Coast Guard completes safety risk analysis for vessels transiting through Chicago’s electric fish barrier
CLEVELAND — A study by the Coast Guard’s Research and Development Center concluded that the current rules governing vessel traffic across Chicago’s electric fish dispersal barrier effectively address the risks posed by the barrier’s electrified waters, the Coast Guard announced, Tuesday.
Coast Guard regulations prescribe operating rules and guidance for commercial and recreational mariners...
Coast Guard, EPA investigate potential for Asian carp to enter Great Lakes in barges
CLEVELAND — A study conducted by the Coast Guard Research and Development Center in coordination with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released Thursday concluded that barge ballast tanks present a minimal risk for incidental transport and introduction of Asian carp into the waters of the Great Lakes.
There has been concern that Asian carp eggs, larvae and fry contained in towboat and barge...
Coast Guard announces temporary vessel traffic restrictions on Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal
CHICAGO – The Coast Guard announces temporary waterway restrictions for vessel traffic on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal Oct. 19-21.
These vessel traffic restrictions are necessary to facilitate fish sampling by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in their efforts to prevent the passage of Asian carp into the Great Lakes.
These temporary restrictions to vessel traffic will allow the...
Coast Guard announces temporary vessel traffic restrictions on Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal
CHICAGO – The Coast Guard announces temporary waterway restrictions for vessel traffic on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal Oct. 4-11, with the possible need for additional temporary restrictions Oct. 13-15.
These vessel traffic restrictions are necessary to facilitate the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ work on an electrical barrier, which is designed to prevent the passage of Asian carp into...
