MI HR0305

Urges implementation of complete hydrologic separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins as the most effective long-term solution to prevent aquatic invasive species transfer, particularly Asian carp.

Memorializes Congress to implement immediate interim measures including continued Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework efforts, expanded monitoring and commercial fishing in the Chicago Area Waterway System, and design modifications to the Brandon Road lock and dam structure.

Directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to implement physical separation through lock closure if Asian carp pose an imminent threat of passing through the Brandon Road Lock.

Calls for assembly of a consensus-building body of state and federal agencies, industries, and nongovernmental organizations to negotiate terms of hydrologic separation while interim measures are planned.

Requests Congress designate the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to lead coordination efforts among federal agencies to accomplish these goals through the Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework.