Trump administration resumes work on barrier to stop invasive carp after call from Whitmer

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The Trump administration says it is restarting work on a barrier to keep invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes after abruptly halting the construction a few months ago.

The invasive carp can grow several feet long and eat their way through ecosystems, devastating tourism and boating industries. The fish have edged ever closer to Lake Michigan, and after some delays, President Trump sent fed…

The Trump administration says it is restarting work on a barrier to keep invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes after abruptly halting the construction a few months ago.

The invasive carp can grow several feet long and eat their way through ecosystems, devastating tourism and boating industries. The fish have edged ever closer to Lake Michigan, and after some delays, President Trump sent fed…

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