Asian Carp and the Great Lakes Region

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division

Contributor:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Canada.

Great Lakes (North America).

Mississippi River.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Provides background on four aquatic invasive Asian carp species that are invading U.S. waterways. Explains ecological, economical, and social concerns; and discusses Asian carp movement from the Mississippi River drainage into the Great Lakes through the Chicago Area Waterway System. Reviews Federal efforts to control Asian carp, recent litigation, Canadian concerns, and legislative proposals in the 111th Congress to improve control of these species

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division. Asian Carp and the Great Lakes Region

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-RSI-0130

Access Restriction:

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