PRESS RELEASE: Illinois and Louisiana Lt. Governors to showcase Asian Carp at luncheon
01.19.2018 | Press Release: Office of the Lt. Governor, State of Illinois
CHICAGO – Illinois Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti will join Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and several partners from both states on Monday at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to celebrate a collaboration to encourage human consumption of Asian Carp, which could also have a positive ecological and economic impact for both states.
Established a few years ago, this first-of-its-kind project has been an ongoing alliance among the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and the University of Illinois, which has served as a liaison between the two states. In addition to increasing public awareness, the project also focuses on helping and encouraging fishermen to sell Asian Carp.
A luncheon featuring Asian Carp dishes will be hosted at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Media is invited to attend the luncheon. A media availability will follow.
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