Michigan, Illinois, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed an agreement to cosponsor the $1.15 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project to prevent invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes.

Michigan, Illinois, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed an agreement to cosponsor the $1.15 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project, which aims to prevent invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. The agreement unlocks $274 million in federal funds and $114 million in state funds for the first three phases of the project. Invasive carp pose a threat to the Great Lakes ecosystem and local industries like fishing and boating.

July 01, 2024
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