National Public Radio: As we've reported, the Asian carp, a species that was introduced in the 1970s, threatens the Great Lakes ecosystem. Almost a month ago, the Obama administration appointed an "Asian carp czar." John Goss, who reports to an office in the White House, oversees the government-led effort to eradicate the species. In an interview with NPR's Robert Siegel, he detailed his game plan, which includes "removal of carp from the Chicago area, strengthening the electric fish barrier system ......
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White House ‘Asian Carp Czar’ Outlines His Strategy For Eradicating Species
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on October 7th, 2010
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