The Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ recent discovery of juvenile invasive carp closer than ever to the Great Lakes sent shockwaves through the region. With the threat to the region’s vital fishing and recreation industries, the Brandon Road Interbasin project is the best chance to hold invasive carp at bay. Read the full story by The Detroit News.
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