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Carp offer entrepreneurs an opportunity
Fish feared by Great Lakes supporters
Updated: Wednesday, 20 Jan 2010, 9:33 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 20 Jan 2010, 9:33 PM EST
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Some entreprenuers say they've figured out how to control
invasive Asian carp, which many fear could destroy the Great Lakes'
$7 billion-a-year fishing industry by beating native fish in
competition for food.
These businessmen suggest overfishing the Illinois River and
other waterways for carp, which can be turned into food, fertilizer
and other products. They say the only snag is they don't have the
money to get their ventures going.
John Holden of Rockford, Ill., and his partner want to build
eight carp-processing plants along the Illinois and Mississippi
rivers. They say they could use state grants or other subsidies to
help with the $20 million cost and to outfit a fishing fleet.
Other companies also are angling to get into the
business.
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