Governors aim at invasive species

[Lee Borgersen]

Great Lakes governors aim at invasive species

Environment  · Apr 26, 2014

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  The governors of eight states surrounding the Great Lakes and the leaders of two Canadian provinces have agreed at a meeting in Chicago to join forces to combat invasive species including Asian Carp.

Saturday's final round of meetings resulted in a mutual aid agreement under which the states and provinces will share staff and expertise in the event of a serious regional threat from invasive species.

The two-day gathering of the Council of Great Lakes Governors and the provinces of Ontario and Quebec also addressed strategies for improving maritime transport and attracting Chinese and other foreign investment in manufacturing.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says, "The threat of aquatic invasive species transcends borders'" and Saturday's agreement will empower the region to work together in solving the problem.

Asian carp displayed in 2010 on Capitol Hill in Washington, during a Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hearing.


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[The General]

Was Dayton there?  If so I suppose the men in the room needed someone to fetch coffee.