The Irony of Carp

"The Irony of Carp" draws on the international fisheries experience of US Geological Survey biologist Brian Ickes to explore the threats to Twin Cities rivers posed by invasive Asian Carp. Ickes takes a global perspective on this issue, noting among other ironies that the fish are very scarce now in their native waters in China.

Ickes' presentation will be followed by a panel discussion featuring specialists in fisheries science, community engagement, and river policy. Questions will also be taken from the audience. Panelists will develop ideas of what an invasion of Asian Carp might mean to Twin Cities rivers and how those rivers will be used in the future.

This presentation is organized by the River Life Program, which uses insights from the sciences, policy and related fields, and the narratives that deeply inform our relation to place to create "hydro-literate" citizens, equipped to address the complex, systemic challenges of our water future.