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S31 E14: Invasive Species in Illinois River

Season 31 Episode 14 | 26m 40s  | Video has closed captioning.

This program explores the impact that invasive species have on the ecosystem. Asian carp, rusty crayfish, zebra mussels and yes, even the goldfish are invasive species found in midwestern waterways. A panel of experts discusses how they arrive, how they harm the environment for native species and the difficulties in controlling them.