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MI SCR0047
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Calls on the Obama Administration to take immediate action to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes after a live, mature Asian carp was found beyond the electrical barrier on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal.
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Criticizes the Obama Administration for fighting Michigan's lawsuit to shut down canals and waterways connecting the Great Lakes basin to the Mississippi River basin and for delaying decisive action in favor of special interests.
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Expresses concern that the Administration has wasted time attempting to further corroborate evidence of Asian carp rather than taking preventive measures, and warns that continued delays will increase the likelihood of carp becoming established in the Great Lakes.
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Encourages and supports the Michigan Attorney General's legal efforts to demand immediate closure of canals and waterways connecting the Great Lakes basin to carp-infested waters.
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Directs transmission of the resolution to the President, congressional leadership, Michigan's congressional delegation, and the Michigan Attorney General.
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution to call the Obama Administration to task for its failed leadership on preventing Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes and call again for immediate actions to prevent further carp movement into the Great Lakes.
Asian Carp
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Great Lakes And Environment
6/29/2010