Asian carp are a tremendous threat to the Great Lakes if they enter our ecosystem. The Asian carp includes four species: black carp, grass carp, bighead carp, and silver carp.

Originally, Asian carp were introduced to the United States as a management tool for aqua culture farms and sewage treatment facilities. The carp have made their way north to the Illinois River after escaping from fish farms during massive flooding along the Mississippi River.  

 

For more information and the rest of this article, visit

http://www.watershedcouncil.org/learn/aquatic%20invasive%20species/asian-carp/ 

 

The Patagonia Spring 2010 has arrived and is better than ever!

 

            

Our stock includes the new Torrentshell (above) retailing at $119 (women's on left and men's on right) with both colors shown above and more available in our store!