[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 12, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H4239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                PRESERVING THE HEALTH OF THE GREAT LAKES

  (Mr. WALBERG asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my concern about 
DNA from invasive silver carp found in the St. Joseph River, which runs 
through my district.
  Silver carp have overtaken watersheds across the country and would 
pose a significant challenge to preserving the health of the Great 
Lakes and its tributaries.
  This news increases the urgency to take commonsense steps to protect 
the Great Lakes from invasive species.
  That is why I have continued to support bipartisan efforts that will 
maintain a healthy Great Lakes ecosystem through securing funding for 
the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and why I continue to support 
efforts like the Brandon Road Lock and Dam to fight invasive species.
  I will continue to closely monitor the additional testing conducted 
by the Fish and Wildlife Service and pursue long-term solutions to keep 
the Great Lakes healthy.

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