Saving the Whitefish: A Tale of Invasive Species and Human Delay The Great Lakes' whitefish population teeters on collapse due to invasive mussels ravaging their habitats and decimating their numbers.
Michigan officials have proposed a rescue plan, involving the collection of whitefish from Lake Michigan and breeding them in captivity.
The plan's success hinges on sustained funding, which remains uncertain despite recent allocations totaling $1. 2 million.