Any time an unwanted or non-native species of plant or animal intrudes on an area, it can wreak havoc. That's why Michigan is willing to offer such as hefty prize for anyone who can help:
Though $1 million is a lot of cash, what’s at stake for the DNR is worth way more than that. The Great Lakes support a $7 billion fishing industry, and generate another $38 billion from recreational activities, both of which Asian carp could jeopardize.
The current threat lies at three electric barriers on the Chicago Area Waterway System, where silver carp and bighead carp are just 10 miles from entering Lake Michigan. If the carp make it through the dams, they’ll no doubt wreak havoc on native species and boaters, as they have elsewhere.
What do you think of this story? Does it entice you to want to come up with a plan to address the Asian carp intrusion? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!
Article Source: Field & Stream
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Invasive species are a threat to natural order of nature. We are seeing this happen nationwide with the coyote population. Fish can do just as much damage.
Old Hickory lake is crowded with them… They’re nasty and leave little for the other fish… Breed like crazy… And TWA doesn’t care to do anything about it
Cory Blackwelder
Its not going to matter when New Madrid goes…. Research the Edward C Cayce map of future america. It is real, it was issued to marines in Beirut. Its confirmed as such as well.