GLIN==> Myths surround Asian carp discovery in Lake Calumet

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*Myths Surround Asian Carp Discovery in Lake Calumet* 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/09/myths-surround-asian-carp-discovery-in-lake-calumet/>

Carp found in Lake Calumet <http://www.glu.org> In late June, after 
extensive netting and sampling of the Chicago Area Waterway System, a 
six-year old bighead carp was found in Lake Calumet, a waterbody miles 
above the electric barrier meant to keep this dangerous invader out of 
the Great Lakes. A new report has been released which attempts to 
determine the life history of the bighead carp and how it might have 
arrived above the barrier.

*A Tall Ships summer sails to a close!* 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/09/a-tall-ships-summer-sails-to-a-close/>

Tallships 2010 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/09/a-tall-ships-summer-sails-to-a-close/> 
As millions of people came out to see a fleet of tall ships, they also 
took a stand for the Great Lakes, putting their weight behind a campaign 
to stop the Asian carp from invading these waters.


*American Eels in Peril* 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/09/american-eels-in-peril/>

American eel <http://www.glu.org/news/2010/09/american-eels-in-peril/> 
The American eel is imperiled throughout its range, including in the 
Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River.  The collapse in eel populations 
has been rapid and severe, and the Great Lakes are truly in danger of 
losing a native species.

	
*Toxic legacy from Canada's mining industry comes into focus* 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/09/toxic-legacy-from-canadas-mining-industry-comes-into-focus/>

With the release of National Pollutant Release Inventory data, it is 
clear that a large toxic legacy is threatening our ecosystem. In 
addition, Environment Canada expresses concern over the noticeable lack 
of some data.

*Stacks of Postcards to be delivered to the new Asian carp Director* 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/09/stacks-of-postcards-to-be-delivered-to-the-new-asian-carp-director/>

On the heels of the Obama Administration appointing a director to lead 
the battle against the Asian carp, Great Lakes United has joined forces 
with allies to generate over ten thousand voices calling for the 
separation of the Mississippi River from the Great Lakes.

*Legislative Solution to Asian Carp Crisis Introduced* 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/09/legislative-solution-to-asian-carp-crisis-introduced/>

On June 30th, legislation was introduced to the U.S. Senate and House, 
to permanently prevent Asian carp and other invasive species from 
entering the Great Lakes.


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