Trump Supports Illinois' Brandon Road Project, Frees Federal Funding to Combat Invasive Carp in Great Lakes; Reopens New England Fishing

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Updated May 12, 2025, 02:35 AM

President Donald Trump issued an executive order and signed a memo directing his administration to prioritize efforts to prevent invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. This initiative supports an Illinois-led project, the Brandon Road Project, aimed at protecting the Great Lakes ecosystem from the invasive species. While federal funding has been allocated for the project, tensions remain between President Trump and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who have publicly disagreed despite mutual support for the effort. Governor Pritzker expressed appreciation for the federal funds being delivered to Illinois and the Great Lakes region.

The executive order comes amid broader environmental challenges faced by America's commercial fishermen, including changing ocean conditions and the decline of certain fish species. In related developments, President Trump also moved to reopen 4,900 square miles of ocean off the New England coast for commercial fishing by revoking previous restrictions, aiming to support local fishing communities economically. Additionally, environmental and industry efforts to address fishing gear recycling and habitat restoration are underway, including initiatives in France to recycle fishing nets into textile products and projects encouraging the consumption of new fish species appearing due to climate change.

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