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- 1Lawmakers warn carp barrier delays threaten Great Lakes ecosystems▼Great Lakes lawmakers say delays on invasive carp barrier threaten ecosystems, economy
Lawmakers representing Great Lakes states are pressing for faster action on a barrier to stop invasive carp from reaching the lakes, warning that continued delays put both regional ecosystems and the economy at risk. The invasive fish could damage native fisheries, a key part of the region's recreation and tourism economy.