Two U.S. senators are calling for immediate action to halt the spread of Asian carp in light of a new study that found the invasive fish could thrive in three … Read more
Mississippi River
Asian Carp Invade Land of 10,000 Lakes
Minnesota is heralded as The Land of 10,000 Lakes. This is no exaggeration; there are 11,842 Minnesota lakes over 10 acres in size. Not to mention the vast, deep and … Read more
Asian Carp an Issue in 2012 Federal Budget Debate
Asian carp, the menacing invasive fish that rocket out of the water and are on the verge of storming the Great Lakes, have apparently captured the attention of Congress. Finally. … Read more
Hope for Coastal Louisiana: Reconnecting the Mississippi with its Delta
This post was written by Dr. Alisha Renfro, a coastal scientist with NWF working on the Mississippi River Delta restoration in coastal Louisiana. She has Ph.D. in Marine and Atmospheric … Read more
Climate Capsule: Earth, Snow & Fire
This week’s stories: Highlight of the Week: Comments on Keystone Quote: Representative Bob Inglis (R-SC) Economic Story of the Week: USDA Grants Help Farmers Face Climate Change Editorial of the … Read more
Oh Carp! Flying Fish May Invade Great Lakes
A fish out of water is more than an expression along the Mississippi and Missouri river basins – it’s also a threat to people and wildlife. Asian carp are an … Read more
Weekly News Roundup – May 27, 2011
Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s National Wildlife Federation news: Obama Takes Two Big Steps Towards Making … Read more
