Invasive carp, previously known as Asian carp, have been slowly spreading through the Mississippi basin since the 1970s. Originally introduced to aid in aquaculture in the southern states, they escaped due to flooding and have been slowly expanding their range throughout the basin. But where are invasive carp currently, and Read more…
When experts think of invasive carp, it seems to be predominantly a midwestern problem – but it now appears that the crisis is spreading, with invasive carp being found near Texoma Lake in Texas, and across the border in Oklahoma. The focus of invasive carp mitigation in the Mississippi Basin Read more…
In the last few weeks, The Planning Inspectorate has been holding several Issue Specific Hearings regarding the pending decision on whether to move forward with building a new nuclear power station at Sizewell, Suffolk. The plant, known as Sizewell C, is currently in the news regarding its potential ownership and Read more…
Over the last few weeks there has been a lot of discussion about invasive carp, including the release of the preliminary results at Barkley Lock, the recommendation from the Tennessee Valley Authority for BAFF systems to be installed at up to seven locations, and media outlets picking up on the Read more…
A wide-ranging report, involving state officials, zoologists, and fisheries and aquatic ecology experts has determined that the BioAcoustic Fish Fence (BAFF) is the ‘viable fish barrier technology’ to help prevent the spread of invasive carp in Tennessee. The Asian Carp Mitigation Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment, released this month, July 2021, Read more…