Invasive Species

UM Study: Asian Carp Can Survive In Larger Areas Of Lake Michigan

UM Study: Asian Carp Can Survive In Larger Areas Of Lake Michigan

ANN ARBOR—Asian carp are capable of surviving and growing in much larger portions of Lake Michigan than scientists previously believed and present a high risk of becoming established, according to a new modeling study from University of Michigan researchers and their colleagues. Some previous studies suggested that low food levels in Lake Michigan could be

By Matt Roush|2019-08-13T18:57:57-04:00August 13th, 2019|Clean Update, ESD|

Michigan House Votes To Lessen Ballast Water Standards That Prevent Invasive Species

Michigan House Votes To Lessen Ballast Water Standards That Prevent Invasive Species

LANSING - Michigan would use the U.S. Coast Guard standards for preventing introduction of invasive species through ballast water rather than its own current standards under a bill that passed the Michigan House Thursday. But HB 5095 passed 66-42. The bill would require the state stay at the current standard should the Coast Guard lessen its standard.

By Gongwer|2017-11-03T07:58:27-04:00November 3rd, 2017|Clean Update, Politics, Politics/Government|