. Continue Reading
January 6, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
A new report commissioned by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has concluded that an Asian carp barrier using sound, bubbles and lights would be the most viable option to deter invasive fish from moving past Lock and Dam #1 in Minneapolis.
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August 17, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe
Draw-down may be next step for landowners near lake Continue Reading
July 28, 2012 in The Jamestown Sun
Last year the region saw two reported cases of a dangerous invasive species. So far this year there have been none and low water is the reason why, according to one expert. Continue Reading
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