White House CEQ Asian Carp Director to Discuss Obama Administration’s Coordinated Carp Strategy at Minneapolis Public Meeting
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 19, 2011
White House CEQ Asian Carp Director to Discuss Obama Administration’s Coordinated Carp Strategy at Minneapolis 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 Thursday, January 20, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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: Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM (EST) and 5:30 PM (EST)
WHERE: McNamara Alumni Center, Room 35
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Campus
200 Oak St. SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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WHO: John Goss, Asian Carp Director, White House Council on Environmental Quality
WHAT: Media Availability with Reporters
WHEN: Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 1:15 PM (EST)
WHERE: McNamara Alumni Center, Room 35
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Campus
200 Oak St. SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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