December 28, 2020 By Shelley Byrne
The state of Tennessee is moving forward with several efforts to combat Asian carp.
Gov. Bill Lee signed an executive order September 23 creating the Tennessee Asian Carp Advisory Commission, and the organization had its first meeting December 8.
The commission is formed “Whereas, Tennessee waterways are experiencing an invasion of Asian carp species, which threaten native species and other aquatic life and present a risk to persons and property engaged in commercial and recreational water-related activities,” according to the language in the executive order.
The commission is chaired by Sen. Mike Bell and also includes Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) members and appointees from the Tennessee Wildlife Federation, Department of Economic and Community Development, Department of Tourist Development, Department of Environment and Conservation, the Tennessee Valley Author