Governor Granholm's Statement on New White House Asian Carp Director

September 8, 2010

LANSING - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued the following statement on the appointment of John Goss by President Barack Obama as the administration's new Asian Carp Director:

"We have to do everything possible to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes.  As the new Asian Carp Director, John Goss clearly understands this mandate, and he will ensure that all federal agencies understand it as well.  John Goss shares our passion for protecting the Great Lakes, and his skills and experience make him a great choice for this vital mission."

In his role, Goss will serve as the principal advisor to Council of Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley on Asian carp issues and oversee the coordination of federal, state, and local efforts to keep Asian carp from establishing in the Great Lakes ecosystems.

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