Doyle disappointed locks won’t close (10:25 p.m. 2/8/10)
Published: February 8, 2010
Tags: Asian carp, Doyle, Great Lakes, locks, Obama
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Jim Doyle says he’s disappointed federal officials won’t close Chicago-area locks and gates to stop Asian carp from spreading into the Great Lakes.
Michigan has sued to close the locks permanently. Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin all have joined Michigan in the dispute.
Doyle was in Washington on Monday to meet with other governors and federal environmental officials on the carp. After the meeting the Obama administration announced it would spend $78.5 million to fight the fish.
Part of that strategy could include closing the locks for a limited time each week or month. Federal officials are expected to make a recommendation in early March. Doyle said he’s looking forward to seeing it.
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