In 2011, heavy rain events caused flooding in the Iowa Great Lakes, bringing an unexpected and unwanted guest: Asian carp. With increased water levels, invasive silver and bighead carp swam into East Okoboji Lake and were poised to threaten a $300 million commercial and sportfishing industry. In response, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) raised funds for a $956,000 barrier to keep any more fish from entering the lake. According to the
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