Asian Carp and the Great Lakes Region

Buck, Eugene H. ; Upton, Harold F. ; Stern, Charles V. ; Nichols, James E.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Animals;    Fishes;    Freshwater fishes;    Invasive species;   

RP-ID  :  R41082
RP-ID  :  R41082_2010Nov30

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses four species of non-indigenous Asian carp that are expanding their range in U.S. waterways, resulting in a variety of concerns and problems. Three species--bighead, silver, and black carp--are of particular note, based on the perceived degree of environmental concern. Current controversy relates to what measures might be necessary and sufficient to prevent movement of Asian carp from the Mississippi River drainage into the Great Lakes through the Chicago Area Waterway System. Bills have been introduced in the 111th Congress to direct actions to avoid the possibility of carp becoming established in the Great Lakes.