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Gov. Doyle is meeting with White House officials to dicuss how to prevent Asian carp from invading Lake Michigan. You told him to close the locks in Chicago, and come up with a long-term plan -- now get your friends and family to do the same!

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In May, 2008, after months of campaigning, and thousands of citizens voicing their loud and consistent support, the Legislature approved the Great Lakes Compact with a nearly unanimous vote. Then, on May 27th, Wisconsin Environment Director, Dan Kohler, joined Gov. Doyle on the shore of Lake Michigan as he signed the bill into law. Read more.

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Message * Today is the biggest day yet in the fight to stop Asian carp from invading Lake Michigan -- Gov. Jim Doyle is meeting with White House officials today at 2:30 in Chicago to discuss what to do. This is our chance for action. We have to make sure they decide to close the locks in Chicago immediately, and create a solid long-term plan to address the problem. Because of the urgency of this campaign, I'm asking you to take five minutes, right now, and e-mail Gov. Doyle. We've set up a page on our Web site to make it really easy for you. Click the link below to send him an email: http://www.wisconsinenvironment.org/action/stop-the-carp2?id4=ES The carp are an invasive species, and they're huge -- they can grow to be four feet long and weigh 100 pounds. If they get into the lake, they'll devastate the ecosystem and push out native species, irrevocably changing our fishing, swimming and sailing habits. This issue has really struck a nerve. More than 2,000 people have already joined our call for decisive action to stop the carp. Join them in asking Gov. Doyle to push to close the locks and develop a long-term plan to prevent the carp from invading Lake Michigan. ******* You've been sent this email by a friend. If you've received this email in error, we apologize. (Feel free to add you own personal comments)