Invasive silver carp detected in lower Chippewa and Black Rivers, Wisconsin, likely from the Mississippi River.
Invasive silver carp have been detected in the lower Chippewa and Black Rivers in western Wisconsin, confirmed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) following reports of jumping fish. The carp likely migrated from the Mississippi River due to high water levels. The US Fish and Wildlife Service is resampling the area, and the public is urged to report any sightings. Wisconsin prohibits the possession or transport of invasive carp species without a permit.
October 28, 2024
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