Kaptur Announces Federal Award for Detecting Asian Carp

Congresswoman Kaptur announced a $600,000 federal award to the University of Toledo for improved early detection of Asian carp and other invasive fish species.

"Lake Erie supports a vibrant fishery in a diverse and unique ecosystem," said Congresswoman Kaptur.

"Early detection might make a crucial difference in our battle to keep Asian carp out of the lake."

Congresswoman Kaptur said the university's research team, headquartered at the Lake Erie Center west of Toledo, will develop a DNA-based diagnostic test to identify invasive species, even at small population levels and in all life-stages.

The award for UT came in the latest round of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a multi-agency initiative of the Obama Administration to protect and strengthen the ecosystem.