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No species has become quite as problematic for Midwestern rivers as the Silver Carp. Together with Bigheaded Carp, these infamous invasive species are destroying local ecosystems by outcompeting local fish

Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the last fiscal year remained a powerhouse of research, funded by millions of dollars in grants and contracts from government and private sources.

Asian Carp Integrated Control and Containment Silver carp in Fox River, a tributary of the Illinois River Science Center Objects Increased threat of Asian carp entering the Great Lakes and spreading to other basins such as the Upper Mississippi River and Ohio River basins, has led to increased prevention and control efforts since 2010.  Successful management of invasive species requires methods to contain future spread, reduce population levels, and minimize their effects.  In colla...