Work begins on Brandon Road Project to safeguard Great Lakes from invasive carp, a critical move for ecological and economic protection.
Key Project to Prevent Invasive Carp in Great Lakes Underway
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has taken a significant step in protecting the Great Lakes ecosystem by awarding the first construction contract for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project. Announced on December 4, the project is a collaborative effort between USACE and the states of Illinois and Michigan, targeting the critical prevention of invasive carp entry into the Great Lakes through the Illinois River.
Molly Flanagan, Chief Operating Officer of the Alliance for the Great Lakes, praised the swift action, saying, “The Army Corps of Engineers and the states of Illinois and Michigan clearly recognize the threat invasive carp pose to the Great Lakes.” She emphasized the importance of this initiative in halting the spread of invasive carp, which have already caused widespread ecological damage in the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.