Ya know. They have these meeting when the average joe fisherman needs to be working. Only the people that are paid can attend. If anyone can make this, I would sure be interested in a summary.
Keep in mind these are the people that can (and are) changing the river (good/bad?) for generations to come.
/end of rant
Some of the links didn’t transfer. If you need more info on directions ect. contact Greg Genz
Vice-President, Friends of Pool 2
Phone: 651-775-6660
email: [email protected]
Friends of Pool 2 and Friends of the Minnesota Valley
Present An Asian Carp Roundtable Discussion
September 4, 2014“The Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, in coordination with the Chief of Army Corps of Engineers, the Director of the National Park Service, and the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries by providing technical assistance, coordination, best practices, and support to State and local governments in carrying out activities designed to slow, and eventually eliminate, the threat posed by Asian carp.”
Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2014
With these words, the groundwork has been laid for having the Federal Government take the lead in dealing with what has always been a national problem.
Asian Carp know no boundaries and are a threat to every waterway connected to the Mississippi River.DATE: September 4
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
LOCATION: St. Paul Yacht Club Clubhouse, 375 W. Water Street, St. Paul, MN
For map & directions click here.
RSVP to Greg Genz via email: [email protected]Join us for a discussion of:
Asian Carp and their impact in our area, the St. Croix, Minnesota, and Mississippi.
The goals of the Congressional sponsors of this legislation
The actions being taken today and in the future by our public agencies
Realistic timelines for action in at-risk geographical areas.AGENDA:
Welcome from Ted Suss, moderator for Friends of Pool 2 & Friends of the Minnesota Valley
Introduction from US Representative Betty McCollum, Cosponsor of H.R. 358, Strategic Response to Asian Carp Invasion
Current information on geographic dispersal of Asian Carp, down river and in our area
Agency actions, today and Tomorrow
Discussion and Q&A sessionFollowing the session, you are welcome to join the St. Paul Yacht Club boat captains on a tour of the local Mississippi River, Pool 2 waterfront.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Greg Genz
Vice-President, Friends of Pool 2
Phone: 651-775-6660
email: [email protected]Kevin Chapdelaine
President, Friends of Pool 2
Phone: 612-508-1284
Email: [email protected]