Kentucky Lawmakers Take the Lead in Funding the Removal of Invasive Asian Carp
Aerial view of the coastline of Lake Erie, Ontario, Canada. A rapid response team is trying to prevent the Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes where it could cause ecological and economic damage. photos.com
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) secured $25 million in funds to help remove the invasive Asian carp species from reservoirs like Lake Barley and Kentucky Lake, in western Kentucky.
Lawmakers held a press conference to discuss the new technique for ridding the habitat of the invasive carp to save the billion-dollar fishing industry.
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Masooma Haq began reporting for The Epoch Times from Pakistan in 2008. She currently covers a variety of topics including U.S. government, culture, and entertainment.
