More than decade after study, Asian carp populations in Illinois rivers continue to grow

By Ron Kinscherf | August 1, 2022
The population of Asian carp in Illinois rivers continues to grow even more than a decade after a study showed them thriving in local waterways. | Photo courtesy University of Illiinois

BEARDSTOWN, Ill. — A 2008 study conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources showed more than 320,000 silver carp thriving near the La Grange Reach of the Illinois River. And the populations continue to grow. “We’ve had one big carp female that had around 3.2 million eggs in one batch and they can put…

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