Great Lakes Basin

Invasive mussels and alewife topped the list, but there are several lesser-known species.

More invasive species are knocking on the door of the Great Lakes, and in many cases they’re already here. But scientists are getting better at monitoring, controlling and preventing them.

Asian Carp will now be known as “Copi,” according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Sea Lamprey is largely under control thanks to an international treaty, a specialized pesticide and millions of dollars from the U.S. and Canada. But, Canada hasn’t been paying its full share for over a decade.

Sea Lamprey is largely under control thanks to an international treaty, a specialized pesticide and millions of dollars from the U.S. and Canada. But, Canada hasn’t been paying its full share for over a decade.

New bills in the state House would put Michigan’s water — including groundwater — in a public trust. That means that the waters would have to be reserved…