Asian Carp DNA Found In Minnesota, Wisconsin
(St Paul, Mn-WWJ) While officials in Michigan worry about Asian carp getting into the Great Lakes, there's evidence they may have already invaded waters far to our north.
Scientists say they have discovered silver carp DNA in Minnesota's St. Croix River, and the invasive fish could be as far upstream as the dam at St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.
Minnesota's DNR director says similar testing has found no trace of Asian carp in the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Paul. More tests are planned.
Asian carp have been migrating northward up the Mississippi River basin for years. It's feared that if they breach Lake Michigan they could devastate the Great Lakes' sport fishing industry because they eat practically everything in their path.
Asian carp can grow to four feet in length and weigh up to 100 pounds. They can travel up to 20 miles per hour.
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