Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco

Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, an environmental reporter, shares insightful field observations on invasive carp and the costly Brandon Road Interbasin Project, aimed at preventing their entry into the Great Lakes. Dr. Cory Suski, a professor of aquatic resources, discusses experiments revealing how Chicago's water chemistry might stress carp, slowing their movement and metabolism. The conversation dives into the financial and ecological debates surrounding carp control, making it clear that finding a solution is as challenging as it is vital.