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The White House Memorandum on Invasive Carp

The White House has issued a memorandum aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes, which are vital for both the environment and the economy. Asian carp pose a serious threat by outcompeting native fish and degrading water quality.

The federal government is urging the State of Illinois to take prompt action to support the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, which seeks to implement measures to block these invasive species and safeguard the valuable resources of the Great Lakes.

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