A destructive species of fish has been spotted in the waters close to Chicago. Rich Samuels tells us why the Asian carp poses a great threat to commercial and recreational fishing and how the region is working to keep the fish out of Lake Michigan. And we hear from the acting president of the Alliance for the Great Lakes about other possible permanent solutions to the Asian Carp problem.

Guest:

• Joel Brammeier - acting president of the Alliance for the Great Lakes

• Alliance's statement on need to protect against invasive species
• Read the Alliance's full report
• Environmental Protection Agency: Frequently Asked Questions about Asian carp
• NPR: Asian Carp: Can't beat them? Eat them (07/12/06)