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Thursday, February 21, 2013  Three federal agencies worked on the study

Saturday, September 24, 2011  Federal officials gathered at Saginaw Valley State University Friday afternoon for a public discussion about he threat of Asian carp reaching the Great Lakes.

Monday, May 23, 2011  Federal and State officials have come up with a $7 million plan to try to keep Asian Carp from coming into the Great Lakes. Is it worth it?

Friday, January 07, 2011  A conference is planned between attorneys in a lawsuit that seeks to close Chicago-area shipping locks to stop Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  Scientists have published a paper defending their contention that DNA evidence shows Asian carp have gotten past an electric barrier designed to keep them out of the Great Lakes.

Friday, November 26, 2010  In Lake Erie towns, struggling commercial fishermen fear Asian carp could deliver fatal blow

Wednesday, September 29, 2010  If Asian carp manage to invade Lake Michigan, some scientists believe there won't be enough food for them to survive.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  Scientists will discuss environmental DNA testing that found genetic material from carp in Illinois waterways near Lake Michigan

Thursday, August 26, 2010  A team will investigate the best economic and environmental solutions for preventing non-native creatures from swimming into the Great Lakes via Chicago‟s canals and further disrupting the delicate ecosystem balance.

Monday, August 23, 2010  Michigan's assistant attorney general says the threat of Asian carp to the Great Lakes is at a "biological tipping point."

Monday, August 23, 2010  A hearing is scheduled in a multistate lawsuit that demands tougher federal and municipal action to prevent Asian carp from overrunning the Great Lakes and decimating their fishing industry.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) - An Indiana fisherman has proof that the voracious Asian carp is alive and well in the Wabash River.

Thursday, August 05, 2010  Scientists say an Asian carp discovered near Lake Michigan may have been planted there, instead of evading an electronic barrier meant to keep the species out of the Great Lakes.

Monday, July 19, 2010  Five states are suing the federal government and Chicago's water department in federal court, demanding stronger action to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes.

Sunday, July 18, 2010  Asian Carp display turns heads at Tall Ship Celebration