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A group of lawmakers said stopping the spread of the invasive Asian carp by permanently separating waterways linking the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes should be looked at with increased urgency. STORY & COMMENTS
While mute swans have been spreading through the Illinois River Valley for the past 20 years, a recent study shows relatively minor impacts from their presence. STORY & COMMENTS
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin said Friday that he and Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan will introduce a bill next week to speed up research on ways to permanently prevent the transfer of invasive species between the Mississippi River and Great Lakes watersheds. STORY & COMMENTS
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