White House CEQ Asian Carp Director to Discuss Obama Administration’s Coordinated Carp Strategy at Green Bay Public Meeting
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 24, 2011
White House CEQ Asian Carp Director to Discuss Obama Administration’s Coordinated Carp Strategy at Green Bay Public Meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C. – White House Council on Environmental Quality Asian Carp Director John Goss will discuss the Administration’s coordinated Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework at a public scoping meeting this Tuesday, January 25, 2011 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The meeting, hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, provides the public an opportunity to comment on the Corps’ Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study, also known as GLIMRIS. As director of the coordinated effort between federal, state, and local entities, Goss will highlight proactive and collaborative efforts underway to combat Asian Carp. The GLIMRIS study is one component of this muti-tiered, unprecedented approach to defeating invasive species. In addition to delivering remarks, Goss will be available to the media prior to the meeting from 1:15 pm to 1:45 pm.
WHO: John Goss, Asian Carp Director, White House Council on Environmental Quality
WHAT: Remarks at Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study Public Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 2:15 PM (CST) and 5:45 PM (CST)
WHERE: Northeast Wisconsin Technical College - Center for Business and Industry
2740 W Mason St.
Green Bay, Wisconsin
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WHO: John Goss, Asian Carp Director, White House Council on Environmental Quality
WHAT: Media Availability with Reporters
WHEN: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 1:15 PM (CST)
WHERE: Northeast Wisconsin Technical College - Center for Business and Industry
2740 W Mason St.
Green Bay, Wisconsin
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