U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The Big River Fish headquarters in Pearl, Illinois buys the carp from local fishermen and then processes, sells and ships the Asian carp to China. Asian carp have been spotted about nine miles from Lake Michigan.

As Asian carp inch closer to the Great Lakes, experts tackle possible solutions

January 27, 2020

Lake Michigan. The lake has experienced some of the highest water levels on record, and the rising trend is expected to continue.

High Lake Michigan water levels pose public safety concerns

January 14, 2020

Thousands of Native Americans, veterans and environmentalists created an encampment in rural North Dakota to protest the proposed Dakota Access oil pipeline. Stacy Leeds, dean of the School of Law at the University of Arkansas, spoke about the pipeline conflict and other issues of Native jurisdiction at a Friday event.

University of Arkansas law dean talks indigenous governance, tribal law

February 25, 2018

Ryan Fieldhouse, depicted above in a rendering, will be a multipurpose facility for athletic practices and competitions and recreational activities. The University announced on Wednesday that it plans to file permits to begin construction on the fieldhouse in spring.

Northwestern to file permit for Ryan Fieldhouse construction

March 11, 2015

The Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study evaluates methods for preventing the transfer of nuisance species between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins. The study, released Monday, focuses on how to keep Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes.

Federal report details preventing invasive species spread to Great Lakes

January 8, 2014