Silver carp and invasive species in Minnesota

Environmental testing has found that a species of the invasive Asian carp likely is present in the St. Croix River, as far north as St. Croix Falls, Wis. How will this affect Minnesota waterways, and what are the next steps in controlling the spread of this invasive species?

Guests

• Duane C. Chapman: Asian carp expert with the US Geological Survey and Research Fish Biologist at the Columbia Environmental Research Center.
• Luke Skinner: Supervisor of the Invasive Species Program at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

More from MPR

• Asian carp present in St. Croix River, DNR studies say
• Is Minnesota ready to fight Asian carp invasion?
• Asian carp FAQ

Resources

• About Duane C. Chapman
• About the DNR's invasive species program