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Lori Hailey

Talking Carp in D.C. Congressional Briefing

February 25, 2020/in Anglers, Conservation Policy, Fish, News, Take Action, Waters /by Kate Hill

Asian carp have become one of the greatest threats facing our aquatic ecosystems. And with fishing and recreational boating generating $7.2 billion in economic output and supporting more than 27,500 jobs in Tennessee, we stand much to lose.

>>TAKE ACTION: Join the fight against Asian carp

On February 11, Federation staff joined a panel of other experts in a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Attended by more than 30 congressional staffers, we shared Asian carp’s negative impacts in Tennessee and the critical need for continued funding.

>>READ MORE: Federation-led effort secures $25M for Asian carp fight

The panel closed with a request for Congress to continue to fund Asian carp control strategies, primarily installing barriers and supporting commercial fishing.

Tennessee Wildlife Federation continues to work with partners nationwide to secure congressional support for additional funding in the next budget.

 

Photo credit: Lori Hailey

Tags: Access & Way of Life Activity, Angling Activity, Fish & Wildlife Activity, Water Activity
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